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Union Square Aberdeen offers a dynamic blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment in a spacious, modern city-centre setting.
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Best Landmarks near Union Square
Discover the best landmarks near Union Square. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best landmarks near Union Square
The Stairs Leading to Bridge Street
Historic granite steps connecting Crown Terrace to Bridge Street, embodying Victorian urban vision and Aberdeen's architectural heritage.
48 Bridge St, Aberdeen AB11 6JN
Aedie's House site
Step into Aberdeen’s past at the site of Aedie’s House, a 16th‑century townhouse whose memory lives on in stone, street names, and local history.
70 The Grn, Aberdeen AB11 6PE
The Kirk of St. Nicholas Colonnade
Aberdeen's mother church: over 900 years of maritime faith, architectural brilliance, and dark history.
Union St, Aberdeen AB10 1JZ
Edward VII Statue
Aberdeen’s grand Edward VII Statue stands in full ceremonial robes, a striking granite and bronze tribute to the British monarch at the heart of the city.
Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB11 6SL
Castlegate
Medieval square where castle gates once stood, now home to Aberdeen's oldest building and iconic Mannie fountain.
Aberdeen AB10 1BD
The Tolbooth Museum
Explore Aberdeen’s oldest prison turned museum, revealing centuries of crime, punishment, and local history in a striking 17th-century gaol.
Castle St, Aberdeen AB11 5BB
Duke Of Gordon Monument
Aberdeen’s granite tribute to the 5th Duke of Gordon, a pioneering statue in Scottish stoneworking history, now standing in Golden Square.
2 Golden Square, Aberdeen AB10 1RD
Gordon Highlanders Statue
A striking bronze tribute in Aberdeen honoring the valor and legacy of the historic Gordon Highlanders regiment.
Aberdeen AB11 5BB
St Mary of the Assumption Cathedral, Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s Roman Catholic cathedral, a Gothic Revival gem with daily worship, Polish and Spanish Masses, and a peaceful Lady Chapel.
16-20 Huntly St, Aberdeen AB10 1SH
Greyfriars Church
Five centuries of faith and architecture in the heart of historic Aberdeen
Queen St, Aberdeen AB10 1AN
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