Best Landmarks in Aberdeen

Gothic grandeur and transatlantic heritage in Aberdeen's episcopal heart

Five centuries of faith and architecture in the heart of historic Aberdeen

Mysterious Pictish stones bridging pagan and Christian worlds, carved over 1,400 years ago.

Twin towers of Turkish-inspired design, built with slavery compensation in 1834.

Medieval square where castle gates once stood, now home to Aberdeen's oldest building and iconic Mannie fountain.

Aberdeen’s granite tribute to the 5th Duke of Gordon, a pioneering statue in Scottish stoneworking history, now standing in Golden Square.

Explore Barra Hill near Inverurie, an ancient hillfort and historic battlefield offering panoramic views and a deep connection to Scotland’s past.

A noble stone memorial honouring a philanthropist's gift to Scottish mental health care

Aberdeen's mother church: over 900 years of maritime faith, architectural brilliance, and dark history.

A polished pink granite obelisk in Duthie Park honoring Sir James McGrigor, father of modern military medicine and a key figure in Aberdeen’s history.

Historic granite steps connecting Crown Terrace to Bridge Street, embodying Victorian urban vision and Aberdeen's architectural heritage.

Historic hilltop monument offering panoramic Aberdeenshire views and local heritage significance.

A solemn granite obelisk in peaceful Persley Walled Garden, honoring Aberdeen’s industrial workers who lost their lives.

Bronze tribute to a beloved monarch, marking Aberdeen's elegant West End and the city's royal heritage.

Gallows Hill in Aberdeen stands as a haunting reminder of centuries-old public executions and grim justice.

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.

A historical landmark preserving Aberdeen's heritage in the heart of Bucksburn.

Medieval earthen mound marking an early wooden castle, shrouded in mystery and local legend.

Discover a rare Edward VIII post box in Aberdeen, a unique relic from the brief 1936 reign of a king who changed British history.