Discover the Rich History at Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the city center, make your way to Union Street. Head northeast along Union Street until you reach the intersection with King Street. Turn left onto King Street and continue walking until you reach the roundabout at the junction with the A90. Take the first exit onto the A90, and as you walk along, keep an eye out for signs directing you towards Old Aberdeen. Follow the A90 until you reach the entrance to Old Aberdeen. Once in Old Aberdeen, continue straight on to Dunbar Street. The Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives will be on your left at Dunbar St, Old Aberdeen, AB24 3UJ.

• Bus

  From Union Square Bus Station in the city center, take the number 1, 2, or 3 bus towards Old Aberdeen. The journey will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Get off at the 'St Machar Drive' stop. From there, walk along St Machar Drive until you reach the junction with Dunbar Street. Turn left onto Dunbar Street, and the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives will be located on your left at Dunbar St, Old Aberdeen, AB24 3UJ.

• Cycle

  If you prefer cycling, you can rent a bike from one of the cycle hire stations in the city center. Begin your journey by heading northeast on Union Street towards King Street. Turn left onto King Street, then continue straight until you reach the A90 roundabout. Take the first exit onto the A90 and follow the signs to Old Aberdeen. Once you arrive in Old Aberdeen, continue onto Dunbar Street, where the archives will be on your left at Dunbar St, Old Aberdeen, AB24 3UJ.