Gallows Hill: A Journey Through Aberdeen's Dark History

Getting There

• Walking

  Start at Union Square, a central location in Aberdeen. From Union Square, head northeast towards the intersection with South College Street. Continue straight onto Market Street until you reach the roundabout. Take the first exit onto Guild Street and follow it until you reach the next roundabout. At this roundabout, take the second exit onto the A956. Continue straight for about 1 mile, passing the Aberdeen Maritime Museum on your left. As you approach the next roundabout, take the third exit onto King Street. Continue on King Street, and then turn right onto Erroll Street. Gallows Hill will be on your left, marked by historical signage and nearby green spaces.

• Public Transport

  From any central location in Aberdeen, make your way to the nearest bus stop. Take bus number 3 or 12 towards the Bridge of Don. Alight at the stop named 'King Street / Erroll Street'. Once you get off, walk up Erroll Street, and Gallows Hill will be on your left side, easy to spot with historical markers. The journey should take around 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.

• Cycling

  If you have access to a bicycle, start at Union Square and head northeast towards South College Street. After that, continue onto Market Street and follow the same route as the walking directions, but you can take the bike lane on King Street. Make sure to use the designated bike paths for safety. When you reach Erroll Street, turn right to find Gallows Hill on your left. The cycling route should take approximately 10-15 minutes.