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All the United Kingdom Scotland Aberdeen

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Aberdeen

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Aberdeen, Scotland

Updated February 6, 2023

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Aberdeen, Scotland

Brig o’ Balgownie

Scotland's oldest medieval bridge is also among the last reminders of early medieval Aberdeen.
Kelly’s Cats on Union Bridge

Aberdeen, Scotland

Kelly's Cats

A dozen cast iron leopards stand guard along the length of Aberdeen's Union Bridge.
Russell Head

Aberdeen, Scotland

Russell Head

This effigy was crafted to annoy a neighbor after a civil dispute over a foul smell.
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Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony

Stonehaven, Scotland

Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony

This brilliant display of whirling fireballs celebrates Hogmanay.
13 miles from Aberdeen

Stonehaven, Scotland

Stonehaven Boardwalk Sculptures

A series of mysterious metal artwork adorn this harbor walkway.
13 miles from Aberdeen
Dunnottar on the cliff looking out on the North Sea

Stonehaven, Scotland

Dunnottar Castle

The ruins of this gorgeous clifftop castle look like something from a fantasy novel.
14 miles from Aberdeen

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

New Slains Castle Ruins

The remains of a grand castle that may have inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula.
20 miles from Aberdeen
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