Aberdeen Cultural Trail

Discover Aberdeen’s cultural heart - explore galleries, museums, theatres and landmarks across the city.

Discover the city in a whole new light this winter. From historic landmarks and immersive museums to theatres, live music venues and twinkling public spaces, Aberdeen’s cultural gems come alive after dark. Explore, experience and be inspired on this specially curated cultural trail.

Places you need to visit in Aberdeen this season

  • Marischal College - A granite giant at the heart of Aberdeen
  • Provost Skene's House - Where Aberdeen’s stories live on
  • Aberdeen Maritime Museum - Discover the city shaped by the sea
  • Aberdeen Art Gallery - Where inspiration fills every room
  • His Majesty's Theatre - Drama and spectacle in a historic setting
  • Music Hall - Aberdeen’s stage for unforgettable sound
  • The Tivoli Theatre - Classic charm with lively performance
  • The Lemon Tree - Aberdeen’s home for bold, fresh entertainment
  • The Blue Lamp - The city’s legendary live music hotspot
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  • Nuart Aberdeen - Street art that transforms the city
  • Aberdeen Science Centre - Where curiosity powers discovery
  • The Gordon Highlanders Museum - Honouring courage, history, and heritage
  • David Welch Winter Gardens - A world of plants under one roof
  • Linx Ice Arena - Cool fun on Aberdeen’s smoothest ice
  • P&J Live - Big events, big energy
  • Union Terrace Gardens - A green escape in the city centre
  • St Mary's Cathedral - A peaceful landmark of faith and architecture
  • Hazelhead Park - Nature, play, and fresh-air adventures
  • William Wallace Statue - A striking tribute to Scotland’s legendary patriot
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  • Aberdeen Central Library - A hub of stories, learning, and local life
  • The Deeside Way - Miles of scenic adventure from city to countryside
  • Pittodrie Stadium - Home of the Dons, where passion fills the stands
  • Codona's Amusement Park - Bright lights, big thrills, seaside fun
  • Greyhope Bay - Where dolphins, sea, and sky meet
  • Cruikshank Gardens - Peaceful pathways through living colour
  • St Machars Cathedral - Centuries of history beneath soaring stone
  • Seaton Park - Riverside walks and wide-open green
  • Old Aberdeen - Cobblestones, character, and timeless charm
  • The Dennis Law Trail - A local legend’s journey, mapped out in footsteps
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