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Aberdeen
Understand
Aberdeen is a relatively small city. It has a harbour and pleasant beach. It has a distinct identity from other Scottish cities, especially the two largest in the Central Belt. It has some of the oldest university buildings in Europe (King's College was founded in 1495), and its citizens were fond of boasting in centuries gone by that Aberdeen had as many universities (Marischal and King's) as all of England (Oxford and Cambridge). After the discovery of oil in the North Sea, the city expanded greatly and several new suburbs were formed. The city has seen continued growth ever since, and a range of new developments are planned over the next few years. The district of Bridge of Don has become, in just thirty years, one of the largest suburbs in Europe, and is one of many areas of the city which retain the feel of a village in parts. Perhaps the best examples of this are the line of suburbs stretching towards Royal Deeside, including Cults and Peterculter.
Eat
Aberdeen has hundreds of restaurants, catering for every taste, to choose from. As with shops, there are well-known, easy to spot places, and out of the way ones. However, we'll leave the exploring up to you. Here is a list of more popular haunts in the central area, sorted by "cuisine":
If you want a lunchtime soup or sandwich try the Beautiful Mountain or Books and Beans on Belmont Street. Both are popular because of their good soup, sandwiches and atmosphere.
Earl Of Sandwich, Market Street. The best sandwich shop in town playing the best music in town. Moving soon to just around the corner on 'The Green', the original village center of Aberdeen.Pizza Express, Union Street. A very good menu with great food. Modern setting. Not the cheapest, but reasonable.Musa art and music cafe, 33 Exchange St. A great reastaurant/cafe/art gallery with the best food in Aberdeen and sometimes with live musicLa Lombarda, 2-8 King Street. One of Aberdeen's most popular Italians, and with good reason. Good location next to Castlegate.Little Italy, 79 Holborn Dtreet. A bit pricey, but a wonderfully rustic decor makes for great atmosphere. A bit out of the way.KURY, 22-24 King Street. Consistent rave reviews make this Indian restaurant a hotspot. Slightly overpriced, but it's worth it.Yatai, 53 Skene Street, a short walk from Union street. Small and a little expensive, but excellent Japanese food including Sushi.Yokomama, 261 Union Street. Don't let the simple decoration fool you, this is good, well-priced Japanese food.Chinatown, 11 Dee Street, just off Union Street. Great Chinese food along with nice, vibrant decor and a bar make this restaurant highly recommended.Jimmy Chung's, 401-405 Union Street. Perhaps the best Chinese restaurant in Aberdeen. Good food, low prices, nice setting. Recommended.Yu, 347 Union Street. Reasonably-priced food. Good, but nothing to shout about. Convenient location.The Illicit Still, off Broad Street. An underpriced, delicious, menu covering the finest of all the world's food. GO!!!The Bassment, Windmill Brae, off Union Street. Really good American grill reasonably priced....
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Hotels in Aberdeen
 | Jesmond Dene House  |
Score 9.4 from 10 reviews | | Jesmond Dene Road |  |
| Overlooking the wooded valley of Jesmond Dene, this beautiful hotel guarantees peace and escapism and a refreshing change. Fresh and light interiors, are set against the fine rich features of this historical house. Big beds, big bathrooms, space to work and space to relax. There are handsome rooms for meeting, dining and celebrating, from the wood panelled Great Hall to the light filled garden room. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly but with a passionate attention to detail. No gimmicks, no fuss, just a genuinely warm welcome and an invitation to indulge. The restaurant has two dining areas, the former music room with its delicate plasterwork and dramatic colours, and the oak floored light and leafy garden room.
Polished oak floors, huge windows, lashings of space - the ground floor is a sweep of grand but comfortably modern rooms buzzing with gentle activity. Sip cocktails or coffees in the lounge, a bright, light room on the garden side, and once the Nobles’ dining room. Plump sofas, Italian leather chairs, colourful fabrics and a granite topped bar create a handsome contrast with the oak panelling and Arts and Crafts tiled inglenook fireplace. Double doors lead into the restaurant. Alternatively, the Billiard Room has a carpeted, clubby atmosphere, newspapers and magazines, another grand fireplace and a fine, glazed roof (but, regrettably or thankfully, no billiards). A good place to curl up with a book, meet friends or laze over afternoon tea.
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 | City Apartments Newcastle Quayside |
Score 8.625 from 191 reviews | | Walker Road | |
| You will be able to enjoy the sumptuous surroundings of your apartment in total comfort and have a night to remember.
Your apartment features a fantastic location and stylish and modern interiors. Some apartment balconies overlook the Tyne and have a garden roof terrace.
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 | Grafton House Hotel |
Score 8.225 from 15 reviews | | South Street | |
| Enjoy jaw-dropping views of the cathedral and castle, as well as sumptuous classic comfort with an inspiring contemporary edge. Benefit from the hand-made beds, the under-floor heating in the en suite bathrooms, the plasma TVs and the complimentary internet access.
Whichever room you choose, staff will work hard to ensure you have a good night’s rest and wake up refreshed, ready to enjoy breakfast. ... more | | |
| | Banana Joe's Hotel  |
Score 6.2 from 10 reviews | | South Parade | |
| The hotel is a 2 minute walk from the local metro station which has direct links with Newcastle train station and airport.
By car from Newcastle:
- Follow the A1058 east (Coast Road).
- Continue through the roundabout onto Beach Road (A1058).
- Turn left at the roundabout onto The Broadway.
- Continue onto Marden Road, through a roundabout until the end of the road.
- Turn right then take the 1st left onto Park Avenue.
- Follow road round to the right to its end.
- Turn right onto Promenade then bear left onto South Parade, where you will find the hotel. ... more | | |
 | George Washington Golf & Country Club  |
Score 7.45 from 39 reviews | | Stone Cellar Road | |
| Lincoln's Restaurant offers an extensive dining menu, with an all day Brasserie area adjacent. Bar facilities include Abraham's Lounge Bar and Bunkers Bar, the golfer's 19th hole. ... more | | |
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Union Terrace Gardens
Union Terrace, Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 522734. Open all year 0800-one hour
before dusk. Sunken Victorian garden. Floral city crest. Outdoor
draughts board (summer). Free admission.
| Ghost and Gore Walking Tour of Edinburgh |
1.5 hours |
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A unique and highly entertaining tour of Old Town Edinburgh. Your guide is Alexander Clapperton (deceased), who was an Edinburgh Cemetery Director during the 1840s.
Mr Clapperton takes a light-hearted look at Edinburgh's dark past, telling tales of tortures, punishments, witchcraft and invasion as he leads you through the Old Town's atmospheric closes and courtyards. En route, there will be a demonstration of several authentic torture devices, and ghostly encounters in the form of the notorious Mad Monk of the Cowgate, Agnes Fynnie the terrifying witch, the regal Blue Gowned Beggar, the ghastly Foule Clenger (plague collector) and the fearsome Highlander.
Beware! This walking tour takes place in the cobbled streets of Edinburgh in all seasons. In the interests of safety please dress appropriately and wear sensible shoes. You come on this tour at your own risk and it is not for the faint hearted.
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Victoria Park
Westburn Road/Argyll Place, Aberdeen. Tel: 01224 522734 Open all year. Garden for the disabled with indoor facilities, informal flower beds, ornamental fountain.
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Skip the queues at London's Hampton Court Palace when you buy your ticket ahead of time. The flamboyant Henry VIII is most associated with this majestic palace, which he extended and developed after acquiring it in the 1520s. Its many royal occupants have ensured the palace has fabulous furnishings, tapestries and paintings. It is set in 60 acres of formal gardens, which include the famous maze and the Great Vine. There is a designated Family Room at Hampton Court where parents and young children are invited to take a rest from the bustle of the palace! The play equipment includes a Duplo Lego table, an activity cube and various soft play shapes, all suitable for children under 5. Family Trails which guide children around the palace are available at the Information Center. The palace is pushchair friendly if your child can bear the bumpy cobblestones! A lift is available if you want to access the upper floor without using the stairs. At least 3 hours is recommended for your visit to Hampton Court.
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