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Aberdeen

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Aberdeen

Aberdeen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cove, 23km from Dunnottar Castle.

Aberdeen is a city located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 198,590, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Aberdeen sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aberdeen to your route.

About Aberdeen

Aberdeen railway station is the main railway station in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the busiest railway station in Scotland north of the major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. It is located on Guild Street in the city centre, next to Union Square. The station is managed by ScotRail. Inter-city, regional, local and

Read more sleeper train services are provided to all parts of Great Britain by ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry and London North Eastern Railway. The station is the northern terminus of the Dundee–Aberdeen line and the southern terminus of the Aberdeen–Inverness line, and is measured 241 miles 6 chains (388.0 km) from Carlisle via Perth.

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What are the best things to do in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Aberdeen located?

Aberdeen is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.1437 latitude, -2.0981 longitude.

What is the population of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen has a population of approximately 198,590 people, making it a city in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
198,590
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.1437, -2.0981

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Aberdeen

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Dunnottar Castle

A ruined medieval fortress on a dramatic rocky headland on the northeastern coast of Scotland.

23 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Grampian Transport Museum

Acclaimed motoring museum in Alford, Aberdeenshire, with everything from steam locomotives to supercars, plus its own outdoor test track used for summer motoring events.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Aberdeen

  • 69 kmThe Lecht (A939 Old Military Road)Notorious high crossing of the eastern Cairngorms on the 18th-century military road between Cockbridge and Tomintoul, climbing to 637m with roller-coaster gradients: often the first UK road closed by snow.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

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