ABERDEEN - 25 Great Things To SEE & DO in Aberdeen, Scotland

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  • Опубликовано: 13 фев 2024
  • I have huge affection for Aberdeen & its people. My family ran a hotel in Aberdeen during the war and I lived there for 4 years while studying a law degree at Aberdeen University. It was so lovely to revisit all the places I loved as a student and to reflect on the time that has passed since those days. It was a snowy winter wonderland when I visited which was incredibly beautiful.
    I really hope you enjoy the video, which was made with a lot of love for Aberdeen and its super friendly & welcoming people. The city is not really on the list of most visitors who visit Scotland, but I hope I might convince you that the city is worth visiting, and has a lot more to offer than meets the eye.
    Please support independent shops & cafes in Aberdeen whenever you can, and make a donation to free attractions if you're able.
    The video includes all the following places in Aberdeen:
    Aberdeen Train Station
    Aberdeen Bus Station (Union Square)
    Aberdeen Beach & Surfing
    Aberdeen Harbour
    Footdee Fishing Village ('Fittie')
    Duthie Park & Cafe
    David Welch Winter Gardens
    Marischal College & Robert The Bruce Statue
    Provost Skene's House
    Marischal Square & Leopard Sculpture
    The Kirk of St Nicholas
    "M-City" Mural
    Aberdeen Art Gallery
    Union Terrace Gardens
    Aberdeen Science Centre & Cafe
    Old Aberdeen
    Aberdeen University & King's College & Chapel
    St Machar's Cathedral
    The Brig O' Balgownie
    Ma Cameron's Pub
    The Mercat Cross, Castle Street
    Aberdeen Maritime Museum
    Aberdeen University Zoology Museum
    Cruickshank Botanic Garden
    The Gordon Highlanders Museum & Cafe
    Hazlehead Park & Cafe
    The Torry Battery
    and lots more!
    If you'd like a tour of Edinburgh or Glasgow with me, please check out my tours on Viator or on my website - www.adventuresinscotland.uk
    Check out my other video city guides in the series to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Dundee & Stirling. More coming soon, so don't forget to subscribe to be notified of new city guide videos from Scotland.
    Please note that this film is a personal project and not for commercial sale.
    #aberdeen #oldaberdeen #aberdeenuniversity #footdee #aberdeenshire #aberdeenbeach

Комментарии • 36

  • @DavidWheaterScotland
    @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад +5

    Really hope you enjoy this film of Aberdeen, which is a wonderful Scottish city, with incredibly friendly people. Put the kettle on and sit back, and let me show you all my favourite places around the city. It's not on most visitors list of places to visit, but I hope that I might convince you that it's well worth a visit. Even though it was really challenging to film in the snow, I hugely enjoyed visiting all my old haunts and falling back in love with this great city. Thanks for watching & supporting me. RUclips is changing and it's getting harder & harder to keep going - so thanks for sticking with me. All the best, David 🙂

  • @i67x
    @i67x Месяц назад +3

    Aberdeen has been my adopted city for 43 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. You've reminded us of how lucky we are, thank you.

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you so much - it's a great city, with great people and it was really nice to be able to celebrate all it has to offer. I know it has problems, just like any other city, but I think it's nice to focus on the positive side and show off all the great things the city has to offer. Thanks for watching, all the best, David :-)

  • @pixiwix
    @pixiwix 3 месяца назад +4

    What a beautiful, well done video. This is hands down the best video about Aberdeen available on RUclips (I think I've seen them all...!). Grateful for your hard work.

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад +1

      awww… thanks so much, you’ve made my day 🙂. I really just wanted to celebrate the city and to hopefully show just how much it has to offer. Thanks for the lovely words, I deeply appreciate it and have a lovely weekend. All the best, David

  • @EliRomanenko
    @EliRomanenko Месяц назад +2

    The city seems really beautiful, and the cinematography is great too! Thank you for the video!

  • @vishalchandjain3090
    @vishalchandjain3090 Месяц назад +1

    really appreciate for sharing the video of the beautiful and vibrant city. A city and its ppl are full of hopes, natural vibes, etc.
    THX FOR SAHRING. HAVE A NICE DAY.

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much Vishal - really appreciate you watching and your kind comment 😀

  • @junaidsaifullah1569
    @junaidsaifullah1569 19 дней назад +1

    GREAT VLOG NEVER SEEN ANYTHING BETTER GOING THERE THE MORRA

  • @junaidsaifullah1569
    @junaidsaifullah1569 19 дней назад +1

    IM AMAZED BY YOUR SKILLS

  • @pandorabox82
    @pandorabox82 3 месяца назад +2

    Oh, I think I've gone and fallen in love with Aberdeen thanks to this video, David! Great work, as usual, at capturing some stunning visuals! That winter afternoon sunlight in the graveyard was especially captivating!

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад

      Hi Stephanie, always lovely to hear from you. Hope you're doing ok and you're enjoying your knitting - you're so good at it. I'm so happy that you liked seeing the city. It's very underrated and not on the list of many visitors coming to Scotland, but it really does have a lot to offer and is well worth a day or two exploring. I really enjoyed myself and I'm sure lots of people would be surprised if they visited. Hope to have the Dunfermline city guide out soon. I've been waiting for the Palace to re-open, but the works seem to be taking a long time. Take good care of yourself and thanks, as always, for watching and all your support. Best wishes, David :-)

  • @markg454
    @markg454 Месяц назад +1

    great music choices

  • @MeridiemConsulting-zy7fm
    @MeridiemConsulting-zy7fm 2 месяца назад +2

    Aberdeen is so beautiful and this video is excellent. Would be nice to do one in the summer and visit all the local parks with all the flowers out in bloom. So much beautiful
    parks and places to visit there

    • @MeridiemConsulting-zy7fm
      @MeridiemConsulting-zy7fm 2 месяца назад +1

      Just missing Johnson Gardens and Seaton Park - both stunningly beautiful in the summer

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  2 месяца назад +1

      Thanks so much for watching - really appreciate it. I’d love to film more of the parks in the summer. Hope to be back soon. Best wishes, David

  • @gillianglover5112
    @gillianglover5112 Месяц назад +1

    What a wonderful video! I'm going to Aberdeen next month - first time since 1952 - and this video has made me even more excited for my trip. Thank you David!

  • @COMEINTOMYWORLD
    @COMEINTOMYWORLD 3 месяца назад +2

    Great great video. Aberdeen is fabulous!

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you to say and hugely appreciated. I really enjoyed my snowy visit and it was particularly nice to go back to and revisit some of the places I loved as a student. There’s more to see than many people realise and I really recommend visiting. Many thanks for watching, David 🙂

  • @donsland1610
    @donsland1610 Месяц назад +1

    As a Buchan loon, born and bred, it was wonderful to see Aberdeen portrayed so well. Mind you, seeing all that snow and ice on the roads and cars reminded me why I now live in Malaysia. I have a trip to Scotland planned for September this year which will include some time in Aberdeen where I particularly want to visit the Gordon Highlander's Museum as I was actually named after the regiment. Thank you for your time and effort producing such a great video.

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  Месяц назад

      Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed seeing Aberdeen in its winter clothing. Although it was cold, it was incredibly magical and lovely to film. The Gordon Highlander’s Museum was a real highlight. Terrific museum with incredibly friendly and informative staff. You’ll really enjoy visiting. Have a wonderful time in September. All the best & thanks, David 😀

  • @janetturner7489
    @janetturner7489 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi David, lovely Aberdeen, my parents lived in Cults from 1973 for 12 years. Such a clean city, with lots to do and in the surrounding area. Thanks for sharing.

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад

      Hi Janet, hope you're well and thanks for watching - it's always much appreciated. I know Cults. My sisters godmother lived in Bieldside until recently and I have many fond memories of visiting her and exploring the area. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for your support. All the best, David :-)

  • @Annie4Always
    @Annie4Always 3 месяца назад +1

    Outstanding! Aberdeen is amazing in every way! I love the impressive & rustic granite buildings. Along with the magnificent Churches & University, the beautiful Waterfront, the Winter Gardens & other lovely Parks & Gardens. I also loved all the cute animals at the Pet Park, especially the closeup of the fluffy faced Llama chomping away on his lunch there. LOL. So Cute! As well as the cozy Cafes & delicious looking eating places. I also loved seeing the interesting Museums & learning the fascinating history & facts about Aberdeen & the area. Above all, of course, is the outstanding Footage & Commentary 'a la David'.....as always. Aye! After this wonderful Tour 'tis even more true.."The Northern Lights of Aberdeen are all I long to see!" Thank you for sharing this delightful experience in 'Auld Aberdeen." Blessings to you David!

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад

      awww... thanks so much Annie, you're such a kind soul. I'm so happy you enjoyed it and that you love Aberdeen as much as I do. A lot of people discount Aberdeen as a place to visit, but I think it's brilliant and there's a surprising amount to see & do, and of course, the beautiful seaside location is the icing on the cake. Although I've been back many times over the years, this was a real opportunity to re-visit many places from my student days and there were many highlights. St Machar's Cathedral is particularly special - it has a wonderfully benevolent & peaceful feel and very special. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for all your wonderful kindness & support. Warmest best wishes, David :-)

    • @Annie4Always
      @Annie4Always 3 месяца назад

      @@DavidWheaterScotland My pleasure David! Have a lovely day & week end as well! Blessings to you!🙂

  • @mikemongiovi3375
    @mikemongiovi3375 3 месяца назад +1

    Hi David,
    Aberdeen is such a beautiful city and the blanket of snow just adds to ambience as well as bringing a feeling of peace and tranquility. I tried to make it to Aberdeen on my last visit to Edinburgh but never got there. Hopefully, next time. Thanks for another wonderful video. Take care and be well!

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад

      Hi Mike, hope you're well and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I really enjoyed filming in the snow, it was really beautiful, although I did find it a little slippy under foot at times! I really enjoyed my visit and thoroughly recommend a day or two there. Hopefully you'll be able to get up there in the not too distant future - it's well worth it. I hope to revisit later in the year and visit Dunnottar Castle and a few other gems. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for watching. All the best, David :-)

  • @dougforbes3067
    @dougforbes3067 3 месяца назад +1

    What areally lovely video which brings back so many memories. It certainly shows off some of the best aeas of Aberdeen. I assum David you were llectured on your Law course by Ronnie Scott Brown - a personal friend of mine and yours too. I would Imagine

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад

      Hi Doug, many thanks for watching, I'm really glad you enjoyed it and it's brought back some good memories. Sadly, I don't recall Ronnie Scott Brown. I was there 91-95, perhaps before or after his time there? Thanks again for watching. Warmest best wishes, David :-)

  • @yurikerri8325
    @yurikerri8325 3 месяца назад +1

    thank you for your effort and incredible experience!

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад +1

      Thanks so much Yuri, thats really kind of you and much appreciated. Aberdeen is often overlooked, but it really has a lot to offer and is well worth a visit. Thanks for watching, best wishes, David 🙂

  • @SCOTTISH-ACE
    @SCOTTISH-ACE 3 месяца назад +1

    Hey David great to see your vids agin now never knew about Aberdeen with Winston Churchill and all that very interesting must say alot of history there from and by it sounds great work as always hope ur doin well as always

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад +1

      Hi Alan, hope you're doing ok and work is going well. Although I've been back many time to Aberdeen, it was really lovely to re-visit a lot of places that I knew as a young student. I can't believe 30 years have passed since I graduated - quite scary! Thanks for taking the time to watch and for always being so supportive. Have a lovely weekend. All the best, David :-)

    • @SCOTTISH-ACE
      @SCOTTISH-ACE 3 месяца назад +1

      @@DavidWheaterScotland 30 years time does fly for sure yea life is good at my end glad to see ya back doin ur vids take care

    • @DavidWheaterScotland
      @DavidWheaterScotland  3 месяца назад +1

      glad everything's going ok Alan. Have a lovely weekend :-) @@SCOTTISH-ACE