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A Scotland Road Trip: Moody Aberdeenshire

Mar. 21 - Mar. 22, 2019

By Susan Densa

June 4^th, 2021

The Grey City

Stop number two on our Scotland road trip brought us to Aberdeen – and yes, it really is this grey. Aberdeen is Scotland's most populous city and was once a major exporter of granite. That home-grown resource is why much of the city's architecture that was built during the 18th-20th centuries is so monotonous. Situated between two rivers and the North Sea, you really get a feel that Aberdeen is a fisherman's town and you can grab some fresh catches at local restaurants daily.

Looking down Union St. with a view of Aberdeen Town House on the right

A Scotland Road Trip: Moody Aberdeenshire

Delicious Seafood in a Fishing Town

If there was one thing I wish we had more time to do in Aberdeen, it would be eating. We didn't have enough opportunities to enjoy the freshly caught seafood, but what we did eat was incredible. We got into the city late afternoon and enjoyed some light snacks at the Chop Grill & Bar in our hotel. After our initial exploration of what the city had to offer, we opted for a late dinner at The Silver Darling which had some amazingly delicious seafood. If you find yourself in this port town, you have to treat yourself to a meal at this restaurant.

University of Aberdeen

This medieval university was founded in 1495 and is the fifth oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university's expansive campus is home to over fifteen-thousand students and is one of the more beautiful places to take a relaxing morning stroll around in Aberdeen.

A Pop of Color on a Grey Canvas

One of my favorite things about Aberdeen is the Street Art. Artists from around the world travel to Aberdeen to participate in the Nuart Festival and the Painted Doors Festival.

The Road to The Highlands

A road trip really isn't a road trip without a few pitstops along the way – and in Scotland, there's no shortage of castles to veer you slightly off-course.

Stirling Castle

En route from Edinburgh to Aberdeen we made a stop at Stirling Castle. Once home to Mary, Queen of Scots in 1542, Stirling Castle dates all the way back to 1110 and after its days as royal housing, the castle also served as a prominent Scottish military fortress.

Craigievar Castle

On our way out of Aberdeen to Inverness, one of the more unique castles that we encountered down a secluded Scottish countryside road was Craigievar Castle. It stands seven-storeys tall and was built in 1626. Rumor has it, this castle is what inspired all of Disney's original castles.

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