Date spot in Aberdeen
Footdee
Wander the squares of Footdee (Fittie), a 19th-century fishing village of low cottages and painted sheds and summerhouses at the harbour mouth.
Between the beach and the harbour entrance, at the south end of the Esplanade
Address: North Square, Footdee, Aberdeen AB11 5DX- Outdoors
- Free
- Best in Spring, Summer, Autumn
Why it's a good date: It's small, quiet and unlike anywhere else in the city, so it suits a slow stroll. People live here, so keep your voices down, then watch the ships come through the harbour entrance from the pier.
Photo: Bill Harrison, CC BY-SA 2.0 (cropped and resized)
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Aberdeen Art Gallery
Schoolhill, city centre
Address: Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FQ- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
See Scottish and European art from the 18th century to now, then head up to the top floor for views over the city's rooftops.
Why it's a good date: Free, central and dry, so it's the obvious rain plan. It sits beside Union Terrace Gardens and His Majesty's Theatre, which makes it easy to pair with a walk or a show.
Photo: Tom Parnell from Scottish Borders, Scotland, CC BY-SA 2.0 (resized)
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Shiprow, just off Union Street
Address: 52-56 Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY- Culture
- Rain-proof ☔
- Free
Find out how the sea shaped Aberdeen, from clipper ships to North Sea oil, in a museum built around a merchant's house from 1593.
Why it's a good date: The windows look straight onto the working harbour, so you can watch supply boats come and go between exhibits. Walk down to the quay or out to Footdee afterwards.
Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt, CC BY-SA 4.0 (cropped and resized)
Duthie Park and the David Welch Winter Gardens
Polmuir Road, Ferryhill, by the River Dee
Address: Duthie Park, Polmuir Road, Aberdeen AB11 7TH- Outdoors
- Free
- Rainy day
Walk the Victorian park by the River Dee, then step into the Winter Gardens, one of Europe's largest indoor gardens, with a cactus house and tropical plants.
Why it's a good date: Warm and green even on a grey day, so it works in any weather. There's a café in the park, and the path along the Dee is there if you want a longer walk.
Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0 (cropped and resized)
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