Best places: Historic sites in Aberdeen City

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Slains Castle
Castle
Ruins of a 16th-century fortress atop a cliff overlooking Cruden Bay, popular for hiking.
4.70 (1.7K reviews) (~33.55 km from centre)
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Culloden Battlefield
Battle site
Site of bloody last battle of Jacobite Rising, with visitor centre and interactive exhibition.
4.60 (11.6K reviews) (~125.73 km from centre)
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Pollok Country Park
Country park
Extensive woodland and gardens in the city's biggest park are a sanctuary for visitors and wildlife.
4.60 (7.2K reviews) (~200.03 km from centre)
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New Lanark
Historical place
Cotton mill industrial heritage site and village, with a large roof garden offering panoramic views.
4.60 (4.3K reviews) (~195.07 km from centre)
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Ben Nevis Weather Station
Historical place
Popular hike offering sweeping views from the peak of a mountainside weather station.
4.80 (282 reviews) (~180.67 km from centre)
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Duffus Castle
Castle
12th-century castle remains with informational boards detailing its history & dog-friendly paths.
4.60 (917 reviews) (~96.83 km from centre)
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Tioram Castle
Castle
Closed to visitors, this castle located on a rocky tidal island dates from the 13th–14th century.
4.70 (414 reviews) (~230.02 km from centre)
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Castle Stalker
Castle
Guided tours of privately owned 14th-century castle in loch islet. Limited bookings available.
4.60 (555 reviews) (~210.19 km from centre)
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Provost Skene's House
Museum
👍👍 Amazing building full of amazing Aberdeen / Aberdeenshire history. Well worth a visit.
4.70 (298 reviews) (~0.28 km from centre)
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Cairn Liath
Historical place
👍👍 Incredible Scottish Iron Age ingenuity, this sophisticated historical architecture is breathtaking to see first hand. Very well maintained by Historic Environment Scotland. Free to the public. Car Park across busy road so be sure to follow signs and cross at the correct point. Great place to stop on...
4.60 (423 reviews) (~143.08 km from centre)
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Corstorphine Hill Tower
Historical place
👍👍 Great area for a walk but a few steep bits but can take it easy walking up these bits. Lovely woods and the secret garden is fab
4.60 (245 reviews) (~151.49 km from centre)
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Tobermory Lighthouse
Historical place
👍👍 The lighthouse can be reached by a beautiful, 2k walk, along a very scenic coastal footpath, on the edge of a deciduous rainforest habitat. I suggest wearing sensible walking shoes or wellies as it can be stoney or muddy in places. During the walk, you will come across a waterfall cascading dow...
4.70 (154 reviews) (~247.85 km from centre)
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Corrimony Chambered Cairn
Historical place
👍 Fascinating place to visit. A Cairn 4,000 years old remarkably well preserved. Surrounded by a circle of standing stones. A detailed information board about the site is provided. Free entry and a small car park nearby but not wheelchair accessible. If you enjoy visiting Neolithic sites then I would...
4.50 (258 reviews) (~157.49 km from centre)
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Sueno's Stone
Tourist attraction
Large piece of sandstone with intricate medieval carvings depicting a battle & royal inauguration.
4.40 (385 reviews) (~104.1 km from centre)
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Hume Castle
Historical place
😐 Castle has a great viewing point over the surrounding area. Not much to see other than views as it's only the outer walls that remain. If you are in the area it's definitely worth having a wonder up.
4.50 (223 reviews) (~166.54 km from centre)
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Kelso
Historical place
👍👍 What a lovely clean town Kelso is and great cafe's I would highly recommend a visit.
4.60 (159 reviews) (~173.63 km from centre)
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Unstan Chambered Cairn
Historical place
👍👍 Similar to the Tomb of the Eagles in South Ronaldsay, but without the skateboard to lie on when you enter the cairn on your knees. Recommended by the staff at the Heart of Neolithic Orkney visitor centre since Maeshowe had just reopened and there was a 5 day waiting list to get tours there, Unstan...
4.60 (153 reviews) (~215.42 km from centre)
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The Pineapple
Sculpture
Eccentric pineapple-shaped structure, built by the Earl of Dunmore in 1761 as a summer home.
4.30 (543 reviews) (~157.91 km from centre)
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The Tolbooth Museum
Museum
Small, preserved 17th-century jail-turned-museum with historical relics & information.
4.40 (283 reviews) (~0.08 km from centre)
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Coldingham Priory
Historical place
👍👍 Lovely old priory still used by Church of Scotland today. Interesting restored grounds rich in wild herbs with fascinating information posts. Lovely peaceful location steeped in history. Beautiful stone semi circular bench facing the orchard - the perfect place to have a seat and enjoy the tranquil...
4.70 (109 reviews) (~140.35 km from centre)
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