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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· Scottish Highlands

Aberdeen Castle

In or near Kingswells.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Aberdeen Castle β€” castle in Aberdeen City, Scotland, UK.

Aberdeen Castle, castles in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Aberdeen Β· 0.9 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Aberdeen Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom β€” fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Aberdeen City, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1492Β°, -2.0903Β°.

Photo gallery

360Β° viewimagery from 2018

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Breakneck Comedy is a comedy club located in Aberdeen, Scotland, showcasing a variety of live performances from different comedians. Visitors can enjoy a range of shows featuring both local and national talent throughout the year.

From the Wikipedia article

Aberdeen Castle was a late Middle Ages fortification, in Aberdeen, Scotland. It was situated on Castle Hill, a site today known as the Castlegate, and the location of the castle is now occupied by blocks of flats.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
57.1492, -2.0903
Postcode
AB11 5EP
Parliamentary constituency
Aberdeen South
Nearest railway station
Aberdeen β€” 0.9 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Plaque - geograph.org.uk - 3018227πŸ“· 3

Viewpoints Β· Scottish Highlands

Castle Hill Viewpont

Castle Hill Viewpont is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— breakneckcomedy.co.uk
St Peter's church, Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 6702903πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Highlands

Knights Templars Tablet

Knights Templars Tablet β€” a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— breakneckcomedy.co.uk
Peacock's Close, Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 6702904πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Scottish Highlands

St Peter's Church, Aberdeen

St Peter's Church, Aberdeen β€” a church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ breakneckcomedy.co.uk
Peacock's Close, Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 6702904πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Scottish Highlands

St Peter's RC Church and Presbytery

St Peter's RC Church and Presbytery β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ breakneckcomedy.co.uk
St Peter's church, Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 6702903πŸ“· 3

Theatres Β· Scottish Highlands

Breakneck Comedy

Breakneck Comedy is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— breakneckcomedy.co.uk
Aberdeen Arts Centre, March 2026 - geograph.org.uk - 8273206πŸ“· 3

Public art & sculpture Β· Scottish Highlands

Nuart: Pulling Faces

Nuart: Pulling Faces β€” a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— aberdeenmosque.org

Where to eat & stay near Aberdeen Castle

Places to stay

The Mither Kirk - geograph.org.uk - 2927293πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Residence Inn

Residence Inn β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

β†— marriott.co.uk
Art Nouveau Ventilation Tower - geograph.org.uk - 3142161πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

Skene House Apartments Holburn

Skene House Apartments Holburn β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

β†— skene-house.co.uk
Aberdeen - Hartington Road - geograph.org.uk - 8238845πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

British Red Cross Hostel

British Red Cross Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

16 and 18 Queen's Road, Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 3894503πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

Aberdeen Youth Hostel

Aberdeen Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

Great Western Road, Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 6296246πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Highlands

The Mariner

The Mariner β€” a hotel in scotland highlands.

Hilton Quarry - geograph.org.uk - 7435630πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Highlands

WS david

WS david β€” a hostel in scotland highlands.

Places to eat & drink

Aberdeen Arts Centre - geograph.org.uk - 7551041πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen

Public House, 93-97 King Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

St Nicholas Street - geograph.org.uk - 3127939πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen

13 - 15 Market Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Memorial lion - geograph.org.uk - 3875132πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

Triple Kirks

Triple Kirks in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Back-street business - geograph.org.uk - 4489176πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

3 Golden Square, Aberdeen

3 Golden Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

Junction of Crown Street and Windmill Brae - geograph.org.uk - 3298062πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen

The Star And Garter, 6 Crown Street, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

OS Flush Bracket G905, Aberdeen, St. Andrews West Church - geograph.org.uk - 7947249πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Highlands

10 Bon-accord Square, Aberdeen

10 Bon-accord Square, Aberdeen in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.

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Road to Braemar - geograph.org.uk - 94850πŸ“· 3

Castles Β· Scottish Highlands

Abergairn Castle

Abergairn Castle β€” castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

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Aberscross CastleπŸ“· 2

Castles Β· Scottish Highlands

Aberscross Castle

Aberscross Castle β€” castle near Dornoch, Highland, Scotland, UK, ruinous by the 17th century.

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Aboyne CastleπŸ“· 3

Castles Β· Scottish Highlands

Aboyne Castle

Aboyne Castle β€” castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— scotland.org.uk
Aikenway CastleπŸ“· 3

Castles Β· Scottish Highlands

Aikenway Castle

Aikenway Castle β€” castle in Moray, Scotland, UK, now ruinous.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aberdeen Castle?
Aberdeen Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 5EP).
What is Aberdeen Castle?
Aberdeen Castle β€” castle in Aberdeen City, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Aberdeen Castle?
The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB11 5EP.
Who owns Aberdeen Castle?
Aberdeen Castle is owned by | controlled_by =.
Does Aberdeen Castle charge admission?
Aberdeen Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Aberdeen Castle?
The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 5EP.