Bucksburn Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Popular places to visit

Union Square Shopping Centre
During your trip to Aberdeen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Union Square Shopping Centre. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

University of Aberdeen
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Aberdeen during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
If Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

His Majesty's Theatre
You can get tickets for a performance at His Majesty's Theatre on your trip to Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Robert Gordon University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Robert Gordon University during your travels in Aberdeen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.
Things to do

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen

North East Coastal Trail from Aberdeen

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

Speyside Whisky Trail from Aberdeen

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Top hotels in Bucksburn

Aloft Aberdeen TECA
Clean, Friendly Staff, Good Food
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Hilton Aberdeen TECA
Room very clean, spa relaxing and breakfast superb. The wait for our dinner was unacceptable. We sat down just before 8pm and after asking twice where our food was it arrived at 9:15pm. To be fair the drinks bill was reduced to nil as a goodwill feature due to the delay. The staff in the dining room ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Craighaar Hotel
It was OK! Staff are nice and friendly. Breakfast was poor in cooking and quality, beds are old and uncomfortable with springs digging in to your back when laying on your side. My TV didnt work properly but my colleagues did.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Britannia Aberdeen Hotel
Place is so run down. Windows were minging, beds are so uncomfortable and was dust all over the place and dirt
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Superb stay
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
The receptionist was far from welcoming - very matter of fact. I enquired to see if there was any cancellation with a dog friendly room - shrugged her shoulders and that was a no - not even I am sorry. Bar staff where we could take a dog was over the top - as we walked in announced to whole bar we ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bucksburn

Dyce
Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Kingswells
Unique features of Kingswells include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Brimmond Hill Country Park or Kirkhill Forest while you're exploring the area.

Midstocket
Though Midstocket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club and Gordon Highlanders Museum.

Bridge of Don
If you're spending some time in Bridge of Don, Old Castle of Slains and Royal Aberdeen Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Old Aberdeen
If you're spending some time in Old Aberdeen, Cathedral of St. Machar and King's Museum - Old Town House are top sights worth seeing.

Rosemount
When in Rosemount, you can plan a visit to His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Music Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.





