Bucksburn Travel Guide
Aberdeen
Popular places to visit
Aberdeen Harbour
Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
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.
Codonas Amusement Park
Have a fun-filled day with the family at Codonas Amusement Park during your visit to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Aberdeen Arts Centre
Enjoy a performance at Aberdeen Arts Centre, a popular theatre in Aberdeen. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Walk amid tropical rainforests or arid displays dotted with cacti at this beautiful garden set within a collection of large glasshouses in a pretty city park.
Gordon Highlanders Museum
Trace the 200-year history of the Gordon Highlanders from the Napoleonic Wars to today and discover the stories of the soldiers through displays and film.
Things to do
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Loch Ness & the Highlands from Aberdeen
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
Top hotels in Bucksburn
Hilton Aberdeen TECA
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Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Aloft Aberdeen TECA
Ideal for TECA, residents bar open till 01:00hrs, good room facilities.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Craighaar Hotel
Nice quiet room with the bonus of a hand held shower head in the ensuite (as well as fixed head if that is what you like). Staff were pleasant and helpful. Plenty of parking space. Good breakfast. We attended a private dinner party in the library one evening and we also had an excellent meal in their ...
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Britannia Aberdeen Hotel
The room was welcoming and nice. The restaurant on the premises was very good. Time saver. The staff was very welcoming and beyond friendly
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Staff were really friendly and helpful. Room was cleanish, it wasn't until the day we were leaving we found sweets from a previous guest in the bedroom. The only real complaint we had was the room was really warm even though we had heating off and opened the windows during night, it didn't make much ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
From someone who stays in hotels a lot with my job I have to say this hotel has it all, the staff can not do enough for you from the lovely reception staff who held our luggage and placed medical stents in the office so we didn’t have to carry them around, to Lewis on the bar, all super efficient ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bucksburn
Heathryfold
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heathryfold and surrounding area, you can visit Curl Aberdeen and Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club.
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 Kirkhill Forest or Brimmond Hill Country Park 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.
