Timeline
14:44
Grab a drink at Krakatoa. This tiki dive bar is just a minute’s walk from the museum. It’s a lively spot with world beers and tiki cocktails served in pint jars, perfect for settling in before the main event.
15:14
Walk into the Aberdeen Maritime Museum. You have plenty of time to explore the exhibits on fishing, trade, and North Sea oil before the light changes. The museum is free and offers a fascinating insight into the city’s maritime history.
15:59
Find a window or step outside as the sun sets toward the SW. The museum’s location offers a clear view of the evening light hitting the harbor and the city’s distinctive granite architecture. The 5-star rated building itself looks striking in the fading light.
16:29
Take a short 8-minute walk west to Union Terrace Gardens. This sunken park is a haven of tranquility just a short stroll from the museum. It’s a peaceful place to reflect on the day’s sights as the city lights begin to twinkle.
Local tip
Krakatoa is open until 01:00 on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, so you can linger there after the museum if you prefer drinks over a garden walk. Union Terrace Gardens is accessible from the street level near the museum.
Check before you go
- The Aberdeen Maritime Museum is open Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00 and Su 11:00-16:00. If you are visiting on a Sunday, you must start your walk to the museum before 16:00 to ensure you can enter.
- Krakatoa is open Mo-Th and Su 14:00-01:00. If you are visiting on a Friday or Saturday, it stays open later until 03:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Aberdeen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).