Timeline
14:44
Grab a tiki cocktail at Krakatoa. This dive bar serves authentic absinthe and rum in pint jars, offering a lively start to the evening before the crowds arrive.
15:34
Walk to the Royal Aberdeen Golf Course. Take the bus 1 or 2 from the city centre to reach the Balgownie championship links. Find a spot on the fairway or the edge of the course where the horizon opens up to the southwest.
15:59
Watch the sun dip below the horizon. At 15:59, the light fades from the links, marking the end of the day's golden hour.
16:29
End the walk in Seaton Park. Located just a short distance from the golf course, this public park offers a quiet space to reflect on the view as the city lights begin to flicker on.
Local tip
Check the route for the bus from the city centre to the golf course if you are not driving. The sunset is toward the SW, so position yourself with the course in front of you for the best view.
Check before you go
- Krakatoa is open from 14:00 on weekdays and Sundays, so you can easily time your arrival.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Aberdeen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).