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Aberdeen

Aberdeen (Scottish Gaelic: Obar Dheathain, Scots: Aiberdeen) is the third-largest city in Scotland, United Kingdom, with a population of almost 200,000 (2018). It is a harbour city on Scotland's north-east coast, approximately 120 miles (190 km) north of Edinburgh and 400 miles (650 km) north of London, where the Rivers Dee and Don meet the North Sea. It is an important sea port, regional centre, and the hub of the North Sea oil industry.

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  1. See

    Hazlehead Park

    Large 180-hectare park on land granted to the city by King Robert the Bruce in 1319. Gardens include the Queen Mother Rose Garden, and the North Sea Memorial Garden to remember the 167 people killed on the Piper Alpha oil rig in 1988. There's a small petting zoo Pets Corner (charging £3), two golf courses, a hedge maze and cafe. Dogs welcome.

    Daily 9AM until an hour before duskFree

  2. Eat

    Cafe 52

    Great little bistro hidden away just south of Union St.

    Wed-Sat noon-midnight

  3. Eat

    Contour Cafe

    Friendly cafe with indoor and small outdoor dining areas.

    Wed Thu 9AM-3PM, Fri Sat 10AM-8PM, Sun 10AM-3PM

  4. Eat

    Moonfish Cafe

    This cosy bistro does good seafood.

    Wed-Sat noon-10:30PM, Sun noon-6PM

  5. Eat

    The Coffee House

    Bright friendly place for coffee and lunch, dog-friendly.

    Daily 10:30AM-4:30PM