3 Days Itinerary in Aberdeen, United Kingdom - Travel Guide

Days	Description
1	Day 1 - Whistle-stop Historical Tour
2	Day 2 - Extravagant Outdoors
3	Day 3 - Unveiling the Secrets of Stonehaven

Introduction

Explore Aberdeen, identified as the 'Silver City with the Golden Sands', over three days fully packed with attractions, heritage, and mouth-watering Scottish cuisine. From ancient castles to beautiful gardens, grand architecture and the thrilling North Sea, experience the best of Scotland's third most populous city.

Day 1 - Whistle-stop Historical Tour

We'll kickstart our Aberdeen adventure with a visit to the iconic Union Street for some window shopping and a lesson in Granite City's architecture. The Marischal College, the second largest granite building in the world, will catch your eye for sure! Next, we'll swing by the mesmerizing 15th century King’s College in Old Aberdeen. Its crown tower seemingly transports us to a fairy tale! No trip to Aberdeen would be complete without a journey back in time, so we'll visit Aberdeen Maritime Museum to learn about the city's longstanding maritime history. For a sunset spot, we'll proceed to Aberdeen Harbor, one of the busiest ports in the UK, with the North Sea in full view. Let's wrap up our day with a hearty meal at a local pub and a pint of traditional Scottish ale. Because, why not?

Day 2 - Extravagant Outdoors

Ready to get some fresh air? We're taking you to some of the city's gorgeous parks starting with the Duthie Park, adorned with a beautiful winter garden hosting over 10,000 plants. Next, we'll trek up to the Gordon Highlanders Museum where you can learn about one of the British Army's most famous regiments. In the afternoon, we'll make our way to the Royal Deeside, a favourite holiday spot of the Royal Family. Are you a fan of narrow-gauge railways? Great, because the Royal Deeside Railway restoration project is next on the list. Let's wrap up the day with an evening stroll along the Aberdeen Beach as we watch the sun dip below the North Sea horizon.

Day 3 - Unveiling the Secrets of Stonehaven

We're ending our trip with a bang, travelling a little south to the harbour town of Stonehaven. Of course, a visit to the 14th century Dunnottar Castle is a must! This cliff-top fortress served as the set of Mel Gibson’s 'Hamlet'. Fancy a walk above the clouds? I bet the answer is yes! Next, we'll take you to the beautiful and magical Fowlsheugh Reserve, home to more than 240,000 birds. We'll finish the day with a well-deserved treat, a 'Deep Fried Mars Bar', a novelty item that originated right here in Stonehaven. Sounds like a fascinating end to a fabulous three days, don't you think?