48 Hours in Aberdeen: The Perfect Weekend Itinerary

Aberdeen rewards the unhurried weekend. Start Friday evening at The Chester for check-in and a cocktail at IX, then walk Union Street as the granite glows under the streetlights...

Saturday Morning Breakfast at Café 52 on The Green, then walk down to the harbour for a Doors Open Day tour or a coffee at The Silver Darling.

Saturday Afternoon Drive 30 minutes south to Dunnottar Castle for the most photographed ruin in Scotland.

Saturday Evening Dinner at Moonfish Cafe followed by craft beer at BrewDog Castlegate.

Sunday A morning walk on Balmedie Beach, lunch in Stonehaven, and a Royal Deeside drive home via Crathes Castle.