Scotland's best-value weekend break · Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen weekend · With the kids
Family Attractions
No Scotland, no party.
Beach playparks, dolphins, dinosaurs and a brilliant transport museum.
Aberdeen is one of Scotland's most family-friendly weekend breaks. The city beach, Codonas funfair, the free Maritime Museum and dinosaur-filled Aberdeen Science Centre keep kids busy in town, while Storybook Glen and Macduff Marine Aquarium are easy day trips.
Top family days in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Science Centre, Codonas Amusement Park on the beachfront and the Maritime Museum cover the city. Out of town, Storybook Glen, Doonies Rare Breeds Farm and Macduff Marine Aquarium are favourites.
Outdoors with the kids
Hazlehead Park has playparks, pets corner and a maze. Balmedie Beach is a giant natural playground of dunes. Crathes Castle's adventure playpark is one of Scotland's best.
Rainy day plans
Aberdeen rewards a wet weekend: free city museums, Transition Extreme indoor climbing, Codonas indoor rides and the Belmont Filmhouse. Family rooms at most hotels welcome under-12s free.
Common questions
FAQs about family attractions
Is Aberdeen good for families?+
Very — a sandy city beach, free museums, science centre, dolphin spotting and a strong run of country parks make it one of Scotland's best family weekends.
What can families do in Aberdeen for free?+
The Maritime Museum, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Hazlehead Park and Aberdeen Beach Esplanade are all free.
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