We have produced a series of free trail guides to help you explore the beautiful and historic city of Aberdeen. Follow the maps to discover historical and natural gems around the city and you can also cycle on many of the trails.
You can read more about each trail and download the maps below.
Best of Aberdeen trail
Follow this trail to explore highlights, secrets, and hidden gems of the city.
Mini trail guides
Maritime Stories mini trail
Discover Aberdeen’s maritime history from the earliest written shipping reference from the 12th century to the new South Harbour.
Union Street Secrets mini trail
Find out the many historic and quirky features about the Granite Mile.
Parks
*NEW * Victoria & Westburn Parks trail
Includes the history, nature, and attractions of the sister parks, with an additional tree trail.
Duthie Park trail
Duthie Park is one of the jewels in the crown of the city with popular year-round attractions for people of all ages - discover its features and history.
Hazlehead Park trail
Hazlehead Park is one of the oldest and most historical properties in Aberdeen as it was originally part of the Freedom Lands which were gifted to the city by King Robert the Bruce. It became a country estate before being bought back by the city as a public park, and now has many attractions.
Seaton Park trail
This popular park nestles between Old Aberdeen and the River Don and is a mixture of formal gardens, play areas (including an old railway engine), and wildlife.
Union Terrace Gardens
Find out the highlights and secrets in this fairly compact trail around the beautiful Union Terrace Gardens in the heart of the city centre.
City-wide
*NEW* City centre trail
Includes landmarks, highlights, and quirky details in the area in a handy walkable format.
*NEW* Music trail
This covers the players and places which have contributed towards the rich musical heritage in the city.
Cinemas old and new
This city centre trail features cinemas past and present, plus a few surprises.
Coastal trail
Follow this trail to explore Aberdeen's enduring relationship with the sea. Includes Cove Bay.
Bloody Aberdeen trail
Discover the darker history of the city in the Bloody Aberdeen trail.
Boundary stones trail
Aberdeen's historic boundary is marked by a series of stones and you can still follow their path.
Granite trail
Follow this trail to find out more about the heritage of the Granite City.
History trail
Follow this trail to discover the city through its historical times.
Jacobite trail
Aberdeen played a part in the history of the Jacobites in Scotland, before and after the Battle of Culloden.
Maritime Heritage trail
This trail around the harbour area explore Aberdeen's maritime connections and history, from fishing to oil & gas.
People and places trail
Explore the plaques put up to commemorate the people and places which have shaped the city.
*NEW* Printfield 10 trail
Explore the 10 stops of the trail, celebrating iconic footballer and Palm D'Or winner Denis Law who grew up in the Printfield area of Aberdeen.
Sculpture and curios trail
Aberdeen has a diverse range of public sculptures, from traditional to contemporary.
The Scottish Samurai trail
Discover the story of Thomas Blake Glover, who was instrumental in setting up the Mitsubishi company in Japan and was known as the Scottish Samurai.
Communities - explore your local area
Bridge of Don trail
This community started as a small settlement at what was once the River Don’s sole fixed crossing point, became country estates, and is now the city's largest suburb. There are plenty of artefacts and buildings around showing the history of this area.
Denburn trail
Explore the course of the small stream that shaped a city
Donside heritage trail
Follow this trail to explore the nature and history of the lower don.
Lower Deeside trail
Follow the old roads, railway and river through the villages of Aberdeen's Royal Deeside
Old Aberdeen trail
Follow this trail to explore the hidden gems of historic old Aberdeen.
Rosemount local area trail
Follow this trail to explore Aberdeen's Rosemount.
The Green trail
Follow this trail to explore the heritage of The Green area in the city centre, filled with history.
Torry trail
Find out about the history and varied landscape of this historic part of Aberdeen
Woodside trail
Historic areas which in 1891 joined Old and New Aberdeen to form today's city
Hill walks
Brimmond hill
Leisurely hillwalking within the city boundaries
Kingswells and the Four Hills
Leisurely hillwalking within the city boundaries
Kincorth and Tullos Hills
Leisurely hillwalking within the city boundaries