Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Marischal College loop from University of Aberdeen

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Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Marischal College loop from University of Aberdeen

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Mercat Cross Aberdeen – Marischal College loop from University of Aberdeen

01:38

6.31km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

63 ABD CR

Archaeological Site

2.91 km

Union Street, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

Strolling along the street

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2.91 km

Gordon Highlanders Memorial Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The statue commemorates the Gordon Highlanders regiment, which once had a barracks at the castle gate overlooking the harbour. The site is now a tower block of flats, and the barracks was moved to the Bridge of Don area.

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2.93 km

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

The Mercat Cross, or 'Market Cross' to the non-Scots, can often be found in Scottish towns, villages, and cities. Historically, the cross was erected in squares or other open areas …

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3.21 km

NuArt Mural by Murmure on Queen Street

Highlight • Structure

Part of the NuArt 2023 festival, this artwork of a goldfish can be seen on the back of the police building on Queen Street. It is just a couple minutes walk along the street from the college.

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3.39 km

Marischal College

Highlight • Monument

The second largest granite fronted building in Europe, and currently home to the City Council. The college was once one of two colleges in Aberdeen, the other being Kings College at Aberdeen University.

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3.45 km

Denis Law Statue

Highlight • Monument

Beside the Provists house in Marischal Square, Denis Law is famous Aberdonian who played football for Scotland as well as Manchester United.

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3.49 km

Provost Skene's House

Highlight • Historical Site

Dating from 1545 this is the oldest townhouse in Aberdeen and is now a museum (Which is currently free entry). It has had many owners and uses over the years …

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3.57 km

Poised Leopard Statue, Aberdeen

Highlight • Monument

The poised leopard was made by Andy Scott, the artist behind the Kelpies. It is said that Aberdeen was gifted two leopards from King James I and has since been …

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6.31 km

End point

Bus stop

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