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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

04:28

16.9km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.60 km

4 ABD

Archaeological Site

6.05 km

Statue of Edward VII, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue of Edward VII
"Edward VII. (English Edward VII, born Crown Prince Albert Edward; born November 9, 1841 in Buckingham Palace, London; † May 6, 1910 ibid.) was King of …

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6.61 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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6.86 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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6.88 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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10.9 km

Aberdeen Beach

Highlight • Beach

Aberdeen Beach covers a lengthy stretch of fantastic coastline between the harbour and the River Dons mouth in Aberdeen on the east coast of Scotland.

The beach is famous for …

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11.6 km

Donmouth Nature Reserve

Highlight • Beach

Rather than sticking to the pavement look out for the grass paths that become wooden walkways (some in need of repair). And at low tide you can get onto the beach and around the headland.

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12.8 km

Bridge of Balgownie

Highlight • Historical Site

The wonderful Brig o Balgownie is a beautiful 13th-century stone bridge spanning over the River Don in Old Aberdeen. Whilst it's not been officially proven, historians believe this bridge could …

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13.8 km

Seaton Park and the River Don

Highlight • Viewpoint

Seaton Park is a beautiful public space located in the Old Aberdeen sector of Aberdeen. It is nestled alongside the winding River Don and features several landmarks including Wallace Tower, …

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

5.40 km

3.82 km

1.53 km

543 m

Surfaces

8.62 km

5.47 km

1.73 km

634 m

395 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

8°C

85 %

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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Cathedral Church of St Machar

Statue of Edward VII, Aberdeen

Marischal College

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

Gordon Highlanders Memorial Statue

Aberdeen Beach

Donmouth Nature Reserve

Bridge of Balgownie

Seaton Park and the River Don

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