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George Street

Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from George Street

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
George Street

Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from George Street

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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from George Street

01:32

5.93km

40m

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: September 25, 2025

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820 m

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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899 m

Provost Skene's House

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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

941 m

Denis Law Statue

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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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4

1.00 km

Marischal College

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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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1.27 km

Mercat Cross Aberdeen

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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

1.28 km

Gordon Highlanders Memorial Statue

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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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7

3.35 km

Aberdeen Beach

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A great recreational place for people in Aberdeen, popular with swimmers, runners, and surfers. A good walking spot and the are plenty coffee vans to the south end.

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8

4.84 km

Union Street, Aberdeen

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Strolling along the street

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5.93 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.28 km

1.60 km

601 m

347 m

105 m

Surfaces

3.97 km

1.28 km

456 m

218 m

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