Aberdeen Lifeboat Station is one of the oldest in Scotland with the first being built on the North Pier in 1802. The crews here have been saving lives for over 200 years whether in the ocean or during floods inland.
They have received 26 awards for gallantry!
Aberdeen is an Observe station and has no access to the public as it is within the secure industrial harbour area. Visit by appointment only.
Our weather forecast for Aberdeen in Aberdeenshire
Today (Sunday, Jan 17)
Expect a temperature in the range 4.4℃ to 5.4℃ with a wind speed 4.2 m/sec (WSW)
Monday, Jan 18
Expect a temperature in the range 1.9℃ to 4.1℃ with a wind speed 6 m/sec (SW)
Tuesday, Jan 19
Expect a temperature in the range 0.8℃ to 1.2℃ with a wind speed 3.1 m/sec (WSW)
Wednesday, Jan 20
Expect a temperature in the range -1.1℃ to -0.2℃ with a wind speed 2.3 m/sec (NW)
Thursday, Jan 21
Expect a temperature in the range 2℃ to 4.4℃ with a wind speed 5.5 m/sec (NNW)
Friday, Jan 22
Expect a temperature in the range 1.9℃ to 2.8℃ with a wind speed 8.1 m/sec (WNW)
Saturday, Jan 23
Expect a temperature in the range -2℃ to -1.2℃ with a wind speed 5.5 m/sec (W)
Weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK
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Provost John Ross was Lord Provost in Aberdeen, Scotland from 1710–1712 and his house is one of the oldest in Aberdeen.
Read more…Seaton Park has 27 hectares of formal beds, a walled garden, mature deciduous trees, open green spaces and a children’s play park.
Read more…Duthie Park is 44 acres (180,000 m2) located in Aberdeen by the banks of the River Dee. The park was given to the council in 1881 by Lady Elizabeth Duthie of Ruthrieston, in memory of her uncle and of her brother. The park is noted for the spectacular David Welch winter gardens with tropical and arid houses which contain the
Read more…Craigievar Castle is just South of Alford in Aberdeenshire. This is a fairy tale castle seven-stories high in the Scottish Baronial style. Here are the fancy turrets and gargoyles on pink walls, crafted plaster work ceilings and secret staircases of your dreams! The Great Tower stands just as it was when completed by Master William Forbes Danzig Willie in 1626.
Read more…Union Terrace Gardens is a public park and gardens of approximately 1 hectare situated alongside some great architecture on Union Terrace in Aberdeen.
Read more…Muchalls beach has a rugged charm, full of sea stacks, arches and caves although great care has to be taken when descending the steep slope. The long bay to the south of the village has now been developed into one of the Scotland’s better coastal bouldering locations.
Read more…Aberdeen Maritime Museum is on the Shiprow and tells the story of this city’s dependance on the sea. This is a great day out and the kids will love it for the highly interactive exhibitions on shipbuilding, fast sailing ships, the port and fishing. This is an award winning museum and the only place in the UK where you can
Read more…Aberdeen beach itself is famous for its golden sand and its long curved length between the harbour (Footdee) and the River Don’s mouth. The beach suffers from the erosion of the sand so there are distinctive groyne or walls, to help keep the sand in place. The beach is popular with walkers, surfers, kite surfers and windsurfers, is backed by
Read more…Cathedral of St Marchar was named after a disciple of St Columba and the initial site was set up in around 580AD. In the 1130’s it was named a Cathedral and underwent extensive restoration in the 13th Century under Bishop Cheyne and saw Sir William Wallace hung, drawn and quartered. His dismembered body was sent to different parts of Scotland
Read more…Balmedia Country Park Beach is a 16 km sandy beach near Aberdeen where water sports like kite surfing and swimming are popular. The beach area has large sand dunes attracting wildlife and birds as well as sun lovers and a network of boardwalks take you through the dunes to the beach from the bus stop. Facilities include toilets, boardwalks, dunes,
Read more…Victoria Park is five hectares with grass open spaces, plenty of flowers, shrubs, Rhododendron Dell and deciduous trees. The park was opened to the public in 1871 and is named after Queen Victoria. In the middle of the park is a fountain made of fourteen different granites from local quarries that was presented to the citizens of the city by
Read more…Footdee Beach is a sandy beach at the harbour end of the main Aberdeen beach. Footdee is known to the locals as “Fittie” – is a small village at the east end of Aberdeen’s harbour. Originally a fishing village, it comprises of two areas of fishing cottages built in two squares. It’s a popular beach for windsurfing, kayaking, jet skiing
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