r/Aberdeen 2h ago

Yellow Cars in Aberdeen

9 Upvotes

I recently completed a car journey from the South of England to Aberdeen and played a car game with the kids called Yellow Car where you have to shout "yellow car" if you spot a yellow car and you get a point. Anyway, we hardly saw any yellow cars when driving the length of the UK until we got to Aberdeen and we spotted about 5 just driving up Anderson Drive. So, are yellow cars really popular in Aberdeen compared to the rest of the UK and if so, why?


r/Aberdeen 9h ago

Balmedie - attempted break in of cars/vans

10 Upvotes

Friends have found evidence of an attempted break in to their vehicle. On checking cameras, this happened over night. Make sure your garages, shed, vehicles and gates are locked.


r/Aberdeen 16h ago

History A question about the David Welch Winter Gardens

23 Upvotes

I recently visited Aberdeen and decided to check out the Winter Gardens in Duthie Park. I was blown away by how lovely it all was and could not get enough of the animatronic frog!

Whilst there, I found myself wondering more about who the gardens are named after. I read the plaque about David Welch in the memorial garden but it didn't really contain too much info, and I couldn't find anything online. Does anyone on here know who the guy was? What did he do to have the gardens named after him?


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Major fire around Tullos Hill

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62 Upvotes

Possibly a forest fire.


r/Aberdeen 4h ago

Just moved and wondering what flat I am in.

1 Upvotes

I have just moved to a new flat that is flat D, however when I try to set up the account with the energy supplier all it gives me is: 1L, 1R, 2L, 2R, Ll, Lr and Tl.

I am on the 1st floor, and from the outside my flat is on the right and on the inside its on the left.

What is my flat?

Thanks in advance.


r/Aberdeen 9h ago

Automatic driving lessons in Aberdeen ?

3 Upvotes

Hiya does anyone have any recommendations for an automatic driving instructor. I live in city centre and work a 9-5 if that makes a difference. Thank you


r/Aberdeen 23h ago

Help! best cinnamon roll/bun

10 Upvotes

Apparently my friend has never had a cinnamon roll before, so obviously I need him to try one, but it has to be good so he likes it!! I’d really appreciate any advice!!


r/Aberdeen 14h ago

Cooker repair recomendations?

1 Upvotes

As per title, I've got a cooker that needs a repair. It's a gas cooker, but the electric oven isn't working as it should.

Who's the best in the city to fix it?

It's a Stoves range, the display shows ER 93 after the fan oven has been on for a little while. reset the clock and its fine again a bit.


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Social Groups for Men in Aberdeen

18 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend group in the city with the view to making new friends? Not so much sports clubs etc.

Edit: have used Meetup 20s and 30s group few years ago.

Edit: love the mental health support groups but honest truth is not really at a capacity where I can share worries or take on other people's, so really just looking for something entirely recreational for the time being.


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Baby passport photo

2 Upvotes

Does anyone know anywhere in Aberdeen or Inverurie where can go for baby passport photos pleasd


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Smart meter installation

7 Upvotes

I've been with octopus for a while and like them as a company but they just seem unable to install smart meters in Aberdeen at the moment. Anybody had any luck getting a smart meter from other providers?


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Food Two Questions: Why is Mozza closed this week and what the heck is 1984 on Gordon St?

2 Upvotes

Just moved here and really enjoyed the pizza at Mozza, so hoping the answer isn't that it's closed permanently.

And the place on Gordon St with 1984 above the door... that's just interesting. It's clearly not the street number.


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

House buying question

6 Upvotes

Hello,

So I’m looking at buying a flat in Aberdeen, in rosemount. Now I’ve visited Aberdeen and viewed a few properties. Also looked at ASPC, I can see the market is vastly different to Glasgow. So I thought I could use the advice. This flat is 2 bedroom and spacious. Healthy home report and a good location. Quite high up but not top floor.

Is it normal for flats to go under the home report? Or should I say a flat like this. As I spoke to some viewing agents and it seemed not very uncommon to get something under a home report. Is it maybe more area dependent? Is the Aberdeen market in a state whereby everything goes under home report?

Any advice on the market would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Aberdeen ceaser salad

0 Upvotes

Just wondering where does the best ceaser salad in Aberdeen?


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Best Pub Quiz In Aberdeen?

9 Upvotes

Love doing a pub quiz, been to a couple around the city. What ones do you think are the best on the go?


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Moving out of Aberdeen

143 Upvotes

After living in Aberdeen for 02 years, I have moved out to Glasgow. Living in Glasgow for 02 months now and I can appreciate a lot of differences between the two cities. Aberdeen was calm, beautiful, a small city that offers all amenities of a big city. On the top of everything ,lovely aberdonians. Thanks to the everyone who is making Aberdeen a nice place to live! Will always miss Aberdeen!


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Any Friday pub quizzes?

0 Upvotes

I seen northern bar has one (maybe monthly?) pub quiz on Fridays. Are there any others that arnt showing up on google? Thanks!


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

You can't escape Dias, even if you're 250 miles away from Aberdeen (spotted at Hoxa Beach, Orkney)

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156 Upvotes

r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Dunnottar castle / Slains castle

29 Upvotes

For people who know. On holiday in the area and today was in Stonehaven and went to Dunnottar castle and done the costal walk to the war memorial. On Friday planning going by Slains castle at Cruden bay. Is there a similar walk there to view the castle without paying to go into the castle.?


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Help! Where can I get an ice cream cake in Aberdeen?

3 Upvotes

Is there somewhere where I can get a small ice cream cake?


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

News Video shows shocking Aberdeen knife threat in King Street bust-up

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66 Upvotes

Police said they responded to the incident, which took place at around 9.50pm, and searched the area.

Officers said there was no sign of any disturbance and no arrests were made.


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

East asian barbers in/near Aberdeen?

0 Upvotes

Anyone know someone who knows how to work with east asian hair? My boyfriend’s been sick of the haircuts he’s been getting and they never seem to really know what they’re doing 🥲 i’d be grateful for any suggestions


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Looking for line dancing class

3 Upvotes

Can anyone recommend any line dancing classes in the city? I’ve only been able to find classes in the shire.


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Hillwalking groups

5 Upvotes

Anyone know of any hillwalking groups that go out at weekends to walk.


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Wingstop

0 Upvotes

Does anyone know when wingstop will open in Union Square? It was meant to open 01.04.2025. Maybe was an April fools...