Kingswells Travel Guide

Aberdeen

Kingswells. Suburban housing development in Kingswells. The settlement is growing in size and has been designed with green areas and footpaths to make a pleasant environment.
Kingswells. Suburban housing development in Kingswells. The settlement is growing in size and has been designed with green areas and footpaths to make a pleasant environment.
View from Newhills cemetery. Looking south toward Kingswells from Newhills cemetery.
Looking towards Kingshill Wood.
Photo by Richard Slessor (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Consumption Dyke, Kingswells Long stone dyke, about 6 feet high and wide, made by "consuming" stones from the adjacent fields.

Popular places to visit

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Union Square Shopping Centre

4.5/5(247 reviews)

During your trip to Aberdeen, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Union Square Shopping Centre. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

Union Square Shopping Centre
View of Aberdeen skyline from inside the docks or harbor area

Aberdeen Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Aberdeen with a trip to Aberdeen Harbour. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

Aberdeen Harbour
Aberdeen University King's College building captured on a beautiful late summer morning. Founded in 1495 this is one of Scotland's oldest universities; the crown tower and chapel date from 1500.; Shut

University of Aberdeen

4.5/5(66 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Aberdeen during your trip to Aberdeen. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

University of Aberdeen
Part of the #lookagainfestival in Aberdeen. Making you think about the city around you.

His Majesty's Theatre

4.5/5(62 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at His Majesty's Theatre on your trip to Aberdeen. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

His Majesty's Theatre
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Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

4/5(30 reviews)

If Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Aberdeen.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Terrace outside refectory on Level 2 of the Riverside East building. The terrace is accessed through the refectory and provides exterior space on days of good weather.

Robert Gordon University

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Robert Gordon University during your travels in Aberdeen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

Robert Gordon University

Things to do

Small-Group Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen

฿2,373
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Dunnottar Castle & Royal Deeside from Aberdeen
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour

Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)

฿636
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen: Daily City Centre Walking Tour (2pm)
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen

฿388
per adult
The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Aberdeen
Discover the Aberdeen Gin School

Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour

฿1,488
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Aberdeen’s Distillery Discovery Tour
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink

฿1,488
per adult
Aberdeen: Gin Distillery Discovery Tour with Welcome Drink
Kings College

Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour

฿4,618
per adult
Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Kingswells

Village Hotel Aberdeen

Village Hotel Aberdeen

3 out of 5
Prime Four Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿2,342 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿2,342
฿2,810 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Nice comfortable hotel stuff very welcoming

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Village Hotel Aberdeen
Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
St. Andrew Street Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿2,665 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿2,665
฿3,199 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,132 reviews)
Good nice hotel modern

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel & Spa
Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen

4 out of 5
Union Square Aberdeen Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,076 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
฿2,076
฿2,491 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
Didn’t have breakfast

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen
Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

Ardoe House Hotel & Spa

3.5 out of 5
South Deeside Road Aberdeen Scotland
Stay at this spa hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
A nice comfortable room.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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Ardoe House Hotel & Spa
Moxy Aberdeen Airport

Moxy Aberdeen Airport

3 out of 5
Argyll Way, Aberdeen Airport Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿1,622 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
฿1,622
฿1,946 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly, knowledgable staff. Large, clean room. Great location.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Moxy Aberdeen Airport
The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel

4 out of 5
Souterhead Road Aberdeen Scotland
The price is ฿2,079 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿2,079
฿2,495 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Aberdeen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Clean room staff in the restaurant where amazing

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

The Aberdeen Altens Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Kingswells

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Bucksburn

4/5(43 area reviews)

Travellers enjoy Bucksburn for its breweries and golf courses. Consider checking out Auchmill Golf Course while you're in the area.

Bucksburn
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Heathryfold

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Heathryfold and surrounding area, you can visit Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club and Curl Aberdeen.

Heathryfold
Coming into land at Aberdeen airport

Dyce

4/5(175 area reviews)

Dyce is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Formartine and Buchan Way, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.

Dyce
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Midstocket

Though Midstocket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aberdeen Indoor Bowling Club and Gordon Highlanders Museum.

Midstocket
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland: Business School building and meadow with wildflowers. Dandelions are in bloom.

Cults

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Cults is well liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Hazlehead Park and Gordon Highlanders Museum if you have time to explore the area.

Cults
Playground in Rubislaw playing fields This is one of seven children's playgrounds in the West End of Aberdeen that I visited in the course of an eighty minute dog walk. The others are mainly for younger children. The seven are Rubislaw, Kepplestone, Johnston Gardens, Craigiebuckler, Airyhall, Craigielea and Thorngrove.

Aberdeen West End

Aberdeen West End is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Queen Victoria Statue and Rubislaw Quarry while you're in town.

Aberdeen West End

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