Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

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Marischal College – Mercat Cross Aberdeen loop from Aberdeen

01:18

4.96km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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732 m

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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1.52 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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3.04 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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3.05 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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3.39 km

NuArt Mural by Murmure on Queen Street

Highlight • Structure

Part of the NuArt 2023 festival, this artwork of a goldfish can be seen on the back of the police building on Queen Street. It is just a couple minutes walk along the street from the college.

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3.85 km

Eloise Gillow Mural – NuArt 2023, Marks and Spencer Building

Highlight • Structure

Part of the NuArt 2023 festival, this artwork can be seen on the side and the back of the Marks and Spencer building.

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4.31 km

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

A walk through Union terrace gardens to the theatre is a highlight for anyone visiting Aberdeen. The architecture is visually stunning.

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4.33 km

William Wallace Statue, Aberdeen

Highlight • Historical Site

Sir William Wallace is one of the most well-recognised figures from Scottish history, he's often referred to by the Scots as a hero. He was a knight during The First …

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4.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.63 km

1.39 km

509 m

400 m

Surfaces

4.13 km