Aberdeen loop via The Tartan Kirkie and William Wallace statue

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Aberdeen loop via The Tartan Kirkie and William Wallace statue

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Aberdeen loop via The Tartan Kirkie and William Wallace statue

01:27

5.58km

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: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.33 km

Aberdeen NuArt Street Art Murals

Highlight • Structure

Much of Aberdeen's buildings have art painted on them as part of the Aberdeen NuArt festival held every year.

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2.19 km

St Mary's Church (The Tartan Kirkie)

Highlight • Monument

St Mary's Church, also known as 'The Tartan Kirkie' is a magnificent mid 19th-century building located in the heart of Aberdeen. The church is situated at the end of Albert Terrace, a beautiful grey terraced street typical of Aberdeen. These beautiful lined streets are what give the city its nickname 'The Silver City'.

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3.01 km

Endangered Dreams Mural (Nuart 2018, Union Row)

Highlight • Monument

Endangered Dreams can be seen on Union row, part of the Nuart 2018 collection.

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3.06 km

Lady of Crathes Mural

Highlight • Monument

Part of Nuart 2018, the Lady of Crathes can be seen on Union row.

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3.69 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 War of Scottish Independence and became one of the main leaders who defeated England and freed the country from their rule.

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3.97 km

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 the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from January 22, 1901 until his death Emperor of India. He was the first British ruler from the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (since 1917 called the House of Windsor in Great Britain) and the eldest son of Queen Victoria."
(Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eduard_VII.)

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4.57 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 to mark the right to hold a public market or fair here, usually granted by the monarch, a bishop, or a baron.

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4.76 km

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

Aberdeen's Maritime Museum is a fantastic place to learn about the rich history of Aberdeen's relationship with the sea. There are terrific exhibitions in place to be enjoyed by people of all ages and a café on site too.

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5.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.19 km

1.77 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.21 km