Welcome to the shores of Aberdeen

Welcome to the shores of Aberdeen

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Welcome to Aberdeen AIDAsol

A warm welcome to the shores of Aberdeen for those travelling on the magnificent AIDAsol.

Aberdeen hosts a wonderful collection of activities you can take advantage of during your visit - including:

  • Uplifting walks along the rugged windswept coastline
  • Historic sites such as the Aberdeen University campus at Old Aberdeen
  • The idyllic Brig 'o' Balgownie and Seaton Park (Scotland's Favourite Park 2022)
  • Various museums including Aberdeen Art Gallery and the Maritime Museum
  • Fun activities like axe throwing, escape rooms, and bowling
  • Vibrant cafe culture and shopping at Union Square
  • City of Aberdeen Distillery & Gin School - try our new Flight of Fancy or shop for authentic Scottish Gin.

NEW: Flight of Fancy

Visit the distillery any time on Monday from 10am and take part in our Flight of Fancy experience.

  • Meet the makers
  • Taste 4 single distillates
  • Taste 4 Aberdeen Gins
  • A double G&T of your choice
  • Distillery Q&A

Explore the building blocks of gin. Taste our premium organic base spirit followed by core botanicals: Juniper, Coriander, and Angelica. Next, discover four distinct Aberdeen Gins before concluding with a perfect G&T.

£30 / person — No advance booking required.

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Claim your free gift!

To celebrate the arrival of the AIDAsol, simply show your cruise card to claim your FREE distillery drinks mats.

Browse our range of award-winning gins, all distilled right here in the city using organic alcohol. Ask to try our Scottish Bramble Gin, made with locally grown fruit!

Dan and Alan are always on hand to offer friendly advice on how to maximize your time in the city—pop along for a chat.

Where to find us

We are located just a 5-minute walk from Union Square Shopping Centre in the heart of the city.

Find us on Google Maps

Walking Directions: Walk past Marks & Spencer, head down the stairs to the road, turn right and follow Palmerston Road to the end. We are Arch #10 (look for the number 10 above the door), right next to the very pink archway!

Need help? Call us: (+44) 1224 589 645

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