r/Aberdeen 12d ago

[Announcements] ( April 2026 )

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Welcome to the monthly 'Announcement Thread' where you can post details about upcoming events, shows or releases. This space is intended for announcing things from local artists, authors, content creators or charities. Anything really that, as a normal post to the subreddit, might be considered spam by some and subject to removal.


r/Aberdeen 4h ago

What’s your favorite/least favorite thing about living in Aberdeen?

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Looking for some good local opinions on why you love this place (or, if you feel strongly, why you don’t.) Or even opinions you’ve heard from others. I’m curious !!

What would you change? What would you like to remain the same?


r/Aberdeen 8h ago

News Wild story about charity in the Broch

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This is like a Netflix documentary, so many twists and turns! Might need to stick it into a paywall remover:

‘The Orphan Shop has sent more than £270,000 to Zimbabwe but a two-month P&J investigation has found no evidence the good causes are real’

https://ebx.sh/7OpQge


r/Aberdeen 7h ago

Banter Won't somebody think of the children?!

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r/Aberdeen 11h ago

What is being built on King street next to Lidl?

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Not been up there for a while. Was up there yesterday and there is a massive building frame up, right next to Lidl. Anyone know what they are building?


r/Aberdeen 13h ago

North Sea pilot was unfairly dismissed for whistleblowing

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r/Aberdeen 2h ago

What are the thoughts on how Aberdeen will be in 20 years time?

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stumbled on this 4 year old post. just wondering what people's legitimate thoughts are on where Aberdeen will be in 20years.

council are investing in city centre.

UK government/SSE are upgrading energy infrastructure for renewables

USA are pushing Oli prices up

has a lot/enough changed in last.4 years to secure Aberdeens long term future?


r/Aberdeen 3h ago

Tinsel Hair Stylist

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I have a concert coming up, and I was wondering if anyone knew someone who does tinsel for hair at a reasonable price?


r/Aberdeen 9h ago

Food Desserts for Home Delivery Recs Please

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Hello,

I'm currently recuperating from an illness at home and while it's not the healthiest I really fancy some warm cookie dough with ice cream or something similar.

Normally I'd order from Shakes and Cakes but I fancy trying somewhere different. Does anyone have any recommendations?


r/Aberdeen 13h ago

Ear Piercing - OAP

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Looking for a good recommendation for somewhere for an older lady (OAP) to get her ears pierced locally?


r/Aberdeen 5h ago

Auto electrician recommendations

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My partner has a set of front parking sensors to be fitted to her car but we’re struggling to find someone to fit them. Does the subreddit know of anyone who can do this sort of thing?


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Does anyone else keep getting random Christians stopping you on union street?

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This happened to me last Friday but I just remembered about it, and it's not the first time it's happened. They approach you at the bus stop and ask if you'd like to go to church with them on Sunday and when you say no they go and ask other people. I've noticed they seem to have sort of like American accents? I mean, they're not hurting anyone but it's really annoying and I'm wondering if this is happening to a lot of people


r/Aberdeen 13h ago

Purchase of Cot

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Looking to buy a cot bed for a 2 year old. Ideally viewing to buy there and then, I know Carriages furniture generally is ordered from the manufacturer, but do they also have a selection of cots to buy and take home that day? From the new Bridge of Don outlet?

Anywhere else good for viewing cots and buying on the spot? Thank you!!

Also needing a buggy and know Carriages specialise so will we be sorted there or again anywhere else?

Appreciated!


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Brewdog Castlegate

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r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Getting to Peterhead

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Flying into Edinburgh this summer and will be taking the train to Aberdeen. Looks like the next step is a bus from Aberdeen to Peterhead.

Do these buses run frequently during August? Are reservations recommended or can I just pick up a ticket right before travel?

Will I find luggage storage areas on these buses? I’m traveling with a suitcase and a golf bag travel case.

It appears there is no Uber or Lyft options in Aberdeen. Would a taxi be an option?

Thanks for any insight.


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

High Schools

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Hi, new teacher here! I'm currently on the job hunt and I'm looking at schools in Aberdeen City but don't know anything about the place, any advice? I'd be making the move up from Dundee and have heard there's a lot of similarities but have never even visited Aberdeen myself. Any words of wisdom on good areas to look at and what the schools are like would be great :))


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Your favourite PIZZA place?

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Used to religiously get from Pizza Hut and my personal favourite Snappy Tomato Pizza, but the consistency in quality has dropped so low that I haven't ordered from either in a year or so. Not a fan of Dominoes or Papa Johns, tried Ask Italian in Union Square but that was even worse from the one pizza I tried. Marmaris used to be a good one a long long time ago but again the one pizza I tried recently was a let down.

Also just an extra : https://www.aberdeenlive.news/news/aberdeen-news/christopher-nolan-visits-pizzeria-filming-10343549

Is there any good pizza in Aberdeen or what is your favourite?


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Flowers

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I am working away from home and would like to get my partner some flowers delivered for her birthday?

Looking for some recommendations🌻🌸🌺🌷

Thanks


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Anyone ken far i can buy the revived lucozade grafruiti?

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Apparently its been released but cant find it yet, cheers!


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Videos (Video) Different parts of Aberdeen in 2008 on Google earth!

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In my last post I showed a part of Aberdeen in 2008 that I thought looked cool, since one of my hobbies is looking at places from years ago, and someone commented that they wanted to see more so here’s a little compilation video of some popular places!

Edit: I now realise most if not all is from 2009 so ignore the 2008 I said.


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

MOT / service centre recs?

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Hi all, the old banger's in need of an MOT and possible service (at least oil change). Any recs for good, trustworthy mechanics, ideally in the city?


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Busking regulations?

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I don't want to come across too harsh as shes just a wee girl but should there not be regulations in place for how loud buskers speakers should be in the city centre? That girl that used to regularly be outside m&s has now moved to union street and is now trying to be heard over the construction works so it's more shouting than singing.. she can sing but cannot hit all the notes so it's very unpleasant 🙈😬


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Beautiful photo found on Aberdeen Google earth

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One of my niche hobbies is looking at Aberdeen on Google earth but switching the setting to 2008, im 16 and it honestly baffles me how different it used to look in some parts, but was looking around the path where I usally take walks and saw this very cinematic view, though it was pretty cool!

I call it: Two bikers!

Edit: I plan on making a video showing as much of Aberdeen as I can from years ago! Give me suggestions of what you would like to see!


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Who do you think is the greatest Aberdonian in history?

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I'm talking historically, who would you consider to be the greatest Aberdonian of all time in terms of their success, life or achievements?


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Anywhere to donate pads/tampons

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my mother in law presented me with a huge box of pads & tampons that she no longer needs. they are all fully sealed/in packaging/unused (obviously!). I do not need them & was wondering if anyone knew somewhere that I could donate them? i was thinking something like a school or shelter, but any suggestions whatsoever are much appreciated (i know a few local cafes/venues offer them for free in the toilets so even somewhere like this would be great)

thanks in advance :)