The 15 Best Day Trips from Aberdeen

Nearby United Kingdom destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Aberdeen, United Kingdom - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Edinburgh, Dundee, Dunfermline. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

  1. 1

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    149 km SW of Aberdeen514,990 people
  2. 2

    Dundee, United Kingdom

    92 km SW of Aberdeen148,210 people
  3. 3

    Dunfermline, United Kingdom

    145 km SW of Aberdeen54,990 people
  4. 4

    Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

    131 km SW of Aberdeen50,370 people
  5. 5

    Inverness, United Kingdom

    133 km W of Aberdeen47,790 people
  6. 6

    Perth, United Kingdom

    116 km SW of Aberdeen47,350 people
  7. 7

    Glenrothes, United Kingdom

    124 km SW of Aberdeen38,360 people
  8. 8

    Elgin, United Kingdom

    92 km NW of Aberdeen25,040 people
  9. 9

    Arbroath, United Kingdom

    71 km SW of Aberdeen23,640 people
  10. 10

    Musselburgh, United Kingdom

    146 km SW of Aberdeen23,620 people
  11. 11

    Peterhead, United Kingdom

    44 km NE of Aberdeen19,060 people
  12. 12

    Saint Andrews, United Kingdom

    99 km SW of Aberdeen18,410 people
  13. 13

    Inverurie, United Kingdom

    23 km NW of Aberdeen14,660 people
  14. 14

    Forfar, United Kingdom

    74 km SW of Aberdeen13,970 people
  15. 15

    Rosyth, United Kingdom

    148 km SW of Aberdeen13,570 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Aberdeen?
Popular day trips from Aberdeen include Edinburgh, Dundee, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Inverness. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Aberdeen?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Aberdeen. The closest is Inverurie, about 23 km NW.
How do you plan day trips from Aberdeen?
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