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Aberdeen Culture Quest

4Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 90 min 3 km Aberdeen App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Whether you are a visitor to the city or have lived here for many years, this game will teach you something new and interesting about Aberdeen.

A great way to get some exercise or have fun with family and friends. 

Aberdeen is abundant with restaurants and coffee shops if you need a break between locations.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Visitors and long-time Aberdonians who want the stories behind the city centre's granite buildings, statues and landmarks, from Marischal College to His Majesty's Theatre and the Robert Burns statue. It is an easy, free to play walk of about 3 km and around two hours, good for families and friends who like to stop for coffee along the way. Anyone hoping for a live guide to quiz, or a mostly indoor museum visit, should choose something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • On your culture quest, you will explore Aberdeen city centre.

  • From stunning Granite buildings to an ancient churchyard and impressive statues, you will learn many of the secrets the city has to share.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

4.00 / 5

3 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Aberdeen

A · Start

Marischal St, Castle St, Aberdeen AB11 5BB, UK

B · Finish

Shiprow, Aberdeen AB11 5BY, UK

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Fiona M Campbell.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Fiona M Campbell

Good to know before you play

  • Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this a self-guided walking tour of Aberdeen?
Yes. You play on your phone and the app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each one and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, so you can start whenever you like.
What will we see on the route?
You walk from the Mercat Cross past the Salvation Army Citadel, The Archibald Simpson, Marischal College, Poised at Marischal Square, the War Memorial, His Majesty's Theatre, the Robert Burns statue, the Music Hall, the Edward VII statue, the Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting and Union Street, finishing at the Maritime Museum.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
The walk starts at the Mercat Cross and finishes at the Maritime Museum. It covers about 3 km, and most players take around two hours including walking and puzzles. Aberdeen has plenty of restaurants and coffee shops if you want a break between stops.
Is it suitable for kids, and does it cost anything?
It is free to play and rated easy, so families with children who can manage a 3 km walk of about two hours and enjoy solving clues should get on well. Very young children may find the length tiring. You can pause and continue later if anyone needs a rest.
Do we need to book a time?
No booking is needed. You can start at any time, play alone or with family and friends, and pause the game to pick it up again later. The route is outdoors through the city centre, so dress for the weather.

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