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“Aberdeen Christmas market”
Dec 2022
Nice architecture surrounding the Christmas market, Local produce being sold within marischal college grounds. (Friday-Sunday) changes weekly! Entertainment rides for kids, mini ice rink too. Food been great, for vegan and meat eaters , sausages cooked on a BBQ smells great!! Mulled wine was a must as it is Christmas. Local eateries are in this area too.
macedonboy
By macedonboy
“Public Square”
May 2022
A mixed use area with some shops, housing and offices. It does have the character of an old school civic square and the only really interesting thing in the area is Marischal College, which is really what I came to see. The area is also quite quiet right now as there's not much business around. Not many of the restaurants & cafes seemed to be open when I visited, thanks to you know what. There's a fantastic sculpture of a giant cat in the centre of the dining area.
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Marischal College
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Marischal Museum
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Eeyore1979
Edinburgh, UK30 contributions
Aberdeen Christmas market
Dec 2022 • Couples
Nice architecture surrounding the Christmas market, Local produce being sold within marischal college grounds. (Friday-Sunday) changes weekly! Entertainment rides for kids, mini ice rink too. Food been great, for vegan and meat eaters , sausages cooked on a BBQ smells great!! Mulled wine was a must as it is Christmas.
Local eateries are in this area too.
Written 6 December 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK1,79,496 contributions
Public Square
May 2022
A mixed use area with some shops, housing and offices. It does have the character of an old school civic square and the only really interesting thing in the area is Marischal College, which is really what I came to see. The area is also quite quiet right now as there's not much business around. Not many of the restaurants & cafes seemed to be open when I visited, thanks to you know what.

There's a fantastic sculpture of a giant cat in the centre of the dining area.
Written 29 May 2022
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Bibcay
Gateshead, UK4,393 contributions
Ok
Sep 2021 • Family
This is a really average square. It has really good bits but it also has some really ugly bits too. Pretty good for a stroll.
Written 11 September 2021
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George B
Aberdeen, UK1,548 contributions
Good Visit to Marischal Square
Dec 2019 • Solo
Marischal Square was completed in 2007. Has quite a few restaurants and Coffee Shops including All Bar1, Costa, Mackies, Prezzo and Tony Macaroni.
There is a Residence Inn by Marriott here as well as Original 106 Radio Station.
Provost Skene’s house borders here and has taken years to refurbish.
There is a leopard high up in the centre here. Well worth a visit.
Written 3 December 2019
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William George Dunbar
Mintlaw, UK55 contributions
A multi-storey greenhouse!
Jun 2019
With so many stores vacant in Aberdeen City centre, why was this shopping complex built?
There is more need for affordable housing.
It is a monstrosity and drowns the historic 5 star Provost Skene's House.
Written 25 August 2019
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Brianthelion
Birmingham, UK2,427 contributions
Look closely.
Mar 2019 • Solo
Inside is the magnificent leopard sculpture so make sure you don’t miss it! Looks like nothing to see but there is.
Written 17 April 2019
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Laurence B
Aberdeen, UK4,344 contributions
Few places to go
Apr 2019 • Solo
The square has a few places to get some food like Tony Macaroni, Costs, Mackies or Bar One. However, far too much empty space still and little else to do.
Written 3 April 2019
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Laurence B
Aberdeen, UK4,344 contributions
Waste of meney
Feb 2018 • Solo
The leopard is nice but overpriced to get it tbh. Just another faceless building which spoils the view of older building in the surrounding areas. A waste of money to be completely honest and not really worth a visit.
Written 17 February 2018
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DunelmArts
Aberdeen, UK1,130 contributions
Look out for the leopard!
Jan 2018 • Solo
Aberdeen’s latest civic development is now open. Opposite Marischal College, this spanking new centre will either be loved or loathed. There is one outstanding sculpture worth a visit though. Look up to see the crouching leopard. It’s especially atmospheric when lit up at night.
Written 6 February 2018
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