Woodside, Aberdeen

#118 among attractions in Aberdeen

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Woodside is part of the city of Aberdeen. It came into existence as a quoad sacra parish within the parish of Old Machar in 1834, under an act of The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland of 31 May 1834, and was named for the principal residence of the area, Woodside House. ()

Coordinates: 57°10'15"N, 2°8'13"W

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Hilton - Stockethill (Woodside)Aberdeen United Kingdom

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Woodside – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stewart Park, Cruickshank Botanic Garden, Westburn Park, Berryden.

~1230 ftSE
Park
Stewart Park, Aberdeen
6 min walk • Stewart Park, a serene oasis in the bustling city of Aberdeen, United Kingdom, offers residents and visitors alike a verdant escape from urban life. This tranquil park is a perfect place for leisurely strolls, family picnics, and outdoor sports, making it a cherished...
1.2 miE
Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Cruickshank Botanic Garden, Aberdeen
31 min walk • The Cruickshank Botanic Gardens in Aberdeen, Scotland, were built on land presented to the University of Aberdeen in 1898 by Miss Anne Cruickshank to commemorate her brother Dr. Alexander Cruickshank.
1.3 miSE
Park, Playground, Tennis court
Westburn Park, Aberdeen
32 min walk • Westburn Park is a public park located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is owned by Aberdeen City Council and is one of the largest parks in the city, with an area of 10 hectares. It does not have flowerbeds or gardens and is mainly grass with some trees.
1.3 miSE
Park
Berryden, Aberdeen
33 min walk • Berryden is an area of Aberdeen quite near to the city centre. Berryden Retail Park is the main shopping destination in the north side of Aberdeen, with large chain store, smaller shops and a children's play centre. The retail park was purchased by Frasers Group in October 2020.
1.2 miE
Library
Sir Duncan Rice Library, Aberdeen
32 min walk • The Sir Duncan Rice Library is the main academic library for the University of Aberdeen. It was designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects and completed in 2011. It is named after Duncan Rice, a previous Principal of the university.
0.8 miNE
Bridge
Diamond Bridge, Aberdeen
21 min walk • The Diamond Bridge, known during planning and construction as the Third Don Crossing, is a bridge across the River Don in Aberdeen, Scotland, which opened in 2016.
1.5 miSE
Street
George Street, Aberdeen
38 min walk • George Street is a street in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. At its northern end it meets the area of Kittybrewster and connects to the A96 road. Running south and slightly east, George Street heads towards the city centre. Dominated by mixed-use development there are a variety of commercial units serving the area.
1.2 miS
Neighbourhood
Foresterhill, Aberdeen
32 min walk • Foresterhill is an area in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It is the site of the city's main hospitals, as well as the medical school and medical science departments of the University of Aberdeen. It is the largest hospital complex in Europe.
0.4 miSE
Archaeological site
Lang Stane of Hilton, Aberdeen
11 min walk • The Lang Stane in Hilton, Aberdeen, Scotland is a granite Menhir type standing stone with measurements of approximately 2.95 m in height, 1.5 m in breadth and 0.9 m in thickness at ground level. Its broad face is aligned WNW and ESE.
0.9 miE
Neighbourhood
Tillydrone, Aberdeen
23 min walk • Tillydrone is an area of the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. Lying north of the city centre and slightly north-west of Old Aberdeen, it is roughly bounded by the River Don, St Machar Drive, and the main Aberdeen-Inverness railway line.
0.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Danestone, Aberdeen
20 min walk • Danestone is a small, village-like area of Aberdeen, Scotland and is part of the suburb of Bridge of Don. Located north-west of Aberdeen City Centre, Danestone is a relatively new area of Aberdeen.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Woodside?

Nearby attractions include Stewart Park, Aberdeen (6 min walk), Lang Stane of Hilton, Aberdeen (11 min walk), Danestone, Aberdeen (20 min walk), Diamond Bridge, Aberdeen (21 min walk).

How to get to Woodside by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woodside:

Bus

Anderson Road • Lines: 727 (4 min walk)
Smithfield Lane • Lines: 727 (4 min walk)