Aberdeen - see and do

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:07 pm

Sounds like home from home!

mybloodisclaret · Post by **mybloodisclaret** » Fri Jul 20, 2018 10:55 pm

So what I derived from that was;

1. It's safer than London.

2.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:03 am

Here's a couple of things to do whilst we're up there next week watching the boys, especially if you're up there a few days...

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:05 am

Aberdeen is grim.

Get up there get the draw and get back down south. It's a hole.

Probably grimmer than Burnley...just bigger...more of it.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:16 am

fatboy47 wrote:Aberdeen is grim.

Get up there get the draw and get back down south. It's a hole.

Probably grimmer than Burnley...just bigger...more of it.

I'm guessing you didn't have a great time when you visited.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:10 am

Im actually looking firward to ot really. Will be up there for 4 days. Europe or not im making a do of it.

bartons baggage · Post by **bartons baggage** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:31 am

cricketfieldclarets wrote:Im actually looking firward to ot really. Will be up there for 4 days. Europe or not im making a do of it.

It's a fxxxing **** hole.
Stinks of rotten fish and the natives are a miserable set of two hats.
That apart it's not bad.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:38 am

What 4 days are you up cc?

Top Don · Post by **Top Don** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:39 am

fatboy47 wrote:Aberdeen is grim.

Get up there get the draw and get back down south. It's a hole.

Probably grimmer than Burnley...just bigger...more of it.

Pot kettle black and all that

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 11:42 am

rayzer wrote:What 4 days are you up cc?

Setting off after work weds.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:13 pm

Might see you around unless you've got plans. I live in Aberdeen.

kendalrobbo · Post by **kendalrobbo** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:29 pm

Driving up Thursday morning, staying at the Jury's inn,can't wait. Burnley in a European tie for the first time in my life time, what's not to like. UTC

Blackrod · Post by **Blackrod** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:34 pm

fatboy47 wrote:Aberdeen is grim.

Get up there get the draw and get back down south. It's a hole.

Probably grimmer than Burnley...just bigger...more of it.

Doubt you've ever been. Most people I know who have been say it's anything but.

thatdberight · Post by **thatdberight** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 12:43 pm

Nice place.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:00 pm

Kendalrobbo. Are you staying at the Jurys in the city centre? If so you are in a prime locationfor all the amenities. A bit of a heads up for you, there's a cracking little pub across the road from Jurys, called Aitchies.

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:10 pm

rayzer wrote:Might see you around unless you've got plans. I live in Aberdeen.

Yes will let you know. Think you know my dad although unsure if hes coming yet

kendalrobbo · Post by **kendalrobbo** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:15 pm

Cheers Razer, yes staying in city centre. Will the locals be friendly to colours on show on the walk up to the ground, and is it much of a walk? UTC

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:27 pm

Shouldnt have any problems walking up to the ground. Busy city centre with lots of shoppers , but it is quite a hike from Jurys.(about 30mins)
Buses are easy enough if your not up for it. Every 10 mins from Union st.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:28 pm

Intrigued cricketfieldclaret?

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 1:42 pm

Really looking forward to it. Up to travelodge Dundee Wednesday, match in Arbroath that evening. Up to Aberdeen, stay travelodge Bucksburn. Back down to travelodge Dundee Friday. Match at Livingston on Saturday before returning to Sheffield. Be nice to see Dundee, Aberdeen, Arbroath and some of the scenery around the area!

cricketfieldclarets · Post by **cricketfieldclarets** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:13 pm

rayzer wrote:Intrigued cricketfieldclaret?

Is it ray j...?

KlyBfc · Post by **KlyBfc** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:15 pm

rayzer wrote:Kendalrobbo. Are you staying at the Jurys in the city centre? If so you are in a prime locationfor all the amenities. A bit of a heads up for you, there's a cracking little pub across the road from Jurys, called Aitchies.

I’ll pinch this tip too thanks. Also driving up Thursdays morning and staying at the Jury.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:16 pm

Anybody know any good chippies in Aberdeen?

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 2:19 pm

A few other clarets staying at travel lodge bucksburn. If you need any info on how to get to grounnd and back just let me know. Don't think you will need much help, not with that itinery. You should have a great time although Livingston is a bit of a concrete jungle.

chekhov · Post by **chekhov** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:11 pm

I don't know why I'm probably too sensitive, but I find it somehow disrespectful to describe somewhere (anywhere) as a shithole, the same as I would if someone described Burnley as a shithole. Also bearing in mind there will be Aberdeen folk viewing this, I think it reflects poorly on us as supporters. By the way I've been to Aberdeen and I liked it!
As I say, probably me being too sensitive, but there you go that's what I think!

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:22 pm

Not sensitve at all checkov. I saw the post and have lived in Burnley and Aberdeen, but chose not to reply because I'm not lowering myself to that level.

Lord Beamish · Post by **Lord Beamish** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 3:34 pm

I’m always wary of anyone describing another town as a shithole in a manner that suggests that they hark from Monaco or somesuch place.

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:47 pm

Rayzer get back to your holiday!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 4:53 pm

I'd suggest that most people describing Aberdeen as a **** hole haven't actually been there. It's not a bad city at all and, like every other city, has good areas and bad areas.

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:08 pm

I've heard it's a nice enough place, and similarly Dundee. Never been north of Edinburgh or Glasgow, really. Excited!

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 6:23 pm

Oops! Forgot your username.See you soon.

dpinsussex · Post by **dpinsussex** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 7:57 pm

Flight on Tuesday. Can't wait .

dpinsussex · Post by **dpinsussex** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:01 pm

What's the wild boar comedy night like rayzer?

Right_winger · Post by **Right_winger** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:22 pm

Shame the uni’s are on holidays as there’s usually a lot of jack n Danny kicking about the top end of union street.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 8:36 pm

Lord Beamish wrote:I’m always wary of anyone describing another town as a shithole in a manner that suggests that they hark from Monaco or somesuch place.

He lives on the Isles of Scilly I think.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sat Jul 21, 2018 9:20 pm

Dpsussex.Wild Boar is great pub on Belmont St. Lots of friendly boozers in that area. Never been to a comedy night there.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:36 am

There is a chain of chippies called the Ashvale. They are dotted allover Aberdeen and the surrounding areas. The nearest one to you will be on Great Western rd. Try the Ashvale Whale! A lot of people swear by the Dolphin chippie just off Union st towards Holburn st. Hope that helps Rowls.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:22 am

rayzer - Been advised to use pubs around the Castle Street/Castlegate area. I know that The Archibold Simpson Wetherspoons allow kids in but any others you can recommend around there and any to avoid?

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:26 am

Busy at the moment Leisure, but will get back to you. I know you are staying in Dyce. Might be an option to drink in Dyce then just head into town.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:27 am

Personally I wouldnt drink in Catlegate.

whentheballmoves · Post by **whentheballmoves** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:29 am

I'm thinking about one of the brewdog pubs in town or the HQ near Ellon!

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:02 am

There is a brew dog quite close to the ground , but regulations regarding children are a lot stricter than in England.

superdandies · Post by **superdandies** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:36 am

Leisure wrote:rayzer - Been advised to use pubs around the Castle Street/Castlegate area. I know that The Archibold Simpson Wetherspoons allow kids in but any others you can recommend around there and any to avoid?

Prince of Wales and Illicit Still are a 2 minute walk back from Castlegate, have a kids menu and are less of a pub.

Avoid King Street and Market Street. Castlegate set up looks like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJHEozuuSsE" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

The escort from Castlegate to the ground will probably get the heart pumping if they take you down King Street.

rayzer · Post by **rayzer** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 11:56 am

Thanks for that super dandies. I was trying to think of some decent pubs near Castlegate. There's a couple on Schoolhill also. Wordies and Triple Kirks. You're right about King st and Market st. Best avoided. But I still think Castlegate is a cop out.

Leisure · Post by **Leisure** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:10 pm

rayzer wrote:Busy at the moment Leisure, but will get back to you. I know you are staying in Dyce. Might be an option to drink in Dyce then just head into town.

Hi rayzer - We're not stopping in Dyce, just heading straight for the centre of Aberdeen and been advised to drink around Castlegate area.

Millertime v1.7 · Post by **Millertime v1.7** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:28 pm

chekhov wrote:I find it somehow disrespectful to describe somewhere (anywhere) as a shithole, the same as I would if someone described Burnley as a shithole. Also bearing in mind there will be Aberdeen folk viewing this, I think it reflects poorly on us as supporters

You're right checkout. It is INCREDIBLY disrespectful in that regard. But no surprises given its the USUAL suspects lowering the tone.
Some people were dragged up.

mybloodisclaret · Post by **mybloodisclaret** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:35 pm

Millertime v1.7 wrote:You're right checkout. It is INCREDIBLY disrespectful in that regard. But no surprises given its the USUAL suspects lowering the tone.
Some people were dragged up.

checkout

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 12:36 pm

Monaco is a shithole.

Red till dead 1960 · Post by **Red till dead 1960** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:02 pm

First thing I come in peace, been a Dons supporter since I was old enough to go to Pittodrie on my own. I have been lurking on here since we found out we would be playing Burnley, I have come to the conclusion your not a bad bunch so would like to give some information on things to see and do while you are in Aberdeen,
The castlegate are will be wher all the tavling fans should meet,there are plenty of watering holes there, for the ones that are interested the maritime museum is only a short walk from the castlegate, it's free and there is a cafe in the building you could spend a few hours in there no problem, Aberdeen has a truly fantastic maritime history. For the ones that are not to clostrifobic the tollbooth is worth a visit free again, this is on union street just up from the weather spoons pup Archibald Simpsons less than 2 minutes from the castlegate. I think all the burnley fans will get a police escort up King Steet up to Pittodrie that is what hapend to th Gronegen fans. have a pleasant time while up here let's hope the weather hold. COYR

Millertime v1.7 · Post by **Millertime v1.7** » Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:22 pm

Mate, I've already covered all this with the lads. We're painting the town red at the vic after the game. Feel free to tag along bud.