Sounds like home from home!

So what I derived from that was;

1. It's safer than London.

2.

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...

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.

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.

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

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.

What 4 days are you up cc?

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

rayzer wrote:What 4 days are you up cc?

Setting off after work weds.

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

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

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.

Nice place.

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.

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

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

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.

Intrigued cricketfieldclaret?

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!

rayzer wrote:Intrigued cricketfieldclaret?

Is it ray j...?

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.

Anybody know any good chippies in Aberdeen?

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.

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!

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.

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.

Rayzer get back to your holiday!

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.

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

Oops! Forgot your username.See you soon.

Flight on Tuesday. Can't wait .

What's the wild boar comedy night like rayzer?

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

Personally I wouldnt drink in Catlegate.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Monaco is a shithole.

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

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.