Explore Aberdeen at your own pace with a GPS-driven treasure hunt app. Follow pins to hidden corners, solve local trivia and earn points while discovering the city’s maritime history and quieter green spaces.
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You tap the app and a map blooms across your screen — streets, piers and lanes marked like waypoints on a scavenger’s chart. Aberdeen’s granite facades glint under the North Sea light while the harbour tugs at your curiosity, daring you to follow a pin off the main drag into a quieter lane or park.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on pavement and short park trails — be ready for several miles of on-foot exploration.
Wildlife
History
Aberdeen grew on granite wealth and maritime trade; 18th–19th century port expansion financed many of the city’s stone buildings.
Conservation
Stick to marked paths, avoid disturbing shorebirds and seals, and follow local Leave No Trace principles to protect coastal and river habitats.
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Charge your phone fully
The experience runs through your smartphone and GPS; bring a portable power bank to avoid losing progress mid-route.
Wear grippy footwear
Cobblestones and wet promenade sections demand sensible shoes rather than dress trainers.
Start mid-morning
Begin after breakfast to ensure cafés are open and light is good for photographs at harbour viewpoints.
Share one ticket for groups
One device ticket covers your group — plan a navigator and a puzzle-solver to speed progress and keep everyone engaged.
Smartphone with GPS
Runs the app and provides navigation, clues and scoring.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered through several hours of GPS use.
Waterproof jacket
Protects against sudden showers and coastal winds common year-round.
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Grippy walking shoes
Comfort and traction on cobbles, wet promenades and grassy park paths.