Getting around during the Aberdeen FluteFling
The MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen (c) Bill Harrison / MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen / CC BY-SA 2.0
Information is shared here in good faith from publicly accessible sources for your convenience. FluteFling does not take responsibility for any changes or inaccuracies and you are encouraged to double check and travel safely.
Saturday and Sunday Workshops: The MacRobert Building
Map: University of Aberdeen Birdsview Accessible Routes campus map can be downloaded as a PDF here (The MacRobert Building is no. 18 on the map):
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/media/site/about/documents/OldAberdeen_Birdsview_Accessible_Routes_Map.pdf
Bus travel to campus from city centre:
City Centre to Old Aberdeen Campus via FirstBus
- Number 20, from Guild Street (near Aberdeen Bus and Train stations), links the city centre with the main Old Aberdeen campus, and the Hillhead Halls of Residence.
- Number 19, from Broad Street, opposite Marischal College, passes to the west of the University along Bedford Road and stops near the Sir Duncan Rice Library.
- Numbers 1/1/A/1B and 2 travel along Union Street, the city’s main thoroughfare, King Street and pass the University. Alight just after the King’s playing fields on your left.
Nearest Stops to Old Aberdeen Campus
- Old Aberdeen (bus no. 20)
- Bedford Road (bus no. 19)
- King Street (bus no. 1/1A/1B and 2)
- You can also use the Stagecoach services from Adelphi or Union Square Bus station up King Street past the University.
The Blue Lamp, Aberdeen (c)The Blue Lamp
The above buses will also get you back into the City Centre to get to The Blue Lamp (in the Gallowgate). View The Blue Lamp on Google Maps.
The First Bus Aberdeen Network map (PDF): https://www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/maps/Aberdeen_Network_Map-web.pdf
Information on night buses is available here: Weekend Night Bus Services | Aberdeen City Council
By car: LEZ and bus gates
Driving in Aberdeen city centre is tricky due to the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and bus gates. There are also restrictions on parking to be aware of.
Information on the Low Emission Zone in Aberdeen is available here: Low Emission Zone | Aberdeen City Council
An interactive map of the Zone is available here: Aberdeen LEZ – Low Emission Zone
Information on the bus lanes and bus gates in the city centre is available here:
- Bus lanes and bus gates | Aberdeen City Council
- City centre bus priority routes (bus gates) | Aberdeen City Council
Several videos have been made showing some suggested routes for motorists to avoid the city centre bus gates as the bus gate and bus lane enforcement has come into effect. Please be mindful of the signage when accessing the city centre.