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Explore the lesser known history of Aberdeen, alongside discovering some of the newest street art, all along the old road into Aberdeen.
Battles, kidnappings and a martyred monk – these stories all took place along the old road into Aberdeen. But the road has also been the focus of more uplifting incidents, from tales of drinking to struggles for equality.
Scot Free Tours brings to life what used to be Aberdeen’s most important road, guaranteeing that you will never see it in the same way ever again. Discover hidden gems and sensational street art as we explore some of Aberdeen’s forgotten places.
Scot Free Tours has been running tours since 2016. Since then we have become the top-ranked tour provider in Aberdeen, collecting TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 with more than five hundred five-star reviews.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide outside Contour Cafe in The Green.
Itinerary
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See some of the most iconic works from Aberdeen's annual NuArt Festival of street art - and hear the backstory behind them. Learn about The Green's dark past as we start off on the old route out of Aberdeen.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Take the old road to learn some quirky stories of Aberdeen's past - while getting the opportunity to see some more hidden away art.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Hear the bizarre stories behind this Aberdeen institution.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Take a detour to see some more tucked away NuArt before finishing the route of the old road.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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