Union Street, Main commercial thoroughfare in Aberdeen, Scotland
Union Street extends approximately 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) through Aberdeen's city center and serves as a major commercial corridor featuring shops, cafes, restaurants, and office buildings along its length.
Construction of Union Street began in the early 19th century as part of an ambitious urban planning project that included building Union Bridge, which became the world's largest single-span granite bridge at 130 feet (40 meters) across.
The street takes its name from the Acts of Union 1800 and has hosted the Aberdeen International Street Market along with elaborate Christmas light displays during the festive season that draw crowds from across the region.
The street has been fully pedestrianized between Bridge Street and Market Street since July 2022, with widened pavements and designated cycle lanes improving access for visitors exploring the city center.
Local residents refer to the section from Castlegate to Holburn Junction as the Granite Mile, named for the extensive use of granite in building facades and paving stones throughout this historic corridor.
Location: Aberdeen City
Location: Aberdeen
GPS coordinates: 57.14500,-2.10300
Latest update: November 28, 2025 15:21
Aberdeen and its region feature a series of sites that testify to several centuries of Scottish history. The city contains religious buildings such as the 14th-century St. Machar Cathedral, cultural institutions like the neoclassical Music Hall from 1822, and the Maritime Museum, as well as green spaces including Duthie Park with its botanical greenhouses. The port, active since the 12th century, remains an important center for maritime industry. A 3.5-kilometer sandy beach borders the North Sea, while the Footdee district retains its 19th-century fishing houses.
Music Hall Aberdeen
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Union Bridge
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Lang Stane, Aberdeen
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Statue of Edward VII
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Statue Of The Duke Of Gordon, Golden Square, Aberdeen
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3 Golden Square, Aberdeen
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181 Union Street, Aberdeen
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Caledonian Hotel, 14 Union Terrace, Aberdeen
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167, 169 Union Street, Aberdeen
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171, 173 And 173a Union Street, Aberdeen
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1 Golden Square, Aberdeen
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The Mary Garden Room
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1-3 Union Terrace, Aberdeen
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21 Golden Square, Aberdeen
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2 Golden Square, Aberdeen
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6 Golden Square, Aberdeen
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4 Golden Square, Aberdeen
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191, 193, 195,197 Union Street, Aberdeen
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5 Golden Square, Aberdeen
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189 Union Street, Aberdeen
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Commemorative plaque to G. S. McLennan
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Commemorative plaque to Harry Gordon
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199 Union Street, Aberdeen
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175, 177, 179 Union Street, Aberdeen
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Sculpture commemorating Mary Slessor
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185 Union Street, Aberdeen
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Commemorative plaque to Aberdeen Men who fought in the Spanish Civil War
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