Marillionboy Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 do you think you get the best view of the city? I'm trying to find a location for something, and I'm stumped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Probably any of the tower blocks. That tower at the AECC too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Cheers...though I'm actually needing an outdoor location, a hill or a street... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tv tanned Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 It's difficult as I don't think that there is a hill which gives an overall view.I think that the Northfield Tower gives a decent view of the North of the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 For a uni project or something I take it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 No its for some filming actually. That hill near Pittodrie isn't bad from what I recall actually... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouse Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 I was thinking that but thought it might not be high enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachie Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Lighthouse or the Torry Battery?The view as you come down the last part of the dual carriageway from Stonie is also pretty immense, you can actually see the entire city as you drive in... pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
french_disko Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Cheers...though I'm actually needing an outdoor location' date=' a hill or a street...[/quote']There's an amazing view from the Hazelhead 2 golf course - round about the 15th hole or so (not sure exactly). Also, the 17th hole on Balnagask gives a great view over the harbour & beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offramp Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 How much of the city do you need?I always thought the view from where Northsound is, was quite cool. Y'know, coming down the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Thanks all, they're exactly the sorts of things I'm after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkJDelaney Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Up past the sewage plant, on the top of that hill or round the other side at that parking location down from the lighthouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Sorry Mark, what sewage plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkJDelaney Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 See to the left of "Nigg Bay", below the parking sign. It's the "Wks" text. That's the sewage plant.If you make you're way up the road (down if you're looking at the map) you get higher. I don't know how good the view is of the city though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 I would say up at Hazelhead golfcourse or up by the cremitorium, where the house is there is a path if you go down that a bit you get a good view of the north side of Aberdeen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 There is a decent viewpoint on the Kincorth Gramps - they are also nice panoramic views from the Torry Gramps / Tullos Cairn area (where there has been loads of fires recently). The top of the Citadel cannot really be topped for a unique birds eye view of the city.I would also recommend the path that goes from HH park past the nine holer towards the 2 nd 18 course. Up near the top gets a unique view.The view from the Inst for Medical Studies at Forsterhill is great as well - and its open to the public this Sat for Doors Open Day.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Thanks heaps...where's the CItadel by the way?Is it my imagination or does one of the roads off the Spital, maybe Sunnybank Road, have a good view from it too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJimF Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 the citidel is the tower at the end of the castlegate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted September 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Thought that's where you meant...is it open to the public? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragudave Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Thanks heaps...where's the CItadel by the way?Is it my imagination or does one of the roads off the Spital' date=' maybe Sunnybank Road, have a good view from it too?[/quote']Citadel - Sally Army building that is sometimes open to the public. see the photos here http://www.hiddenglasgow.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2562&highlight=aberdeen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ()Papaspyrou() Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 Try in-between the two "skyscrapers" opposite Aberdeen College. You get a good view and a sensual pant breeze from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherine Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 some spots near asda in bod are good. like the country road just before the T junction.. some good biews there. or the park in the buckies, round about there you get some good views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tav Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 You know the dual carridgeway beside kincorth <it runs passed north sound studios>? If you drive from altens/cove side towards town you get a GREAT view as you come over the crest. You can see down to the river Dee and Duthie Park etc etc...then the rest of Aberdeen behind that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framheim Posted September 8, 2005 Report Share Posted September 8, 2005 i know you're not after buildings but if you can get into the 13th floor of st nicholas house you've got a great view of the city. other than that i'd go for hazelhead as has already been mentioned. nice up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marillionboy Posted September 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2005 Yes top of St Nicholas is good actually. A bar or restaurtant would be good but I can't think of any bars with a good view either, Oh Henry's used to have. If only Pizza Hut was a bar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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