Jays

Top choice in Aberdeen


Located halfway between the city centre (a 15-minute walk) and Old Aberdeen (a 10-minute walk), this elegantly decorated Edwardian villa is a cosy nest of hospitality, with welcoming owners who seemingly can't do enough to help their guests enjoy their stay. Popular, so book well in advance (note – open Monday to Thursday nights only).


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Nearby Aberdeen attractions

1. King’s College Chapel

0.4 MILES

It was here that Bishop Elphinstone established King's College, Aberdeen's first university (and Scotland's third), in 1495. The 16th-century college…

2. Aberdeen Science Centre

0.59 MILES

Halfway between the beach and the city centre is this hands-on, interactive science centre. Until 2020 they're temporarily based at the even more central…

3. Old Town House

0.6 MILES

At the north end of High St, the Old Town House now hosts a visitor centre with information and exhibits on the history of Old Aberdeen. It also houses…

4. Marischal College

0.72 MILES

Marischal College, founded in 1593 by the 5th Earl Marischal, merged with King's College (founded 1495) in 1860 to create the modern University of…

5. Provost Skene's House

0.76 MILES

This late-medieval turreted town house was occupied in the 17th century by the provost (Scottish equivalent of a mayor) Sir George Skene. It was also…

6. Salvation Army Citadel

0.77 MILES

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7. St Machar's Cathedral

0.77 MILES

The 15th-century St Machar's, with its massive twin towers, is a rare example of a fortified cathedral. According to legend, St Machar was ordered to…

8. Mercat Cross

0.78 MILES

The 17th-century Mercat Cross bears a sculpted frieze of portraits of Stuart monarchs.