Aberdeen’s amazing street art
Discover why Aberdeen has become a must-visit destination for lovers of street art, taking in majestic murals and colorful doors.
- Theme
- Art, Architecture & Fashion
- Location
- City Centre, Aberdeen
- Duration
- 25 minutes
- Designer
- Barry Pickard
Experience
Route
Super Scurry - Conzo & Glöbel (UK)
Wall mural produced by Conzo & Glöbel, depicting a fun image of Aberdeen’s infamous seagulls.
Workers Chipping Granite - Phlegm (UK)
Taking inspiration from the granite which the city is known for, Phlegm’s mural shows a number of workers chiseling away at the stone whilst sitting amidst a quarry of giant stone pillars.
The Unicorn - Bordalo II (PT)
Striking image of a unicorn made from discarded plastic materials.
Masked Women - Milu Correch (AR)
Dark and brooding mural two masked women resting back to back seemingly sleeping and possibly drunk with a bottle by their side.
The Green Lady of Crathes Castle - NIMI & RH74 (NO)
Featuring a girl sitting in a field of flowers she is looking outwards whilst holding a castle in her arms. The piece is inspired by the ghostly legend of the ‘Green Lady‘ of Crathes Castle which is nearby.
Boy With Seagulls - Ernest Zacharevic (LT)
Scaling a side of the Union Plaza building, this mural depicts a young boy and two seagulls.
Mother, Father, Child - Helen Bur (UK)
This large mural, painted by Helen Bur, features two of her friends, feeding their new-born.
Painted Doors Project - Langstane Place
Art project which has brightened up Aberdeen’s dull and boring doors, with colorful creations from local artists.
Painted Doors Project - Windmill Brae
Art project which has brightened up Aberdeen’s dull and boring doors, with colorful creations from local artists.
Man with Dog - SMUG (AU)
Painted by SMUG, this mural depicts the artist’s friend and his dog.
Painted Doors Project - The Green & East Green
Art project which has brightened up Aberdeen’s dull and boring doors, with colorful creations from local artists.
Girl with Unicorns - Herakut (DE)
Herakut dominates one concave wall of Aberdeen Market overlooking “The Green” with their improvisational blending of illustration style portraiture, textual flourish, and symbols germane to the city.
Girl on Bridge - SNIK (UK)
A haunting and atmospheric image of a girl by SNIK.
Shiny Happy People Laughing - Ben Eine (UK)
Striking piece from Ben Eine.
Boys Arguing - Hyuro (AR)
Hyuro’s piece features two squabbling boys who are joined together and wearing the same shirt. It’s meant to represent the relationship between England and Scotland, stuck together but forever arguing.
About
This route was designed by Barry Pickard in collaboration with Autoura.
Barry Pickard
Specialising in European and North American destinations, as well as a number of other countries around the world, I have designed self-guided tours for city based visits; multi-stop road trips; family, group and couples vacations; as well as themed excursions. Experienced in designing walking tours, driving tours and robotaxi experiences. A history graduate, with a great eye for detail, my passion for travel and research has found its apogee in designing fun, interesting and thoughtful trips
