Really hope you enjoy this film of Aberdeen, which is a wonderful Scottish city, with incredibly friendly people. Put the kettle on and sit back, and let me show you all my favourite places around the city. It's not on most visitors list of places to visit, but I hope that I might convince you that it's well worth a visit. Even though it was really challenging to film in the snow, I hugely enjoyed visiting all my old haunts and falling back in love with this great city. Thanks for watching & supporting me. UA-cam is changing and it's getting harder & harder to keep going - so thanks for sticking with me. All the best, David 🙂
My husband and I grew up in and around Aberdeen between 1975-1987. He grew up in Aberdeen and I grew up in farm country in a small community called Glassel. My family moved back to the States in 1987, and we reconnected in 2013. Our dream is to someday make it back for a visit. For us, this is home. It's where our formative years were spent. When we were there Bon Accord used to be a "bathhouse" (swimming pool), and the closest McDonald's was in Edinburgh. We either went to Wimpy's or Radar's if we wanted a burger. We rarely shopped in Aberdeen, so when we went it was mostly to stock up for winter, Christmas shopping or it was a "treat".
What a great video, I love the photography, and music. Well done! I was born in Canada in 1931 of Aberdeen parents. We moved back to Aberdeen when I was 4 yrs. Old. due to the depression. I returned to Canada in 1955 . I still look on Aberdeen as my ‘Hame’ I lived in Bedford Road, Kirkhill road and Urquart road!! My Grannie lived down a close on George Street, outside toilet!! I used to sing at the Sunday concerts at the Beach Ballroom, one of my brothers played for the ‘ Dons’ at Pittodrie many moons ago! Last time there, my son and I took my ‘ Aberdonian’ husbands ashes home, also his mother’s. …Your video brought back many wonderful memories, It is a wonderful, and lovely city. I especially miss the fresh Fish! Thank you.🏴🇨🇦👍🏻😂❤️
Hi Betty, thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment. I really enjoyed reading about your days in Aberdeen and I’m glad my wee video brought back some good memories of this lovely city. My mum was brought up in Aberdeen and I lived in Sunnyside Road for a few years when I was a student. I really enjoyed my visit, even though the weather was quite a challenge for filming. I hope to go back and do some more filming soon. Thanks for watching and all your kindness. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 😀
Such a beautiful video! We'll be in Aberdeen this summer for a couple of days, for the first time and I can't wait to explore this beautiful city! Thank you for the amazing images and inspiration!
Aberdeen has been my adopted city for 43 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. You've reminded us of how lucky we are, thank you.
Thank you so much - it's a great city, with great people and it was really nice to be able to celebrate all it has to offer. I know it has problems, just like any other city, but I think it's nice to focus on the positive side and show off all the great things the city has to offer. Thanks for watching, all the best, David :-)
What a beautiful, well done video. This is hands down the best video about Aberdeen available on UA-cam (I think I've seen them all...!). Grateful for your hard work.
awww… thanks so much, you’ve made my day 🙂. I really just wanted to celebrate the city and to hopefully show just how much it has to offer. Thanks for the lovely words, I deeply appreciate it and have a lovely weekend. All the best, David
Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you to say and hugely appreciated. I really enjoyed my snowy visit and it was particularly nice to go back to and revisit some of the places I loved as a student. There’s more to see than many people realise and I really recommend visiting. Many thanks for watching, David 🙂
What a wonderful video! I'm going to Aberdeen next month - first time since 1952 - and this video has made me even more excited for my trip. Thank you David!
really appreciate for sharing the video of the beautiful and vibrant city. A city and its ppl are full of hopes, natural vibes, etc. THX FOR SAHRING. HAVE A NICE DAY.
Aberdeen is so beautiful and this video is excellent. Would be nice to do one in the summer and visit all the local parks with all the flowers out in bloom. So much beautiful parks and places to visit there
Oh, I think I've gone and fallen in love with Aberdeen thanks to this video, David! Great work, as usual, at capturing some stunning visuals! That winter afternoon sunlight in the graveyard was especially captivating!
Hi Stephanie, always lovely to hear from you. Hope you're doing ok and you're enjoying your knitting - you're so good at it. I'm so happy that you liked seeing the city. It's very underrated and not on the list of many visitors coming to Scotland, but it really does have a lot to offer and is well worth a day or two exploring. I really enjoyed myself and I'm sure lots of people would be surprised if they visited. Hope to have the Dunfermline city guide out soon. I've been waiting for the Palace to re-open, but the works seem to be taking a long time. Take good care of yourself and thanks, as always, for watching and all your support. Best wishes, David :-)
As a Buchan loon, born and bred, it was wonderful to see Aberdeen portrayed so well. Mind you, seeing all that snow and ice on the roads and cars reminded me why I now live in Malaysia. I have a trip to Scotland planned for September this year which will include some time in Aberdeen where I particularly want to visit the Gordon Highlander's Museum as I was actually named after the regiment. Thank you for your time and effort producing such a great video.
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed seeing Aberdeen in its winter clothing. Although it was cold, it was incredibly magical and lovely to film. The Gordon Highlander’s Museum was a real highlight. Terrific museum with incredibly friendly and informative staff. You’ll really enjoy visiting. Have a wonderful time in September. All the best & thanks, David 😀
Hi David, lovely Aberdeen, my parents lived in Cults from 1973 for 12 years. Such a clean city, with lots to do and in the surrounding area. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Janet, hope you're well and thanks for watching - it's always much appreciated. I know Cults. My sisters godmother lived in Bieldside until recently and I have many fond memories of visiting her and exploring the area. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for your support. All the best, David :-)
Outstanding! Aberdeen is amazing in every way! I love the impressive & rustic granite buildings. Along with the magnificent Churches & University, the beautiful Waterfront, the Winter Gardens & other lovely Parks & Gardens. I also loved all the cute animals at the Pet Park, especially the closeup of the fluffy faced Llama chomping away on his lunch there. LOL. So Cute! As well as the cozy Cafes & delicious looking eating places. I also loved seeing the interesting Museums & learning the fascinating history & facts about Aberdeen & the area. Above all, of course, is the outstanding Footage & Commentary 'a la David'.....as always. Aye! After this wonderful Tour 'tis even more true.."The Northern Lights of Aberdeen are all I long to see!" Thank you for sharing this delightful experience in 'Auld Aberdeen." Blessings to you David!
awww... thanks so much Annie, you're such a kind soul. I'm so happy you enjoyed it and that you love Aberdeen as much as I do. A lot of people discount Aberdeen as a place to visit, but I think it's brilliant and there's a surprising amount to see & do, and of course, the beautiful seaside location is the icing on the cake. Although I've been back many times over the years, this was a real opportunity to re-visit many places from my student days and there were many highlights. St Machar's Cathedral is particularly special - it has a wonderfully benevolent & peaceful feel and very special. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for all your wonderful kindness & support. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
Hi David, Aberdeen is such a beautiful city and the blanket of snow just adds to ambience as well as bringing a feeling of peace and tranquility. I tried to make it to Aberdeen on my last visit to Edinburgh but never got there. Hopefully, next time. Thanks for another wonderful video. Take care and be well!
Hi Mike, hope you're well and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I really enjoyed filming in the snow, it was really beautiful, although I did find it a little slippy under foot at times! I really enjoyed my visit and thoroughly recommend a day or two there. Hopefully you'll be able to get up there in the not too distant future - it's well worth it. I hope to revisit later in the year and visit Dunnottar Castle and a few other gems. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for watching. All the best, David :-)
Thanks so much Yuri, thats really kind of you and much appreciated. Aberdeen is often overlooked, but it really has a lot to offer and is well worth a visit. Thanks for watching, best wishes, David 🙂
Hey David great to see your vids agin now never knew about Aberdeen with Winston Churchill and all that very interesting must say alot of history there from and by it sounds great work as always hope ur doin well as always
Hi Alan, hope you're doing ok and work is going well. Although I've been back many time to Aberdeen, it was really lovely to re-visit a lot of places that I knew as a young student. I can't believe 30 years have passed since I graduated - quite scary! Thanks for taking the time to watch and for always being so supportive. Have a lovely weekend. All the best, David :-)
Thank you lovely vid. I am going in early September with Great Rail tours 5 day trip, Edinburgh, Tornado Steam Loco 1st class, Then on to Dundee 2 nights then Aberdeen Where my mother lived. (I never met her) but it will emotional for me.
Hi Keith, thanks so much for watching, really glad you enjoyed it. You’ll have a wonderful time in all these great Scottish cities. Aberdeen is a super city and I wish you a very happy time there, tracing your roots. All the best, David 🙂
What areally lovely video which brings back so many memories. It certainly shows off some of the best aeas of Aberdeen. I assum David you were llectured on your Law course by Ronnie Scott Brown - a personal friend of mine and yours too. I would Imagine
Hi Doug, many thanks for watching, I'm really glad you enjoyed it and it's brought back some good memories. Sadly, I don't recall Ronnie Scott Brown. I was there 91-95, perhaps before or after his time there? Thanks again for watching. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
I studied there in 2014-16. Best years of my life
Really hope you enjoy this film of Aberdeen, which is a wonderful Scottish city, with incredibly friendly people. Put the kettle on and sit back, and let me show you all my favourite places around the city. It's not on most visitors list of places to visit, but I hope that I might convince you that it's well worth a visit. Even though it was really challenging to film in the snow, I hugely enjoyed visiting all my old haunts and falling back in love with this great city. Thanks for watching & supporting me. UA-cam is changing and it's getting harder & harder to keep going - so thanks for sticking with me. All the best, David 🙂
My husband and I grew up in and around Aberdeen between 1975-1987. He grew up in Aberdeen and I grew up in farm country in a small community called Glassel. My family moved back to the States in 1987, and we reconnected in 2013. Our dream is to someday make it back for a visit. For us, this is home. It's where our formative years were spent. When we were there Bon Accord used to be a "bathhouse" (swimming pool), and the closest McDonald's was in Edinburgh. We either went to Wimpy's or Radar's if we wanted a burger. We rarely shopped in Aberdeen, so when we went it was mostly to stock up for winter, Christmas shopping or it was a "treat".
What a great video, I love the photography, and music. Well done!
I was born in Canada in 1931 of Aberdeen parents. We moved back to Aberdeen when I was 4 yrs. Old. due to the depression.
I returned to Canada in 1955 . I still look on Aberdeen as my ‘Hame’ I lived in Bedford Road, Kirkhill road and Urquart road!!
My Grannie lived down a close on George Street, outside toilet!!
I used to sing at the Sunday concerts at the Beach Ballroom, one of my brothers played for the ‘ Dons’ at Pittodrie many moons ago! Last time there, my son and I took my ‘ Aberdonian’ husbands ashes home, also his mother’s. …Your video brought back many wonderful memories, It is a wonderful, and lovely city. I especially miss the fresh Fish! Thank you.🏴🇨🇦👍🏻😂❤️
Hi Betty, thanks so much for watching and your lovely comment. I really enjoyed reading about your days in Aberdeen and I’m glad my wee video brought back some good memories of this lovely city. My mum was brought up in Aberdeen and I lived in Sunnyside Road for a few years when I was a student. I really enjoyed my visit, even though the weather was quite a challenge for filming. I hope to go back and do some more filming soon. Thanks for watching and all your kindness. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 😀
@@DavidWheaterScotland Thank you so much, I will keep watching for your new videos from Toronto. I wish you every success!👍🏻🏴🇨🇦🙋♀️
@bettyrobb8219 Thanks so much Betty, that’s so kind of you. I hope to have a few from Glen Affric out soon. Best wishes & thanks, David 😀
Such a beautiful video! We'll be in Aberdeen this summer for a couple of days, for the first time and I can't wait to explore this beautiful city! Thank you for the amazing images and inspiration!
Aberdeen has been my adopted city for 43 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. You've reminded us of how lucky we are, thank you.
Thank you so much - it's a great city, with great people and it was really nice to be able to celebrate all it has to offer. I know it has problems, just like any other city, but I think it's nice to focus on the positive side and show off all the great things the city has to offer. Thanks for watching, all the best, David :-)
Thanks!
Thank you so much Betty, that’s incredibly kind of you and much appreciated. Warmest best wishes & thanks, David 😀
The city seems really beautiful, and the cinematography is great too! Thank you for the video!
What a beautiful, well done video. This is hands down the best video about Aberdeen available on UA-cam (I think I've seen them all...!). Grateful for your hard work.
awww… thanks so much, you’ve made my day 🙂. I really just wanted to celebrate the city and to hopefully show just how much it has to offer. Thanks for the lovely words, I deeply appreciate it and have a lovely weekend. All the best, David
Great great video. Aberdeen is fabulous!
Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you to say and hugely appreciated. I really enjoyed my snowy visit and it was particularly nice to go back to and revisit some of the places I loved as a student. There’s more to see than many people realise and I really recommend visiting. Many thanks for watching, David 🙂
IM AMAZED BY YOUR SKILLS
What a wonderful video! I'm going to Aberdeen next month - first time since 1952 - and this video has made me even more excited for my trip. Thank you David!
really appreciate for sharing the video of the beautiful and vibrant city. A city and its ppl are full of hopes, natural vibes, etc.
THX FOR SAHRING. HAVE A NICE DAY.
Thanks so much Vishal - really appreciate you watching and your kind comment 😀
Aberdeen is so beautiful and this video is excellent. Would be nice to do one in the summer and visit all the local parks with all the flowers out in bloom. So much beautiful
parks and places to visit there
Just missing Johnson Gardens and Seaton Park - both stunningly beautiful in the summer
Thanks so much for watching - really appreciate it. I’d love to film more of the parks in the summer. Hope to be back soon. Best wishes, David
Oh, I think I've gone and fallen in love with Aberdeen thanks to this video, David! Great work, as usual, at capturing some stunning visuals! That winter afternoon sunlight in the graveyard was especially captivating!
Hi Stephanie, always lovely to hear from you. Hope you're doing ok and you're enjoying your knitting - you're so good at it. I'm so happy that you liked seeing the city. It's very underrated and not on the list of many visitors coming to Scotland, but it really does have a lot to offer and is well worth a day or two exploring. I really enjoyed myself and I'm sure lots of people would be surprised if they visited. Hope to have the Dunfermline city guide out soon. I've been waiting for the Palace to re-open, but the works seem to be taking a long time. Take good care of yourself and thanks, as always, for watching and all your support. Best wishes, David :-)
great music choices
As a Buchan loon, born and bred, it was wonderful to see Aberdeen portrayed so well. Mind you, seeing all that snow and ice on the roads and cars reminded me why I now live in Malaysia. I have a trip to Scotland planned for September this year which will include some time in Aberdeen where I particularly want to visit the Gordon Highlander's Museum as I was actually named after the regiment. Thank you for your time and effort producing such a great video.
Thanks so much, really glad you enjoyed seeing Aberdeen in its winter clothing. Although it was cold, it was incredibly magical and lovely to film. The Gordon Highlander’s Museum was a real highlight. Terrific museum with incredibly friendly and informative staff. You’ll really enjoy visiting. Have a wonderful time in September. All the best & thanks, David 😀
Hi David, lovely Aberdeen, my parents lived in Cults from 1973 for 12 years. Such a clean city, with lots to do and in the surrounding area. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Janet, hope you're well and thanks for watching - it's always much appreciated. I know Cults. My sisters godmother lived in Bieldside until recently and I have many fond memories of visiting her and exploring the area. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for your support. All the best, David :-)
Outstanding! Aberdeen is amazing in every way! I love the impressive & rustic granite buildings. Along with the magnificent Churches & University, the beautiful Waterfront, the Winter Gardens & other lovely Parks & Gardens. I also loved all the cute animals at the Pet Park, especially the closeup of the fluffy faced Llama chomping away on his lunch there. LOL. So Cute! As well as the cozy Cafes & delicious looking eating places. I also loved seeing the interesting Museums & learning the fascinating history & facts about Aberdeen & the area. Above all, of course, is the outstanding Footage & Commentary 'a la David'.....as always. Aye! After this wonderful Tour 'tis even more true.."The Northern Lights of Aberdeen are all I long to see!" Thank you for sharing this delightful experience in 'Auld Aberdeen." Blessings to you David!
awww... thanks so much Annie, you're such a kind soul. I'm so happy you enjoyed it and that you love Aberdeen as much as I do. A lot of people discount Aberdeen as a place to visit, but I think it's brilliant and there's a surprising amount to see & do, and of course, the beautiful seaside location is the icing on the cake. Although I've been back many times over the years, this was a real opportunity to re-visit many places from my student days and there were many highlights. St Machar's Cathedral is particularly special - it has a wonderfully benevolent & peaceful feel and very special. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks again for all your wonderful kindness & support. Warmest best wishes, David :-)
@@DavidWheaterScotland My pleasure David! Have a lovely day & week end as well! Blessings to you!🙂
Hi David,
Aberdeen is such a beautiful city and the blanket of snow just adds to ambience as well as bringing a feeling of peace and tranquility. I tried to make it to Aberdeen on my last visit to Edinburgh but never got there. Hopefully, next time. Thanks for another wonderful video. Take care and be well!
Hi Mike, hope you're well and I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. I really enjoyed filming in the snow, it was really beautiful, although I did find it a little slippy under foot at times! I really enjoyed my visit and thoroughly recommend a day or two there. Hopefully you'll be able to get up there in the not too distant future - it's well worth it. I hope to revisit later in the year and visit Dunnottar Castle and a few other gems. Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for watching. All the best, David :-)
thank you for your effort and incredible experience!
Thanks so much Yuri, thats really kind of you and much appreciated. Aberdeen is often overlooked, but it really has a lot to offer and is well worth a visit. Thanks for watching, best wishes, David 🙂
GREAT VLOG NEVER SEEN ANYTHING BETTER GOING THERE THE MORRA
Hey David great to see your vids agin now never knew about Aberdeen with Winston Churchill and all that very interesting must say alot of history there from and by it sounds great work as always hope ur doin well as always
Hi Alan, hope you're doing ok and work is going well. Although I've been back many time to Aberdeen, it was really lovely to re-visit a lot of places that I knew as a young student. I can't believe 30 years have passed since I graduated - quite scary! Thanks for taking the time to watch and for always being so supportive. Have a lovely weekend. All the best, David :-)
@@DavidWheaterScotland 30 years time does fly for sure yea life is good at my end glad to see ya back doin ur vids take care
glad everything's going ok Alan. Have a lovely weekend :-) @@SCOTTISH-ACE
Thank you lovely vid. I am going in early September with Great Rail tours 5 day trip, Edinburgh, Tornado Steam Loco 1st class, Then on to Dundee 2 nights then Aberdeen Where my mother lived. (I never met her) but it will emotional for me.
Hi Keith, thanks so much for watching, really glad you enjoyed it. You’ll have a wonderful time in all these great Scottish cities. Aberdeen is a super city and I wish you a very happy time there, tracing your roots. All the best, David 🙂
What areally lovely video which brings back so many memories. It certainly shows off some of the best aeas of Aberdeen. I assum David you were llectured on your Law course by Ronnie Scott Brown - a personal friend of mine and yours too. I would Imagine
Hi Doug, many thanks for watching, I'm really glad you enjoyed it and it's brought back some good memories. Sadly, I don't recall Ronnie Scott Brown. I was there 91-95, perhaps before or after his time there? Thanks again for watching. Warmest best wishes, David :-)