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Union Street
Approximately one mile long, Union Street, or the Granite Mile as it is known locally, is a major shopping thoroughfare in the city, with direct access to the Bon Accord, St. Nicholas and Trinity Centres. Boasting a range of high street favourites such as Primark, Sports Direct, WHSmith, Beaverbrooks, Lakeland, and the Edinburgh Woollen Mill, it is also peppered with local businesses rooted in the community, such as Aberdeen Vinyl Records and Aberdeen Souvenir Gift Shop. A short walk down some steps on to Correction Wynd and you can find Red Robin Records Vinyl Cafe, a place to shop all things vinyl, as well as unique and quirky hoodies and t-shirts.
A stalwart of the community since 1921 and with their flagship branch still to be found on Union Street is the independent family-owned Charles Michies Pharmacy. With their travel health clinic, they can help you to stay safe and well as you travel. The pharmacy also boasts a beautiful gift shop full of high quality products which are just a little different from the high street, particularly those made in Scotland and the UK. Further down the street you can find independent menswear retailer Attic Clothing, with a mix of cutting-edge brands and new up and coming designers. Annie Mo’s, self-described ‘proudly offbeat’ independent homeware shop is also a must visit, where you can find everything from books to baskets, candles to clocks, figurines to foot stools, soap to sideboards – and everything in between! Union Street can be accessed by bus and there are many car parks nearby, including Loch Street and Harriet Street, Trinity and Bon Accord.