• The Tolbooth Museum - Once a gaol for criminals in Aberdeen, this building is now a museum. The tour will highlight the site of former public hangings as it begins its exploration of crime and punishment in Aberdeen.
• Castlegate - The Mercat Cross served as the venue for public announcements and punishments. Adorned with carvings of Scottish monarchs, the tour will delve into the tale of a queen who managed a treason outbreak.
• Salvation Army Citadel - Featuring a tower inspired by Balmoral Castle, this striking building is a perfect photo opportunity as the tour passes by.
• St. Andrew’s Cathedral - The tour will navigate through Seabury Court adjacent to St Andrew’s Cathedral, offering a glimpse into Aberdeen’s historic winding streets.
• Marischal College - Formerly part of the University of Aberdeen, this was a hub for medical students. The tour will visit the Anatomy Rooms, where dissections occurred, and discuss Aberdeen’s history with bodysnatchers.
• St. Nicholas Churchyard - A historic graveyard with a rich past. The tour will highlight the grave of a morally questionable doctor and showcase the ‘mither kirk’ of Aberdeen, once the heart of early Aberdeen. Discover the grim church punishments and the imprisonment of witches.
• The Green - Inhabited for millennia, The Green is a trendy area in Aberdeen with street art, independent eateries, and shops. The tour will recount tales of a child-snatching gang that once operated here.
• Aberdeen Harbour - As Aberdeen developed around its harbour, it became a site for some harsh punishments over the years.
• Aberdeen Maritime Museum - This charming museum offers insights into Aberdeen’s maritime history, from fishing to the oil industry. The tour passes by, providing an opportunity to explore it independently.
• Aberdeen - This self-guided audio tour is set in Aberdeen.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

• Smartphone and headphones
• Transportation
• Food and drink
• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

From tales of grave robbing and executions to stories of magic and corporal punishment, we present you with authentic crime and penalty accounts spanning the last half millennium on this autonomous GPS audio journey.

You’ll encounter key Aberdeen highlights such as Marischal College and the Mercat Cross, all the while learning about their significant roles in some of city’s most grim historical events. Scot Free Tours exposes and interprets the perplexing and frequently unfair laws of yesteryears – demonstrating that history is closer to our present times than we assume.

Our live tours have been rated 5-stars by numerous patrons, and now, you can relish these tours at your own pace via our audio guide! The tour unfolds through automatic audio playback at precisely the right moment and location, courtesy of your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also functions offline. Merely begin the tour within the app, keep your phone stowed away, and rely on us to voyage through Aberdeen.

The complete foot journey covers a distance of 3km and typically requires about 45 minutes without any breaks, though you can pause whenever you desire!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.