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County or areaAberdeen City
Postcode districtAB1
Telephone code01224
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 56 min4:12 am – 10:08 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 41 min8:46 am – 3:27 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,466 residentsin the Cults, Bieldside and Milltimber East census areaMedian age 47.61,407 households83% of homes owner-occupied52% owned outright4% social rented, 13% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting4.2% unemployment rate54% of adults are economically active, 1,431 in work, 29% retiredMain industries: mining and quarrying 17%, health and social work 15%, professional and scientific services 13%Getting to work: 39% work from home, 48% go by car, 3% take public transport, 8% walk or cycle87% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages62% of adults hold a degree or higher8% have no qualifications, 4% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 91%, other languages 9%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 1°C931 mm of rain a year, 25 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October59 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 13°CMJune: 9 to 15°CJJuly: 11 to 18°CJAugust: 11 to 18°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksInchgarth Reservoirreservoir · under a mileMote Hillhill · 1.1 miMill Streamriver · 1.6 miLower Lakelake · 2.7 miUpper Lakelake · 2.7 miNorth Burn of Rubislawriver · 2.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesHazlehead Parkpark · 1.1 mi · 42 haAllan Parkpark · under a mile · 3 haDeeside Golf Clubgolf course · under a mile · 62 haKincorth Hill Local Nature Reservepark · 2.3 mi · 89 haCountesswells Playing Fieldssports ground · under a mile · 16 haAberdeenshire Cricket Groundplaying field · 1.5 mi · 3 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 4.2 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband79% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband100% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)1,519 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation47 m154 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 4 to 125 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesGP surgeryCults Medical Group9 surgeries within 2 milesunder a mileSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi7 schools5 primary, 2 secondarySecondaryCults Academyunder a milePrimaryCults Schoolunder a milePrimaryAiryhall School1.3 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportAberdeen International Airport ABZ5.8 miRailway stationAberdeen3.3 miBus stationUnion Square Bus StationAberdeen3.4 miFerryAberdeen Ferry Terminal3.6 miBus stops46 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the AB1 postcode district.


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119 Home improvement in Cults in 17 categories

 

 

51 Attractions in Cults in 15 categories

 

 

57 Property services in Cults in 7 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Cults in 3 categories

 

 

87 Education in Cults in 20 categories

 

 

1 Leisure in Cults in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Cults

  • Archibald Simpson - Aberdeen

    Night Club

    5 Castle Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5BQ

    3.6 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic Value for Money Dining. family friendly with Healthy Children's Menu Famous for Cask Conditioned Ales from around ...

  • Eat on the Green - Ellon

    Bar

    The Square, Ellon, AB41 7RS

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat steak and my wife had incredible salmon. Friendly staff also.

  • Waterfront Cafe Bar - Stonehaven

    Bar

    62 Allardice Street, Stonehaven, AB39 2AA

    10.7 miles away

    5 star reviewWent there for the first time today for a late lunch, It was recommended by a friend, it was really ...

  • Market Bar (4 Market Lane) - Stonehaven

    Bar

    4 Market Lane, Stonehaven, AB39 2BY

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat place for a drink 🥃 . Staff and locals very friendly. As I have moved to Stonehaven, this ...

  • Ploughman - Kirkton of Maryculter, Peterculter

    Bar

    40 North Deeside Road, Kirkton of Maryculter, Peterculter, AB14 0QN

    3.4 miles away

    4 star reviewTraditional Pub Grub Great Value for Money

 

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  • Best One - Stonehaven

    Convenience Store

    17 King's Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2HD

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewI'm happy with best one, every time I go to get a few things from there shop there ...

  • Renaissance - City Centre, Aberdeen

    Antique Furniture Store

    103 Willowbank Road, City Centre, Aberdeen, AB11 6XJ

    2.7 miles away

    5 star reviewHello Allan hope you are well not sure if you will get this? Still love all off my beautiful clocks ...

  • Peerie Pantry - Kintore

    Ice Cream Shop

    12 Northern Road, Kintore, AB51 0YL

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewVery very friendly cafe , excellent coffe, wonderful home cooked food and tasty home bakes. Lovely warm and welcoming atmosphere , ...

  • Nickel & Dime - Aberdeen

    Countertop Store

    8-10 Market Street, Aberdeen, AB11 5NX

    3.4 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good with helpful staff. I am visually impaired and the staff asked what I was looking for and they ...

  • Harmonie Ventures (Home For African Foods) - Aberdeen

    African Goods Store

    555 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 3XX

    3.5 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is one of the best African shops in Aberdeen. Good stuffs are here at affordable prices. Customers are kings ...

 

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  • Mikado Express - Aberdeen

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    407 George Street, Aberdeen, AB25 1ER

    3.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat fish and chips,and scampi fine too.

  • Bay Fish and Chips - Stonehaven

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    Beach Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2RD

    10.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic

  • Torry Fish Bar - Torry, Aberdeen

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    90 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, AB11 9DT

    3.5 miles away

    4 star reviewIve Grown up with the Torry Chipper, they do a lovely deep fried haddock and the staff are always friendly.

  • Chopsticks - Aberdeen

    158 Great Northern Rd, Aberdeen, AB242BE

    3.9 miles away

    4 star reviewAbsolutely deliscious, try the roast duck chilli

  • gurkha kitchen nepalese take away - Aberdeen

    409 George street, Aberdeen, AB25 1ER

    3.5 miles away

    4 star reviewOne of the best ever enjoyed the lot and plenty of it for your money. Delivered quickly and still ...

 

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  • Barmekin Groundcare - Westhill

    Surgeon

    Little Shooting Greens, Westhill, AB32 7AD

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewShona and her team are first rate. We had to get a patio laid and they did it with no ...

  • Yarmin Hairdressers - Banchory

    Beauty

    22D Bridge Street, Banchory, AB31 5SX

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThank you Cheryl for doing such a good job of my hair on the 12th of November. You took great ...

  • Istana Hairdressing - Stonehaven

    Hair Care

    15 King's Road, Stonehaven, AB39 2HD

    10.8 miles away

    5 star review was really impressed with Nicola, it was clear that she was a highly skilled, experienced and passionate stylist. She ...

  • Ythan Waves - Newburgh, Ellon

    Beauty

    63 Main Street, Newburgh, Ellon, AB41 6BL

    15.3 miles away

    5 star reviewAbsolutely great place and lady's never disappoint till now.

  • Bill Jamieson - Dyce, Aberdeen

    Hair Care

    119A Victoria Street, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7BJ

    6.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen going to Bill for + 15 years or more excellent hairdresser with good sense of humour too

 

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  • Road Smith - Aberdeen

    Driving School

    39 Menzies Road, Aberdeen, AB11 9AU

    3.4 miles away

    5 star reviewI am a very nervous Pupil, but ''Road-Smith'' gave me excellent tuition and within a few lessons i felt more ...

  • ipass driver training - Aberdeen

    Driving School

    162 Cairngorm Drive, Aberdeen, AB12 5PL

    2.3 miles away

    5 star reviewIpass Car and Trailer training got me through my test on my first attempt. Paddy is an excellent instructor

 

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