Shop Aberdeen: All 35 city centre businesses offering bargains

Dozens of Aberdeen traders have teamed up to offer a weekend of bargains to lure customers in – and give the high street a much-needed boost.

Aberdeen Inspired recently revealed their fresh Shop Aberdeen event, aiming to highlight the eclectic mix of independent businesses in the city centre and beyond.

It’s a retail version of Restaurant Week, which has proved popular over the years.

Business bosses hope the campaign – which runs from October 24 to October 27 – will draw people through their doors as they try to stay afloat amid a “tough time”.

Victoria Mutch outside her Schoolhill shop Style for your Shape upon opening in July 2022. Image: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson — Victoria Mutch, owner of the Style for your Shape store on Schoolhill, is taking part in Shop Aberdeen. Image: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson

It comes after council leaders voted to make the controversial bus gates in the city centre permanent – despite thousands of traders and residents rallying against them.

And now, businesses have decided to take matters into their own hands and revitalise trade by offering a range of bargains – just in time for everyone’s Christmas shopping.

From health and beauty to fashion and sports, 35 businesses have already signed up to take part in the campaign – with more expected to join in the next few days.

City centre staples such as Juniper, Lolo+Co, Aberdeen Vinyl Records, Style For Your Shape and Finnies The Jeweller are among those dishing bargains next weekend.

First Bus will also be offering return tickets at half price during the Shop Aberdeen weekend to try and encourage more people to venture into the city centre.