Aberdeen – the Silver City by the Sea

Aberdeen, known as the “Silver City” for its distinctive grey granite architecture, offers an exciting backdrop for your next team-building adventure.

Situated on the northeastern coast of Scotland, Aberdeen is a blend of rich history, stunning coastal views, famous landmarks, and a vibrant cultural scene. Whether you’re exploring the city’s iconic harbour or wandering through its cobbled streets, Aberdeen’s unique landscape makes it an ideal location for a GPS treasure hunt.

Maximillion Events specialises in creating bespoke treasure hunts that will inspire, challenge, and entertain your team while discovering the beauty and history of this remarkable city.
 

Why choose Aberdeen for Treasure Hunts?

Aberdeen may be Scotland’s third-largest city, but it has a character all of its own. Known for its maritime heritage and thriving oil industry, it’s a city steeped in history and innovation.

From the historical landmarks to the bustling harbours, Aberdeen offers an intriguing mix of old and new, making it an ideal setting for an outdoor treasure hunt.

The city is also home to a number of stunning parks and green spaces, as well as the beautiful coastline, where you can experience the best of both urban and natural landscapes. Whether you’re navigating the ancient streets of Old Aberdeen, admiring the architecture of Marischal College, or taking in the scenic views of Aberdeen Beach, the city offers an unforgettable team-building experience.

Aberdeen also has a rich cultural heritage, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals, making it the perfect place for an immersive, fun, and educational corporate event.

Ready to get started? Create an unforgettable team-building experience in Aberdeen with Maximillion today.

Treasure Hunt Special Stops

While exploring Aberdeen on your hunt, Maximillion can arrange special stops and interactive experiences to make your event even more memorable.

Aberdeen is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, with a rich culinary scene to match. Whether you’re looking to sample local seafood in one of the city’s many restaurants or enjoy a pint in a historic pub, there are plenty of opportunities for your team to refuel.

For something extra special, why not include a stop at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum, where you can immerse your team in the city’s maritime history? Or take a short detour to nearby Footdee, a picturesque fishing village with charming cottages and a fascinating history to uncover.

Aberdeen is also home to some excellent whisky distilleries and craft beer breweries, so we can easily include a tasting experience as part of your treasure hunt adventure.

Maximillion can help tailor your treasure hunt experience to include these extra stops, making it a fun-filled day of exploration, team bonding, and discovery.

Start creating your Aberdeen Team Building experience now!

Venues & Hotels

Aberdeen offers a variety of venues to begin or end your treasure hunt, from historic buildings to contemporary spaces.

Whether you’re looking for a venue that offers views of the sea, or one nestled in the heart of the city, Aberdeen has plenty of options to suit your team’s needs.

Here are some of the best venues in Aberdeen:

Marischal College
An iconic, grand building that offers the perfect mix of history and modernity. Located in the city centre, it’s an excellent venue to kick off or finish your exciting hunt.

The Beach Ballroon
A stunning historic venue with views of the North Sea, offering a unique setting for your treasure hunt adventure. It’s the perfect place to gather after your hunt to relax and celebrate your team’s achievements.

Guild Street
Guild Street is a central thoroughfare that houses the city’s main transportation hubs, including Aberdeen railway station and one of the entrances to the bus station. It’s also home to Union Square, a major shopping centre that opened in 2009, featuring over 60 shops, more than 15 restaurants, and a 10-screen cinema, a vibrant location to begin or end your team event.

The Bon-Accord Centre
A stylish, modern venue located right in the heart of the city, ideal for both large and small groups. A perfect starting point for your Aberdeen treasure hunt experience.

The Lighthouse Cafe at Aberdeen Harbour
A charming venue with views of the bustling harbour. It offers a unique setting to enjoy a delicious meal or break after completing your treasure hunt.

Aberdeen Douglas Hotel
A comfortable and centrally located hotel offering a range of modern amenities, making it an ideal base for your treasure hunt event. The hotel also has a bar and restaurant, perfect for winding down after your team-building adventure.

The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa
luxurious venue located just outside Aberdeen, perfect for those looking to add a touch of elegance and relaxation to their team-building experience. It’s a great place to finish off your treasure hunt and unwind in style.

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Client Kudos

Like many other professional service providers, we are often metaphorically ‘spinning plates’ and ‘juggling’ competing priorities, so it was great for our team to try these challenges in real life. We discovered hidden talents and it reinforced that working as a team and providing a supportive learning environment are key to delivering an excellent result. Thank you to Maximillion for your support and encouragement during this fun event, as well as for your professionalism in pulling together a slick activity for 220 people.

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Lee Hamill, Director of Finance

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Horizons – TPG Scotland

Everything from start to finish was amazing and Jenny kept in constant contact – couldn’t fault Jenny or the company whatsoever. Organisation/Communication was 100% perfect.

White & Mackay

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the fantastic murder mystery and DJ services the Maximillion team provided at our recent Renewables UK Seminar at Cameron House Hotel. It was an evening filled with excitement and entertainment, and Maximillion played a pivotal role in making it a memorable experience for all of us.

TotalEnergies

The Lego Serious play event was a great hit with all of our Scotframe participants. Such a great way to get everyone involved and really work as a team.

Scotframe

Overall Maximillion were fantastic to work with, they were really flexible and happy to work within our event timings and budget. I had several planning calls with them in advance so felt safe in their hands.

R3

We thought the event was organised and ran extremely well. All of our staff had a fantastic time, great fun! Would recommend Maximillion.

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Fantastic day and really enabled people to get to know each other and have a laugh at the same time. Exactly the aim!

University of Edinburgh

With restrictions in place that curtailed our previous plans for the company’s 50th anniversary we were delighted to find a great alternative and a team well-equipped to deliver an event for such a significant milestone. The Maximillion team worked closely with us, making suggestions and sharing ideas to help make our virtual away day celebrations a real occasion. The feedback from the events was really positive and it was great to have a chance to get together in such a fun environment when all the teams have been working so hard over the past months.

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