Look at this bustling marvel in front of you-Union Square! Feel the hum of excitement all around, like the city’s heart skipping a beat. Picture it not so long ago: this was just quiet, unused railway land. Then, the developers at Hammerson rolled up their sleeves in 2007 and started turning empty space into Aberdeen’s grandest shopping centre, pouring in a whopping £250 million. By October 2009, the doors swung open and shoppers poured in-even more at Christmas, as shops seemed to appear overnight like magic elves at work.
Now you’re standing where over 60 shops tempt you with treasures, more than fifteen restaurants tease your nose, and the largest cinema in Aberdeen beckons, ready for you to lose yourself in a blockbuster. Fancy an overnight adventure? There’s even a hotel with over 200 rooms-just in case shopping wears you out!
Union Square isn’t just for the shopaholics. It’s a transport hub, gluing the railway and bus stations together. Perfect if you need to hop on a train or bus-so no excuses if you buy too much to carry! And a little secret for you: Marks & Spencer is growing even bigger soon, gobbling up TK Maxx and expanding. So, explore to your heart’s content-just don’t get lost, or you might end up living here in all 700,000 square feet!
