Buying Land in Aberdeen City
North East Scotland · SCOTLAND
Key Facts
Avg. Price/Acre
£18,500
area
71 sq miles
major Towns
Aberdeen, Dyce, Bridge of Don
population
228,000
Buyers looking at land in Aberdeen City range from residential developers targeting the city's suburban fringes to agricultural investors drawn by North East Scotland's farming belt. Before making an offer on any plot, it is worth checking title, planning history, flood risk, and any restrictions on use. BuyLand does not list or sell land, but it provides plot reports, HM Land Registry documents, and free land valuations to help buyers understand exactly what they are purchasing.
What land actually sells for in Aberdeen City
Land transactions in Aberdeen City cover a relatively small area of 71 square miles, so the market for individual plots can be thin at any given time. Activity tends to concentrate around Aberdeen itself and surrounding settlements such as Dyce and Bridge of Don, where development pressure meets established infrastructure. Agricultural land in the region carries a typical guide price of around £18,500 per acre, though individual sales depend heavily on ground conditions, access, and planning status. Buyers should not assume that headline figures reflect what a specific parcel will achieve without a proper valuation.
Where to find land for sale in Aberdeen City
BuyLand doesn't list plots. Land for sale in Aberdeen City is mostly marketed through the major portals under their land categories, through regional land and farm agents, and at property auctions, where plots often sell with short completion deadlines.
Wherever you find a plot, the checks matter more than the listing. Flood risk, planning constraints, access and legal title vary field by field, and the asking price tells you none of it.
Local planning authority: view the planning portal → for local plans, constraints and application history.