Spectra
Journey planner
Scotland's Festival of Light SPECTRA is returning to Aberdeen from Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th February!
SPECTRA is back with mesmerizing installations and artwork brightening up Aberdeen's city centre - Union Terrace Gardens, Aberdeen Art Gallery, Marischal College and St Nicholas Kirkyard - all just a bus ride away!
With the theme Be Curious, this year’s programme is designed to inspire exploration, fresh perspectives and moments of connection through light.
Travel to Spectra by Bus
Find all our bus routes and stops in our maps below to help plan your journey.
Your bus ticket to Spectra
We have tickets offering unlimited trips for the day, or you can pay as you go with our Tap on, Tap off payments where we cap your fare at the best value.
| Tickets | |
| Two-Trip 24hrs | £5.25 |
| FirstDay Adult | £5.55 |
| FirstDay Student | £4.70 |
- Travel for free with your Under 22 and Over 60's NEC passes.
- Buy on the First Bus app on on bus from our drivers.
Spectra Map

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Remember, if you are using a student ticket, don't forget to flash your valid student ID!

