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A court in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands
The Aberdeen Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court is located in this grade, "A" listed buildings built between 1868 and 1874. The building has seven courtrooms and accommodation for the Sheriff Principal, seven resident Sheriffs and one floating Sheriff, the Sheriff Clerk and her staff of 65, the Court Social Work department, Witness Services, and the Police cells. The courts deal with summary and solemn criminal business and is the administrative centre for the other Aberdeen Courts.
There are three Court buildings dealing with different types of business in Aberdeen.
Please visit the information page which relates to your visit or enquiry for further information.
Aberdeen Sheriff and JP Court is open today (Friday 23 August).
Fiona Fleming
Castle Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1WP
Jurors please contact: AberdeenJurors@scotcourts.gov.uk
For criminal enquiries please contact: aberdeencriminalteam@scotcourts.gov.uk
01224 657200
AB61
For recorded information messages for jurors only 08000 234009.
Civil Department - 01224 657234
Criminal Department - 01224 657241
A phone interpreter service is available when you contact a court by phone or attend in person. To access this service ask for phone interpreter and the language required.
The phone interpreter service is not available during actual court proceedings.
If you are deaf, have hearing loss or are speech impaired you can contact us for free with Relay UK.
If you use British Sign Language (BSL) and wish to phone us using a sign language interpreter, you can use the online video relay interpreting service. For more information see the Contact Scotland BSL website.
The Sheriff Clerk's office is open Monday to Friday:
Festive closing times
The court closes at 15:00 on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and Tuesday 31 December 2024.
The Fines Counter will close at 13:00 for staff training on the following days:
January 1, 2
To pay a fine or for information please go to paying a fine.
We encourage the use of public transport as part of its commitment to sustainable development. Please use the travel planner for public transportation information.
Cycle parking racks can be found on the pavement outside the court building on the CycleStreets cycle parking map.
Buses stop on Union Street, King Street, Castle Street and at Aberdeen bus station on Guild Street beside the train station. Timetable information is available from FirstGroup or Traveline on 0870 6082608.
Aberdeen train station is located on Guild Street and is approximately a 10 minute walk away. Timetable information is available from ScotRail or National Rail Enquiries.
There is no public car park at the courthouse. Metered car parking, maximum stay 4 hours is available nearby. The nearest long-stay car park is the NCP at Shiprow, a 5 minutes walk.
The main taxi ranks are located at Hadden Street, Back Wynd, Dee Street and Chapel Street.
Aberdeen Airport is in the Dyce area of Aberdeen and is approximately a 45 minutes drive in rush-hour traffic from the courthouse.
On entering the building you will be required to have your personal bags/briefcases etc. searched and asked to walk through a metal detector. These checks are carried out to ensure the safety of all court users.
Please contact the reception desk staff who will be able to direct you to the appropriate courtroom or waiting room.
If you are a juror for either a sheriff court or high court case please report to the Mercatgate building located across from the sheriff court.
Arrangements may be available for educational group visits.
For further information email aberdeen@scotcourts.gov.uk
There are a variety of restaurants and cafes within a few minutes walk from the courthouse. Vending machines for cold drinks and snacks are available in the main hall for use by all visitors to court. There is also a refreshment service available to crown witnesses provided by volunteers from Charlie House serving hot and cold drinks as well as snacks within the Sheriff Court.
A hearing loop system is available in all court rooms for those with hearing difficulties. Please speak to court staff if you require assistance.
There is a small step at the main door into the Sheriff Court building. If you are unable to negotiate the step please ring the bell. Staff will then arrange alternative access into the building. Courts and public offices are accessible by wheelchair users.
If you have any specific access requirements please speak to our reception staff or the court officer or call 01224 657200.
Find out about the sheriffdom guidance, information and practice notes that apply to the courts in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands.
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Grampian, Highland and Islands