Without a pad, you're pretty much out of luck for bouldering around Aberdeen, as with only one exception, the landings are either rock or pebbles/boulders (the exception being Luath, which is about 20 miles west of the city near Alford - though you could get there by bus if you're keen).
After looking at the pictures in the guides and gallery, I figured that would be the case. I'll check with the airlines as to whether they want to charge me extra for the pad. Last I heard they were charging $80US and that was domestic flights. Maybe I can borrow a smaller pad from a buddy or something.
There is a good new climbing wall down at the beach (Transition Extreme -
http://www.transition-extreme.com/) which should keep you occupied. There's usually a decent crowd there most evenings, and folks are generally friendly. You might also be able to hook up with someone with a pad and a car for an evening sesh at Portlethen (just south of the city and the best local bouldering).
Their boulding section looks pretty good, that shall be on my tick list for my arrival probably. That will get me into Aberdeen as well, I'd like to see the city.
See if you can get a look at John Watston's Stone Country bouldering guide - it'll give more details on the outdoor options and will point you at some of the better problems.
I looked for this online and someone on Amazon was trying to sell it for $150US + shipping.
It is only about 30EU on the publisher's site but I don't think I'd get it on time if they'd even ship it here.
Thanks a ton for the information, Stuart.
