Stuart Craigen, Owner and Instructor at Aberdrive.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Hi, I’m Stuart! A friendly and skilled driving instructor who has been voted as top 100 driving instructors in the UK and top 5 in Scotland for the past five years.

Why am I a driving instructor? Well, when I was 18 I was unfortunate enough to be a passenger in a serious road accident and made a vow to one day become involved in road safety so that hopefully I could teach others so they don’t go through what I did back then.

It took until 2017 for me to be in a position to fulfill my vow but I now started teaching drivers not just how to pass their test but how to drive safely thereafter.

Why choose Aberdrive to learn with when there are so many driving schools available? Well hopefully the reviews both here and on google business reviews is enough to help you make your mind up but there are other reasons:-

  • Pass Rate - The National average is around 48% but mine is around 90%

  • Most people learning with Aberdrive pass first time!

  • I teach you not to just pass a minimum standard driving test. I teach to the highest possible standards so you are safe for life!

  • Reliable - I turn up when I say I will. Regular weekly lessons are provided (subject to terms and conditions)

  • Client-centred learning - I always put you at the centre of the learning experience.

  • I am calm, patient and have a zero pressure teaching style ideal for nervous drivers.

  • Friendly and reassuring lessons are provided at all times.

  • Training material is provided so you learn between lessons as well which saves on the number of lessons required saving £££’s

  • Automatic Specialist Instructor - no clutch, no gears, no stress so simpler to learn meaning fewer driving lessons are needed to pass

  • Still unsure? Give me a call and we can have a chat - 07513469642. Ready? - If you are just complete the contact form and start your journey today.

Plaque awarded to Stuart Craigen for working as the Scotland Driving Instructor of the Year, presented at the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2024, sponsored by AcciDON'T and supported by the ADI National Joint Council.
Award certificate for Scotland Driving Instructor of the Year, Bronze, 2023, presented by Intelligent Instructor and AcciDONT, with stars at the top.

2025 MG3 Trophy Hybrid+

  • Automatic Gearbox

  • 1.5L Petrol engine with 100kw Electric Motor

  • Reverse camera and parking sensors

  • Heated Seats

  • Heated Power assisted steering

  • Air conditioning

  • Hill assist

  • Dual controls

Gray MG3 Hybrid+ hatchback car with alloy wheels and sleek design, front view.

MEET YOUR CAR

Map of Aberdeen showing city boundaries and neighborhoods such as Kingswells, Mannofield, Banchory Devenick, Cove Bay, Torry, and others, with main roads and the coastline on the right.

My lesson coverage is the wider Aberdeen area shown by the shaded area on the map. If your location falls inside the shaded area I can offer lessons there. If you're unsure whether your address is included, feel free to enquire, including your postcode, and I can confirm.