It is situated to the north west of the city centre and is bounded by Berryden, Midstocket and Queens Cross.

The area is largely Victorian with grey granite tenement blocks representative of the period.

At the west end of Rosemount larger houses exist on streets such as Belvidere Crescent.

It maintains a lot of traditional premises such as butchers, fishmongers, cheese shops and bakers.

Due to this fact, it remains popular and many businesses are prosperous, with empty units rare.