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Aug. 01, 2025
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Aug. 01, 2025
Entity File Number 811-22485
Entity Registrant Name abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund
Entity Central Index Key 0001503290
Entity Tax Identification Number 80-0660749
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Address, Address Line One 1900 Market Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 200
Entity Address, City or Town Philadelphia
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19103
City Area Code 800
Local Phone Number 522-5465
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Common Shares of Beneficial Interest  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Trading Symbol ACP
Security Exchange Name NYSE
5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (Liquidation Preference $25.00)  
Title of 12(b) Security 5.250% Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares (Liquidation Preference $25.00)
Trading Symbol ACP PRA
Security Exchange Name NYSE