Historic
Aberdeen is a city of many names and it’s easy to see how it gets its most popular one – The Granite City. The impressive turreted Town House in Union Street, the castellated Citadel at The Castlegate and the striking gothic Marischal College, the worlds second largest granite structure, are all fine examples of Aberdeen's most famous export.
Uncover the history of Old Aberdeen by visiting the 500 year old University King’s College, or visit Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen's oldest private town house. The Aberdeen Art Gallery boasts inclusions by impressionists Monet, Pisarro and Renoir and a host of fabulous visiting exhibitions across the year.
Visitors to Aberdeen's three key attractions: Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen Art Gallery and the Aberdeen Maritime Museum will all enjoy free entrance.
Shopping
Aberdeen's famous 'Granite Mile' - Union Street - is the gateway to over 800 shops, from the latest designer fashions to traditional Scottish crafts, all the best known High Street names have outlets in the city and you’ll find them all in the five main indoor shopping centres. The Mall Trinity, St Nicholas and Bon Accord are the largest, whilst the Galleria and The Academy have a range of more intimate boutique style shops. Why not shop till you drop at some of the more individual outlets?
Eating
Abound with food from all corners of the globe - Mexican, Italian, Greek, Indian, Thai, French, Hungarian…. not to forget native Scottish fare, in Aberdeen’s thriving city centre you’ll find all the big name coffee shops and restaurants, but also quaint, traditional tea-rooms and family run bistros. Enjoy good food and good company in Aberdeen.
Events
Aberdeen is a lively city with a wide range of entertainment and events. The Lemon Tree is a fashionable café bar, theatre, comedy club and live music venue all rolled into one, and it bills itself as ‘Aberdeen’s answer to the Edinburgh Festival all year round’. If you’re looking for inspiration take in the arts and visit a gallery or two, see a film or go to the theatre. Aberdeen has long attracted the ‘big names’ of ballet, opera, TV and West End fame, as well as the giants of rock and pop. Aberdeen has an incredible variety of events to suit all tastes - from galas and ceilidhs to world renowned festivals and Highland Games.
Activities
Aberdeen is rich with activities and hosts a number of major sporting events such as the Aberdeen International Football Festival, which attracts hundreds of youth players from around the world and the City of Aberdeen Bowling Tournament, a competition featuring some of Scotland’s top outdoor bowlers. Sport enthusiasts can take part in their favourites sports - relax in the great outdoors where you'll find an irresistible mixture of golfing, fishing, wind-surfing, tennis, horse-riding and walking.
Stay
Aberdeen offers a wide range of accommodation for you to choose, from cosy cottages with log fires to homely guesthouses overlooking stunning scenery, pampering yourself in 4 star hotels to camping and caravan parks in tranquil surroundings.