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The essential guide to Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a port city in northeast Scotland, where the Dee and Don
rivers meet the North Sea. With an offshore petroleum industry, the city
is home to an international population. It’s also known as the ‘Granite
City’ for its many enduring grey-stone buildings. The 19th-century Marischal College is typical - a monumental Victorian landmark that’s now
headquarters of the City Council. This is a city right on the north east
coast. It’s a place where the harbour meets the city centre, where you
may just see the harbour’s resident pod of dolphins playing in the waters
or enjoy a beach stroll alongside some serious shopping. It’s a city where
you can easily surf or take in a theatre performance in the same day.
Aberdeen is famous for its stunning, sparkling, granite buildings and monuments which shimmer in the sunlight and the warming tones of ‘Doric’,
the local Scots dialect you’ll hear in the streets.
WELCOME TO
ABERDEEN
Can a city best known for its locally quarried granite really deliver a thrilling day out? We say it can! There are hundreds of places to visit in Aberdeen, including historic attractions, family-friendly activities, cutting-edge
architecture, captivating museums and galleries, boundless green spaces,
superb beaches, dramatic coastline and more. Aberdeen truly prides itself
on having an endless list of attractions and activities - challenge yourself
to see them all!
Travel in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has fantastic transport links with the rest of the UK and Europe.
Whether flying into Aberdeen International Airport,taking the train passing
some amazing scenery as you go, catching a ferry or driving, arriving here
is easy! As for getting around the city, Aberdeen city has great public transport system, both day and night, although exploring the streets by foot is
a great way to experience both the atmosphere and art of this vibrant city.
events in aberdeen
Want to know what’s on in Aberdeen?
You will be glad to learn that Aberdeen
is home to an exciting and growing
events and festivals scene.
From summer extravaganzas like the
Aberdeen Highland Games to the May
Festival hosted by the University of
Aberdeen spanning art, culture, music
and science, to sparkling festive events
including the Aberdeen Christmas Village
and Market and Hogmanay Aberdeen
Street Party; Aberdeen boasts a
year-round events programme that is as
multi-faceted as the city itself.
From performing arts spectacles like
DanceLive to a thriving stand-up comedy
scene - not to mention a number of
high-profile sporting events - Aberdeen
offers a fantastic choice of popular events
The 2,437 square miles of Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
are waiting to be explored.
Discover true Scotland in our city, towns and villages.
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Visit www.visitscotland.com to explore the
range of events and variety of festivals on
across Aberdeen this year.
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