Aberdeen Information

The capital of the Grampian Highlands, Aberdeen is cosmopolitan and prosperous, and offers something for everyone, with its historical sites, vast open skies, wild seas, and exhilarating ski slopes. It is Scotland's third largest city, is great for shopping, and has a vibrant nightlife and a range of excellent restaurants. The area has picturesque fishing villages and dramatic cliff top scenery.
Aberdeen has several pseudonyms, all of which describe some of its qualities. ‘The Granite City' after its grey stone buildings. ‘The Silver City by the Golden Sands', describing its wide open and deserted beaches and the way the granite sparkles silver after the rain. And ‘The Flower of Scotland', referring to its wealth of wonderful flora.

Established in 1124 as a Royal burgh, there are many historical sites of interest. The old town is a fascinating area where you can step back in time and imagine what it would have been like to have lived here all those years ago. The town is characterised by its granite buildings, and of particular interest are the imposing buildings of His Majesty's Theatre, St Machar's Cathedral and Marishal College.

You can stay overnight at romantic Castle Fraser and visit 17th century Craigievar Castle. For a fix of culture, go to the interesting Art Gallery, the Science Museum or the Maritime Museum. And there are many cultural events throughout the year.
Or you can follow the Castle Trail, which takes in some of the finest castles to be found in the area. Craigievar is a real fairy-tale castle, Kildrummy Castle is rugged and imposing, and Leith Hall is the epitomy of the elegant country house.

The sea and the beautiful coastline are an important part of Aberdeen. The city looks to the seas, and the huge open sky dominates daily life. There is a harbour, from where tea clipper ships used to set sail to China and today people head to the oil platforms in the North Sea.
Whisky making is big here. There are eight distilleries on the Malt Whisky Trail.
And, of course, there is skiing and snow sports, with two of Scotland's ski areas. There are more than 25 miles of downhill runs at Glenshee, at 2200 feet above sea level, the highest public road in the UK. The Lecht is ideal for beginners and families and offers spectacular views over the Cairngorms. In the summer you can enjoy summer skiing, boarding and tubing.

Golf is another key attraction. There are some championship courses, including 25 links courses, such as Murcar, Moray Old, Cruden Bay, and Royal Aberdeen which is the 6th oldest golf course in the world. You can play by the sea at Stonehaven, Cullen, Fraserburgh and Royal Tarlair, and from the highest tee in Scotland at Dufftown.

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