Guide To Aberdeen

About Aberdeen

Welcome to Aberdeen - Scotland’s Granite City, known for its striking architecture, strong economic influence, and coastal charm. As a major hub for energy, engineering, technology, and maritime industries, Aberdeen attracts business travellers and contractors from across the world.

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Located on the beautiful North Sea coast, Aberdeen is a thriving Scottish city with a unique blend of historic character and modern innovation. Its distinctive grey-stone buildings, spacious streets, and impressive harbour give the city a character all of its own.

Aberdeen is renowned as a global centre for the energy and offshore industries, with a rapidly expanding role in renewables, research, engineering, and technology.

The city offers excellent transport links, including:

Direct rail services to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and London
Aberdeen International Airport, connecting the city to key UK and European destinations
Major road links via the A90 and AWPR

It’s a place where business, nature, and culture sit comfortably side by side.

Local Attractions

Aberdeen offers plenty to explore for both work and leisure visitors:

Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Celebrating the city’s deep-rooted connection with the sea, shipping, and the offshore industry.

Aberdeen Art Gallery

A beautifully refurbished gallery showcasing fine art, design, and contemporary exhibitions.

Seaton Park

A popular riverside park with gardens, walking trails, and open spaces.

Duthie Park & David Welch Winter Gardens

One of Europe’s largest indoor gardens and a beautiful parkland escape.

Aberdeen Maritime Museum – Celebrating the city’s deep-rooted connection with the sea, shipping, and the offshore industry.

Duthie Park & David Welch Winter Gardens – One of Europe’s largest indoor gardens and a beautiful parkland escape.

Old Aberdeen – A charming historic quarter with cobbled streets, the iconic King’s College, and centuries of heritage.

Aberdeen Art Gallery – A beautifully refurbished gallery showcasing fine art, design, and contemporary exhibitions.

Aberdeen Beach & Esplanade – A long, clean sandy beach perfect for walking, sea views, and fresh coastal air.

Seaton Park – A popular riverside park with gardens, walking trails, and open spaces.

Footdee (Fittie) – A quirky 19th-century fishing village tucked away beside the harbour.

Hazlehead Park – Expansive green spaces with walking trails, a golf course, and a delightful playground for family outings.

His Majesty’s Theatre – A grand Edwardian theatre hosting drama, musicals, opera, and live performances in the heart of the city.

Union Terrace Gardens – A hidden oasis in the city centre, featuring lush greenery, fountains, and seasonal floral displays.

St. Machar’s Cathedral – A stunning medieval cathedral with intricate stonework, historic tombs, and a peaceful atmosphere.

Codonas Amusement Park – A fun seaside attraction with rides, arcade games, and entertainment for all ages.

Aberdeen Science Centre – An interactive space for curious minds, offering hands-on exhibits, workshops, and science shows.

Gordon Highlanders Museum – A fascinating museum telling the story of one of Scotland’s most famous regiments.

Balmoral Castle: Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852.

Braemar Highland Games Centre: Braemar Highland Experience offers a wide range of walks, from easy strolls to challenging high-level hikes, with options lasting from a couple of hours to several days.

Haddo House Angling Club: Haddo House Angling Club has 6 miles of contiguous fishing on the south bank of the river Ythan. Gight castle overlooks the secluded upper beat of Gight.

Balmoral Castle: Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal Family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852.

Wynford Farm Park: As the only year-round Farm Park in the North-East, Wynford Farm Park offers something for everyone, whatever the weather.Indoors, enjoy: Huge soft play PlayBarn, including an Under 3’s area and coin-operated ride-on tractors, Seasonal role play village, Animal barn, Wee beasties and reptile shed.

Cruden Bay Beach: Cruden Bay beach sits at the northern end of the 2 mile long sweeping Bay of Cruden on Aberdeenshire's east coast. It is a beautiful sandy beach and is perfect for family days out and watersports with parking close by.

Findlater Castle: Coastal fortifications can still be found along the Banffshire coastline including the rugged ruins of Findlater Castle on a tiny peninsula with a 50 foot drop to the sea below.

Aberdeen Sports Village: The premier sport and exercise facility in Scotland, hosting an array of world class sporting facilities.

Peterhead Prison Museum: The Peterhead Prison Museum, housed in the former Victorian HM Convict Prison, offers a unique and immersive experience into Scotland’s criminal history.

Glenshee Ski Centre: Huddled amongst imposing mountains, with an impressive 22 lifts and 36 runs extended across three valleys and four mountains.

Kirktown Garden Centre & Restaurant: Kirktown is Stonehaven’s garden centre and restaurant, perfect for those seeking good food, quality living, or gardening supplies.

Whisky Experience Aberdeen: Luxury tours of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Speyside, featuring whisky, golf, castles, and countryside experiences. Enjoy a chauffeur-driven journey in a luxury sports car, the Porsche Cayenne.

Royal Aberdeen Golf Club: Located on the northeast coast of Scotland, just a few miles north of Aberdeen's city centre, the club is home to two traditional links course.

Trump International Links: Opened in 1012, Trump International features two 18-hole championship courses, extensive practice facilities, caddie services, and a well-equipped clubhouse.

King's Links Golf Club: A traditional Scottish 18-hole links course running parallel to Aberdeen’s beachfront—a true representation of classic links golf.

Nearby attractions such as Cairngorms National Park, Royal Deeside, and historic castles add even more to explore.

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Where to Eat & Drink

Aberdeen has an impressive selection of restaurants, cafés, and pubs, offering everything from traditional Scottish dishes to modern global cuisine.

Popular choices include:

Moonfish Café – Modern Scottish cuisine with award-winning seafood.
The Silver Darling – Stunning harbour views with high-quality local produce.
No.10 Bar & Restaurant – Stylish dining with classic Scottish and British dishes.
The Braided Fig – A cosy bistro known for hearty, flavourful meals.
Chaophraya – Upscale Thai dining in a sophisticated setting.

For casual bites and coffee, Foodstory, The Long Dog Café, and The Coffee House are excellent options.

Nightlife & Entertainment

Aberdeen offers a friendly and varied nightlife scene:

Belmont Street – The heart of the city’s bars, restaurants, and late-night venues.
His Majesty’s Theatre – A historic theatre hosting musicals, drama, comedy, and opera.
The Lemon Tree – A popular venue for live music, theatre, and events.
The Tippling House – A favourite for craft cocktails and whisky lovers.

There is also a lively student atmosphere thanks to The University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University.

Business & Corporate Connections

Aberdeen is one of the UK’s most important business centres. Its industries include:

Energy & offshore engineering
Renewable energy and hydrogen technologies
Maritime services and shipping
Research, science, and academia
Construction and infrastructure

Major developments such as the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Aberdeen Harbour Expansion, and ongoing investments in renewable energy projects continue to strengthen the region’s economic landscape.

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