Aberdeen Area Guide

Aberdeen is a thriving, cosmopolitan port in the north east of Scotland. The city is built at the mouth of two rivers amongst some outstanding Scottish scenery with the Grampian Mountains to the west and stunning unspoilt coastline to the east.

The city is a mix of fine granite buildings, a historical old town and a busy harbour. The many attractions for visitors include three magnificent cathedrals; Kings College Chapel at the centre of Aberdeen University in Old Aberdeen; and the distinctive granite buildings of Marishal College and His Majesty's Theatre. Museums include the Grampian transport museum, Gordon Highlanders museum and McDugg Aquarium.

The charming fishing village of Footdee is well worth a visit with navigation lamps still lighting the doorways, ships in bottles in windows, poles on the beach where nets hung out to dry and colourful sheds in the village squares.

Other escapes within the city are the spectacular winter gardens in Duthie Park, the Cruickshank Botanic Garden in Old Aberdeen and the formal garden at Seaton Park. The colourful displays are beautiful at any time of the year in Aberdeen and the city has won the 'Britain in Bloom' competition many times.

Aberdeen has bustling shopping centres and a variety of entertainment options. There are a range of places to eat out whether you want to sample native North Sea cuisine or something more exotic. As well as many pubs, bars and restaurants there are the theatre and several music venues including the informal Lemon Tree or the Music Hall.

Useful Links

If you're looking for more general information about Aberdeen Airport or the surrounding areas, then Airport Hotel Shop recommends the following useful sites:

• Aberdeen Airport - A Useful information guide all about Aberdeen Airport
• Aberdeen City Council - A good place to start for general local information
• Aberdeen Museums and Galleries - For information on places of cultural interest in Aberdeen
• Aberdeen Tourist Information - Useful tourist information for Aberdeen and the Grampian Highlands area