Environment
Aberdeen is Scotland’s third most populous city with a population of more than 200,000 residents.
Since the discovery of North Sea oil in the 1970s the city saw a population boom and is now known as the Oil Capital of Europe.
Surrounding Aberdeen, the council area of Aberdeenshire is one of the largest local authority areas in Scotland, covering more than 6,300 squared kilometers with a population of more than 239,000 residents.
Both Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire are considered to be two of the most desirable areas in the UK in which to live and work.
Sparkling Granite
With its sparkling granite buildings, Aberdeen is full of old fashioned charm, character, history and tradition, making it an attractive place to live and a fascinating place to visit.
Fireworks at His Majesty's Theatre.Fun in The City
Aberdeen has a thriving cultural calendar, shops galore and at night the city centre comes alive with numerous entertainment hot-spots and a range of cafes, pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes.
Natural Assets
There are many miles of unspoilt coast where vast empty beaches, picturesque fishing villages and dramatic cliff top scenery are waiting to be explored.
Further inland The Cairngorm Mountains attracts walkers, climbers and skiers to some of the most stunning scenery in Scotland.
The north-east’s superb natural environment - and an enviable range of leisure, recreational and cultural experiences - make Aberdeen City and Shire a true year-round activity destination.
By Royal Appointment
The River Dee is one of the most famous salmon rivers in the world and is a major destination in its own right.
Spanning more than 87 miles, the River Dee rises in the Cairngorms and flows the Deeside settlements of Braemar, Ballater, Aboyne and Banchory before eventually passing through Aberdeen harbour and into the North Sea.
Queen Victoria established Balmoral in the valley of the River Dee as a royal retreat. It has been the Royal Family's home through seven generations since 1852 and Royal Deeside remains a favourite holiday hideaway. Every year members of the Royal Family attend the Braemar Highland Games and other local events.
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Out and About
- Sample the "water of life" and visit eight distilleries and a cooperage on the world’s only Malt Whisky Trail
- Follow the Castle Trail taking in 13 of the finest castles in the region.
- Follow in Queen Victoria’s footsteps on the Victorian Heritage Trail.
- Play on championship golf courses