Life in the City
St Machars Cathedral from across the cemetry.A Granite City
Granite buildings such as Marischal College (the largest white granite building in the world), His Majesty's Theatre and St. Machar's Cathedral give the city a distinctive 'silvery' look.
Old Aberdeen and the fishing village of Footdee are two of the oldest areas in the city.
A City by the Sea
The influence of the Aberdeen Harbour is everywhere, and the harvest of the North Sea continues. Where once streamlined clipper ships left the slipways for the China tea trade, now oil executives from all over the world live in and converge on the city.
A Blooming City
Duthie Park. Aberdeen has long been famous for its 45 outstanding parks and gardens, and citywide floral displays which include two million roses, eleven million daffodils and three million crocuses.
The city has won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain in Bloom 'Best City' award ten times, the overall Scotland in Bloom competition twenty times and the large city category every year since 1968.
One top attraction is the Duthie Park, home to the stunning Rose Mountain with 120,000 roses and the David Welch Winter Gardens. At two acres (one hectare) the Winter Gardens is one of the largest areas under glass in Europe.
Pirates - Aaaaarrrrhh there be land lubbersA Thriving City
With a proud and fascinating history, Aberdeen presents a modern cosmopolitan image. A thriving cultural calendar, lively theatre and vibrant nightlife, along with excellent restaurants and attractions make Aberdeen an energising city break choice.
Aberdeen, a popular destination for a city break, and its attractions are being promoted through the 'Aberdeen Revealed’ campaign.
The city’s famous ‘Granite Mile’ - Union Street - is the gateway to over 800 shops, five shopping centres, over 100 restaurants, 200 bars and 30 nightclubs.
For further information go to Visit Scotland Aberdeen City and Shire