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Life in the City

The 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 its distinctive look, whilst historical Old Aberdeen and the fishing village of Footdee, have an incredible air of time gone by.

The influence of the 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.

Aberdeen has won the 'Britain in Bloom' competition many times and has taken its floral pulling power on to the European stage. The statistics are all there: two million roses, eleven million daffodils, and three million crocuses. You get the picture. Where other cities resort to grass, Aberdeen employs petal-power.

One top attraction is the Duthie Park, home to the stunning Rose Mountain with 120,000 roses and the David Welch Winter Gardens. Even in the depths of winter, the aptly named Winter Gardens provide colour and scent. At two acres (one hectare), it provides one of the largest areas under glass in Europe.

The City of Aberdeen, with a proud and fascinating history, presents a modern cosmopolitan image to visitors. A thriving cultural calendar, lively theatre, and vibrant nightlife, along with excellent restaurants and attractions make Aberdeen an energising city break choice.

Aberdeen has become 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 Aberdeen.