Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a vibrant and bustling city with a fascinating past and a shining future. The city's welcoming atmosphere and appeal are summed up in the official toast: 'Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again'.

Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city with a population of around 215,000, of whom 15,000 are students. The city is full of charm and character, coupling timeless architecture with modern entertainment.

Culturally, Aberdeen has much to offer. The city hosts a number of alternative and international festivals, and houses an impressive range of art galleries and museums. Aberdeen is also home to His Majesty’s Theatre, one of the finest Edwardian theatres in Britain, and to three cinemas showing an assortment of mainstream, international and independent films.

Music lovers have no shortage of options with live entertainment venues ranging from cosy pubs to the vast Exhibition and Conference Centre. The highly acclaimed Lemon Tree offers a mixture of music, theatre and art, and an assortment of bars and nightclubs provide evening entertainment for everyone.

On the shopping front, you won't be disappointed. A number of modern shopping centres provide designer labels and high street brands, and the surrounding streets offer an array of independent stores and charity shops. For fresh foods and unusual gifts, a traditional market fills Belmont Street on the last Saturday of every month, and Union Street is visited by an international market at intervals throughout the year.

For those wanting a break from the bustle of city life, The Robert Gordon University's Garthdee campus is set in beautiful grounds on the banks of the River Dee. Aberdeen also features a number of attractive parks within easy distance of the city centre, and miles of sandy beaches.

Sporting facilities are also excellent. The city boasts numerous facilities including golf courses, swimming pools, ice rinks and sports pitches. A recent addition to the city is the alpine sports centre located adjacent to the Garthdee campus, and the beautiful coastline offers ample opportunity for sailing and windsurfing.

Useful links

• Aberdeen City Council*

• Aberdeenshire Council*

• Aberdeen City and Shire*

• The Lemon Tree*

• Aberdeen Music*

• Aberdeen World Wide Web*

*Please note that the Robert Gordon University has no control over the content of external sites.