Introduction to Aberdeen

Aberdeen ranks as one of Scotland’s largest cities. It has a population of 208,000 and is located on the north-east coast, about 130 miles N.E. of Edinburgh.

The City

Long known as the ‘granite city’ due to the material of which many of the city’s buildings are constructed, the city has global status due to its role in servicing the extensive offshore oil fields in the North Sea. The oil business has driven prosperity but the falling oil price combined with move away from fossil fuels has caused many local business to alter strategy.

Aberdeen boasts a busy harbour, commercial airport and highly regarded university. From here ferries ply to the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland.

Attractions for Visitors

Extensive shopping facilities.

Ferry transfers to Orkney and Shetland.

One art gallery and two museums.

Four 18 hole golf courses plus Trump International and Royal Aberdeen.

Access to:

The Speyside whisky region.

Local castle trail which includes Corgarff, Braemar and Dunnottar castles.

The scenic Royal Deeside region including Balmoral Castle.

More information

For more information refer this blog post and Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4