Aberdeen Travel Guide

Travel guide to Aberdeen, Scotland with comprehensive information about events, shopping, and major Aberdeen sporting events to help you enjoy your visit more.

Aberdeen Overview

Although never likely to be described as Britain's most beautiful city, Aberdeen still has plenty of charm, and this Scottish city has plenty to keep you occupied should you choose to visit it on a short break, or need to travel there on business.

Aberdeen has become the oil capital of Europe in recent years due to its proximity to the main oil and gas fields of the North Sea, and the influx of wealth has seen the city transformed from a fishing town into an important industrial city.

Aberdeen's social history is still important, and the town has many interesting sights to see and a popular shopping area, along with many pleasant buildings.

Bracing in summer, and downright freezing in winter Aberdeen may be, but with a warm welcome practically guaranteed, and a location that makes it ideal for visitors who want to see the city, or head out into the beautiful highlands close by, Aberdeen is an excellent destination to visit.

Top Aberdeen Attractions

Historic Aberdeen has many fascinating attractions to explore on any visit, and you should make sure that you see them all if you hope to get the most out of your trip. The Salvation Army Citadel, Trinity Hall, and Marischal College are considered by many to be amongst the finest buildings in Scotland, and provide an impressive centre to Aberdeen.

Close to Aberdeen, you can find many long sandy beaches, and some stunning countryside, which is gorgeous in the summer, and entrancing during the winter when heavy snow covers the area.

Shopping in Aberdeen

The main shopping area in Aberdeen is along Union Street, where you can find several major high street stores selling the usual mix of clothes and goods. Some of the best buys in Aberdeen include locally produced tweed and tartan fabrics and other Scottish goods such as whisky and highland toffee from the area.

Aberdeen Sporting Events

Although Aberdeen football club's glory days in Europe are now long behind them, they are still a force to be reckoned with in Scottish football and have a large and loyal following.

Close to the city centre, there no less than four major Aberdeen golf courses overlooking the North Sea - The King's Links, and the Royal Aberdeen, the Murcar, and the Nigg Bay Golf Clubs. All offer day passes to non-members, and are challenging and rewarding for fans of the game, which makes Aberdeen an excellent destination for a weekend golf break in Scotland.