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Marischal College
Aberdeen
The city of Aberdeen sits on the north east coast of Scotland. Aberdeen is famous for its sparkling granite buildings and monuments, a beautiful beach where you can spot dolphins, and the warming tones of 'Doric', the local Scots dialect you'll hear in the streets.
Great things to do in Aberdeen
Aberdeen is full of surprises, from innovative art galleries and museums to local distilleries. Whether you’re drawn to coastal walks, lively festivals, or looking for a hidden gem, Aberdeen promises something for everyone.
Things to see & do in Aberdeen
Find out what museums, galleries and other attractions you can visit in Aberdeen.
9 Things to see & do in Aberdeen for free
Discover amazing things to see & do in Aberdeen for free. Including museums, gardens, family friendly attractions, and more!
10 Hidden gems in Aberdeen
Explore the secret spots & attractions of Aberdeen from stunning historic architecture to dolphin spotting by the harbour.
Culture & Arts in Aberdeen
Visit Aberdeen to celebrate ancient traditions and spark new ones at a vibrant year-round calendar of festivals and events.
Northern Nights
Discover some of the best spots in Aberdeenshire for seeing the Northern Lights and Milky Way.
Scotland Loves Local Aberdeen gift card
Sample all that the city has to offer using the Scotland Loves Local Aberdeen Gift Card.
Top days out ideas
History beckons in Aberdeen with a host of historic attractions and buildings to explore. Book a tour of the city and see things from a different perspective - or relax with an adventure activity or round of golf.
Footdee or 'Fittie'
Explore this charming former fishing village on the Aberdeen coastline.
Old Aberdeen
Step back into the 14th century to discover the academic history of Aberdeen.
Spotting wildlife in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire creates the perfect spot for catching a glimpse of wildlife in its natural habitat.
Oldmeldrum
This market town is found 17 miles north west of Aberdeen and is known as the ‘Granary of Aberdeen’ for its production of high quality barley.
Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire golf
Explore golf courses in Aberdeenshire.
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
Aberdeen Maritime Museum tells the story of the city's long relationship with the sea.
Provost Skene’s House
Provost Skene’s House celebrates the pioneering people of Aberdeen and the North-East of Scotland who have helped transform the world.
Adventure activities
From mountain bike trails and Munro Bagging, to paddleboarding and skiing, find your outdoor adventure in Aberdeenshire.
Inspiring routes, trails & itineraries
Explore the history of Aberdeen and surrounding Aberdeenshire, and find a walking tour to take in the landscapes. Choose to travel by public transport and get a discount at some nearby attractions.
University of Aberdeen
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Follow a route
Aberdeen city centre is best explored on foot. Check out our ideas for walking tours, or venture into nearby Royal Deeside for an interesting Victorian heritage trail.
See what's on in Aberdeen
Highlights of Aberdeen’s events and festivals scene include Spectra, the city’s acclaimed Festival of Light, and Granite Noir, Scotland’s premier crime fiction festival.
SPECTRA - Scotland’s Festival of Light
Events
Find out what's on in Aberdeen with local events and festivals including theatre, music, food and drink and family-friendly events.
Map of Aberdeen
Check Featured Places for ideas on what to see and do from dolphin spotting to amazing architecture. Or find accommodation, events and food & drink to help plan your trip.
Explore Aberdeen
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How to travel to and around Aberdeen
Getting to Aberdeen
Bus and coach
There are many frequent and affordable bus services that travel from various main cities to Aberdeen daily.
Train
Aberdeen’s railway station, right in the heart of the city, has frequent fast and reliable services to and from major cities.
LNER trains run along the east coast from cities such as Edinburgh, York, Newcastle and London.
Scotrail provides an express rail service direct to Aberdeen from many major cities.
Aberdeen can also be reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper.
Driving
Aberdeen is about 2.5 hours’ drive from Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness.
There are many car hire companies operating in Aberdeen.
Flying
Fly into Aberdeen International Airport which is about 6 miles from the city centre.
The region is well connected globally with daily flights to all major airports including London Heathrow, Paris and Amsterdam. The international airport also has many direct routes to most UK cities as well as many key European destinations.
Or fly to one of Scotland's airports and journey up to Aberdeen by bus, or train.
Ferry
Ferries travel regularly from Orkney and Shetland.
Aberdeen Ferry Terminal is located at Jamieson's Quay across from Union Square and the Aberdeen Railway Station.
Getting around Aberdeen
Cycling
You can easily hire bikes at various locations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire:
Walking
Aberdeen is easily explored on foot with most key attractions within walking distance of each other. Attractions beyond the city centre can be reached cost effectively by public transport and again explored further by foot.
Bus and coach
First Bus operate regular buses across the city of Aberdeen while Stagecoach Bluebird's buses link the towns and villages in Aberdeenshire.
GrassHOPPER passes let you hop on and off within a certain zone. Find out more on GrassHOPPER zones and ticket prices, and how to use them.
Tours
Want to relax and let someone else drive?
Book a tour and hear from a knowledgeable local tour guide as they highlight points of interest, stop off at the best hidden gems and visit the iconic landmarks you’ve heard all about.
Taxi
There are several taxi companies operating in Aberdeenshire.
The Sandman Hotel
Places to stay in Aberdeen
We’ve got hundreds of hotels, self-catering options and holiday apartments for your city break.
Foodstory Café, Aberdeen
Places to eat in Aberdeen
There's a great selection of places to eat in Aberdeen city, from cosy coffee spots to fine dining in the city.
Aberdeen beach
Find information on accessible trips
Whether you’re travelling with kids, need a mobility scooter or you’re a wheelchair user, Aberdeen has lots of accessible options.
Explore nearby
Aberdeen is surrounded by the rolling countryside of Aberdeenshire. Here you’ll find castles, whisky distilleries, a National Park, varied coastline and much more. Further afield you can take a day trip to Moray Speyside.
5 Great day trips from Aberdeen
Discover great days trips from Aberdeen easily accessible by public transport. Including Stonehaven, Breamar, Elgin, Arbroath and more!
Cairngorms National Park
The Cairngorms National Park has more mountains, forests, rivers, lochs, wildlife, friendly villages and distilleries than you can possibly imagine.
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