Aberdeen (/ ˌæbərˈdiːn / ⓘ AB-ər-DEEN; locally [ˌeːbərˈdin] ⓘ or [ˈeːbərdin] ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: Obar Dheathain [ˈopəɾ ˈʝɛ.ɪɲ]) is a port city in North East Scotland, and is the third most populous Scottish city. Historically, Aberdeen was within the historic county of Aberdeenshire, but is now separate from the council area of Aberdeenshire.

There are hundreds of places to visit in Aberdeen including historic attractions, family-friendly activities, cutting-edge architecture, captivating museums and galleries and more.

6 days ago · Overview of Aberdeen, city and historic royal burgh (town) astride the Rivers Dee and Don on Scotland’s North Sea coast. It is a busy seaport, the British center of the North Sea oil industry, and the commercial capital of northeastern Scotland.

Aberdeen is home to a fantastic selection of distilleries, ancient castles and standing stone circles, dolphin spotting, and many more stunning attractions just waiting for you to explore.

May 29, 2024 · Aberdeen has powerful architecture, beautiful gardens, charming historical districts, interesting museums, good restaurants, internationally known golf courses, fun festivals, and even a beach!

Explore the cobbled roads and historic university buildings of Old Aberdeen, then take a stroll along the nearby sandy beach and watch for dolphins in the busy harbour. Afterward, find your way to the quaint fishing quarter of Footdee, and lose yourself among its tiny cottages and colourful gardens.

Ancient sites and symbols, mysterious standing stones, towering granite walls and legendary castles mark Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire as a heartland of Scottish history.

In this packed itinerary we show you a range of places to visit over four fantastic days - an exciting mix of history, culture and beauty spots. Find the Aberdeen accommodation that suits your taste and budget, arrange travel to Scotland's gorgeous north east coast, and pack your suitcase!

About Aberdeen free guide to attractions and places to visit and what is on in the Granite City and around Aberdeenshire

Jan 25, 2022 · Aberdeen boasts free museums, historic cobbled streets and stunning natural attractions – this is our pick of the best things to see when you visit.