Explore Aberdeen, North-East Scotland's Granite City
Whether it's business or pleasure, a flying visit or a longer stay, get the most from your time in the Granite City and north-east Scotland.
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Aberdeen City Guide
Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city, located in the north-east of Scotland and is home to some of the world's best golf courses, whisky trails and castles.
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Touring in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Think road trips with coastal views, walking tours taking in iconic city centre sites, a cycle route fit for a Queen through Royal Deeside - there’s a route with your name on it.
Find out MoreArts and Culture in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Embrace Scottish culture in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Join us as we celebrate ancient traditions and spark new ones at our vibrant year-round calendar of festivals and events.
Find out MoreEvents in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Join in with an event during your stay in Aberdeenshire to embrace and experience this special place, celebrate ancient traditions and spark new ones into life.
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Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Festivals
It’s true to say that events have their own unique twist; they’re proudly rooted in the people, their distinctive Doric culture and are uniquely celebrated in style, whether that’s traditional, contemporary or of world-wide significance.
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Castles in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Deep in an ancient pine forest, beside a fast flowing river, on a high snowbound mountain pass, among rich rolling farmland, and perched on cliffs edges. These are some of the spectacular settings for Aberdeenshire’s 300 castles.
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Dolphins in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen Harbour is one of the UK’s busiest and oldest ports, but not only that it is home to a very different kind of resident. Come and meet our bottlenose dolphins! You can see them all more closely on one of Aberdeen’s Harbour Cruises, a fully narrated tour which also allows you to see the city from a different perspective.
Find Out MoreGolf in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Scotland is famous as the birthplace of golf and for its spectacular golf courses; some still begging to be discovered in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Two of the top 10 oldest courses in the world can be found here too.
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Food and Drink in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
It’s no coincidence that Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are the producers of so many world-class favourites, this region is acclaimed for its home-grown produce.
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Outdoor Activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
If Royals get to be themselves in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire – imagine how you will feel. Out in the crisp fresh air with views for miles across great estates and heathery moors.
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Whisky in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Get into the ‘spirit’ of Scotland’s ancient art of whisky production at some of the world’s best-known distilleries.
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