From the stately granite buildings of its Old Town to the leafy avenues of its upscale West End to the crowded shopping streets of the city center, Aberdeen combines a dignified, old-fashioned elegance with an energetic vibe fueled by its active student and young professional populations. The uniformly gray architecture can be discouraging in poor weather, but the city has a real cosmopolitan bustle. Recent years have witnessed a boom due to nearby North Sea oil fields, and several large-scale development projects are in progress to move the city away from and beyond its industrial and shipping roots.
Flights: Aberdeen Airport, (☎ 08700 400 006; www.aberdeenairport.com), Stagecoach Bluebird #10, 307, and 737 run to the airport from the bus station (every hr., £1.30) and First (☎ 01224 650 ...more
Tourist Information Centre: 23 Union St., (☎ 01224 288 828; www.agtb.org), From the bus station, turn right on Guild St., then go left on Market St.; take the 2nd right on Union St. Books rooms for £4 ...more
With only one hostel convenient to the city, Aberdeen has few budget accommodations. B&Bs, many of them housed in nearly identical townhouses, pepper Bon Accord and Springbank Terrace, near the train ...more
Save money at Somerfield supermarket, 204 Union St. (☎ 01224 645 583. Open M-Sa7am-9pm, Su 8am-9pm.) Union Street and its branches feature dozens of restaurants serving international cuisine ...more
MARITIME MUSEUM. Great for families, the Maritime Museum has interactive exhibits and a huge collection of navigation tools and instruments in a sleek facility. It provides a comprehensive history of ...more
Seagulls aren’t the only things to listen to in Aberdeen; the city sways to the rhythms of performers seven nights a week. Find out about the latest events from the Aberdeen Box Office, on Union St. ...more
Soul, 333 Union St. Pub/club combo in an old cathedral packed with trendy Aberdonians all week. Stained-glass windows and a DJ in the pulpit create an ironic environment. Free Wi-Fi. Entrees £8-11. Happy ...more
FYVIE CASTLE. Northwest on the A947, 25 mi. from Aberdeen, 13th-century Fyvie Castle is as picturesque as any postcard and has found its way onto many. The castle is plagued by a ghost called the Green ...more
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