Spend an hour or two soaking up the magnificence and diversity of the surroundings and you'll know exactly why Aberdeen is known as Scotland's Larder! From bed & breakfast deals to luxury hotels you'll also find the perfect place to stay right here, and there's nothing to pay until you stay at most! There are several places nearby that complement the city such as Peterhead, Scotland's premier fishing town with a busy fleet or Dundee, further afield but a diverse bustling port city offering the traveller an abundance of things to do.
Known as the UK's premier oil industry centre, you will find a busy port, airport and rail network as well as support industry offices and services. While the city centre is a busy regional capital, there are many other sides to the city. For instance, you can the most of the city's championship golf courses, soaring above the Cairngorms in a hot air balloon or seeing stunning wildlife in its natural habitat, no visitor leaves here without a lifetime's worth of memories. Those looking for a slightly more cosmopolitan jaunt will also be catered for in spades, with Aberdeen's city centre; rich and diverse nightlife, extraordinary shopping opportunities and award-winning Michelin Star restaurants.
Why not also take a trip back to a simpler time by visiting the cities stunningly preserved Old Town, which has a magic all of its own? To help, you'll find a great range of affordable guest houses to make the most of your visit.
Check out Adventure Aberdeen for a range of extreme sports that will really get your heart pumping! If you fancy something a little more sedate then take a leisurely stroll through the tranquillity of Duthie Park Winter Gardens, or spend an afternoon people-watching from one of the many cafes. No matter what you do or where you go during your stay, you can be certain of one thing - a characteristically warm Scottish welcome.
