Aberdeen

Destination

Guide

Dest inat ion Overv iew

Visit Aberdeen by train

Quick train journey from

Edinburgh or Glasgow makes

the city a popular destination

for visitors from all over the UK.

The earlier you make the train

booking, the better price you

will get. Visit in July or August

for the best weather.

Take a dreamy coastal train

journey and visit Castle

Dunottar where the action of

Hamlet was filmed in 1990.

An outpost to the north of

Scotland and a gateway to the

Highlands, the allure of

Aberdeen keeps travellers

coming back to admire the

beautiful Granite City.

Aberdeen has been labelled

the ‘Granite City’ for its stunning

architecture. Around the city,

there are many stone buildings

and sculptures worth your

attention. You can visit the most

impressive ones on foot by

following the Walk Highlands

guide.

Dining in Aberdeen

Scottish cuisine is very distinctive

and varied as the country itself.

The North East of Scotland is

famous for its fresh, best quality

food. Many restaurants offer

traditional dishes with a modern

twist, and these will be the most

exciting to try. Try famous

Aberdeen Angus breed of beef,

locally made Haggis and Black

Pudding.

Check out Aberdeen Dining –

an independent guide to local

restaurant for best advice.

Places to visit

The city is famous for its sea-

based industries. You can learn

more about city’s fishing

heritage and the development

of the maritime industries at the

Aberdeen Maritime Museum.

Though petroleum industry

inflated the prices, many of the

cultural attractions can be

enjoyed for free.

You will be impressed with

Balmedie Beach. This sandy,

long and wide beach is

bordered with one of the

longest dune systems.

Scotland is where golf was born.

Aberdeenshire has an extensive

selection courses, which you

can enjoy while being

surrounded by picturesque

scenery.

Image by Bernt Rostad