Attractions and Places to Visit in Aberdeen
With rolling hills, open farmland and towering mountains in the west and sweeping beaches, coastal cliffs and panoramic skies in the east, Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire has plenty of room for you to relax and breathe.
Places to Stay in Aberdeen
Aberdeen offers plenty of wonderful accommodation options, including sleek city centre hotels, eco-friendly retreats and luxurious country houses. You can stay in a bustling city centre, with great access-friendly attractions right on your doorstep, or out in the countryside.
Sports and Activities
If you’re looking for inspiration for new places to go, days out and things to do, there's no shortage of activities in Aberdeen. Hiking, riding, mountain-biking, gliding, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking, surfing, kiteboarding … the list goes on.
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Food and Drink in Aberdeen
You’ll be spoilt for choice for places to eat and drink in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The region’s culinary landscape is as diverse as it is delicious. As well as serving up world renowned traditional Scottish fayre, there’s a renewed vibrancy about the restaurants and bars in town, offering up dishes from all corners of the globe.
Mobile catering business firing up quality smoked and BBQ spit-roasted meats at private and public events. We are Smoke & Soul.
It is a warm, family run Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of the Granite City. Enjoy a step back to the fifties style trattoria with cosy alcoves, rough walls and picture after picture of the beautiful Sicilian coast.
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The Fife Arms is the perfect venue for the business person as well as for leisure breaks with many interests including the whisky trail, shooting & fishing.
Shopping & Fashion in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has independent shops dotted throughout the city, though there are some streets with more shops than others. There are also a number of specialist shops, including jewellers, art galleries, toy stores, antiques dealers and seaside gift shops, as well as countless boutiques.
Health and Wellbeing in Aberdeen
Unwind in luxurious treatment rooms in a choice of beautiful and professional salons around Aberdeen. Manicures, Pedicures, Facials, Waxing, Consultations, Massages and more are offered in Aberdeen’s best beauty salons.
We specialise in orthodontics: that is what we have trained for many years to do, over and above our general dental training. Our specialist orthodontists are therefore particularly qualified to create and carry out tailor-made treatment plans to improve your smile, specially designed to suit you.
Local Services
Visitors, students and residents of Aberdeen can find information about local services and amenities or visit Events to find out more about local events or Local Traders about local tradespeople.
Properties for Sale & Rent
Estate agencies in Aberdeen are offering a great variety of properties on the area's favourite locations. In Aberdeen you can find an excellent selection of properties for sale and rent.
Things to do
Enjoy a family day out in Aberdeen, with different things to do whatever the weather. Explore green spaces, laser tag and play centres.
~Attractions, Places to Visit in Aberdeen~
~What’s on in Aberdeen Local News~
‘Treasure chests’ sent to every Aberdeen primary school to spark Tall Ships fever for city pupils
‘Treasure chests’ sent to every Aberdeen primary school to spark Tall Ships fever for city pupils News Image IFrampton Fri, 25/04/2025 – 8:20 am
Every Council-run primary school in Aberdeen will be sent a “treasure chest” of Tall Ships goodies to spark their imagination and excitement before the 50-strong fleet arrives in the Granite City this July.Along with the thrill of the Treasure Boxes and learning packs, each school will adopt one of the magnificent vessels dropping anchor for the Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, including the chance to interact with their captains and crews online…
New video of Tall Ships anthem performance
New video of Tall Ships anthem performance News Image IFrampton Fri, 04/04/2025 – 8:22 am
A Sea Journey, the stirring Tall Ships Aberdeen anthem which had its debut recital by Abbotswell School pupils last week, is now available to watch and hear in a new video News Time and Date Friday 4 April 2025
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Diverse team represents city in major energy conference
Diverse team represents city in major energy conference News Image IFrampton Fri, 14/03/2025 – 10:29 am
A ‘Team Aberdeen’ of academics, students and energy business experts joined Aberdeen City Council representatives this week at the world’s premier energy conference in Houston.The Aberdeen delegation at the CERAWeek Conference comprised representatives from the Council, including Council Co-leader Councillor Christian Allard, the Net Zero Technology Centre, Peterson Energy Logistics, Robert Gordon University, and the University of Aberdeen.Councillor Allard was present during two panel sessions at the conference and the diverse group worked to underline Aberdeen’s credentials as one…
GPs to launch ‘Nature Prescriptions’ with RSPB Scotland
GPs to launch ‘Nature Prescriptions’ with RSPB Scotland News Image sevans Mon, 24/02/2025 – 10:52 am
Three GP practices in Aberdeen have teamed up with RSPB Scotland, with support from Aberdeen City Council to roll out ‘Nature Prescriptions’, a pilot initiative designed to increase patients’ physical and mental health through a greater connection with local nature. A ‘Nature Prescription’ is a guided conversation with a healthcare professional and patient which explores how wellbeing can be improved through a deeper connection with nature. Alongside the conversation, a ‘Nature Prescription Calendar’ is provided which contains seasonal activities,…
Tributes to footballing legend Denis Law at Full Council
Tributes to footballing legend Denis Law at Full Council News Image IFrampton Wed, 05/02/2025 – 10:53 am
Tributes to footballing giant Denis Law CBE – Scotland’s only winner of Ballon d’Or – were made today (Wednesday 5 February 2025) at Aberdeen City Council’s Full Council meeting.The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Dr David Cameron, who chairs the meeting, made special mention at the start of the session to the city’s greatest footballing son who died aged 84, on 17 January 2025.The Lord Provost said: ““Denis Law was truly an iconic footballer, hero, and inspiration to many people,…
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