~Things to See and Do, Activities, Where to Eat, Where to Stay in Aberdeen~

Whether you’re looking for things to do or places to stay in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, you’ll find everything you need on What’s On In Aberdeen.net.

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.

Aerial Sports

Enjoy a Tandem Jump or Parachute jump

Aerial Sports
Golf Clubs

Playing in the beautiful grassy green field surrounded by woodland is a great experience.

Golf Clubs
Theme Parks

Looking for the perfect day out with your young children

Theme Parks
Cycling

Cycling is a good exercise for people of all ages, genders and lifestyles

Cycling
Paintballing

Paintball Aberdeen has some amazing game maps that are designed to challenge all types of paintball players.

Paintballing
Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing is the name given to activities carried out on steep rocky ground where security is usually managed with ropes and associated equipment

Rock Climbing
Boating & Cruising

Pushing the sea with the power of your hands and penetrating the waters is always a great feeling

Boating & Cruising
Karting

Look up for prices, request your estimate and find the best offers in UK karting circuits in Aberdeen

Karting
Yoga & Zumba

Music is the key ingredient to Zumba classes. The score, created with specific beats and tempo changes

Yoga & Zumba
Zoo & Wildlife Parks

Discover the creatures that inhabit Aberdeen beautiful landscapes at one of the many wildlife events or festivals.

Zoo & Wildlife Parks

~Food and Drink in Aberdeen~

Aberdeen doesn’t disappoint when it comes to food and drink. Whether you’re looking for “à la carte” dining, a curry, a fish supper, or more traditional Aberdeenshire favourites such as stovies and butteries, you certainly won’t go hungry during your stay.

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.

Smoke and Soul

Mobile catering business firing up quality smoked and BBQ spit-roasted meats at private and public events. We are Smoke & Soul.

Rustico Restaurant

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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Fife Arms

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, Health & Wellbeing in Aberdeen~

Be sure to explore Aberdeen’s diverse districts, from the tranquil suburbs of the West End to the main shopping, dining, and entertainment hubs of the city centre.

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.

~What’s on in Aberdeen – the versatile website!~

Our website attracts visitors from across the country, all seeking to make the most of their time in Aberdeen. “What's On In Aberdeen” is a comprehensive resource showcasing the city's best places to visit, things to do, hotels, restaurants and much more! We even have an online business directory for looking up the services of tradespeople, making your stay in Aberdeen truly convenient and enjoyable.

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~

Balmoral Castle

Queen Elizabeth II's summer residence in Scotland has come to embody the Neo-baronial style of the Victorian era

Balmoral Castle
Craigievar Castle

This delightful castle with its small towers, crow stepped gables, round oriel windows, quaint conical roofs, ornamental stone cannons and decorative zigzags console

Craigievar Castle
Crathes Castle

Run by the National Trust for Scotland, Crathes Castle is a classic example of a Scottish baronial style castle.

Crathes Castle
Fyvie Castle

Five families have played a part in the history of Fyvie Castle

Fyvie Castle
The Cairngorms & Royal Deeside

Britain's tallest and largest mountain range, the Cairngorms are home to the country's largest expanses of native forests

The Cairngorms & Royal Deeside