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.
~Things To See and Do~ Activities in Aberdeen~
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~
Thousands of people used free night bus services
Thousands of people used free night bus services News Image kaallan Wed, 15/01/2025 – 10:50 am
More than 6,000 people used the services of free night buses from Aberdeen City Council which went to key destinations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire at weekends in November and December and Hogmanay.The weekend services, which operated from Saturday 16 November 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025 and were paid for by Aberdeen City Council, saw week-on-week growth on the lead up to Christmas due to increased footfall in the city centre and increased awareness of the service.The buses on Hogmanay…
Communities to decide who should receive funding
Communities to decide who should receive funding News Image mayule Tue, 24/12/2024 – 10:14 am
Thousands of pounds are to be made available to local community groups for projects that aim to improve Aberdeen North, South and Central Priority Neighbourhoods.Aberdeen City Council’s Participatory Budgeting programme, known as UDECIDE, is inviting submissions for individual projects worth up to £3,000 in value with up to £20,000 in total available for each of the three localities – North, South and Central. A total of up to £60,000 is on offer with Aberdeen City Council making £40,000 available through…
New Aberdeen Deputy Lieutenants Commissioned
New Aberdeen Deputy Lieutenants Commissioned News Image korchard Fri, 06/12/2024 – 9:38 am
Six new Deputy Lieutenants have been commissioned at a ceremony conducted by Aberdeen’s Lord-Lieutenant, Dr David Cameron.Deputy Lieutenants are appointed by the Lord-Lieutenant to voluntarily carry out public duties on his behalf. The Lord-Lieutenant is His Majesty The King’s representative in the city of Aberdeen.The newly commissioned Deputy Lieutenants are Mr Myles Edwards, Mr Graeme Kinghorn, Mrs Morven Mackenzie, Mr Ian Ord, Mrs Rita Stephen and Dr Hector Williams.The selection process, which was led by the Lord-Lieutenant, identified individuals from different business sectors…
Christmas Village launches city’s festive celebrations
Christmas Village launches city’s festive celebrations News Image korchard Thu, 14/11/2024 – 2:16 pm
Christmas in Aberdeen officially started today with the opening of the Christmas Village on Broad Street.Organised by John Codona’s Pleasure Fairs on behalf of Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeen Inspired, the village will be open 7-days a week throughout the festive period until 31 December.Visitors and locals alike can join in the fun, including new thrill ride ‘The Twist’ as well as family favourites such as the ice rink, ferris wheel, bungy trampolines and children’s carousel. The village features more local food…
Black History Month event to drum up some fun
Black History Month event to drum up some fun News Image IFrampton Mon, 28/10/2024 – 3:00 pm
Aberdeen City Council is celebrating Black History Month with a free interactive workshop in which participants will be encouraged to show off their drumming skills.The event which takes place in the Town House’s Town and County Hall at 12,30pm on Thursday 31 October features local drummer and percussionist David Imevbore, also known as Bongo Dave, demonstrate his rhythmic skills and encourage the audience to join in.The theme of this year’s Black History Month is Reclaiming Narratives and as…
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