Quick destination guide to Aberdeen in Scotland. Check out for best resources on what to visit, where to eat and how to get there.

1. Aberdeen
Destination
Guide
Destination Overview
An outpost to the north of Check out Aberdeen Dining –
Scotland and a gateway to the an independent guide to local
Highlands, the allure of restaurant for best advice.
Aberdeen keeps travellers
coming back to admire the Places to visit
beautiful Granite City. The city is famous for its sea-
based industries. You can learn Take a dreamy coastal train
Aberdeen has been labelled more about city’s fishing journey and visit Castle
the ‘Granite City’ for its stunning heritage and the development Dunottar where the action of
architecture. Around the city, of the maritime industries at the Hamlet was filmed in 1990.
there are many stone buildings Aberdeen Maritime Museum.
and sculptures worth your
attention. You can visit the most Though petroleum industry
impressive ones on foot by inflated the prices, many of the
following the Walk Highlands cultural attractions can be
guide. enjoyed for free.
Dining in Aberdeen You will be impressed with
Scottish cuisine is very distinctive Balmedie Beach. This sandy,
and varied as the country itself. long and wide beach is
The North East of Scotland is bordered with one of the
Image by Bernt Rostad
famous for its fresh, best quality longest dune systems. Visit Aberdeen by train
food. Many restaurants offer
Quick train journey from
traditional dishes with a modern Scotland is where golf was born. Edinburgh or Glasgow makes
twist, and these will be the most Aberdeenshire has an extensive the city a popular destination
exciting to try. Try famous selection courses, which you for visitors from all over the UK.
Aberdeen Angus breed of beef, can enjoy while being The earlier you make the train
locally made Haggis and Black surrounded by picturesque booking, the better price you
Pudding. scenery. will get. Visit in July or August
for the best weather.