Travel guide

Aberdeen

Scotland's glittering granite city

🗓️ Best time: May–September💰 Mid-Range · ~$130/day📍 United Kingdom

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About Aberdeen

A striking northeast Scottish city built from sparkling silver granite — a historic old town and university, a long beach, castle-and-whisky country all around, and a gateway to the Highlands.

⭐ Things to do in Aberdeen

Old Aberdeen & King's CollegeAberdeen BeachDunnottar Castle day tripMaritime MuseumRoyal Deeside & whisky trailDunnottar clifftop castleFootdee (Fittie) fishing villageSpeyside whisky distilleries

🍽️ What to eat in Aberdeen

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Cullen skinkAberdeen Angus beefButtery rolls (rowies)Scotch whisky

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Walkable centre; a car for castles and Deeside.

💡 Local tip

Drive down the coast to Dunnottar Castle, a dramatic clifftop ruin above the crashing sea.