Aberdeen Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Scotland, United Kingdom
About Aberdeen
Aberdeen is set in fertile lowlands and is the natural regional centre, becoming a city in 1179 when two villages grew into each other. Old Aberdeen is north, by the mouth of the River Don, and home to the University since 1495. New Aberdeen developed from 1136 two miles south near the mouth of the River Dee: this has a much better harbour and became the city centre. It was bashed about in conflicts until 1745, but then followed a long spell of peace and prosperity. Aberdeen was rebuilt in its signature grey granite along the broad axis of Union Street east-west, which intersects the historic coast road then at Castlegate turns north along King Street. So grand and confident were these buildings, they bankrupted the city in 1817, probably a civic first. Aberdeen recovered through its tradi
Top Attractions in Aberdeen
Explore the best things to see and do in Aberdeen:
- ★Aberdeen Art Gallery
- ★Aberdeen Arts Centre
- ★Aberdeen FC
- ★Aberdeen Harbour Cruises
- ★Aberdeen Maritime Museum
- ★Aberdeen Science Centre
- ★Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatics Centre
- ★Adventure Aberdeen Snowsports Centre
Where to Eat in Aberdeen
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ashvale
- 🍴Books and Beans
- 🍴Cafe 52
- 🍴Chinatown
- 🍴City Bar & Diner
- 🍴Contour Cafe
Where to Stay in Aberdeen
- 🏨Ardoe House
- 🏨Atholl Hotel
- 🏨Craighaar Hotel
- 🏨Douglas Hotel
- 🏨Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- 🏨Hotel Ibis Aberdeen
Aberdeen Travel Guide Sections
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