More about Aberdeen for travellers and visitors

Aberdeen, Scotland third City, is on the North Sea coast of Scotland and much of its prosperity is due to the oil industry.

Aberdeen is a centre and base for a large number of workers on the Oil Rigs in the North Sea off the Scottish Coast.

Out and About in and around Aberdeen

Aswell as the Oil Industry Aberdeen port is home to one of the UK largest Fish Markets and many bargains can be obtained fresh from the mornings catch.

Parts remain of the medieval city and this has become more detached from the current centre as the activity has moved closer to the Harbour.

The River Dee flows out to sea at Aberdeen, further upstream can be found Drum Castle and the Royal Estate of Balmoral.

Aberdeen is situated East of the Scottish Highlands where you can explore lochs, whisky distilleries and dramatic landscapes.