Aberdeen is a lively, cosmopolitan city with a vibrant nightlife and plenty of good pubs and restaurants. The city has a wide range of arts and culture, with venues including His Majesty’s theatre, The Music Hall and The Lemon Tree - an all-year round festival fringe venue. Its sparkling granite buildings make up the “Granite Mile” along Union Street – gateway to numerous shops, restaurants and bars. Nearby, the Aberdeen Art Gallery exhibits the work of young contemporary Scottish and English painters, as well as a selection of modern textiles and jewellery. Further north of the centre between the distinctive spires of King’s College Chapel and St Machar’s Cathedral, lie the cobbled streets of Old Aberdeen.
The city has a flavour of the resort, long Beach Boulevard dotted with an ice rink, restaurants and cafes and a permanent fun fair. Most fascinating is the city’s maritime heritage positioned on the north east coast, you can visit the impressive Maritime Museum which depicts the history of early fishing to high tech oil exploration.
Known as the City of Roses, Aberdeen has been a regular winner of Britain in Bloom competitions. Duthie Park is home to the stunning Rose Mountain, the Winter Gardens provide colour and scent throughout the winter.