Aberdeen Visitor Information
Also known as 'The Granite City' Aberdeen is far from a cold place to explore. You will find a warm welcome wherever you go as well as a wealth of stunning scenery and history.
Places to see while here might include a local castle or more in their varying states and periods. For every taste and interest there is a castle to suit. Artists will enjoy, for example, sketching the thirteenth century ruins of Dunnottar Castle. History enthusiasts will enjoy a stroll around the sixteenth century towers of Crathes Castle.
Head for St Machars Cathedral in Old Aberdeen for a good castle trail touring base. Whether you prefer touring castles or reading a book on a beach, Aberdeen is the answer.