Aberdeen

As Scotland’s third most populous city there is so much to see and do in Aberdeen City.  Located in the North East of Scotland, there are many cultural, musical and theatrical events that can be found at The Music Hall located on the popular Union Street, The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, as well as His Majesty’s Theatre.  Art is also extremely important in Aberdeen which can be seen at the Aberdeen Art Gallery which also shows off their exquisite architecture that can be found all over Aberdeen.  If you are looking for general culture such as an arthouse cinema you can check out The Belmont located around Belmont Street, which is about halfway down Union Street.  In that area there are plenty of nice bars, live music venues and restaurants which make it a very popular area in which to visit.

For a family holiday, there are places to go such as the interactive children’s museum known as The Satrosphere, as well as Storybook Glen.  There are many museums scattered throughout Aberdeen as well, such as The Gordon Highlanders Museum where you can relive the story of the British Army’s most famous regiments.  Another five star rated attraction is the Maritime Museum which shows off Aberdeen’s rich maritime history.  You can end your day at The Marischal Museum located on Broad Street where you can explore 8,000 years of local and world history.

If outdoor recreation is more your style then head over to the Beach Leisure Centre which has swimming pools, access to the Beach Promenade, as well as water slides, rapids and waves.  Aberdeen’s long beaches are also great for windsurfing, kiteboarding, surfing and swimming.  Shopping is also extremely popular in Aberdeen and you can find plenty of stores to browse again on Union Street which is about a mile long and filled with British high street shops.