Aberdeen Travel Facts
The Basics
City Name: Aberdeen
Where is it located?: Aberdeen lies on the east coast of Scotland, in the northern half of the country.
Why do people go there?: The third largest city in Scotland, Aberdeen is smack dab in the middle of Scottish “whiskey and castle country”. With more than 70 golf courses in the region and host to the internationally amusing Scottish Highland Games, Aberdeen is a great place to enjoy the slower pace of Scottish life.
How do travelers get there?: Trains in the UK are expensive, but most head up this way from London, although you can fly or drive.
Currency: Pound
City Code: 1224
Population: 200,000
Languages: English, but they’ll curse at you in Scottish
Travel Information
Attractions: Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Castlegate, Aberdeen Harbou
Accommodations: Aberdeen Hostels, Aberdeen Hotels
Tourist Office: Aberdeen and Grampian Tourist Board, 27 Albyn Place, Aberdeen AB10 1YL, Scotland, Telephone: +44 1224 288828, Fax: +44 1224 581367, Email: tourism@agtb.org, Web site: http://www.agtb.org/
Off-the-beaten-path: Lemon Tree Theatre
Health Issues: None
Tips for Visiting
When to go: July and August are the busiest months and are best avoided due to staggeringly high prices and numbers of tourists. Shoulder seasons are still enjoyable, although you should bring a rain coat any time of the year.
How to get around?: Aberdeen is tiny so walking is best, but there are local buses for longer distances.
Good to know: Aberdeen is now known as the Oil Capital of Europe
Cheapest airport to fly into: There are plenty of cheap flights flying to Aberdeen-Dyce Airport and it would be best to take benefit it as you go to Aberdeen.
Need more information?: Check out the Aberdeen travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
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