View of Aberdeen skyline
Overview of Aberdeen
The 'granite city' of Aberdeen gains ground against Edinburgh and Glasgow as one of the most popular visitor destinations in Scotland each year, and with its diverse attractions and events taking place throughout the year it's easy to see why.
Aberdeen's impressive artistic heritage means visitors can find an abundance of galleries around the city, as well as museums dedicated to Aberdeen's maritime history - an industry that's still going strong today. Shoppers can also indulge themselves in Aberdeen city centre, especially along Union Street.
Visit Aberdeen
The 'granite city' of Aberdeen gains ground against Edinburgh and Glasgow as one of the most popular visitor destinations in Scotland each year, and with its diverse attractions and events taking place throughout the year it's easy to see why.
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See the best of Aberdeen
Aberdeen has much to offer as a tourist destination, whether you're keen to discover the wonders of science at the Stratosphere Science Centre or to attend events at Aberdeen's popular music and conference venues, such as the Musical Hall and AECC.
Although Aberdeen is a growing city, the compact size of its city centre means it's easy to get around, and visitors staying overnight can find a wide range of hotels within walking distance of Aberdeen railway station.
Visit Aberdeen by train
Aberdeen is a major stop on the east coast of Scotland, easily reached by connecting services from Scotland's other big cities.
Even if Aberdeen isn't your final destination, you can visit Aberdeen by train to find train services throughout the Scottish Highlands and to northerly destinations such as Inverness, or arrange car hire to explore rural Aberdeenshire.
Hotels in Aberdeen
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Trains to Aberdeen
An outpost to the north of Scotland and a gateway to the Highlands, the allure of Aberdeen keeps travellers coming back by train to admire the beautiful Granite City. When arranging your travel to Aberdeen, save time and money by booking cheap train tickets online, and get started on your holiday or business trip to Scotland.
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Year of Get Up and Go
Find great things to do and places to visit all across the UK with Best Western's Year of Get Up and Go. There's festivals and theatre shows, through to museums and activities for kids. Visit the events finder for more inspiration for things to do across the UK in 2012.