Your flight to Aberdeen takes you to the sparkling-granite, North-Sea-oil-rich capital of Scotland’s easternmost region, Grampian (comprising Aberdeenshire and Moray). With Scotland’s oldest university, founded in 1495, and no fewer than three cathedrals – St Machar’s, St Andrew’s and St Mary’s – Aberdeen is a vibrant mixture of history and modern cosmopolitan life.
Step back in time to explore 4,000-year-old stone circles (Grampian has ten per cent of the country’s stone circles), or Aberdeen’s more recent, thriving history at Marischal College, Provost Skene's House and the Maritime Museum. Live and loud, Aberdonians are entertained at His Majesty’s Theatre, the Music Hall and vibrant clubs and pubs.
For panoramic views head west to Cairngorm National Park, Britain’s highest and most massive range of arctic mountain landscape, where in winter you can also ski. Closer to hand is Aberdeen’s own Duthie Park, with 12,000 roses on Rose Hill, or year-round floral splendour in the Winter Gardens.
Aberdonians love their Aberdeen Angus (prime steak), salmon, Cullen skink (fish broth), sticky toffee pudding, haggis and shortbread. Don't miss butteries, high-calorie tasty and comforting Aberdeen-style rolls or stovies (meat, gravy, onions and potatoes). |