The city of Aberdeen , also known as the Granite City , is the third largest city in Scotland , behind Glasgow and Edinburgh. The area has been inhabited by humans for many thousands of years and as such Aberdeen has an extremely rich and colourful history.
Many of the tourists who visit the city every year are interested seeing many of the buildings and locations in and around the city that are of significant historical interest. If you are considering visiting Aberdeen then you won't be disappointed by what the city has on offer. Whether you're looking for an exciting weekend away in the city or you'd prefer a more peaceful and relaxed countryside break then Aberdeen and the surround country villages have plenty to offer you.
Aberdeen is very well connected to Scotland and the rest of the UK by road, rail and air, so getting to the city should not been problematic at all. Also the transport in Aberdeen itself is more than sufficient for a city of that size and it is well served by a public transport network of busses.
Due to its location on the coast of Scotland Aberdeen has a long history of involvement in the fishing and ship building industries, remnants of which are still active today. As such there is a wide range of seafood available in Aberdeen and smoked fish is a popular local delicacy. All in all Aberdeen is well worth a visit if you're heading to Scotland .