Aberdeen City and the surrounding Shire of Aberdeenshire have so many places to visit and things to do. Work your way round the About Aberdeen website to learn more using the links on the left. Alternatively for a quick read visit our recommended places of interest below:

Before we list the top attractions in Aberdeen there are several special events of things to do in Aberdeen and the Shire that have their own page at AboutAberdeen describing each event with photos. These are:

Ballooning in Aberdeenshire including those that take you over the Castles such as Crathes Castle and Castle Fraser.

A Dolphin watching trip from nearby Aberdeenshire harbours.

A Train Trip on the Orient Express which leaves Aberdeen station or other Scottish train stations and takes you on a day trip to locations like the Isle of Skye. During the trip you will enjoy a sumptuous meal and drinks.

One thing to do in Aberdeen this autumn and winter is to visit the Giant Ferris Wheel Castlegate Aberdeen

Top Attractions In Aberdeen

His Majesty's Theatre is a delightful building across from Union Terrace Gardens in the heart of Aberdeen. There is a show, opera, play, musical or pantomime each night, depending on the season, from some top acts and actors.

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Scottish Lighthouse Museum houses equipment, uniforms and lenses from Scotland's lighthouses and gives you the opportunity to tour the Kinnaird Head lighthouse and climb to the top to enjoy views of the Broch and the North Sea.

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Castle Fraser is one of many finely preserved Castles in the Castle Trail of Royal Deeside owned by The National Trust For Scotland.

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Provost Skene's House is Aberdeen's oldest building and houses a free museum of period furniture, household items throughout the Centuries and a beautiful painted gallery.

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We also run the www.findextrawork.co.uk website where there is information about earning more money from a range of part time and full time jobs which can be done at home or out and about. Visit for more information.

Codonas at the Beach Boulevard is a great day out for the family who loves dodgems, roller coasters, rides, slides, arcade machines, bingo and ten pin bowling. Do visit the Grampian Eye for some great views across Aberdeen City and the harbour.

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The Tolbooth is Aberdeen's oldest prison dating back to before the Jacobite period. Visit the cells where Bonnie Prince Charlie supporters were held and see some relics including instruments of torture and execution.

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Glen Garioch Distillery is a working example of Aberdeenshire's finest export. Enjoy a dram after touring the distillery.

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Maggies Hoosie brings to life a traditional But 'n' Ben and how North East fisher folk used to live.

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Grampian Transport Museum exhibits various forms of transport from years gone by including the Cruden Bay Hotel tram car, penny farthings, old cars, buses and motorbikes.

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Storybook Glen is a magical place for children and adults will love it too. Set in Deeside, just outside Aberdeen, visitors can relax with storybook characters, fictional playmates and nursery rhyme friends. More Information...

Duthie Park is one of Aberdeen's best loved parks with many features such as a hot house with a wide range of plants, a boating pond, children's play area, walks and rose gardens. More Information...

Aberdeenshire Hotels:

Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel.

Hilton Craigendarroch Hotel.