Aberdeen is often called the city of granite, greenery and marine docks. This is a famous port city and an industrial region. In the 19th century Aberdeen was famous for its granite deposits. This is the reason why the majority of ancient buildings and statues in this city are made of this material. Moreover, Aberdeen in a famous university center as here is located the oldest Royal Medical College in the UK and Marshall’s College. All tourists can attend excursions to these colleges, during which you will find out many interesting facts from the city’s history.
The main shopping street of Aberdeen is Union Street. Its length is about 1000 meters. On this street you can find clothing stores of popular European brands. You can visit a big Zara store, … Open
Aberdeen is a great place for those who like to spend time outdoors and prefer active entertainment. A huge selection of parks and entertainment centers interesting for family visits as well … Open
Among the religious attractions, St. Nicholas Church deserves special attention. The very first mention of this church dates back to 1157, in the 15th century it was almost completely rebuilt. Today the church is a rather complicated architectural complex, conditionally divided into two parts. The western part of it was built in the middle of the 18th century and is set in the Italian style, whilst the eastern part was built in 1838 and is a model of the Neo-Gothic style.
Meat dishes make up the basis of the menu of local restaurants devoted to the national cuisine. Many dishes here are cooked on an open fire. Scottish cuisine is reminiscent of the … Open
Among the cultural institutions of Aberdeen it is definitely worth highlighting the scientific center of Satrosphere. This scientific museum, located in a beautiful historical building, will be interesting to everyone. In this museum thematic exhibitions are often held, with all the exhibits presented in it being interactive. During the tour, visitors are offered to conduct interesting scientific experiments on their own, and special excursions are available in this museum for children too.