Situated on the North West coast of Scotland, it is well known for its clean and friendly atmosphere, and the clear cut lines of its architecture emphasized by the strong and sparkling granite buildings. Despite it conservative exterior, Aberdeen is a city that enjoys a good time with so much to see and do there both in the day as well as in the night. Since the oil boom that began in the early 1970’s with the discovery of “black gold” in the North Sea not far of Aberdeen’s coast line, the city has developed more of a cosmopolitan flair with visitors from all over the globe arriving since then to work in and support Scotland’s thriving oil industry. The money that the oil boom has brought to Aberdeen and its surrounding areas has been well spent in improving the city’s facilities and the quality of life in the North East of Scotland is among the highest in Great Britain. Aberdeen is Scotland’s third largest city and the Aberdonians know how to let their hair down. There are pubs and night clubs a plenty and even on the coldest winter night the streets are throbbing with night. life

For the tourist or the business traveler, there is a fantastic choice in first class restaurants to suit every taste and palate as well as hotels for every budget. Aberdeen’s Union Street is the main thoroughfare in city, and boasts some of the finest shopping in all of Scotland if not all of the UK.

Aberdeen is known as the center of the Grampian highlands and an ideal central base for planning a tour or a business trip of the region. No matter if you are visiting the region for business or pleasure, take the time to travel the famous Malt Whisky trail. This is a day visit to eight of the most well known Whisky Distilleries that dot the region. It is a tour that takes all day, escorted by a tour guide and a “teetotal” driver for an unforgettable experience of tasting Scotland’s most famous export. Indeed Aberdeen and the highlands of the Scottish North East is a veritable Aladdin’s cage of tourist attractions. There are breathtaking views of the rugged North Sea, fishing villages with their whitewashed houses. For the lovers of castles you take a trip to visit the Queens Scottish residence the magnificent Balmoral Castle among others. The Grampian region also a lot for the sporting enthusiasts including skiers trekkers and golfers.