Aberdeen City Breaks

Aberdeen Short Breaks - The Granite City of Scotland
Short breaks in Aberdeen feature Scotland’s “Granite City”: a fascinatingly evocative city on Scotland’s north-east coast, boasting fine architecture, a fascinating maritime history and strong sense of tradition. The coastal location and unique cultural mix ensures Aberdeen city break enjoy a very different atmosphere from the better-known Scotland short break destinations of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Most first-time visitors are surprised to find Scotland’s affluent and up-and-coming third city has a thriving cultural and artistic scene and a likeably lively cosmopolitan atmosphere.

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Aberdeen Weekend Breaks - Fine walks
Aberdeen weekend breaks focus on the old city across the Brig O’Balgownie: an atmospheric neighbourhood featuring Union Street, the old market square, 15th century St Malcher's Cathedral and the fine buildings of venerable King’s College University. Aberdeen is known for its floral gardens and parks. Add a fascinating harbour, the Rivers Dee and Don, interesting suburbs like Cults and Peterculter, a wide sandy beach and a bracing climate and you see why Aberdeen city breaks appeal to those who like to get out and walk. The cafes and bars on Aberdeen’s sandy beach give city breaks in Aberdeen a unique atmosphere. Every Aberdeen short break should include the walk to the charming 19th century fishing village of Footdee. Long weekend breaks in Aberdeen allow time to explore the region’s superb coastline, visit magnificent castles and legendary whisky distilleries, or play a round of golf at the august Royal Aberdeen course.

Aberdeen City Breaks - Unique cultural mix
Aberdeen city breaks offer plenty of interesting smaller shops and a cultural scene that includes fine museums and galleries, theatre, contemporary dance, opera, ballet and live music. The unique multicultural mix of locals, students and oil workers ensures Aberdeen city break nightlife includes traditional Scottish pubs, stylish cocktail bars, small music venues and smart clubs. Time your Aberdeen weekend break to coincide with one of the city’s respected festivals. Aberdeen short breaks could coincide with jazz in March, championship golf and writers and whisky festivals in May, highland games in June or contemporary music in November. New Year city breaks in Aberdeen will witness the unforgettable Hogmanay Street Party.