Aberdeen by train

Discover Aberdeen

Known as the 'Granite City' for its grey stone buildings, Aberdeen combines maritime history with cultural vibrancy. The Aberdeen Maritime Museum explores the city's seafaring past, while Union Street’s historic architecture provides a lively shopping and dining experience. Duthie Park’s Winter Gardens showcase tropical plants, and Aberdeen Beach is a local favourite. The city’s unique character, surrounding countryside and coastal setting make it a compelling Scottish destination.

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Holidays by land and sea

Aberdeen train holidays

Multi-stop adventure through Aberdeen
Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, Glasgow
Travel through United Kingdom on a multi-stop adventure to Aberdeen, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
A break in Ballater
Aberdeen, Ballater
Pausing in Aberdeen, spend three nights in Royal Deeside in the Victorian village of Ballater. Hire a bike or grab your walking boots and discover the grassy mountains.
Aberdeen break
Aberdeen
Travel along the stunning east coast for an indulgent weekend in Aberdeen. Enjoy long walks along the golden beaches for the perfect wellness treat.
Along Scotland's East Coast
Inverness, Aberdeen, Perth
Scotland’s east coast is where wild Highland landscapes collide with rugged coastlines, dotted with reminders of bygone fishing communities.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Aberdeen

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Aberdeen Art Gallery
Redeveloped in 2019, Aberdeen Art Gallery revitalised the city’s art scene and is the jewel in the crown of Aberdeen’s museums and galleries, with a collection covering 700 years and over 2000 works.
Hazlehead Park
Located on the city outskirts, Hazlehead Park features Scotland’s oldest hedge-lined maze and a 180-hectare park, alongside formal gardens, woodland walks, and a range of nature trails.
Maritime Museum
On the historic harbourside Shiprow, the award-winning Maritime Museum explores Aberdeen’s seafaring history, from trading, fishing and shipbuilding to the more modern energy industries.
The Deeside Way
The Deeside Way stretches from Duthie Park in central Aberdeen to the Cairngorms National Park. The section nearest the city makes for a scenic cycle or walk, following a disused railway line.