Your Scottish break in Aberdeen
A city which nickname is "The Silver City" must be worth to see, and this is even more true in Aberdeen's case. United Kingdom's third largest city has indeed much more to offer than you could think, so book your future journey in an Aberdeen hotel to find out by yourself!
The city by itself is a jewel of architecture, with impressive granite buildings such as in the Union Street. Just stroll around and admire the Town and County Bank, the Music Hall, the Trinity Hall of the Incorporated trades, the Palace Hotel or the National Bank of Scotland, and many other marvels you will find on your way. Then follow the Castle Street to have a look to the new Town House, one of the most magnificent granite building in the country. If you are really interested in architectural treasures, go on by visiting King's College, the Salvation Army Citadel in Castelgate, or some religious buildings such as the Kirk of St Nicholas and the St Machar's Cathedral.
After this first sight of the city, you may need more culture, so you could begin with His Majesty's Theatre to be part of a moving drama, or if you prefer paintings and sculptures, the Aberdeen Art Gallery is there to satisfy any of your artistic inspiration. Concerning museums, Aberdeen will provide you with a large choice. The Provost Ross' House hosts the Aberdeen Maritime Museum and brings to life the whole history of North Sea. The Marischal Museum offers for the pleasure of your eyes not only a collection of Egyptian and Classical antiquities but historic remains from the Scottish prehistory. Last but not least, the Gordon Highlanders Museum, situated in the very town centre, relates the story of the most famous regiment of the British Army's Scottish Division.
Your children are part of your journey and you would like to share some magical moments with them? The Stratosphere Science Museum is there to entertain them and to open their minds to the deepness of our universe. Otherwise, the Storybook Glen is the place to go if you wish to live a fairytale for real. If the apple of your eyes is a girl, Little treasures will put stars in her eyes, with a collection of 350 doll houses and other toys.
In the case you are aspiring to some perfect Scottish landscapes, there are so many trips in the countryside you can do. Visit some castles, such as Balmoral Castle, Huntly Castle, Ballindalloch Castle or Dunnottar Castle for more wildness. The Drum Castle owns a perfect rose garden in which you will love to have a walk, and if you are looking for more wildlife, the Cairngorms National Park, by being Britain's largest natural park, will offer you some more adventure and sightseeing.
If holidays means for you adrenaline, you will not be disappointed by the activities proposed in Aberdeen and Shire. Hang-gliding, canoeing, off-road driving, rafting, shooting, diving, it seems hard to find a sport you cannot practise in there.
Whatever you like, whatever you want, book your hotel in Aberdeen to make the most of your leisure time! Hotels in Aberdeen will give you a warm welcome, and help you enjoy all the pleasures Scotland can provide.