Welcome to Aberdeen
Welcome to Aberdeen - The silver City
Aberdeen is a city in North-East of Scotland with a population of 220,420 inhabitants the third largest city of the country. The architecture of Aberdeen is special due to its principal to use granite as a construction material which gives the city the nickname “the silver city”. Since the early 1970s, the first oil fields were developed in the North Sea, the port city quickly became the main supply center for offshore platforms. Aberdeen has a vibrant modern city life, two colleges which are forming ten per cent of the total number of Aberdeen’s population. There are also romantic hideaways, to tranquil country breaks and a host of adrenaline packed outdoor opportunities. Aberdeen received Royal Burgh status from King David I in the 12th Century.
Information and Facts
Shopping
Union Street also called the granite mile and George Street are the main shopping miles in Aberdeen there you will find all shopping malls, stores boutique’s from low budget to high value prices.
Nightlife
Triple Kirks [Exodus Nightclub]. student & local drinking venue. Exodus focuses on Indie/Alternative and Classic Rock.
Revolution Bar - Specialising in cocktails. Has a nice smoking terrace out the back.
The Wild Boar - Good wine selection, sometimes with live music.
Vodka Bar - Serves 99 flavours of vodka and has a smoking terrace.
Cafe Drummond's - Focusing on live bands.
O'Neils - Irish pub with a nightclub
Ma Camerons - The oldest pub in the city
Slain's Castle - An old church converted into a gothic style pub.