Aberdeen started life in two distinct areas which are now the old town with its incredible architecture, and the new town centred near the River Dee. New Aberdeen is a slight misnomer in that it has been around since about 1136, but as there were settlements in old Aberdeen around 6000BC it is somewhat newer in comparison. Known as the granite city because of the stone that is mined locally, it has a large student population which means it has a very cosmopolitan feel. This friendly city is perfect for a short break or even for longer holiday packages so that you can spend more time exploring the fabulous countryside around the city. Book your next holiday to Aberdeen with us and let us find you the perfect flight to Aberdeen to match with the perfect hotel.
Aberdeen’s airport is only five miles north of the city which makes for easy transfer times. This is particularly true if you are driving as it is on the main A96 road into Aberdeen. As for most airports, there is a comprehensive taxi, car hire and bus service. However, there is also a dedicated bus that can take you straight into the train station in the centre of Aberdeen. If you are looking for low-cost holidays we should be your first port-of-call as we can recommend a reasonable flight from London to Aberdeen or flight from Manchester to Aberdeen. Contact us today and we can find you the best in holiday deals.
The old town of Aberdeen is where you can find incredible architecture as well as the university, one of Scotland’s oldest. If you do venture here, you should take a look around King’s College Chapel for beautiful stained glass windows and an ethereal atmosphere. If you are feeling a little more adventurous you can even take a trip from the harbour for a little dolphin watching or just have a stroll along Aberdeen’s beautiful beach, a perfect excuse for an ice-cream whatever time of year you choose to visit. For a little peace and quiet, the Johnston Gardens is the place to go. A Britain in Bloom winner with a myriad of Japanese blooms and culture, this is a jewel in Aberdeen’s crown. For the best in flight and hotels deals, book your holiday to Aberdeen with us today.
Whisky is a world-famous Scottish export and luckily there are many distilleries around Aberdeen for you to visit:
If you decide to travel to Glen Garioch distillery you can even bottle your own single malt under the watchful eye of their master craftsmen. To book your holiday packages, contact us today and let us find you the best holiday deals to Aberdeen.
Leaving aside the jokes about deep-fried everything, Aberdeen has fabulous restaurants with many different types of menus. Not to be missed is the shepherd’s pie at Merchant Bistro, a gorgeously presented mix of vegetables, potatoes and mouth-watering lamb. Vegetarian and vegan visitors are also well-catered for, as they offer a delicious vegetarian thali at Shri Bheema’s and a portobello mushroom and falafel burger at Bite Me. As you are in Scotland it would be a shame to miss out on the local food and you can try a typically Scottish menu at Musa, which also doubles as an art gallery and music venue. If you still want to try something deep-fried, you could go to the Korova Bar on Bridge Street for a Gregg’s doughnut burger. Inventively, this burger is encased in Gregg’s doughnuts instead of a bun; it isn’t terribly healthy but it tastes delicious. If you can’t wait to try some of these , search our discount holidays for amazing holiday deals to Aberdeen.
If you are going to buy an authentic Scottish souvenir, then you have to be considering some tartan and maybe even a kilt. If so, Alex Scott on Schoolhill should be your first port of call. The shop has been in Aberdeen since 1925 and even sells smaller tartan souvenirs like purses and small bags. Alternatively, Scotland’s Bothy on George Street has a huge variety of souvenirs that are specifically reminiscent of Aberdeen, but you can also find more generic Scottish ones. As for a little local flavour, you will find that they stock items engraved or embroidered with the Doric language which is the local Scots dialect. If you fancy buying any of these, or trying the language, we can find you the perfect holiday packages for your flight and hotel in Aberdeen. So book with us today for the beginning of your fun trip!
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