Flights to Aberdeen land at the Aberdeen International Airport, about 11 kilometres north west of the city centre. Once you’re on the ground, the sights and sounds of Aberdeen are just a short bus or taxi ride away.
Outside the arrivals concourse you’ll find several transportation options to help you get started on your Scottish holiday. Buses are affordable and will deliver you directly to the city’s central area. For faster service, hail a taxi from kerb side at the terminal. You’ll be in Aberdeen in no time at all.
Once you’re there, you’re sure to find something to interest you. Very popular is the Aberdeen Art Gallery, featuring some of the work of famous local and Scottish artists; the trendy West End with its clubs, cafes, and hip music; or the variety of fantastic restaurants throughout the city.
After you’ve rested a bit from your flight to Aberdeen, get out and explore more of what the city has to offer. Take a leisurely walk along Union Street to Provost Skene’s House, a medieval townhouse that was once the residence of the mayor of the city. Take in the gorgeous architecture and atmosphere at Marischal College, with its local history museum, and then head on to the harbour for some fresh seafood. For a dose of history, venture into Old Aberdeen to see the massive towers of the 15th century St. Machar’s Cathedral. You can also do a bit of shopping at the Academy Shopping Centre.