What to do around Aberdeen

Retail Therapy - only a short walk from the ferry terminal, shopaholics will enjoy Aberdeen's four covered shopping centres and Aberdeen's main shopping street - Union Street, which is a mile long. All in all there are over 800 shops, restaurants and bars in the centre of Aberdeen.
Visit an art gallery - right in the centre of the city is the elegant marble-lined interior of Aberdeen Art Gallery, which has an impressive collection from the 15th century to present day masterpieces. Admission is free.
Only a five minute walk from the gallery view the spectacular Marischal College; the second largest granite structure in the world, now used by the Univeristy of Aberdeen.
Enjoy a night out - at night Aberdeen lights up with a vibrant nightlife second to none. It boasts a huge variety of venues ranging from trendy clubs to old-world pubs full of atmosphere and everything in between. Most of the city's nightlife can be found in the cosmopolitan West End of Union Street.
See a show - for a great evening's entertainment, visit His Majesty’s Theatre, where you can see the latest shows from the West End, or visit The Music Hall for international dance, drama and musical performances. Alternatively, try The Lemon Tree for a great selection of music and comedy or if you are looking for a pop concert, you'll find plenty on at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
Go to the beach - Aberdeen's 7 mile long golden sandy beach with The Beach Boulevard running adjacent, has a leisure development with a cinema, bowling alley, an amusement park and restaurants, and bars.
See a castle - a short train or bus journey south from Aberdeen will take you to the coastal village of Stonehaven with the spectacular ruin of Dunnottar Castle along its clifftop trail. Other castles worth visiting are Ballindalloch Castle and Crathes Castle, or the ruins of Slains Castle, which inspired Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
Play golf - Scotland is well known as being the home of golf, and some of the best courses can be found in the North East. With a large variety of coastal and inland golf courses (over thirty courses within thirty minutes’ drive) Golfers will find a variety of playing environments to test their skill and judgement.
Visit a Museum - there are a wealth of Museums to visit in Aberdeen. Aberdeen Maritime Museum tells the story of the city's long relationship with the Sea with information about the fishing fleet and the North Sea Oil Industry. Provost Skene's House, dating from 1545, is furnished to offer a unique insight into how people lived in the 17th, 18th and early 19th centuries. The Tolbooth Museum is one of the best-preserved 17th century gaols in Scotland and offers an atmospheric view of crime and punishment in the 17th and 18th century.
Visit a park - Aberdeen has lovely flower-filled parks (the city is 13 times winner of Britain in Bloom.) A favourite is Duthie Park and Winter Gardens, which has a boating pond, children's play area, a hot house, rose garden and fantastic walks. Hazelhead Park, with its open spaces, wooded grounds and flowers is ideal for people of all ages, but is especially recommended for children, with a large play area and a pets corner to visit!
Go see a football match - Pittodrie Stadium, in the north of the city is the home of Aberdeen Football Club (also known as The Dons, The Dandies or The Reds) Match dates can be found and tickets can be bought from the official Aberdeen Football Club website.

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