A guide to: Aberdeen
Ever considered living in Scotland? How about Aberdeen? With its distinct
architecture, Aberdeen is often referred to as the ‘Granite city’ because
literally everything is made from Granite. Normally you would associate
this type of architecture with a boring and depressing environment, but
Aberdeen makes a big exception. Due to the city being heavily invested in
the oil and gas industry, Aberdeen has tonnes of vacancies for skilled
work, perfect for expats!
Even though you could consider Aberdeen a small city, it’s nightlife would
make you think your partying in London or Manchester! You’ll have no
problem finding somewhere to go for every night of the week. Be warned
though, Aberdeen may have amazing historical architecture, but the
cobbled streets are a nightmare to walk through in heels so be extra
careful ladies.
If you’ve got some more cash to spend, take it down to the many shops
Aberdeen has to offer! Trinity Shopping Centre, Union square, Union street
and Bon accord each offer a wide-ranging shopping experience to suit
anyone. If you find yourself feeling a bit peckish, why not visit the
international continental street market on Union terrace just off Union
Street?
Thanks to its position being next to the coast, Aberdeen can get rather
windy some days. “rather” meaning that gales and storms aren’t
uncommon so be sure to wrap up when venturing out! Don’t worry,
temperatures rise back up to 20s during July with a great 18 hours of
daylight to play with. With all that daylight you can get so much done,
luckily Aberdeen is renowned for having the best of both worlds for either
its go-getter or people who just prefer a quieter life. The city offers
fantastic mountain climbing and peaceful walk along the coast. Don’t let
those strong winds get in the way of your golf shot though! With over 50
golf courses nearby Aberdeen boasts a long list of prestigious golf courses
such as Cruden Bay and Aboyne Golf Club
Aberdeen may have its name of the ‘Granite City’ but did you know that
over a quarter of the place is actually open space? Then it will come as no
surprise that Aberdeen has won Britain in the Bloom for an amazing 10
times, a record! If it’s a sunny day take a visit to one of Aberdeen’s
diverse variety parks such as the 44-acre Duthie park or the city centre
Union Terrace gardens.
Other areas such as St Cyrus Beach, which has become a common
destination for its popular recreational sports, offer a great place to take
the children. However, it would be a massive waste not to take them to
see the historic castles such as Dunnottar and Fyvie Castle, that only
require a short car journey to get to them. Combine all these with the
hundreds of walking trails to explore and you can certainly make a fun
day out of it.
