about Aberdeen
Dubbed the "Granite city" due to the granite used in its charming buildings, Aberdeen is Scotland's third largest city and a popular holiday resort. It boasts 2 miles of well-maintained sandy beach and a lively harbour area, which features a Maritime Museum. A popular attraction, the Maritime museum attracts visitors with its shipwrecks and fishing illustrations. Aberdeen caters for one of the biggest offshore oilfields in the world. The city has a pleasant appeal thanks to its open-air street markets and variety of shops. Furthermore, the city accommodates a large student community, which contributes to Aberdeen's lively spirit.