Aberdeen
United Kingdom · ScotlandGB
Third most populous city of Scotland
Aberdeen is a port city in North East Scotland, and is the third most populous Scottish city. Historically, Aberdeen was within the historic county of Aberdeenshire, but is now separate from the council area of Aberdeenshire. Aberdeen City Council is one of Scotland's 32 local authorities. Aberdeen has a population of 198,590 (2020) for the main urban area and 220,690 (2020) for the wider settlement including outlying localities, making it the United Kingdom's 39th most populous built-up area. Aberdeen has a long, sandy coastline and features an oceanic climate, with cool summers and mild, rainy winters.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 200,680
- Coordinates
- 57.144, -2.098
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Aberdeen
Aberdeen is a mid-sized city in Scotland, United Kingdom. With 200,680 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. The northern hemisphere setting is worth noting when you pick dates. Which shapes the pace of a visit. Our data highlights sports, water sports and nature above everything else.
Things to do in Aberdeen
Sports in Aberdeen
(6)Looking for sports? Aberdeen has Biking, Golf, Skateboard, Skiing and Snow Tubing. The category holds 6 entries in our dataset. This reflects only what is documented for Aberdeen.
Water Sports in Aberdeen
(6)Aberdeen records Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Sailboats and Wakeboard under water sports. All of it is drawn from Aberdeen's recorded activities. There are 6 tagged experiences in this group.
Nature in Aberdeen
(4)Looking for nature? Aberdeen has Gardens, Geological Formations, Nature and Rivers. Each one is worth building half a day around. This reflects only what is documented for Aberdeen.
Nightlife in Aberdeen
(3)The nightlife shortlist for Aberdeen: Casinos, Disco and Events. It is a direct read of Aberdeen's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Aberdeen
(2)On the adventure side, Aberdeen offers Adventure and Off Road Trails. It is a direct read of Aberdeen's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Culture in Aberdeen
(2)Aberdeen records Mosques and Religious Sites under culture. Everything listed here comes from what Aberdeen is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Aberdeen
(1)Aberdeen records Water Parks under family. It is a direct read of Aberdeen's activity profile. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Aberdeen
(1)Our data lists Farms as wellness options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Aberdeen.
Best time to visit Aberdeen
For anything on snow, December to February is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
Getting there & around
Public transport from Scotland reaches Aberdeen without much detour. Aberdeen runs on Europe/London time.
Similar destinations
Places near Aberdeen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aberdeen known for?
- In Scotland, United Kingdom, Aberdeen stands out for sports, water sports and nature. That mix defines the typical visit to this 200,680-strong destination.
- What can you do in Aberdeen?
- Options in Aberdeen run to Biking, Golf, Skateboard, Skiing and Snow Tubing — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?
- For anything on snow, December to February is the season. Outdoor exploring is easiest in April to June and September to October. For anything on or in the water, aim for June to September.
- Where is Aberdeen located?
- You will find Aberdeen in Scotland, United Kingdom. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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