Cheap Flights to Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland has been a settlement for at least 8,000 years with official documents and records of the area going back to 1179. In 1891 the city was first officially incorporated and is now is made up of both old and new parts. The city has been named both the Granite City and the Silver City for the predominant use of granite throughout the city s architecture. The durable nature of the granite means that even structures dating back to the 1400s look brand-new and have done well to weather time and nature.

With its long and rich history, Aberdeen is home to many museums and historical sites. Among these are the Aberdeen Maritime Museum which tells the story of the area and the sea from the days of clipper ships to recent gas and oil exploration. Provost Ross House, built in 1593, still retains some of its medieval features and intrigue. Live music is very popular in Aberdeen with pubs, clubs and church choirs. Come and be entertained among Aberdeen s 185,000 residents. Nature and green spaces abound in this area and in fact Aberdeen is quite well-known for its 45 parks and gardens and floral displays made up of 2 million roses, 11 million daffodils and 3 million crocuses. These gardens and green spaces provide ample space for walking, cycling or just relaxing.