Aberdeen is city lying in the north east of Scotland in the county of Aberdeenshire, and is the third most populated city in Scotland. The city boasts both a centre full of historic architecture and a beautiful seafront. Aberdeen itself is well-known for being a cosmopolitan port and has been described by The Scotsman as “one of the most architecturally distinctive cities in Europe”. Such an exciting city, with such a variety of attractions is the perfect city to settle in post graduation.

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Transport links

The city has its own airport, which provides mostly UK and European links. The airport is a 19 minute drive from the city centre, or alternatively, 1 hour 30 minutes by bus. A railway network connecting the airport to the city is currently under construction.

Aberdeen Rail Station is served by Abellio ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper (to London Euston). These offer a national service with links to the rest of Scotland and south towards London.

The city has a large and detailed bus network, with a number of companies meaning there are routes within the city and running outside.

There is a ferry service, providing links to Lerwick, Shetland and Kirkwell,Orkney.

The City Council encourages cycling as a means of travel and has provided many on and off road cycle routes: Cycle Maps.

Renting Prices

The average rent for a one bedroom property in Aberdeen is £491 pcm per calendar month (pcm).

The average rent for a room in the city is £542 pcm, for a flat is £661 pcm, and for a house £1,352 pcm.

Nightlife

With a big student population, Aberdeen does not disappoint with its nightlife. This city has everything from clubs, to pubs, to bars, to jazz clubs as well as a vast number of music venues. The Nightclub The Tunnels, is located in two tunnels under the city and promises an amazing night of dancing and music. Aberdeen Music Hall offers evenings of beautiful classical music if you're looking for something a little more relaxing.

Notable Attractions

Aberdeen has a massive variety of attractions, from Blairs Museum, to galleries, gardens, music halls, to Rubislaw Quarry and Balmedie Beach. With such a vast amount of activities, you will never run out of things to do here.

The economy in Aberdeen

Originally a fishing town, Aberdeen is now home to a large technology industry and research into the oil industry. The Fisheries Research Services have their headquarters in the city. Aberdeen is also a large business centre, contributing to 17% of Scotland's overall GDP.

Education Institutions in Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen
North East Scotland College
Scotland's Rural College