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Tourist information - Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a delightful combination of well-preserved history, stunning granite architecture, street markets, modern shopping centres, state-of -the-art nightclubs, and flower filled streets and parks.

Known as "The Granite City" splendid granite buildings like Marischal College dominate the city centre. Even if it might seem one of the chilliest places in the UK, you can always stop off for a hot "buttery" (the famous north-east breakfast) to put some coal inside you. And a walk along Union Street, the main thoroughfare, is strenuous enough to put roses in anyone's cheeks.

There are plenty of amusements too - Codona's, down at the beach, offers a playground for games-machine addicts, as well as rides and a rollercoaster. The beach front development, including an ice-rink, swimming pool, cinema, nightclub and restaurants adds to the emerging continental atmosphere, and you can spend Sunday mornings at Café Continental reading the papers, with coffee on tap.

Wander back to the town centre, though, and you sometimes think you're in one of the more austere European cities, such is the city's stern, cold beauty.

The city's rich heritage is displayed in its museums and art galleries and there are enough pubs, bars and restaurants to cater for everyone's taste and pocket.

Entertainment is never short, whether it be theatre at His Majesty's Theatre, the cinema or late night jazz at The Lemon Tree.

Aberdeen boasts numerous quality shops, with the Bon-Accord Centre housing many of them - although there are plenty of craftier outlets to be discovered elsewhere. It's a grand, spacious city with an atmosphere of tranquillity, despite the bustling industry and popular nightlife. Balaclavas advised in winter, though!