The city that goes above and beyond to welcome you

A PIONEERING CITY

Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have long stamped their mark on the world. A proud tradition of entrepreneurial spirit abounds and continues to produce ground-breaking scientific achievements from the first MRI scanner to subsea technology. Great centres of learning grew and the scholars of the city became Nobel Prize winners. Today, energy innovation, breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, globally recognised food and drink brands and high-end scientific research mean Aberdeen’s dynamism and innovation continues.

At the forefront of energy innovation, Aberdeen is leading the way towards a lower carbon future and is at the vanguard of the hydrogen fuel revolution.

A WORLD-CLASS EVENT DESTINATION

Aberdeen continues to invest and develop its conference facilities including the opening of the impressive P&J Live in 2019, the most sustainable events complex in the UK. It offers 48,000 sqm of purpose-built, flexible event space and an on-site green energy plant.

Situated next to the airport, P&J Live has excellent international flight connections.  The railway station is just 15 minutes away, offering easy access from around the UK. Aberdeen is the latest destination in Scotland to benefit from the arrival of the world-class Azuma trains, which are transforming travel for customers and communities along the East Coast route.

For a city of approximately 230,000 people, and one of such regional and national importance, the close proximity of venues and attractions can surprise its visitors. This makes it especially attractive to event planners seeking an excellent range of hotels within easy walking distance of the city’s heart: the major venues, transport hubs, theatres, restaurants and bars. Indeed, Aberdeen regularly tops indexes for quality of life in the UK.

For those seeking fresh air and wide-open spaces, Aberdeenshire offers it all from rugged coastlines – voted one of the top 20 most iconic landscapes in the world by National Geographic – magnificent scenery, castles, all manner of sports including spectacular golf courses and, of course, whisky.