It’s official – Aberdeen is Scotland’s most ‘enjoyable’ metropolis

Aberdeen is formally Scotland’s most enjoyable metropolis, in line with journey consultants who praised the Granite City for its low cost pints and cinema tickets.

Experts at Braw Scottish Tours analysed 50 cities and cities throughout the UK, taking a look at elements together with leisure and nightlife, recreation and out of doors actions, and life-style and facilities.

And the Granite City was named number one in Scotland, and sixth throughout the entire of the UK, solely pipped by hotspots like Newcastle and Manchester, the Scottish Daily Express reports.

Aberdeen is rapidly changing into a prime vacationer vacation spot, with Port of Aberdeen reporting a record-breaking cruise season in 2025, up 79% on 2024.

The Aberdeen Adventurer tour bus additionally launched final summer time and proved a direct hit with guests and locals alike.

The runaway success of the Tall Ships Races in the summertime drew virtually 500,000 visits, producing an financial affect “beyond event what we had hoped for”, in line with Aberdeen Inspired chief govt Adrian Watson.

The metropolis has already launched a bid to host the pageant once more.

Judges at Braw Scottish Tours additionally checked out pubs and stay music venues, parks and the price of a pint or film ticket, with Aberdeen popping out on prime north of the border.

They mentioned: “It is among the cheapest cities for both pints and cinema tickets, while also ranking highly for golf courses and beverage stores. Its nightlife and gym provision is more limited, but it appeals to visitors looking for value and a slower pace.”

The common pint in Aberdeen got here in at £4, in comparison with £4.95 in Glasgow and £5.35 in Edinburgh. Cinema tickets had been additionally less expensive at £6.50 – lower than Edinburgh’s £11 and Glasgow’s £13.