Aberdeen is about 650 kilometers from London and can be reached by a variety of transport options. If you take the train, you'll be traveling for 7 to 8 hours and tickets range from 50 to £150, depending on the class and time of booking.

Another alternative is to take the bus. You can get tickets for prices ranging from £20 to £50 with a travel duration of 10 to 12 hours. Lastly, you can travel by airplane for a shorter duration of about 1 to 1.5 hours. Airfare can vary depending on the airline and time of booking, with prices ranging from £50 to £200 or more.

Aberdeen is known as "The Granite City" because the city's magnificent architecture is made of gray granite. These buildings have been built a long time ago and are still going strong today.

However, Aberdeen's fame does not only lie in its architectural beauty. As a crucial center of the oil industry, the city plays an important role in the Scottish and European economy. Hence, the city has also earned the nickname The Oil Capital of Europe.

Beyond its nickname, Aberdeen, which is located on the east coast of Scotland, has a beautiful seascape, with many animals that you can see in person, including a group of dolphins jumping from the water.

Aside from its natural and industrial wealth, Aberdeen is also known as an active cultural center. Throughout the year, the city hosts a variety of lively cultural events and festivals, including cultural performances, arts, music concerts and traditional festivals. One of these is the Aberdeen Highland Games.

U.S. citizens can travel to Aberdeen and the United Kingdom for tourism for up to 6 months without a visa. Your U.S. passport should be valid for the entirety of your stay. For longer visits, a visa may be required.

Aberdeen International Airport is about 7 miles from the city center. Taxi ranks are located outside the terminal building, offering a direct 20-25 minute ride to downtown Aberdeen. Alternatively, the Jetconnect bus service runs every 10-20 minutes from the airport to the city center.

The official language in Aberdeen is English. However, travelers who are not fluent in English can still feel comfortable. In daily life, local dialects such as Doric are often spoken, but locals are very friendly and willing to help tourists who may face language barriers.

To make their experience easier, tourists can learn some basic phrases in English, use translator apps, and try to learn a bit of the local dialect.