Aberdeenshire

Set within easy reach of the Cairngorms National Park, the city of Aberdeen was named as the best place to live and work in Scotland in a 2019 report by Demos-PwC. Alongside the stunning local scenery, another of the reasons for this was the low property prices relative to earnings. This offers residents an excellent standard of living – driven in large part by the oil and gas industry. The lively harbour city is also known as the ‘Granite City’ or ‘Silver City’ thanks to its historic granite buildings.

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Best places to live in Aberdeenshire

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A historic terraced street in Aberdeen

Areas to consider in Aberdeen

There are a total of 11 conservation areas in Aberdeen, offering attractive period houses within historic districts. These include Albyn Place and Rubislaw, Cove Bay, Ferryhill, Footdee, Great Western Road, Old Aberdeen, Pitfodels and Union Street.

Old Aberdeen in particular offers some grand old properties with striking architecture, while Ferryhill offers a wide variety of old and new housing styles. Families looking for period homes would do well to consider Rosemount’s Victoran terraces. Similarly, families will find ideal semi-detached properties in Seafiled, Braeside and Mannofield.

The West End of the city – including neighbourhoods such as Rubislow and Queen’s Road – also offers sizeable period properties alongside new build developments such as Kepplestone, AB15 by Steward Milne Homes. New homes can also be found in the centre of the city, including The Point – a highly popular rental-only development by Dandara Living.

Transport in Aberdeen

A boat in Aberdeen harbour

Aberdeen residents enjoy excellent transport connections with the rest of the UK, as well as internationally. Aberdeen International Airport is served by carriers such as easyJet, RyanAir, Scandinavian Airlines and TUI Airways. Loganair provides extensive domestic flights to Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester and more.

A seven-hour rail journey from the city’s main station will take you down into London’s King’s Cross, as well as a sleeper service into London Euston. Meanwhile, Edinburgh can be reached in two and a half hours.

Road connections are provided via the A90, connecting to Dundee and Perth to the south. From Perth, the M90 takes drivers on into Edinburgh. Buses also provide connections to the rest of the UK, thanks to operators such as Megabus, Scottish Citylink and National Express.

Aberdeen’s coastal location also makes it a departure point for ferries heading out to Shetland and Orkney.

Aberdeen development reviews

In the heart of Aberdeen city centre, The Point overlooks renovation Union Terrance Gardens, nestled between an Art Gallery, nightlife, shopping malls and the surrounding has everything one could need at arms reach away.
Sebastian, Private Tenant, ThePoint, AB10, Feb 2021

The location is great as it walking distance from the beach and city centre. It is also quiet enough to avoid the noisy city night life. There are multiple grocery shops and restaurants near by along with sport facilities. There is also a bus stop right outside the development.
Katie, Verified Resident on HomeViews, Ocean, AB24, Jan 2021

Kepplestone area is ideal for getting into town, for nipping to Asda and hopping onto Anderson drive. There is a local co op in the area with a post office, alongside a hairdressers and a coffee shop. There is Johnston Gardens, where you can have a cup of tea and cake.
Paige123, Verified Resident on HomeViews, Kepplestone, AB15, Jan 2021

The development is ideally situated for those working at ARI or Aberdeen University. Aberdeen City Centre is within walking distance although there is a regular bus service to the city centre.Aberdeen Beach is a ten minute drive away where there is a great golf course and numerous recreational facilities.
George D, Verified Resident on HomeViews, Scholars Gate, AB24, Jan 2021

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Review Date Mar 2024

The location is incredible, right in the city center. So many restaurants, bars etc. Traffic noise was not an issue at all

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I absolutely loved living at The Point and would happily recommend it to anyone. All members of staff were incredibly helpful and kind. I would, however, like to specifically recognize Phil’s, Jordan’s, Brad’s and Stuart’s hard work and compassion towards me during my entire stay at The Point. 

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Wish I had known about The Point sooner! Would’ve moved in earlier

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They responded immediately and sorted the issues fast and efficiently

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Review Date Feb 2024

The location is perfect everything near me and getting bus very easy as well. There is no traffic noise in the morning which is important

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Everythign excellent either the facilities or the building. People are friendly in this building and welcoming. The location perfect in many ways getting bus very easy. Going to any restaurant very easy as well and near me. The building has a study room ehich is perfect for university students

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Tbh i have been living in the uk 3 years now all the tgings i know already before but one thing which is a good thing is that people here are super friendly

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They are super helpful even if they are busy they would make time to help if i have any questions

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Live peacefully!!

Review Date Nov 2023

All the amenities are near by. Shops, restaurants & night clubs all are few steps away. Walking distance to my office which saves me extra money.

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This is one of the best place I have ever lived in my life. Security is 100%, Staff was really helpful. Rooms are nice and clean. No disturbance. Club room is my favourite place as I had few parties with my mates. Gym & Laundry room is big enough. All the facilities are under one roof for reasonable price.

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I’d prefer to have a more space in the bathroom. But later I used it.

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Very quickly and sort the issues without any questions

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My dream accomodation

Review Date Oct 2023

It’s only really Good, its right in the heart of the city, so there is access to everything and as a student at university of aberdeen. I am able to get transportation to and fro from both the medical campus and old Aberdeen campus at a bus stop in front of the accomodation and just beside.

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The gym facility is amazing, for basic beginners its got everything you need.

The TV room is massive and accomodating and feels cinema like.

The study space is very homely and you will manage to get so much work done.

The lounge and garden room are very scenery pleasing, like if you just need a cup of tea and relaxation u got that

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I wished I had known about the accomodation earlier, my previous one was torturing, I had no peace of mind and now I do

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Responded very quickly and issue was fixed same day it was raised

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