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There are so many good reasons for choosing Aberdeen City and Shire as a place to live and work.
Tremendous job opportunities, a stunning natural environment, first-rate educational facilities and a host of cultural and leisure activities are only some of the reasons why the area offers such a high quality of life. Did you know?
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Aberdeen is in the top 3 cities in the UK in terms of knowledge-based businesses. |
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There are more than 400 internationally owned companies and more than 800 technology based companies throughout the region. |
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Aberdeen is known as the Oil Capital of Europe thanks to its involvement with the oil and gas industry which is a key player in the local economy. This has given rise to a huge amount of technological expertise and transferable knowledge being built up in the city which has also given Aberdeen a head start in the fast-moving renewable energy market. |
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The city is renowned for its offshore oil and gas industry training facilities. |
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The unemployment rate for Aberdeen is only 1.6%. |
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Aberdeen is the only part of the UK to have consistently outperformed the growth of the global economy over a period of 20 years. |
Location
No matter where you live in Aberdeen City or Shire, you’re never far from the country or the north east coastline. The city itself is bordered by a 2 mile stretch of golden sand and esplanade and within a short drive of the city you can enjoy the peace and quiet of hills and forest.
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The housing market is buoyant and offers a choice of traditional granite properties or modern executive flats and houses in the city and suburbs. |
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House hunting is made easier by the existence of the Aberdeen Property Centre (www.aspc.co.uk). Over 90% of properties for sale in and about Aberdeen are advertised through the ASPC and the website is an excellent ‘window’ for potential buyers to see the type of property available. |
Aberdeen is often referred to as the ‘Granite City’ as many of the buildings in the city are made from this locally quarried grey, sparkling stone.
Transport
Aberdeen enjoys excellent sea, road, train and air links with the rest of the UK and abroad.
The city’s international airport offers an ever-expanding choice of destinations, in addition to housing Europe’s busiest heliport servicing the offshore oil and gas industry.
Education
Education facilities in Aberdeen City and Shire have a world-wide reputation for quality and innovation.
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There are around 213 primary schools and 29 secondary schools in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Five of the region’s secondary schools were rated in the top 20 best secondary schools in Scotland, in an independent newspaper poll. |
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Aberdeen College is the largest further education institute in Scotland servicing over 30000 students annually. The College has built a strong reputation on its state of the art facilities and progressive attitudes to further education. |
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Aberdeen’s higher education and research facilities are internationally respected particularly with regard to medicine, agriculture, life sciences, management and related disciplines. The city is home to two universities – the University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University. It also has six research institutes including the world renowned Rowett Research Institute. |
Lifestyle
Living in Aberdeen City and Shire provides the opportunities to enjoy a lifestyle uncommon to many other cities thanks to its location and vibrant economy.
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52 golf courses in the area including Royal Aberdeen which is the 6th oldest golf course in the world. |
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Skiing and snow sports at the Lecht and Cairngorms less than 90 minutes drive from Aberdeen. |
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Numerous unspoilt beaches with spectacular cliffs and wildlife which are clean and uncrowded and very popular with surfers and anglers. |
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Castle trail – 13 castles all located within the surrounding area including Balmoral, Scottish home to the Royal family; Dunnottar Castle by Stonehaven which featured in Zefferelli’s Hamlet; Ballindalloch Castle which is still a family home and is one of the most beautiful and romantic castles in Scotland. |
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Whisky trail – 8 distilleries and cooperage to visit. |
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Hill walking. |
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Dolphin watching. |
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Numerous restaurants and bars. |
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Theatres and cinemas. |
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Family attractions including swimming pools, a science museum and extreme sports centre. |
Overall Aberdeen has so much to offer whether for single people, couples or families. It is a dynamic city but one that remains welcoming and friendly. For those seeking a better work life balance this is a city that could fulfil those ambitions whilst providing tremendous opportunities for career progression.
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