Aberdeen, otherwise known as the Granite City, is situated on the northeast coast of Scotland about 125 miles north of Edinburgh.  The city itself has a vibrant university population, a variety of pubs and museums and outstanding flowered parks.  Once an important fishing and agricultural centre, the city’s fortunes are now more closely tied to the ups and downs of the oil industry. Although the gay scene in Aberdeen is small in comparison to that of Glasgow or Edinburgh, the visitor who takes time to seek it out will be rewarded with a warm welcome. Where possible we have tried to find you Gay venues, or gay – lesbian friendly venues. There are also some of Aberdeen’s finest straight venues included.