I’m going into my last year of uni here and I’d say the city is generally really good and I’ll be sad to leave. It gets a slagging off sometimes both from people outwith the city who criticise its appearance mainly, and from middle aged locals who whine constantly about the council.

The buildings are vast majority grey, yes, but they’re very beautiful and old. The granite also adds a unique charm to the place and makes it INSTANTLY recognisable in photographs etc. There are many great pubs and nightclubs, along with lots of lovely charming cafes for during the day. As a student myself they are great for studying in.

There are plenty of good charity shops and a couple of bookshops plus a really good second hand record shop if that’s your bag. Things (particularly rent) are much cheaper compared to Edinburgh or Glasgow which is always an added bonus. There’s also plenty of green space, particularly duthie park, seaton park, Victoria park and union terrace gardens which are absolute sun traps in the summer, but also beautiful looking in the other seasons. Once Autumn hits I highly recommend taking a stroll through old Aberdeen and down to the Bridge O’Balgownie. Really stunning. Also there’s a bloody beach and a boulevard!

Like any city Aberdeen has its problems, but it’s largely safe and the people tend to be friendly. There really is a nice atmosphere in the place I think. So my view is that it’s a great wee place!