Appropriately for the 'Granite City' of Aberdeen, Marischal College, which today houses the city's municipal offices, is the second largest granite building in the world, crowned by the 72-metre-tall Mitchell Tower. At night the side of the building is beautifully decorated with different light patterns.

Travelers who have time to leave Aberdeen for a day trip should head out to Castle Fraser. A magnificent building dating back to 1575, featuring historic furnishings, paintings and embroidery, the impressive Great Hall, and a library filled with family books, as well as concert space, parks, woodland walks, a tea room and a children’s adventure playroom.

This is the place for diving, fishing, windsurfing, sailing and just about any other water sport out there. The Marina is right beside the Ribat and a luxury hotel resort which peers over the crystal clear water on the other side towards the beach. Sauntering along the marina is especially enjoyable at sunset when the fishermen return with their daily haul. Hop on a boat tour to Kuriat Island and, with a bit of luck get, a glimpse of the sea turtles and dolphins that frequent the area.

Malmö boasts a fascinating blend of architectural styles, heavily influenced by both Denmark and the broader European context. One noteworthy architectural gem can be found in Kungsparken, where the award-winning City Library stands. This building consists of two interconnected parts — an older section and a newer addition known as "The Calendar", designed by Danish architect Henning Larsen. Situated just a stone's throw away from the Malmö Central Station, Stortorget is home to the Town Hall. While its original construction dates back to 1546, the building has undergone significant transformations throughout the centuries. Notably, in 1860, architect Helgo Zettervall revamped the façade in the Dutch Renaissance style, lending the Town Hall its distinctive appearance. Located in another section of the expansive square is Kockska Huset, an exceptionally well-preserved sixteenth-century structure built from red brick and adorned with intricately decorated stepped gables. Today, this building houses one of Malmö's most renowned restaurants, Årstiderna (The Seasons), nestled within its basement vaults. Just behind the Town Hall, the tip of St Petrikyrkan (St Peter's Church) peeks into view. As Malmö's oldest standing edifice, this architectural marvel dates back to the early 14th century and showcases the Baltic brick Gothic style. In the early 1900s, significant efforts were made to develop and restore the medieval paintings adorning the church's vaults, adding to its historical and artistic significance.