Ghost town

For all that Aberdeen is widely and unfairly maligned for being grey, there’s an element of truth to the comment. I do love the city – probably more than any other Scottish city except Inverness – but the endless grey granite across the city centre can get a bit monotonous even for a fan like me.

But look around – and look up – and there is a considerable beauty to it. The medieval heart, Old Aberdeen, is perhaps the best example of its era in the country. The harbourside is a spectacular mix...