Infrastructure

From its position in the North East of Scotland, the Aberdeen City Region is a well-connected location with three major ports, one international airport, and extensive bus and rail networks. Our well-established infrastructure and transport links are a vital component to the region’s success. With both domestic and international connections, our tradition of global trade has led to an incredibly diverse business environment.

The Aberdeen city region has long been renowned as a Global Energy Hub.

Aberdeen is a vibrant region in Scotland's North East, helping to lead the rapid shift towards a net zero future. Not only is Aberdeen at the forefront of the energy transition, but it is also a world leader in the life sciences industry and home to food and drink brands enjoyed across the world.

Port of Aberdeen

Port of Aberdeen is Scotland’s largest berthage port with more than 7,000 metres of quayside, offering world-class facilities. The port has positioned itself as an international hub for energy, trade and tourism, and is always looking to diversity their offering. 

Following it’s transformational £420M investment in South Harbour, Port of Aberdeen is ready to support projects of all sizes. 

Port of Aberdeen is also a lifeline port for the Northern Isles with passenger and freight ferries operated daily. In 2023 Port of Aberdeen welcomed it’s first cruise ship, marking a new dawn for tourism in the North East of Scotland, with more than 50 cruise calls booked for 2024. 

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Peterhead Port

Peterhead Port is one of the UK’s most versatile ports, providing all weather deepwater berthing facilities and serves as the country’s biggest white fish and pelagic port and is known for its state-of-the-art fish market. c

The strategic location of the port, makes it an ideal centre for servicing offshore energy industry and supporting the transition to net zero.  

The Aberdeen city region has long been renowned as a Global Energy Hub.

Aberdeen is a vibrant region in Scotland's North East, helping to lead the rapid shift towards a net zero future. Not only is Aberdeen at the forefront of the energy transition, but it is also a world leader in the life sciences industry and home to food and drink brands enjoyed across the world.

Fraserburgh Harbour

Fraserburgh Harbour is a Trust Port, ideally positioned for fishing grounds and North Sea energy opportunities such as INTOG and ScotWind projects. Fraserburgh Harbour is also renowned as a centre of excellence for vessel repair and maintenance. 

Fraserburgh Harbour is in the process of executing the biggest expansion project in its history- the Harbour Masterplan, which will provide deep water birthing and multipurpose quay, allowing the harbour to diversify into new maritime industries whilst continuing to serve fishing industry. 

The Aberdeen city region has long been renowned as a Global Energy Hub.

Aberdeen is a vibrant region in Scotland's North East, helping to lead the rapid shift towards a net zero future. Not only is Aberdeen at the forefront of the energy transition, but it is also a world leader in the life sciences industry and home to food and drink brands enjoyed across the world.

Aberdeen International Airport

Covering 32 routes, Aberdeen International Airport connects the region with the rest of the UK and further afield and services the world's oil & gas markets. The on-site North Sea heliport is the busiest civilian heliport in the world

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