🏙️ Aberdeen Student Guide

Aberdeen is the Granite City — unique architecture and a strong student community. Can be cold!

💰 Council Tax Exemption — must apply!

Your local council is Aberdeen City Council. Most students are exempt, but you must apply.

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Aberdeen City Council

Official council website

📍 Local tips

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Old Aberdeen around King's College is the historic student quarter

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Union Street is the main shopping street

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First Bus is the main transport — get a student pass

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The beach and harbour are worth exploring on a clear day

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