Listen: Three million visitors to Aberdeen last month

Aberdeen welcomed 3 million visitors into the city last month.

Published 18th Apr 2016

Aberdeen welcomed 3 million visitors into the city last month.

The success of the hugely popular Jazz Festival is a contributing factor for the rise in footfall.

The Jazz Festival, which was doubled in size this year saw a 60% increase in attendance on 2015 and brought an economic benefit of more than ÂŁ58,000.

Gary Craig, Chief Executive of Aberdeen Inspired, said it would be a welcome boost to the city's economy.

We spoke to Mr Craig about the figures: