I used to work up in Aberdeen, Wages were !!!!! left for pastures new still in contact with mates who work up there, still not a happy place, but people staying there as its where they live.
Housing is expensive, people are nice, Aberdeen great city, looks damp and grey most of the time, Only place I've ever been where you get all four seasons in an hour.
Not much help as I did leave 7 years ago, but will phone my mates up and find out more info for you if nobody else gives you a more upto date reply.