Aberdeen is located in North East Scotland and is the country's
third largest city. It is an ancient settlement and people have lived in
the area for over 8000 years.
The city is set between the Rivers Dee and Don, both of which
provide for wonderful walks and scenery. The modern name Aberdeen
literally means between the Dee and Don.
Traditionally, Aberdeen was home to fishing, textile mills,
shipbuilding and paper making. These industries have been largely replaced but
their impact on the city is still obvious.
In modern times, Aberdeen has driven the north east to the very
top of the UK’s economic growth tables with high technology developments in the
electronics design and development industry, food, life sciences and,
obviously, the oil industry, powering an economic boom.
Aberdeen has won Britain in Bloom more than any other city, has
Britain’s oldest business, the harbour, which is one of the UK’s busiest, the
oldest city archive, fabulous parks, dolphins, boutique hotels and trendy
bars.
With 30 golf courses within 30 minutes of the city, the whisky
and castle trails and fabulous walking and nature all around Aberdeen is a
great place to visit!
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| Union Street |
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| Marischal College |
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| Aberdeen Harbour |
