Aberdeen, Scotland

St Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Aberdeen is the third biggest city in Scotland. It also serves as the main base for North Sea off shore petroleum operations. The city on the North Sea coast of Scotland has a population of 210,000 (2011 estimate). It is located 649 km (403 mi) from London.

The cityscape of Aberdeen makes generous use of grey granite in the construction of its buildings, leading to it being called the Granite City. To add color to the city, it puts out a gay display of flowers in its gardens and parks, allowing it to win the Britain in Bloom competition for a record-breaking ten times.

Provost Ross's House, today the Aberdeen Maritime Museum
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The history of Aberdeen goes back as much as eight thousand years, based on archaeological discoveries at the mouths of the Dee and Don rivers. Present-day Aberdeen is somewhat newer. It received its Royal Burgh status from King David I in the 12th century. From then onwards, it grew from a village into a town.

Aberdeen has always had a relationship with the sea. In past centuries it was supported by the fishing industry and its related works such as shipbuilding. Now, it has become the main base for the off-shore oil industry, the busiest commercial heliport in the world, and the biggest seaport in Scotland.

Visiting Aberdeen

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), located in Dyce, about 9 km northeast of the city center, receives flights from London, Paris, Amsterdam and selected cities in Britain and Europe.Arriving visitors can take the Airlink bus to the Dyce railway station and then change to the train to reach downtown Aberdeen. Alternatively take the taxi direct to Aberdeen for around £20.

St Nicholas Kirk, Aberdeen
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Sights & Attractions in Aberdeen

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