Aberdeen, Port city in northeastern Scotland
Aberdeen extends along the North Sea coast with grey granite buildings that reflect sunlight, creating a metallic shimmer across the urban landscape.
The settlement received its royal burgh status in 1153 and developed from a dual economy of fishing villages and medieval quarters into a major Scottish city.
The University of Aberdeen, established in 1495, maintains four museums containing collections of scientific instruments, natural history, anthropology, and fine arts.
The city connects to London through Aberdeen International Airport, while ferries link to Orkney and Shetland Islands through the North Sea harbor.
Aberdeen's buildings incorporate local grey granite containing high amounts of mica, which produces a silvery reflection in the sunlight.
Location: Aberdeen City
Inception: 1175
Website: https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/
Website: https://aberdeencity.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 57.14824,-2.09281
Latest update: June 6, 2025 04:03
Aberdeen's historical monuments include medieval castles, museums, a Gothic cathedral, and noble residences. The city also features parks, gardens, an active port, and a sandy beach. Surrounding areas of Aberdeen are home to traditional whisky distilleries, maritime lighthouses, and military fortifications.
Marischal College
290 m
Aberdeen railway station
585 m
Drum Castle
16 km
Aberdeen Grammar School
1.3 km
St Machar's Cathedral
2.5 km
Codona's Amusement Park
740 m
Aberdeen Castle
186 m
Aberdeen Art Gallery
598 m
His Majesty's Theatre
734 m
Brig o' Balgownie
3.2 km
Blairs College
8.3 km
Royal Aberdeen Golf Club
3.4 km
Bridge of Dee
3.2 km
Aberdeen Maritime Museum
233 m
Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen
456 m
Union Terrace Gardens
653 m
William Wallace Statue, Aberdeen
729 m
St Mary's Cathedral
875 m
Tolbooth Museum
85 m
Gordon Highlanders Museum
3.4 km
St Andrew's Cathedral
95 m
Allan Park, Aberdeen
5.1 km
Aberdeen Beach and Queens Links
1.1 km
Beach Ballroom
1.1 km
Music Hall Aberdeen
800 m
Loch of Skene
16 km
Seaton Park
2.7 km
Marischal Museum
266 mReviews
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