Aberdeen, Port city in northeastern Scotland
Aberdeen is a major city on the northeast coast of Scotland that spreads between the mouths of two rivers and reaches out toward the open sea. Streets run parallel to the water while residential neighborhoods rise gently toward hills in the west.
The settlement gained city status in the 12th century and grew from separate fishing communities into a major port. In the 20th century, the discovery of oil in the North Sea transformed the economy completely.
The harbor community celebrates the return of fishing boats each year with festivals that feature local seafood and traditional music. In the market halls, vendors sell fresh fish directly from the docks while locals gather there in the mornings for conversation.
The city has an international airport offering connections to London and other European cities, while ferries to the northern islands depart from the harbor. Visitors find public transport connecting the center with surrounding neighborhoods.
The university maintains four public museums with collections of scientific instruments and natural history. Some buildings contain granite with visible mica crystals that shimmer especially intensely when rain makes the surfaces wet.
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