Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire is a council area in northeastern Scotland that runs from the coast inland to mountain slopes. The territory covers farmland, river valleys and fishing villages between the sea and the highlands.

Stone circles and burial mounds date from the Bronze Age, when communities settled this land four thousand years ago. Later, monasteries and castles shaped the region during medieval times.

The region maintains Celtic monasteries at Old Deer and Monymusk, preserving religious traditions that shaped northeastern Scottish heritage through centuries.

The area offers public facilities such as libraries, sports centers and schools in the towns. Visitors find information centers in the larger settlements along the coast and inland.

The North Sea oil industry changed the local economy from the 1970s onward. Peterhead grew into a major port for supply vessels and processing plants.

Location: Scotland

Capital city: Aberdeen

Part of: North East Scotland

Website: https://aberdeenshire.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 57.15100,-2.12300

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:04