Aberdeen is a fascinating and densely populated city of Scotland. It is located along the Dee river northeast of Scotland. The city of
Aberdeen in Scotland is a popular tourist destination for its granite and fishing industry and sea port. Aberdeen is also the oil capital of Europe for it extensive supply of crude oil.
History of Aberdeen:
Aberdeen has been inhabited by people for 8,000 years. The city is divided in two distinctive parts as Old Aberdeen and New Aberdeen.
Aberdeen was under the British domain for several years during the War of Scottish Independence. In 1319 Robert the Bruce, the king of Scotland, transformed
Aberdeen into an independent community. The history of Aberdeen also says that in 1336 the city was burned by Edward III of England and was again reconstructed. Later in the 18th century
Aberdeen was turned into a modern cosmopolitan city with major improvements of road and some cultural monuments.
Aberdeen Tourist Attractions:
Aberdeen is a pleasant city and a vibrant place with its own history, culture and monuments. There numerous tourist attractions in
Aberdeen. Some of the popular tourist attractions in Aberdeen include:
- Aberdeen Art Gallery - it is a historical and splendid art gallery in Scotland. This gallery was built in 1884 with fine collection of arts.
- Tolbooth - it is one of the oldest building of Scotland, which has turned into a museum today. This museum provides the tourists with the history of crime and punishment of the city.
- Pitmeddan Garden - this is Scotland's most wonderful garden, which was built by Pitmeddan's first baronet, Sir Alexander Seton in 1675 and was renewed in 1950's.
- Castle Fraser - this is one of the largest and finest Scottish castle providing the historical past of the country.
- Malt Whisky Trail - it is the world famous trail in Scotland. Quite popular among the alcoholics.
Accommodations in Aberdeen:
Aberdeen is often regarded as "the silver city" and "the granite city" for its abundance of granite quarries. With the extensive modern building projects, Aberdeen is now well equipped with both luxury and budget hotels. Some popular hotels in Aberdeen are:
- Holiday Inn Aberdeen
- Dyce Skean Dhu
- Britannia Hotel Aberdeen
- Summerhill Hotel and Suites
- Mariott Aberdeen
How To Reach Aberdeen
Aberdeen being the third largest city of Scotland is accessible easily by road, with frequent car, bus and van trips from the airport and the city.
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