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Mini guide to Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a cosmopolitan city, primarily servicing the north sea oil industry but also boasting some fine tourist attractions. It’s historical old town, granite-fascias of its modern side, and busy harbour all add to the city’s appeal.

The King's College Chapel contains a collection dating from the 15th century and is found in the magnificent King's College - the centre of Aberdeen University. Aberdeen is also blessed by three magnificent cathedrals, the outstanding feature of St Machar’s Cathedral is the heraldic ceiling (c.1520), while St Andrew’s Episcopal Cathedral in King Street and St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral are also impressive. Of a contrasting style are the granite buildings of Marishal College and His Majesty’s Theatre which give the city its distinctive look.

Some things don’t change. You cannot escape the sea here, not since it was founded as a Royal burgh back in 1124. The influence of the harbour is everywhere and the harvest of the North Sea continues.

The Grampian transport museum, Gordon Highlanders museum and McDugg Aquarium in the city are also worth visiting.

Aberdeen is also known as the Flower of Scotland, largely due to the spectacularly colourful winter gardens in Duthie Park, home to the stunning Rose Mountain. The Cruickshank Botanic Garden in Old Aberdeen, run by Aberdeen University, is another horticultural treasure while Seaton Park contains a magnificent formal garden.

The major suburbs in Aberdeen are: Bieldside, Bridge og Don, Craigbuckler, Kittybrewster, Mannofield, Nigg, Northfield, Old Aberdeen, Persley and Woodside.