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Aberdeen, Scotland Attractions

 
Flower city and oil metropolis

Aberdeen, "The Flower of Scotland", lies in a picturesque spot on the North Sea coast between the Dee and the Don. The capital of the Grampian Region is Scotland's biggest fishing port and has, since the end of the 1960s when oil was first discovered in the North Sea, developed into an important center for Europe's offshore oil industry. Even in the early days of the oil boom Aberdeen was an obvious choice as offshore capital of Europe, not just because of its proximity to the oil fields in the North Sea, but also for its central position on the eastern coastal plain, its infrastructure with good road and rail links and also its plentiful supply of labor.

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On display at the Aberdeen Art Gallery is an extensive collection of 17th to 20th century paintings. Also on display are collections of fine British silver, glass and ceramic objects.

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Picture of Marischal College

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Dating back to 1593, Marischal College is a magnificent building made of granite.

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The Maritime Museum, housed inside Provost Ross's House, displays the development of the Dee estuary's port as well as the North Sea drilling rigs.

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Amongst the earliest residences in Aberdeen is the home of Provost Skene inside of which can be found the Municipal museum.
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Built to completion in 1552, St Machar's Cathedral features striking towers and sandstone spires.
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Amongst the largest parish institutions in Scotland are the East and West churches that together form the St Nicholas Church. The Church features interesting Renaissance style architecture.

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Aberdeen Surroundings

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The striking Dunnottar Castle south of Stonehaven features a 14th century belfry, a bakery and stables.

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A magnificent mansion whose origins date back to 1809, Fasque House was the Gladstone family home.
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The Dunnottar Castle on a point at Stonehaven.Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeen
Collonade at King's College in Aberdeen.King's College, Aberdeen
The approach to Dunnottar Castle at Stonehaven.Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeen
Panoramic view of the ruins of Dunnottar Castle.Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeen
The Dunnottar Castle at Stonehaven.Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeen
Exterior of Marischal College in Aberdeen.Marischal College, Aberdeen
St Nicholas Church in Aberdeen.St Nicholas Church, Aberdeen
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