local information

AberdeenAberdeen is located in the north-east of scotland and is known for being called the 'granite city'. it traditionally grew and stabilised on industries such as fishing, farming and paper making. The decline of these industries initially brought a time of mis-fortune for the city and the north-east in general.

The discovery of oil in the north sea in the 1970's completely transformed the fortunes of the area and Aberdeen now is one of the most thriving towns within the U.K. and is indeed now the 'oil capital of Europe. where by tradition it had one of the highest rates of unemployment, it now consistently has one of the lowest rates within the U.K.

AberdeenIn the summer months the beach front front becomes a thriving area for tourism. There is a beach leasiure centre and Cadonna's fun fair, still one of Scotland biggest amusement parks. The beach is also one of the cleanest in Europe making the place a great day out for the family. Many also choose to explore the beautiful scenery of Royal Deeside and a trip to Balmoral which is located fifty minutes south-west of the city.

Modern Aberdeen has a very cosmopolitan feel about it. Many different nationalities have come to live and study as there are two major universities giving it a large student population. There are a wide range of hotels, restaurants and three major shopping centres with plans already underway to build a fourth.

Finally, the city benifits from a mainline railway station and a major airport with daily flights to key airports around Great Britain.

Useful Links

Aberdeen City council

http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk

Aberdeen university

http://www.abdn.ac.uk

Tourist Information

http://www.agtb.org

Robert Gordons university

http://www.rgu.ac.uk

Local Newspaper (Press & Journal)

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk