| Standing on a magnificent site between the rivers Dee and Don, which are both renowned for their salmon fishing, Aberdeen is one of the most distinctive cities in the United Kingdom.
The capital of North-east Scotland looks to the sea, yet, at the same time, is firmly rooted in a hinterland of some of the finest unspoiled countryside left in Europe.
Aberdeen is a handsome and historic city of timeless granite architecture combined with modern facilities, carefully blended to to provide an inspiring and rewarding environment for both visitors and citizens alike. It is the oil offshore capital of Europe yet in many ways Aberdeen is unchanged.
The people are friendly and hospitable. The city is full of old fashioned charm and character, history and tradition, making it an attractive place to live and a fascinating place to visit. Aberdeen's magnificent buildings are softened by an abundance of glorious floral displays to delight the eye and charm the senses.
Almost every facet of life in Aberdeen has been touched by the discovery of oil under the North Sea and its influence cannot be underestimated. Aberdeen has always been a successful city, but oil brought even greater prosperity, new jobs and new life to traditional industries.
Superb natural assets and an enviable range of leisure, recreational and cultural experiences make the quality of life in Aberdeen among the best in the country. Studies have consistently shown that Aberdeen is rated as one of the most desirable cities in the UK in which to live and work.
Aberdeen's contribution to the work and wealth of the nation has been considerable, reaping the harvest of both land and sea. Centuries of human endeavour have made Aberdeen a remarkable city This is the proud heritage of many generations to come.
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