Aberdeen, Scotland
(Above image is a capture of Union Street.) Aberdeen has a population of 212,000 and is located on Scotland’s North-East coast, about 130 miles/208 km north of Edinburgh. The name appears to be blend of two languages: 'Aber' is a Brittonic (pre-Gaelic word) meaning 'a meeting of waters' whilst the suffix is Gaelic but unexplained. The River Don empties into the North Sea at Aberdeen. Aberdeen Harbour Historically, commercial activities in Aberdeen have been very maritime orientated: fishing, port, harbour and in recent times prosperity has grown due to the City’s pivotal role in servicing the North Sea oil industry. It is home to the world’s oldest documented transport company, the Shore Porters Society of Aberdeen, established 1498. Another ancient institution is Aberdeen University, Scotland’s third oldest, which was established in 1498. Aberdeen has acquired the nickname Granite City because many of the buildings were constructed with locall...