Introduction
Aberdeen [Granite City] is Scotland's third largest city. Aberdeen
Is the main commercial center and harbour in the Northeast
Scotland. It has the title of European Petroleum Capital
Ample supply of crude oil in the North Sea and standing in a bay in the bay
Beihai, between the Tanghe River and the mouth of the Dihe River.
history
Aberdeen grew up into two independent dukes - old Aberdeen in the mouth
Don and New Aberdeen, a place for fishing and trade settlement
Denburn entered the mouth of the Dee River. The earliest charter was
King William Wang, about 1179, confirmed the company's rights
David I donated. The city later received other royal charters. In
In 1319, Robert Bruce's Magna Carta turned Aberdeen into a
Property owned and limited independent community. This city is
Burned down by Edward III of England in 1336, but soon rebuilt
Extend and call it a new one.
For centuries, the city has been
Attacked by the lords of neighboring countries and strictly enforced
In 1770, the gates were dismantled. In the 18th century
The new town hall is built and elegantly furnished with a marble fireplace.
From the Netherlands and a set of beautiful crystal chandeliers and wall lamps. The
The 19th century was a period of deliberate expansion. By 1901
With a population of 153,000 and a city coverage of over 6,000 acres [24
Square kilometers]. In the late 18th century, the committee began implementing a plan
Road improvement, George Street, King Street and Union in 1805
The street is open, the latter is an extraordinary engineering skill
Partially borrowed from St. Catherine Hill and buildings
The arch is on the street above Putachieside. more and more
The economic importance of Aberdeen and the development of the shipbuilding industry
Fisheries need to improve port facilities.
In this century, most of the ports were built.
Including Victoria Pier, South Breakwater and extended to
North Pier.
Interested place
The main attractions of Aberdeen's visitors are
Museums, art galleries and Scottish castle trails. This is a list
Aberdeen interesting places:
Museums and art galleries
The city has a wealth of facilities that cover a wide range of cultures.
Activities and a variety of museums. Aberdeen Art Gallery
Collection of Impressionism, Victorian, Scottish and 20th Century
Century British painting and a collection of silver and glass.
It also includes the latest collection of Alexander McDonald's bequests.
19th century works donated by the museum's first donor and one
Constantly changing contemporary works and regular collections
Visit the exhibition. Other Aberdeen museums and art
The gallery is:
The exquisite granite theatre offers a home of popular entertainment.
shopping
The main shopping area is centered on the boutiques of Chapel and Chapel.
蓟 Street and the famous chain stores on George and Union Street.
Collector, Colin Wood, stock furniture, wall clock,
And the grandmother's clock from the 17th century to the beginning of the 20th century.
Maybe someone might want to browse the mixed bric-a-brac
Elizabeth Watts Studio's antiques, including glass, brass,
Antique jewelry, porcelain, silverware and some small furniture. For
One-stop gift shopping, come to Nova, where there are Chinese silverware
Jewelry, carpets, clothing, toys, cards and gift papers.
Other interesting shops are Grandad's Attic, specializing in art
Decorative ceramics and antique pine furniture; just Scots, retailers
Quality products - all made in Scotland, including ceramics, knitwear,
Textiles, silverware and jewellery; and Alex Scott&Co. This town
The best jack.
food and drinks
Although Aberdeen is a well-equipped city, it is not much
A restaurant is available. Mainly all restaurants and bars
Continental or English/Irish/Scottish cuisine. Some famous
The places for wine and gastronomy are:
education
The University of Aberdeen, the first university, the University of Aberdeen,
Founded in 1495 by Aberdeen Bishop William Elphinstone
Scottish Prime Minister. Aberdeen University is the third university in Scotland
The oldest is also the fifth oldest university in the UK.
Robert Gordon College [formerly Robert Gordon Hospital] is
Established in the 1990s and 1990s to become coeducational, limited to one day
school. It also produced the Robert Gordon Institute of Technology.
In 1992, he became Robert Gordon University.
Gray's School of Art was founded in 1886 and is one of the oldest art schools.
British Academy of Arts. Aberdeen College has several campuses
Aberdeen offers a variety of part-time and full-time courses
Lead to several different qualifications. Northern College is a
Teacher Training Academy at the Aberdeen and Dundee campuses. 2000
The Aberdeen Campus of Northern College became a university
Aberdeen College of Education. Aberdeen Grammar School, [now
Comprehensive, since its name] was established in 1263 and one of the oldest
British school.
physical education
Aberdeen Football Club was founded in 1903. Its main achievement is
Winning the 1983 European Cup Winners Cup and three leagues
Championship from 1980 to 1986. The stadium of the club is Pittodrie
This is the difference between the first full seat in the UK.
stadium. Aberdeen FC is the last team
Won the Scottish Premier League title outside the old company
And the only Scottish team to win two European trophies
Win the European Super Cup and win the European Cup Winners Cup
The cup was also in 1983. Well-known football players have played for the club
Including Gordon Strachan [current Celtic manager], Alex McLeish [current]
Ranger manager] and club legend Willy Miller. Dennis Law, United
The Scottish national team's top scorer was also born in the city.
But his career is for English and Italian clubs.
Aberdeen Golf Club was founded in 1815. It has two 18-hole courses
Balgownie, north of the Tang River. There are other golf courses
Auchmill, Balnagask, Hazlehead and King's Links.
Tourism and sightseeing
Aberdeen Tourist Information Center, where staff can usually be there
Find the right way to visit Aberdeen. Other organized tours
And travel agencies are in this city. These trips are organized by
Operators, content, topics and prices vary. Tour group
It mainly features museums, art galleries, Scottish castles and more.
Hotels and accommodation
Because more and more tourists and business travelers come
Granite City - Europe's offshore oil capital and a smaller number of hotels
Compared with tourists - hotels may be booked in large quantities
The time of year. Therefore, early booking is a must
city. Some hotels in Aberdeen [from affordable to
Luxury] as follows:
Aberdeen Holiday Inn
Gary
Aberdeen
Serviced suite
Alton
And suite
Haus Hotel
Aberdeen
transport
There are four main roads in this city: A90, A96, A93, A92, A90
Used as a tourist route.
The city's original ring road, Anderson Drive, was built in China.
It was swallowed up by the expansion of the city in the 1930s, and it is
Not suitable for handling today's traffic. To this end, a new main force
Bypass road, route around the west, plan to transfer
Away from downtown traffic. This road will open in 2010.
The city's national rail network is very good. Aberdeen has
Regular rail service and long distance calls to Glasgow and Edinburgh
Trains from Edinburgh to London. May take the longest time
The entire railway journey from Aberdeen to the UK. Regular
The train also headed north to Inverness and headed north to Days
airport.
Aberdeen also has an airport in the nearby town of Dyce.
Operated by BAA plc. And connecting the city to other cities
Britain, Aberdeen Airport [sometimes called Dyce Airport] is
The world's largest helicopter terminal serving many North Seas
Oil plant. The airport's IATA airport code is ABZ.
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