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Local Attractions Accommodation Feedback Nearby .... Banchory .... situated on the river Dee and gateway to the valley of of the Feugh. Braemar .... on Royal Deeside and home to the Braemar Gathering. Maps .... For a wider look at the area, load our Map of Aberdeenshire and choose your destination. Links ... Further information is available at the local tourist office Aberdeen Tourist Board Scottish Towns |
berdeen is perhaps best known as Europe's North Sea oil capital but its
traditional industries are fishing, paper-making, textiles and of course
granite-quarrying. A stroll through the Conservation Area of Union Street
where many of the buildings still have their original Regency elevations,
and it's easy to understand why this is the granite city.
he architecture of Aberdeen is both striking and impressive. The city's
Union Street, lined with granite faced buildings, is a mile long and 70ft
wide. Many architects have left their mark on Aberdeen but perhaps the most
conspicuous was Archibald Simpson (1790-1847), the son of an Aberdeen merchant.
His liking for the neo-classic style of architecture can be seen throughout
Aberdeen, such as the Music Hall in Union Street.
he citizens of Aberdeen have a long and honourable history of supporting
their cultural heritage and a visit to any of the city's galleries or the
museum is a memorable experience.
The city's Art Gallery has work by an impressive range of artists including Aberdeen's own William Dyce, Sir Edwin Landseer and D.G. Rossetti. |
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