About Aberdeen
Aberdeen - The Granite City - is
the capital of Grampian Highlands and is famous for its sparkling granite
buildings, well preserved history and North Sea
oil. It is the gateway to Scotland's
castle and whisky country and is home to more castles than any other
area
in
the UK.
Aberdeen
has one of Scotland's most striking skylines, and the granite buildings
give the city its distinctive look, whilst old Aberdeen and the fishing
village of Footdee, have an indelible air of a bygone era.
It
was in Old Aberdeen that Bishop Elphinstone
established Aberdeen's first University,
Kings
College, in 1495.
In 1593 Aberdeen's second university
was founded - at a time when there were only two in the whole of England.
These two colleges united in the 19th Century to form the present day
University
of Aberdeen –
the location of the Scottish International Festival 2010. The
combination of this historic venue, the spectacular scenery and history
of this city and the reputation of Aberdeen
as a centre of vibrant and enthusiastic dancing, make Aberdeen
the ideal place for this exciting international festival. The
pace of life in Grampian may be perceived as far removed from the urban
hustle and bustle but Aberdeen
is the hub of an extensive transport network, making the region easily
accessible. Direct flights from London
take only 90 minutes. Direct flights are available from most UK
airports and many European cities. Many of the budget airlines
also run services to Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen
