Town Name

Aberdeen - Place at the mouth of the river "Dee".(River Devona - River of the devine goddess)

Granted it's first royal charter in 1180ad and soon became a popular seaport trading in fish and timber

Aberdeen was attacked three times in the 13th century during the English/Scottish wars and was finally raised to the ground by Edward 3rd This was followed by the building of "New Aberdeen" in the late 1500's

 

Attractions

• Bridge of Balgownie,
• Kings College,
• Mercat Cross,
• Marischal College,
• James Dun's House,
• Cruickshank Botanic Gardens,
• Union Terrace Gardens,
• Art gallery & Museum.

 

Useful Information

Population:- 202,370

Market days: - Every Friday - - (The Green)

Farmers Market - Last Saturday in every month (Belmont St)

Early Closing None ....- Late shopping Thursday

Police Tel Non Emergency: -0845 600 5700

Council Offices:

Hospital: - Post Code: AB25 2ZN-- --Tel: (01224)681818

NHS: 24 hour medical line Tel:- 08454 24 24 24

Council Web Site: http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk

Campsites

McKays - 01224 643136
Nigg Park - 01224 696679
ScottishCamping - 01224 860 347
Blacks - 01224 622272
Milletsk - 01224 596230
Cairn Motorhomes - 01224 748 253
Lower Deeside Holiday Park - 01224 733 860
Hillhead Caravan Park - 01467 632809
Clinterty People's Site - 01224 790770