Overview
With its granite-like architecture, Aberdeen has been called the "Silver City," or the "Granite City." That's not to imply that it's unattractive. Actually, it's quite the opposite. The Gampian region offers a dramatic backdrop of jagged sea cliffs, misty moors, and green forests. In many ways it's the quintessential Scottish town. Aberdeen was once dominated by agriculture. Today, however, it is known as a major center for oil production. Of course, it also manages to produce about half the country's Scotch Whiskey at local distilleries. The town itself is split, with the venerable Old Aberdeen on one side and the more commercial harbor area on the other. Visitors should check out the fifteenth century King's College, St. Andrew's Cathedral, the celebrated Maritime Museum, and the impressive Duthie Park, which is perhaps the finest indoor garden in Europe.
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