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Aberdeen is known as The Granite City, Houston of the North and The Flower of Scotland, for its distinctive stonework, profitable oil industry and many roses. Aberdeen's rugged character is now softened by commercial & cultural development. Until the 20th Century, Aberdeen was a successful port whose main industries were fishing, shipbuilding, and trade. In fact, Britain's oldest company, The Shore Porter's Society (established in 1498), was created to organize over land transportation of the goods that came into the harbour. However, these industries were in decline, as was Aberdeen, until oil was discovered in the North Sea in 1970. Canny Aberdonians convinced the major oil companies to establish headquarters in Scotland, and the city swelled to accommodate the rising population. Although the North Sea oil boom is past its peak, Aberdeen continues to prosper and develop its potential as a centre of tourism, after all, the oil has to run out sometime. For more information on Aberdeen visit: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk |
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