About Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a city located in the north-east of Scotland, within the council area of Aberdeen City. It lies on the North Sea coast and is known for its granite architecture, earning it the nickname "The Granite City." The city centre features a mix of modern developments and historic buildings, including the iconic St Nicholas Cathedral and the historic Aberdeen Art Gallery. The harbour area is a key part of the city’s identity, with fishing and maritime industries playing a significant role in its history. The AB15 postcode area covers parts of the city’s eastern suburbs, including areas near the River Don and the city’s eastern edge. Aberdeen is a hub for education and research, home to the University of Aberdeen, one of the oldest universities in the UK. The city also serves as a centre for the North Sea oil and gas industry, contributing to its economic profile.

Schools & Education 1 nearby View all schools

Springwood School 3.5 miles

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Dyce Train Station 5 miles
Portlethen Train Station 6.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Rosemount 0.6 miles Kittybrewster 0.6 miles Stockethill 0.9 miles Cornhill 0.9 miles Summerhill 1.2 miles Mastrick 1.2 miles Ruthrieston 1.2 miles Craigiebuckler 1.4 miles Mannofield 1.4 miles Braeside 1.4 miles Seafield 1.4 miles Hayton 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Aberdeen City
Ward Hazlehead/Queens Cross/Countesswells
Constituency Aberdeen South

Notable & Famous People from Aberdeen 84 people

Adam Blacklaw
Association football player
Scottish footballer (1937-2010)
Alexander Hall
Military personnel
Scottish-Canadian soccer player (1880-1943)
Andrew Cruickshank
Stage actor
Scottish actor (1907-1988)
Andrew Shinnie
Association football player
Scottish association football player
Andrew Thomas Gage
Physician
British botanist (1871-1945)
Angus Konstam
Writer
Scottish historian and author
Anna Bentley
Fencer
British fencer
Annie Lennox
Singer
Scottish singer-songwriter (born 1954)
Barry Robson
Association football coach
Scottish association football player (born 1978)
Bob Hughes
Politician
British politician (1932-1922)
Charles Sangster
Engineer
British engineer and industrialist (1872–1935)
Chris Cusiter
Rugby union player
Scottish rugby union player
Chris Lake
Composer
British musician
David Carry
Swimmer
British swimmer
David Florence
Canoeist
British slalom canoeist
David Rintoul
Actor
Scottish actor
Denis Law
Association football player
Scottish footballer (1940–2025)
Derek Rae
Association football player
Scottish footballer
Donald Mackay, Baron Mackay of Drumadoon
Judge
British judge (1946-2018)
Doug Smith
Association football player
Scottish footballer, born 1937 (1937–2012)
Eilidh Whiteford
Politician
British politician (born 1969)
Evelyn Glennie
Composer
Scottish percussionist and composer (born 1965)
Fraser Fyvie
Association football player
football player
Frederick Charles Green
University teacher
British university teacher (1891–1964)
Gavin Rae
Association football coach
Scottish association football player and manager (born 1977)
George Milne, 1st Baron Milne
Military personnel
British military commander (1866-1948)
Graeme Dey
Politician
Scottish politician (born 1962)
Graeme Garden
Screenwriter
British actor and comedian
Graeme Shinnie
Association football player
Scottish association football player (born 1991)

Streets in Aberdeen 30 shown View all streets

A90 1 A90;A92 3 A92 6 A944 5 A947 17 A956 1 A96 7 A975 1 Abbey Lane 1 Abbey Place 3 Abbey Road 4 Abbey Square 1 Abbots Place 1 Abbotsford Lane 1 Abbotsford Place 1 Abbotshall Crescent 1 Abbotshall Drive 3 Abbotshall Gardens 2 Abbotshall Place 2 Abbotshall Road 1 Abbotshall Terrace 1 Abbotshall Walk 2 Abbotswell Crescent 11 Abbotswell Drive 3 Abbotswell Road 5 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route 10 Aberdon Court 1 Abergeldie Road 4 Abergeldie Terrace 2 Aboyne Gardens 1

Postcodes in Aberdeen 50 shown View all postcodes

AB10 1AB AB10 1AF AB10 1AG AB10 1AH AB10 1AL AB10 1AN AB10 1AP AB10 1AQ AB10 1AR AB10 1AS AB10 1AU AB10 1AW AB10 1AX AB10 1BA AB10 1BB AB10 1BD AB10 1BF AB10 1BJ AB10 1BL AB10 1BQ AB10 1BR AB10 1BS AB10 1BT AB10 1BU AB10 1BW AB10 1BX AB10 1BY AB10 1BZ AB10 1DA AB10 1DB AB10 1DD AB10 1DF AB10 1DH AB10 1DQ AB10 1FE AB10 1FF AB10 1FG AB10 1FL AB10 1FQ AB10 1FR AB10 1FT AB10 1FY AB10 1GF AB10 1GS AB10 1GZ AB10 1HA AB10 1HE AB10 1HF AB10 1HH AB10 1HP