Aberdeen, in the heart of Scotlands Grampian Highlands, is an ideal destination for art, history and culture that is slightly off the beaten track. Scotlands third largest city was inspiration for the well known Scottish folk song The Northern Lights of Old Aberdeen which portrays a well worn Scottish theme: that of extreme homesickness when away from my home native land and celebrates the spectacular phenomenon of Aurora Borealis.
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Aberdeen was established in 1179, and her fortunes were transformed by Robert Bruces 1319 Charter, in recognition of his gratitude to the people of Aberdeen who had sheltered him during his campaign against the English. Since 1509 when the renowned University of Aberdeen was established, Aberdeen has been an academic centre of Europe, which influences a great many of the cultural and historical activities on offer in the city and its surrounding areas.
Described by Queen Elizabeth II as my dear place in the Highlands Balmoral Castle offers visitors guided tours of the gardens, historical exhibitions and luxury safari in the Caledonian Pine Forest, where visitors can catch glimpses of Scottish...