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- This article is about the Scottish city. For other uses see Aberdeen (disambiguation)
The city is often referred to as the Oil Capital of Europe thanks to becoming, in the 1970s, a major service base for the extraction of crude oil in the North Sea. It stands between the mouths of the rivers Don and Dee.
History
Aberdeen grew up as two separate burghs: Old Aberdeen at the mouth of the River Don; and New Aberdeen, a fishing and trading settlement where the Denburn entered the Dee estuary. The earliest charter was granted by King William the Lion about 1179, confirming the corporate rights granted by David I. The city received other royal charters later. In 1319, the Great Charter of Robert the Bruce transformed Aberdeen into a property owning and financially independent community. Bruce had a high regard for the citizens of Aberdeen who had sheltered him in his days of outlawry, helped him win the Battle of Barra and slayed the English garrison at the Castle. He granted Aberdeen with the nearby Forest of Stocket. The income from this land has formed the basis for the city's Common Good Fund, which is used to this day for the benefit of all Aberdonians. More on [ Aberdeen ]
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Aberdeen Airport - The world's busiest commercial heliport combines with domestic and international fixed-wing services to total of 2.5 million passengers each year.
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Aberdeen Alpha BNI Chapter - The original Aberdeen chapter of the international business networking organisation.
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce - Chamber of Commerce representing businesses in the City of Aberdeen.
Meta Description: [ Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce, Scotland's leading business services provider, in business for business. ]
Aberdeen Entrepreneurs - Includes events and member directory.
Aberdeen Harbour Board - One of the busiest ports in Britain handling almost 9,000 vessels annually - including North Sea oil and ferry traffic.
Craig Group - One of Scotland's top 100 companies, the group is based in Aberdeen and has interests in the oil and gas, fishing and leisure industries.
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North East Scotland Economic Review - Economic indicators for North East Scotland, Grampian, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire; with economic overview, analysis of industry sectors and key findings.
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