Picture of Aberdeen
Caption: Aberdeen Harbour
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Caption: Aberdeen Harbour Aberdeen Harbour was established in 1136 by King David I of Scotland According to the Guinness Book of Records the Harbour is the oldest business in Britain that has a history spanning almost 900 years In 1909 thousands gathered at the harbour to witness Harry Houdini dive into the freezing water chained and handcuffed. After several tense minutes Houdini eventually surfaced freed and alive! You can catch a ferry from the harbour to both the Orkney and Shetland islands ⚓
Picture of Aberdeen Harbour
Picture of Silver Darling
Caption: Located at the entrance to the harbour you will find the Silver Darling restaurant, one of the best seafood restaurants in Scotland
Picture of Torry Battery
Caption: The Torry Battery has been defending Aberdeen since 1860. It was eventually decommissioned in 1956 at which point it became s scheduled monument.
Picture of Girdle Ness Lighthouse
Caption: In 1813 the whaling ship Oscar got blown ashore close to the entrance to Aberdeen Harbour. Despite rescue attempts only 2 of the 44 crew were saved. This tragedy would result in the Girdleness Lighthouse being constructed
Picture of Aberdeen
