Aberdeen is known as The Granite City due to the fact the city is built on Granite, which is used in many of Aberdeens buildings. Other Aberdeen nicknames include the Silver City with the Golden Sands, the Oil Capital of Europe or the Energy Capital of Europe.
1. Aberdeen Oil Industry (Aberdeen Facts/Aberdeen Facts)
The Aberdeen Oil Industry is the driving force behind the local economy. It is estimated that there are 900 companies serving the energy sector in the Aberdeen Oil Industry. The oil and gas sector accounts for some 26% of Aberdeen's jobs.
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2. The Granite City (Aberdeen Facts/Aberdeen Facts)
Aberdeen is known as The Granite City due to the fact the city is built on Granite, which is used in many of Aberdeens buildings. Other Aberdeen nicknames include the Silver City with the Golden Sands, the Oil Capital of Europe or the Energy Capital ...
