The new name for the Aberdeen Market is Flint. Operated by the McGinty's Group, this new city centre venue is scheduled to open in 2027 and will feature international-style food and drink, local vendors, and an outdoor space for events. The name references the historical flint-working activity that took place on the site 8,000 years ago.
The name was inspired by the heritage of The Green, which perhaps remains unknown to many Aberdonians. More than 8,000 years ago, the area was a prominent hub for flint working, where ancient craftsmen honed tools for hunting and fishing.
The area in modern times known as Old Aberdeen is the approximate location of the first and original Scottish settlement of Aberdeen. Originally the name was Aberdon which literally means "at the mouth of the Don", as it is situated by the mouth of the river Don.
HistoryNetherkirkgate, or Lower Church Road, is perhaps the oldest street in Aberdeen. A version of the street is mentioned in a charter dated 1212 as the Vicus Fraxini, or Way of the Ash Tree. The more modern name emerged in the 14th century.
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However, on Tuesday, Aberdeen's new chief executive Jason Windsor said changing the name back was a “pragmatic decision” to remove “distractions”. “This is a group to be proud of, with a promising future.
Phoenix bought the Standard Life brand from what is now Aberdeen Group PLC - and which previously had been called Standard Life Aberdeen - back in 2021. The brand traces its history back to 1825 in Edinburgh. Looking ahead, Phoenix expects mid-single digit growth in operating cash generation for the full-year.
Bieldside is a suburb to the west of Aberdeen City Centre, Scotland. Together with the neighbouring suburb of Cults, it is the wealthiest area in Scotland.
In its effort to transition the country to clean power by 2030, the government is hoping to triple the capacity of Britain's offshore wind farms, many of which will be in the waters off Aberdeen. If all goes to plan, Aberdeen may well be about to experience a jobs boom.
The oldest pub in Aberdeen is widely considered to be Ma Cameron's, located on Little Belmont Street, with parts of the building (like the snug bar) dating back to 1746, making it a historic city landmark known for its charm, nooks, and rooftop beer garden.
Deeview Road South is Aberdeen's most expensive street, with an average house price of £1,232,000. Rubislaw Den South is the second most expensive street in Aberdeen at £1,224,000, with Friarsfield Way coming in third (£1,132,000).
The windiest areas of Scotland are in the north and west; parts of the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland have over 30 days with gale force winds per year. Vigorous Atlantic depressions, also known as European windstorms, are a common feature in the autumn and winter in Scotland.
In Aberdeen City, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.3 years) than for males (77.3 years) in 2022-2024. Male life expectancy at birth has increased more rapidly than female life expectancy at birth between 2001-2003 and 2022-2024.
The oldest building in Aberdeen still in active use is St Machar's Cathedral, with origins believed to trace back to the 6th century when St Machar founded a church on the site, though the current structure dates mainly from the 12th century and has seen many restorations. Another significant historic building is Provost Skene's House, dating to 1545, which is Aberdeen's oldest surviving townhouse and now a museum.
