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Aberdeen simply has one of the most distinctive townscapes in Scotland , thanks to the use of silver granite. This durable stone, quarried locally, was used, from the 18th century onward to shape downtown Aberdeen , in glittering spires, parapets, blocks and bold columns. In sunshine, the granite's embedded mica chips act like millions of tiny mirrors, adding a distinctive sparkle to the handsome buildings. Aberdeen is a city of about 25,000 people in northeastern South Dakota . The city was founded in 1881 as a railroad stop and named for the Scottish hometown of the railroad president. As a temporary end-of-the-line town for the railroad, Aberdeen quickly became popular with land speculators, business people, and other adventurous types.

Early promoters saw a bright future for the city. Anticipating its selection as capital of a new state of Dakota, they nicknamed it the Hub City . When statehood plans didn't go their way, flexible Aberdonians reapplied their nickname to the city's role as a hub of railroad activity, and the name stuck. In the century that followed, Aberdeen grew to become the third largest city in South Dakota , with agriculture and railroads as its backbone. Never a one-industry town, Aberdeen early established itself as an important medical center. Many other businesses – such as financial services and customer service – have also become important, especially as the city has adopted new technologies.

Aberdeen enters the 21st century well positioned to take advantage of the best in high technology as it continues to focus on the values, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit that helped it rise to prominence.

Aberdeen can offer fun for all the family, at Aberdeen Fun Beach , the length of the promenade is backed by a whole range of attractions. Bars, café-restaurants, a golf complex, the Beach Leisure Centre, Linx Ice Arena, a multiplex cinema, nightclub, plus the largest permanent fun fair in Scotland at Codona's Amusement Park. Scottish premier League football action is just behind the beach, at Pittodrie Stadium, home of “the Dons” – Aberdeen Football Club.