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Old Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Old Aberdeen is an urban locality in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire. Old Aberdeen stands to the north of the city centre of Aberdeen, along the south bank of the River Don as it reaches the sea, and it is from this position that the city received its name, meaning "Mouth of the Don". It is within the council area of City of Aberdeen.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Aberdeenshire
Lat, Long: 57.166876,-2.1023186
Grid Reference: NJ 9391 0845
Civil Parish: Aberdeen CP
Council Area: City of Aberdeen CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 33762
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Old_Aberdeen,_Aberdeenshire_33762

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