City of Joy Welcomes You to Aberdeen Not just the granite city but the City of Steeples At City of Joy you are sure of a warm welcome, but before you come here are some of the highlights of this great City that God is transforming for His glory THE SPIRITUAL CLIMATE IN THE GRANITE CITY CITY OF JOY SHORT VID HERE General Information Aberdeen is a city in North East of Scotland, situated on the North Sea at the mouths of the Dee and Don rivers. Aberdeen is the third largest city in Scotland, after Glasgow and Edinburgh; and as the ‘Oil & Gas Capital of Europe” and the country's largest fishing port, it is the principal industrial center of Scotland.     Some history Aberdeen is a tourist resort known for its sandy beaches. Aberdeen received a Royal Charter in the 12th century and, by the time Edward III burned much of it to the ground in 1336, it had become a thriving port. What remains of the original pink granite houses and cobbled streets now stands alongside the rebuilt areas of "new" Aberdeen. Modern Aberdeen began in 1805 with the building of Union Street when many neo-classical buildings were built using the local grey granite from which the city gets its nickname - the granite city.   Points of interest Church of Saint Nicholas (founded in the 12th century), the largest parish church in Scotland; the Cathedral of Saint Machar (begun 15th century); and the University of Aberdeen, formed in 1860 from the merger of the Roman Catholic King's College (1495) and the Protestant Marischal College (1593). The Robert Gordon University is widely recognised as one of the best international schools of health (diet/nutrition) studies, as well as science & engineering.     Aberdeen Stats Population : circa 230,000 (Jan 2002); Christian population:circa 4000 (1.5% Jan 2004); Muslim population:circa 5000 (Jan 2004) Main Industry: Oil and Gas exploration and production.   In 2001 and 2004 It was reported both locally and nationally that 'Aberdeen is the ungodliest city in Scotland'.   More than 50% of city centre churches have been converted into pubs and clubs. CITY OF JOY is part of a number of churches in the City changing these stats....... come and join us in seeing this city and this nation transformed by the love of God.