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"Scotland in a microcosm" - so has Aberdeenshire (a.k.a. the Grampian region) been described. From beaches and cliffs along Scotland's northeast coast, through fertile farmlands, forests and moors, to the Cairngorm Mountains ... what more could you want in terms of geography? Grampian is also Scotland's Castle Country. No less than 70 castles and many stone circles lend a regal, mysterious air to the region. Agriculture and fishing have been dominant Aberdeenshire industries dating back to 6000 BC, with the textile and shipbuilding trades having their day as well. Then again, times change, and the area is now a hub of North Sea oil and gas production. Grampian's harbor metropolis is Aberdeen, Scotland's third-largest city with a population of around 210,000. Called "Granite City" for its sparkling stone architecture, and "the Oil Capital of Europe," Aberdeen also boasts Europe's most impressive indoor garden in Duthie Park, attracting over a million visitors per year. They have cathedrals and a major university, but we know what you really want to hear. Yes, Aberdeenshire is home to more than half of Scotland's whisky distilleries. Whether it was those spirits or not, something had to inspire great Grampian authors and artists, including Annie Lennox, Lord Byron and Bram Stoker.