Aberdeen is a port city located in North East Scotland. It serves as the third most populous city in Scotland and was historically situated within the county of Aberdeenshire, though it is now a separate council area. The city is governed by Aberdeen City Council, which is one of the 32 local authorities in Scotland.
As of 2020, the main urban area of Aberdeen had a population of 198,590, while the wider settlement including outlying localities reached 220,690. This makes it the 39th most populous built-up area in the United Kingdom.
The city is characterized by a long, sandy coastline and an oceanic climate. The local weather typically features cool summers and mild, rainy winters.