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In 1990 Aberdeen City, Scotland was twinned with the city of Stavanger in the West Coast of Norway. It can be found in the county of Rogaland.
Stavanger is similar to us in many ways. For example its economy relies heavily on the oil and fishing industry as well as tourism. Population levels are quite similar, both cities have an airport and a University. The surrounding countryside of each shares many similar features such as a nearby ski resort and many rugged hills suitable for hill walking.
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Whilst Old Stavanger still has architectural examples of wooden buildings, Old Aberdeen has fine examples of granite buildings. Both the old town of each are cited nationally as having buildings of architectural importance.
Each year they donate the Castlegate Christmas tree and take part in the Nuart Street Art Festival.
Stavanger is also a twin city to other cities around the word which include Antsirabe (Madagascar), Esbjerg (Denmark), Eskilstuna (Sweden), Esteli (Nicaragua), Galvseton (Texas, USA), Harlow (England), Houston (Texas, America), Nablus (Palestinian Territories), Netanva (Israel), Massawa (Eritrea), Fjarabygg, (previously known as Neskaupstaur Iceland), and Jyvskyl (Finland).
We have also been twinned with Regensburg in Germany (1955), Clermont-Ferrand in France (1983), Bulawayo in Zimbabwe (1986) and Gomel in Belarus (1990).
Aberdeen is a twin city to form links with a foreign city so that citizens can share cultural and social activities and understanding. The link between twinned cities allows economic co-operation to mutual benefit.
The origins of villages, cities and towns becoming a twin can be traced back in history to the Second World War. It was seen as an act or reconciliations and friendship with the people of Europe. For this reason Aberdeen was first twinned with former enemy Germany where many local soldiers of the then local regiment The Gordon Highlanders had fought against in France.
Citizens of all ages can benefit from the twinning partnership between towns and cities. For example school pupils can exchange visit with a school pupil from overseas to study their cultural and often stay with local families.
Cultural events such as sporting or musical activities can broaden the experience of citizens and aid in their personal development. An example of this is the Aberdeen Jazz Festival which is held each year in March and sees pupils and music groups come across to perform concerts.
Many friendships have been formed from twinning and every citizen can take part in the twinning experience. Grants are available from the Council offices, though applicants may have to raise half of the costs themselves or through fundraising.
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Twin City Aberdeen Stavanger Norway
In 1990 Aberdeen City, Scotland was twinned with the city of Stavanger in the West Coast of Norway. It can be found in the county of Rogaland.
Stavanger is similar to us in many ways. For example its economy relies heavily on the oil and fishing industry as well as tourism. Population levels are quite similar, both cities have an airport and a University. The surrounding countryside of each shares many similar features such as a nearby ski resort and many rugged hills suitable for hill walking.
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My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
Whilst Old Stavanger still has architectural examples of wooden buildings, Old Aberdeen has fine examples of granite buildings. Both the old town of each are cited nationally as having buildings of architectural importance.
Each year they donate the Castlegate Christmas tree and take part in the Nuart Street Art Festival.
Stavanger is also a twin city to other cities around the word which include Antsirabe (Madagascar), Esbjerg (Denmark), Eskilstuna (Sweden), Esteli (Nicaragua), Galvseton (Texas, USA), Harlow (England), Houston (Texas, America), Nablus (Palestinian Territories), Netanva (Israel), Massawa (Eritrea), Fjarabygg, (previously known as Neskaupstaur Iceland), and Jyvskyl (Finland).
Twinned Towns and Cities of Aberdeen
We have also been twinned with Regensburg in Germany (1955), Clermont-Ferrand in France (1983), Bulawayo in Zimbabwe (1986) and Gomel in Belarus (1990).
Why Do Cities and Towns Twin
Aberdeen is a twin city to form links with a foreign city so that citizens can share cultural and social activities and understanding. The link between twinned cities allows economic co-operation to mutual benefit.
The origins of villages, cities and towns becoming a twin can be traced back in history to the Second World War. It was seen as an act or reconciliations and friendship with the people of Europe. For this reason Aberdeen was first twinned with former enemy Germany where many local soldiers of the then local regiment The Gordon Highlanders had fought against in France.
Citizens of all ages can benefit from the twinning partnership between towns and cities. For example school pupils can exchange visit with a school pupil from overseas to study their cultural and often stay with local families.
Cultural events such as sporting or musical activities can broaden the experience of citizens and aid in their personal development. An example of this is the Aberdeen Jazz Festival which is held each year in March and sees pupils and music groups come across to perform concerts.
Many friendships have been formed from twinning and every citizen can take part in the twinning experience. Grants are available from the Council offices, though applicants may have to raise half of the costs themselves or through fundraising.
More Aberdeen Information.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
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