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With a name meaning 'at the mouth of the Dee', Aberdeen's fortunes have been inextricably linked to its position on the river estuary ever since it was settled. As Scotland's third-largest city, it is a busy sea port with a thriving centre. Much of Aberdeen began to grow after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, after Robert the Bruce rewarded the loyal townspeople for their help. Soon the then-town had expanded, and was one of Scotland's largest fishing centres. In later centuries this trade had increased Aberdeen's wealth, which led to the building of many grand buildings. Much of the centre - including the roads - is made of granite.
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