Most Radioactive City (Aberdeen or the Granite City) – Facts about Scotland

Aberdeen is also known in Scotland as the Granite City. Aberdeen was founded on radium-rich rock and has many buildings created from granite (this is where the name comes from), as a result, the radiation level in this city are higher than in any other part of the country. More unusual things one should know about Scotland: In addition we’d greatly recommend looking into these facts: - the meaning Saltire (flag of Scotland); - famous Penguin Parade in Edinburgh Zoo.