Aberdeen in 100 Dates

100 key dates from Aberdeen’s history from its foundation to the present day Experience 100 key dates that shaped Aberdeen’s history, highlighted its people’s genius (or stupidity) and embraced the unexpected. Featuring an amazing mix of social, criminal and sporting events, this book reveals a past that will fascinate, delight and even shock residents and visitors to the city alike. AUTHOR: Elma McMenemy moved to Aberdeen at the age of eighteen, and promptly fell in love with the city. She has lived in or near Aberdeen ever since. A qualified Scottish Blue Badge Guide, she leads tours in and around the city throughout the year. She is also a tourism consultant, specialising in marketing and PR. She lives in Aberdeenshire, just south of the city. Her first book for The History Press was ‘Bloody Scottish History: Aberdeen’, published in 2014. SELLING POINTS: . Explores all aspects of Aberdeen life, history and heritage, from royal visits (and royal deaths) to crimes, executions, scandals and historical events galore . From earliest times to the present day, with accessible and interesting text throughout . With twenty-two illustrations . By a local Blue Badge Guide Elma McMenemy, author