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Aberdeen Curiosities (Part 1, Footdee)
At the southern end of Aberdeen Beach, where the River Dee enters the North Sea, lies the quaint fishing village of Footdee (pronounced ‘Futty’ or ‘Fitty’). The origins of the original settlement can be traced back hundreds of years, however the existing hamlet of fishermens’ cottages dates back to the early nineteenth century.
Footdee, Aberdeen, Scotland
Fishermen’s Cottages, Footdee, Aberdeen, Scotland
The granite cottages are arranged in three squares, facing inwards from the sea. While the cottages are themselves worth seeing, it is the distinctive sheds built on the central communal areas of Footdee that are the village’s real architectural gems. The sheds, one supposes, were originally used for keeping nets and other fishing equipment, however today most are lovingly decorated with bright paint and sorts of bric a brac.
Shed, Footdee, Aberdeen, Scotland
Shed Footdee, Aberdeen, Scotland
Shed, Footdee, Aberdeen, Scotland
The origin of the name Footdee is often mistaken. Many people, unsurprisingly, assume from the modern spelling of the name of the village, that Footdee refers for it’s location at the foot of the River Dee, however the original name of ‘Fittie’ or ‘Futtie’, actually derives from St Fittick. Indeed, there is a St Fittick’s Parish Church across the river in Torry.
Footdee is about a 20 min walk from Aberdeen city centre. Head for the Beach and then towards the lighthouse at the south end of the Beach Esplanade.
Shed Door, Footdee, Aberdeen, Scotland
Shed Window, Footdee, Aberdeen, Scotland
Shed, Footdee, Aberdeen
Aberdeen University Refresher Fayre, 2014
At the beginning of Second Semester each year, the university hosts a “refresher fayre” to welcome new students to campus
Understanding your Offer Letter
International students applying to study for a full undergraduate degree in the UK should note that universities here employ a system of Conditional and Unconditional offers.
Unconditional Offer
The University of Aberdeen will issue an Unconditional Offer where an applicant meets all of our academic requirements at the time of offer. A student from the United States, for example, who has achieved the required standardised test scores (SATs, ACTs or AP exams) and includes their scores with their application, will normally be made an Unconditional Offer.
An Unconditional Offer means that you have met our requirements and that you don’t need to meet any further academic requirements to secure your place. You should however check your offer for any further non-academic requirements from the University and also make sure that you formally accept your offer on time.
Conditional Offer
The University may issue a Conditional Offer to an applicant who is on course to meeting our entry requirements, but who has not yet confirmed that they meet all of our requirements. It is very common for British universities to issue Conditional Offers, so you shouldn’t feel disappointed if you receive one.
For American students applying to the University of Aberdeen, a Conditional Offer would normally be made where the applicant has not yet met the required SAT, ACT or AP exam results. In other words, you look as though you are ‘on track’ to getting admitted, so the place is yours, as long as you meet all of our requirements.
So, I’ve received a Conditional Offer…what next?
A Conditional Offer will include the specific requirements that you need to meet before an Unconditional Offer can be made. If you receive a Conditional Offer, it is very important therefore that you submit your remaining scores or exam results as soon as possible, so that your offer can be updated to a full Unconditional Offer. Please refer to our website for further information on how to submit your test score directly to the University of Aberdeen .
Contact US
The Unconditional and Conditional offer system can sometimes be confusing for international applicants, especially those from countries like the United States where university either admit, reject or waitlist applicants. If you are unsure about any aspect of your offer, you should contact the relevant International Officer for your country.
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