How Many Constituencies Are in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen, a historic city in northeast Scotland, is represented by several parliamentary constituencies at both the UK and Scottish Parliament levels. As of the most recent boundary reviews, the Aberdeen area comprises the following constituencies:
Scottish Parliament Constituencies
- Aberdeen Central – Covers the city centre and surrounding neighbourhoods.
- Aberdeen Donside – Encompasses western and southern suburbs.
- Aberdeen North – Includes the northern districts and beachfront areas.
- Aberdeen South and North Kincardine – Covers the southern city and parts of Kincardine and Mearns.
UK Parliament Constituencies
- Aberdeen North
- Aberdeen South
- Gordon – Extends southwest to Huntly and Alford.
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine – Covers Inverurie, Kintore, and surrounding rural areas.
- Banff and Buchan – Stretches north to Banff, Macduff, and Fraserburgh.
Boundary commissions periodically review these constituencies to reflect population changes, so the exact number and boundaries may shift over time. Voters should verify their current constituency via the Boundary Commission for Scotland or the UK Boundary Commissions.