Aberdeen Burgesses

Aberdeen Burgesses The Burgesses of Guild of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen were granted a Royal Charter in 1214 by King Alexander ll of Scotland.

The City of Aberdeen can look back on a long and interesting history. In 1124, as a growing centre of trade and commerce, Aberdeen was granted its charter by Kind David I as a Royal Burgh. This gave the town special distinction along with other principal burghs in Scotland. Much of Aberdeen's history stems from the actions of its early Burgesses. Appointed as freemen, they were charged with guardi

ng the burgh's laws and customs as well as the burgh itself. Their loyalty to king and community brought its own rewards by way of trading privileges as well as the general esteem in which they were held. Under a charter granted by King Alexander II, who reigned from 1214 to 1249, merchant Burgesses were given the sole right to form a Guild, and this body exercised considerable power in the composition of the local council. The present day Burgesses of Guild of the City of Aberdeen act as ambassadors, upholding traditions and promoting the city at every opportunity.

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