Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a city in Scotland.

Leela once referred to it as the "granite city", and the Fourth Doctor noted that in fact the granite emitted more radiation into the bodies of the residents of Aberdeen than would a nuclear power plant into its workers. (DW: Underworld)

In 1879, Queen Victoria was travelling to Aberdeen by coach when she was diverted by the Brethren. (DW: Tooth and Claw)

In the late 20th century, the Fourth Doctor dropped off Sarah Jane Smith in what he thought was South Croydon, but was actually Aberdeen. (DW: The Hand of Fear, School Reunion)

Behind the scenes

In real life, though not specified in any script, Aberdeen is specifically in the northeast of Scotland. It is some 570 miles (928 kilometres) distant from Croydon.