The Aberdeen River is a river in Scotland. It is formed by the confluence of the Dee, the Don and the Ugie rivers. The Dee is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which flows eastwards for 82 miles from its source in the Cairngorms to the North Sea at Aberdeen. The Don is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which rises in the Grampian Mountains and flows eastwards for 81 miles to the North Sea at Aberdeen. The Ugie is a river in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which flows southwards for 28 miles from its source in the Grampian Mountains to the North Sea at Peterhead. The river's name is derived from the Scottish Gaelic words 'Aber' meaning 'mouth of the river' and 'Dìne' meaning 'river'. The river is also known as the 'River of Scotland', due to its importance in the country's history. The river is also known for its association with the song 'Auld Lang Syne', which was written by Robert Burns in 1788. The song is traditionally sung on New Year's Eve in Scotland. The Eme is a tributary of the Aberdeen River, which flows for 11 miles from its source in the Grampian Mountains to the North Sea at Aberdeen. The SCOT is a tributary of the Aberdeen River, which flows for 8 miles from its source in the Grampian Mountains to the North Sea at Aberdeen.