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Bridge of Don

Suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland

Suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland

FieldValue
countryScotland
official_nameBridge of Don
scots_nameBrig o' Don
static_imageBridge of Don Academy II - geograph.org.uk - 1539657.jpg
gaelic_nameDrochaid Dheathain
population19,636
population_ref
pushpin_mapScotland Aberdeen
pushpin_map_captionLocation within the Aberdeen City council area
map_typeScotland
coordinates
os_grid_referenceNJ 93994 10213
unitary_scotlandAberdeen City
lieutenancy_scotlandAberdeen
constituency_westminsterAberdeen North
constituency_scottish_parliamentAberdeen Donside
post_townAberdeen
postcode_districtAB22, AB23
postcode_areaAB
dial_code01224
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the suburb

Bridge of Don is a suburb in the north of Aberdeen, Scotland. In , the Bridge of Don electoral ward was estimated to have a population of 19,545.

Bridge of Don is split into four areas for statistical purposes by Aberdeen City Council and Police Scotland: Balgownie and Donmouth, Danestone, Denmore and Oldmachar. Traditionally Bridge of Don has been split up into: Bridge of Don, Danestone, Denmore and Middleton Park.

Schools

The secondary schools within the suburb are: Bridge of Don Academy and Oldmachar Academy and there are also seven primary schools: Danestone, Braehead, Forehill, Glashieburn, Greenbrae, Middleton Park and Scotstown.

Amenities

Bridge of Don has a library a community centre, and a retail park. It was formerly the site of the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre before this was relocated to Bucksburn as The Event Complex Aberdeen. The Royal Aberdeen Golf Club is situated in Bridge of Don on Links Road. At the mouth of the River Don, shared with Old Aberdeen is the Donmouth Local Nature Reserve.

Sports

Bridge of Don is home to two Junior football clubs: Hall Russell United F.C. and Hermes F.C. who play at neighbouring grounds in the Denmore Road area.

Military

The Gordon Barracks, which have served as the regimental headquarters for the Gordon Highlanders as well as being the training centre for the Highland Brigade are situated in Bridge of Don. The barracks consists of buildings around the a square and were opened in 1935 and were used as a barracks up to their closure as a centre for Junior Soldier training in 1986. The barracks are built of dressed blocks of granite. The central block is two storeys high, has three bays is a rectangular shape and has stepped gables with a roof of slates. The style of the buildings has been described as sub-baronial and the Royal arms are placed on the central block. The entrance to the barracks has cast-iron gates with decorations. Today, the Gordon Barracks are used by a number of organisations, including Territorial Army (TA) signals and medical units.

References

References

  1. (2016-01-01). "Electoral Ward, Bridge of Don". statistics.gov.scot.
  2. (11 March 2025). "Find a school". Aberdeen City Council.
  3. "Bridge of Don Library". Aberdeen City Council.
  4. "Bridge of Don Community Centre".
  5. "Bridge of Don Retail Park, Aberdeen". Bridge of Don Retail Park, Aberdeen.
  6. "AECC Site Bridge of Don". Aberdeen City Council.
  7. "Royal Aberdeen Golf Club".
  8. "Donmouth Local Nature Reserve".
  9. "Hall Russell United F.C.". Scottish Junior Football Association.
  10. "Hermes F.C". Scottish Junior Football Association.
  11. "Drill Hall Summary". Secret Scotland.
  12. "Gordon Barracks". Historic Environment Scotland.
  13. "MOD Army".
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