Bridge of Don
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For the bridge, see Bridge of Don (bridge).
Coordinates: 57°10′58″N 2°06′04″W / 57.182700°N 2.100985°W| Bridge of Don | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid Don | |
| Scots: Brig o Don | |
  Bridge of Don Bridge of Don shown within Scotland | |
| Population | 22,423 [1] |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | NJ 93994 10213 |
| Council area | Aberdeen City |
| Lieutenancy area | Aberdeen |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode district | AB22 8/AB23 8 |
| Dialling code | 01224 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Gordon, Aberdeen North |
| Scottish Parliament | Aberdeen Donside |
Bridge of Don is a suburb in the north of Aberdeen, Scotland. It has a population of 22,423 [1] making it one of the largest suburbs in Europe.[2]
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. These areas have smaller areas within them.
Schools
The secondary schools within the suburb are: Bridge of Don Academy and Oldmachar Academy.
There are also seven primary schools: Braehead, Danestone, Forehill, Glashieburn, Greenbrae, Middleton Park and Scotstown.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Neighbourhoods". Aberdeencity.gov.uk. 2012-08-29. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
- ↑ "BRIDGE OF DON COMMUNITY WEBSITE | The largest suburb in Europe, located to the north of the River Don in Aberdeen, Scotland". Bridgeofdon.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2013-03-29.
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