Bridge of Don

Bridge of Don is a suburb of Aberdeen to the north of the city centre. The area is bordered by traditional links golf courses to the east and the Scotstown Moor nature reserve to the north offering a scenic contrast to the wealth of local amenities available in the local area. There are also a wealth of new build homes and developments in the area alongside traditional homes, tenements and flats.  

History of Bridge of Don 

This popular suburb is named after the five-arch granite bridge crossing the River Don just above its mouth to the north of Aberdeen. The 19^th century bridge was designed by local engineer John Gibb and architect John Smith and first opened to the public in 1830, later giving its name to the suburb of Bridge of Don as the city expanded. The bridge gained listed building status in 1967.

Conveniently located, Bridge of Don is just 10 minutes’ drive from Aberdeen city centre on the A956 making the area an ideal commuter location for those who want to live outside the city, but still be within touching distance of the busy shops and restaurants the city has to offer. Bridge of Don is also serviced by a regular bus service running every 10 minutes at peak time.

Things to do in Bridge of Don 

The area is home to a range of local amenities including two traditional links golf courses, the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club and the Murcar Links Golf Club. The area also features an out of town shopping centre and the Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre which hosts a range of events throughout the year. There are also several local schools in Bridge of Don including Bridge of Don Academy and nearby Oldmachar Academy.

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