Danestone

Danestone is a small, village-like area of Aberdeen, Scotland and is actually part of the suburb of Bridge of Don.

Danestone
Danestone
Location within the City of Aberdeen
Population4,224 [1][2]
OS grid referenceNJ 91998 09839
Council area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townAberdeen
Postcode districtAB22 8
Dialling code01224
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Located north-west of Aberdeen City Centre, Danestone is a relatively new area of Aberdeen. The area was once all farmland until about 30 years ago when Danestone Primary School and many detached, semi-detached houses and bungalows were built.

The name Danestone came from the name of the farm, Danestone Farm.

Shopping and attractions

There are not many shops in Danestone apart from a Tesco Extra store that holds a Subway store, sunbed shop, travel agent and a hairdresser.

There are a few attractions in Danestone like Danestone Park, a Bannatynes health club and a forest along the River Don where people like to have a peaceful walk.

The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre was located near Danestone. The venue featured several conference halls, and an arena. Acts who have played at the arena include Oasis, AC/DC, Biffy Clyro and Iron Maiden. The venue was replaced by P&J Live, which opened in 2019. The site is due to be demolished.

There is also a B&B on Fairview Circle where people can stay the night.

Danestone Primary School

Danestone Primary School opened in 1986 with Mrs. Corser as the first headteacher, who left in 2005. The first-ever pupils were Michael Douglas and Steven Winton. The current headteacher is Mr. Roberts. It is an Eco-school.

Danestone Congregational Church

Danestone Congregational Church is on Fairview Street, the main street through Danestone. It is across from the Doctors surgery and the local Police Station. Danestone Congregational Church is part of the Congregational Federation and works with the local community as well as other Congregational churches. Danestone Congregational Church take a leading role in the Danestone Gala, held each year in the community area of Fairview Street. Danestone Congregational Church also has many groups to which the community are welcome to come. These include Youth Group, Goodafternoon Club and the Men's and Ladies' Groups.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

A meeting house of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is on Fairview Street, the main street through Danestone. Religious meetings open to everyone are held every Sunday and young men and young women engage in various activities on Tuesday evening. Members of the church take a leading role in serving the community and organise an annual Christmas 'Santa Float' that patrols the streets collecting money for local charities.

References
  1. 2008 Mid Year Estimate Archived 2012-03-16 at the Wayback Machine
  2. 2009:Population of Aberdeen's Neighbourhoods
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