Edzell Woods

Edzell Woods
Edzell Woods
Edzell Woods shown within Aberdeenshire
Population 346 
OS grid reference NO 62128 69449
Council area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Postcode district DD9
Dialling code 01356
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Edzell Woods is a village in Angus, Scotland. It is 4 miles (7 km) from Edzell by road, but only one mile (1.5 km) directly east, over the North Esk. In 2010 Edzell Woods' population was 346.[1] Although located in Angus, certain local council services are provided by Aberdeenshire Council and the constituency is West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine.

History

Edzell Woods is located on part of the old Royal Air Force airfield RAF Edzell. The site was an active airfield for over fifty years, first as a RAF station during World War II, and then leased to the United States Navy, from 1960 until its decommissioning in 1996, finally closing in 1997. Following the closure of the base, the houses, airfield, and administrative buildings were put up for sale. The married quarters (houses) were purchased by a developer and individually sold. The airfield & administrative buildings of the base are owned Carnegie Base Services. Plans have been proposed to create 1,000 additional homes adjacent to Edzell Woods.[2]

Services

Edzell Woods contains many communal grassed areas, the largest of which is the football field and children’s play park. The closest shops to Edzell Woods are in Edzell.

Notable residents

  • Darrell McDougall - Finalist of Tay FM’s Face of 2011

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Aberdeenshire Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 7 September 2017.
  2. ↑ "New village with 1000 homes planned at former airbase". STV News. Retrieved 18 September 2017.

Edzell Woods Community Trust

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