Hazlehead, Aberdeen
Hazlehead is an area in the west of the Scottish city of Aberdeen.
| Hazlehead, Aberdeen | |
|---|---|
  Hazlehead, Aberdeen Hazlehead, Aberdeen shown within the City of Aberdeen | |
| Population | 5,046 (2015 estimate) [1] |
| OS grid reference | NJ891052 |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ABERDEEN |
| Postcode district | AB15 8 |
| Dialling code | 01224 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Usage
Hazlehead comprises a mixture of flats, houses and residential tower blocks. It was originally a council estate although many homes are now privately owned. The council's idea behind the Hazlehead Estate was that there should be lots of open space, that would be accessible to all. As a result of this, a large number of houses in the area lack a private garden.
Amenities
A large part of the area forms Hazlehead Park, which opened in 1920, having formerly been the grounds of Hazlehead House, the home of William Rose, shipbuilder. [2] It is the largest park in the city and includes a 9-hole and two 18-hole golf courses. It also has a horse-riding centre, 2 parks, tennis courts, golf clubhouse, playing fields, a swimming pool and a few local shops.
Education
Hazlehead has one primary school and one secondary school, Hazlehead Primary School and Hazlehead Academy. The primary school in the area is currently undergoing a rebuild of their school as part of Aberdeen City Council's 3R's project to refurbish schools in the city
References
- ↑ "2016 Mid Year Population Estimates" (PDF). Aberdeen City Council.
- ↑ Lyall, Francis (1967). The Gilcomston Story. Gilcomston South Church.
