Tillydrone, Aberdeen

Flowers Delivered to Tillydrone with Clare Florist

Sitting north of the Aberdeen city centre and slightly north-west of Old Aberdeen is the area of Tillydrone. The place is roughly bounded by the River Don, St Machar Drive and the main Aberden-Inverness railway line.

History

The name Tillydrone is a corruption of the Scottish Gaelic “Tulach Droighne” which means a knowll with thorn threes growing on it. The place is also referred to colloquially as Tilly.

Overview of Tillydrone

The housing estate in Tillydrone was built as council housing and it includes  tower blocks and terraced tenement flats, as well as low-rise terraced houses. Just like most housing stock in the UK, the properties in the area have been purchased by their occupants. In addition, some of the housing is being rented to students due to Tillydrone being in close proximity to the University of Aberdeen.

There is a small shopping arcade in Tillydrone, as well as other shops and businesses, including a pharmacy, post office and an award-winning butcher shop and a pub. A school and care facilities for elderly people are also run by the Aberdeen City Council.

The Donside Paper Mill site, which lies between Tillydrone and the River Don, is being prepared for construction of affordable housing.

Landmarks & Attractions

·    Saint George's Tillydrone Church – a Church of Scotland parish church that is regularly used for community meetings and by community groups.

Nearby Attractions

There are several attractions worth visiting in and around Tillydrone. Whether you like art or history, there are several places that will satisfy your curiosity. If you'd like to explore these places in depth, it's recommended to book an accommodation nearby so you have a place to rest after a day's adventure. Of course, if you're planning to bring a date, don't forget to get them some Tillydrone flowers as a surprise. If you can't, you can send flowers to Tillydrone instead.

·    Seaton Park – can be accessed from the area between the main part of Tillydrone and the River Don. There is an extensive area of open and wooded land in that said area which leads to the park.

·    Wallace Tower – located alongside Tillydrone Road. It's a turreted townhouse typical of pre-Georgian Aberdeen architecture. It was moved from its original location in the city centre stone by stone when a Marks & Spenser shop was constructed next to the St Nicholas Shopping Centre.

·    University of Aberdeen – there are several facilities worth visiting at the museum and these include the:

·    Zoology Museum – features a wide-ranging display from protozoa to whales. There is no charge for admission but children should be accompanied by an adult.

·    Cruickshank Botanic Garden – a partnership between the University and the Cruickshank Charitable Trust. It exists to promote an appreciation of the beauty, diversity and importance of plants, as well as an understanding of their role in the natural world.

The garden is open all year round and is where you'll find a variety of flowers in Tillydrone at the rose garden, rock and water garden and sunken garden. The garden houses more than 2,500 labelled plants.

If you want to send flowers to Tillydrone for someone you know on special occasions, we can help you out. We are an online florist that offers a wide range of blooms for any occasion – birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day and much more. That, and we provide next-day delivery as well. So, if you want to put a smile on someone's face for a very special occasion, order flowers for delivery to Tillydrone from us! They'll surely love the gesture!

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