Bridge Of Don, Aberdeenshire

Flower Delivery to Bridge of Don by Clare Florist

A suburb located to the north of Aberdeen in Scotland, Bridge of Don was formerly a part of the Gordon District. Now, it's a part of the Aberdeen City Council and is considered as one of the largest suburbs in Europe.

Traditionally, Bridge of Don was split of into the following areas:

Bridge of Don
Danestone
Denmore
Middleton Park

Now, it has been split by the Aberdeen City Council and Police Scotland into four areas for statistical purposes. These four areas are:

Balgownie and Donmouth

Danestone – a small, village-like area that was once a farmland.

Denmore

Oldmachar

Places of Interest

Kartstart Aberdeen – offers state-of-the-art karts in a facility that is equipped for all kinds of weather. It gives you the chance to experience the thrill of motorsport at a really low cost.

Royal Aberdeen Golf Course – this golf course offers a spectacular layout and fantastic views.

Muscular Links Golf Club – yet another spectacular golf course located in the Bridge of Don.

If you're a golf enthusiast and want to take someone special on a date, the Bridge of Don has got some spectacular golf courses to choose from. What could be more romantic than pleasant views and rolling hills? You can even start off the day really romantic when you send flowers to Bridge of Don before taking part in some golf activities.

REST & RELAXATION

Donmouth Local Nature Reserve – a beach site found in Old Aberdeen. This is where you can see waders, terns and seabirds. Other features include car parking, cycle racks and toilets.

Westfield Park – the largest formal park in the Bridge of Don area. This park features the Alex Collie Multi-Sports Centre, children's play area, football pitches, footpaths, and large areas of grass for informal recreation. Given that there's a large expanse of grass in this park, you can go for a romantic picnic where you can surprise your date with some Bridge of Don flowers.

Danestone Park

Bridge of Don Swimming Pool – a local swimming pool that features a varied programme that suits all ages and abilities.

LANDMARKS

Brig o' Balgownie – a 13th century bridge that spans the River Don in Old Aberdeen. The bridge has always been considered an important asset throughout its history. The bridge was used to move large armies along the eastern coast of Aberdeenshire. It was also a trade route to the wealthy areas of the northeastern part of Scotland.

SCHOOLS

There are secondary schools within the suburb namely:

Bridge of Don Academy
Oldmachar Academy

There are seven primary schools in the following areas:

Breahead
Danestone
Forehill
Glashieburn
Greenbrae
Middleton Park
Scotstown

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Whether you want to see flowers in Bridge of Don or some other kind of attraction, there are quite a few within close distance to the Bridge of Don. These include:

Pitmedden Garden – located just five minutes away from the Bridge of Don, this garden just bursts with colour during the summer months. Located on this estate are the Museum of Farming Life, a visitor centre, a herb garden, ponds and a woodland walk.

Haddo House – designed for the 2nd Earl of Aberdeen in 1732 by William Adam. The house blends both Georgian architecture with late Victorian interiors by Wright and Mansfield.

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