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| '''Bucksburn''' is a suburb of the city of ], Scotland, named after the ] that flows through it. Bucksburn was formerly a ] before being swallowed up by the spread of the city. The area is bordered by countryside, in particular ] and the land surrounding ]. | '''Bucksburn''' is a suburb of the city of ], Scotland, named after the ] that flows through it. Bucksburn was formerly a ] before being swallowed up by the spread of the city. The area is bordered by countryside, in particular ] and the land surrounding ]. | ||
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Suburb of Aberdeen, Scotland
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Bucksburn
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 The A96 where it runs through Bucksburn. | |
| [[File:Gorse bushes in flower Bucksburn, Aberdeen.jpg | |
  BucksburnLocation within the City of Aberdeen | |
| Population | 8,572 |
| Language | English Polish Spanish |
| OS grid reference | NJ 89114 09715 |
| • Cardiff | 396 km (246 mi) |
| • London | 646 km (401 mi) |
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode district | AB21 9 |
| Dialling code | 01224 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
| 57°10′37″N 2°10′30″W / 57.177°N 2.175°W / 57.177; -2.175 | |
Bucksburn is a suburb of the city of Aberdeen, Scotland, named after the stream that flows through it. Bucksburn was formerly a market village before being swallowed up by the spread of the city. The area is bordered by countryside, in particular Kirkhill Forest and the land surrounding Brimmond Hill.
Bucksburn was one of the first established villages in Aberdeen, in the time of the Harrying of Buchan in 1308, when Robert the Bruce was present in Aberdeen.
History
Bucksburn railway station served the area from 1854 to 1956. The line it was on still exists as the Aberdeen–Inverness line.
Bucksburn & District Pipe Band, formed in 1947, has represented Aberdeen internationally and were Champion of Champions in 1998 and 1999 at their grade. The youth section won the Scottish, British, and World Champions titles in 2008.
The area is home to P&J Live, which opened in late 2019. P&J Live (also known as TECA) is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the suburb of Bucksburn, Aberdeen. Opened in August 2019, it offers a capacity for all types of shows and events from 5,000 to 15,000. Replacing the former Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), the 10,000-seat arena is used for concerts and other events. It is the largest indoor arena in Scotland, and the fifth largest arena in the United Kingdom.
There are six parks in Bucksburn: Cloverfield, Inverurie Road, Stoneyton park, Cruikshank park and Brimmond.
Brighter Bucksburn is a sub-group of Bucksburn and Newhills Community Council. It comprises thirty or more volunteers, who maintain plots and planters throughout the area, and help develop and maintain Cloverfield Park, formerly waste ground which now has seating, planters and rose-beds. A planned wildflower area to be planted by school pupils has been delayed owing to the pandemic.
Historical Landmarks
- Bucksburn War memorial
- March Stones 44-48 ABD
- Newhills Parish Church
- Old Parish Church
- Workers Memorial
- Newhills Ave dirt road
Education
The area has one secondary school, Bucksburn Academy (which opened as recently as 2009, along with the Beacon Centre). It also has a primary school, Brimmond School, which was built in late 2015 after the merger of the previous schools: Bucksburn Primary and Newhills.
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Sports
Football
Bucksburn is host to a few football teams which include Bucksburn Utd, Bucksburn Thistle, Bucksburn Boys and Bucksburn Academy. There are two Astro turfs which belong to Brimmond School and Bucksburn Academy.
Swimming
Bucksburn has one Swimming pool.
Notable people
- Chris Anderson OBE (1925 - 1986), Scottish footballer, educator and football administrator
- Zoey Clark, competetive sprinter
- Percy Dickie (1907–1987), Scottish footballer, inside forward, left half
- Denis Law (born 1940) former Scottish footballer, forward
- Willie Moir (1922–1988), Scottish footballer, Bolton Wanderers, inside-right
- Kirsty Muir, Olympic freestyle skier, silver medalist 2022
- Sir Ian Wood, businessman and philanthropist
References
- "2019 Mid-year Population Estimates Neighbourhoods (All Persons)" (PDF). aberneedcity.gov.uk. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- "Bucksburn and District Pipe Band: Trophy Cabinet". bucksburnpipeband.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- "Bucksburn and District Pipe Band: The Youth". bucksburnpipeband.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- Wyllie, James. "Disused Aberdeen school to be demolished and sold off". Press and Journal. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
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