Hazlehead, Aberdeen
Encyclopedia
Hazlehead is an area in the west of the Scottish
city
of Aberdeen
.
s.
It was originally a council estate although many homes are now privately owned.
The councils idea behind the Hazlehead Estate was that there should be lots of open space, that would be accessible to all. Hence why no houses have gardens in Hazlehead
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.
Hazlehead has 2 schools, a few shops and Hazlehead Park, which is the largest park in the city and includes a 9 hole and 2 18 hole golf courses.
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.
Hazlehead has a large golf course situated on beautiful grounds. It also has a horse riding centre, 2 parks, tennis courts, golf clubhouse, large area used to play football on, a swimming pool and local shops.
Scotland
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city
City status in the United Kingdom
City status in the United Kingdom is granted by the British monarch to a select group of communities. The holding of city status gives a settlement no special rights other than that of calling itself a "city". Nonetheless, this appellation carries its own prestige and, consequently, competitions...
of Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen is Scotland's third most populous city, one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas and the United Kingdom's 25th most populous city, with an official population estimate of ....
.
Usage
Hazlehead comprises a mixture of flats, houses and residential tower blockTower block
A tower block, high-rise, apartment tower, office tower, apartment block, or block of flats, is a tall building or structure used as a residential and/or office building...
s.
It was originally a council estate although many homes are now privately owned.
The councils idea behind the Hazlehead Estate was that there should be lots of open space, that would be accessible to all. Hence why no houses have gardens in Hazlehead
A large part of the area forms Hazlehead Park
Hazlehead Park
Hazlehead Park is a large public park in the Hazlehead area of Aberdeen, Scotland. 180 hectares in size, it was opened to the public in 1920, having formerly been the estate of Hazlehead House, home of William Rose, shipbuilder....
, which opened in 1920 having formerly been the grounds of Hazlehead House, the home of William Rose, shipbuilder.
Hazlehead has 2 schools, a few shops and Hazlehead Park, which is the largest park in the city and includes a 9 hole and 2 18 hole golf courses.
Education
Hazlehead has one primary school and one secondary school, Hazlehead Primary SchoolHazlehead Primary School
Hazlehead Primary School is situated in the West end of Aberdeen on Provost Graham Avenue. It is a feeder school for Hazlehead Academy.The school, along with Walker Dam Infant School, was founded in 1966. The two were amalgamated on the Hazlehead School site in 1998...
and Hazlehead Academy
Hazlehead Academy
Hazlehead Academy has four main feeder primary schools, which are Airyhall Primary School, Fernielea Primary School, Hazlehead Primary School and Kingsford Primary School - in addition to this, pupils who have been part of a Gaelic unit at Aberdeen's Gilcomstoun Primary School can transfer to...
. The primary school in the area is currently undergoing a rebuild of their school as part of Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen City Council represents the Aberdeen City council area of Scotland.The council area was created in 1996, under the Local Government etc. Act 1994...
's 3R's project to refurbish schools in the city.
Hazlehead has a large golf course situated on beautiful grounds. It also has a horse riding centre, 2 parks, tennis courts, golf clubhouse, large area used to play football on, a swimming pool and local shops.