Danestone

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Danestone
Danestone Location within the City of Aberdeen
Population	4,224 [1][2]
OS grid reference	NJ 91998 09839
Council area	City of Aberdeen
Lieutenancy area	Aberdeen
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Aberdeen
Postcode district	AB22 8
Dialling code	01224
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
UK Parliament	Gordon
Scottish Parliament	Aberdeen Donside
List of places UK Scotland Aberdeen 57°10′46″N 2°08′02″W / 57.179308°N 2.133998°W / 57.179308; -2.133998Coordinates: 57°10′46″N 2°08′02″W / 57.179308°N 2.133998°W / 57.179308; -2.133998

Danestone is a small, village-like area of Aberdeen, Scotland and is part of the suburb of Bridge of Don.

Located north-west of Aberdeen City Centre, Danestone is a relatively new area of Aberdeen. The area was once all farmland until about 30 years ago when Danestone Primary School and many detached, semi-detached houses and bungalows were built.

The name Danestone came from the name of the farm, .

Shopping and attractions[]

There are not many shops in Danestone apart from a Tesco Extra store that holds a Subway store, sunbed shop, travel agent and a hairdresser.

There are a few attractions in Danestone like Danestone Park, a Bannatynes health club and a forest along the River Don where people like to have a peaceful walk.

The Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre was located near Danestone. The venue featured several conference halls, and an arena. Acts who have played at the arena include Oasis, AC/DC, Biffy Clyro and Iron Maiden. The venue was replaced by P&J Live, which opened in 2019. The site is due to be demolished.

There is also a B&B on Fairview Circle where people can stay the night.

Danestone Primary School[]

Danestone Primary School opened in 1986 with Mrs. Corser as the first headteacher, who left in 2005. The first-ever pupils were Michael Douglas and Steven Winton. The current headteacher is Mrs Paige. It is an Eco-school.

Danestone Congregational Church[]

Danestone Congregational Church is on Fairview Street, the main street through Danestone. It is across from the Doctors surgery and the local Police Station. Danestone Congregational Church is part of the Congregational Federation and works with the local community as well as other Congregational churches. Danestone Congregational Church take a leading role in the Danestone Gala, held each year in the community area of Fairview Street. Danestone Congregational Church also has many groups to which the community are welcome to come. These include Youth Group, Goodafternoon Club and the Men's and Ladies' Groups.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints[]

A meeting house of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is on Fairview Street, the main street through Danestone. Religious meetings open to everyone are held every Sunday and young men and young women engage in various activities on Tuesday evening. Members of the church take a leading role in serving the community and organise an annual Christmas 'Santa Float' that patrols the streets collecting money for local charities.

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