Bucksburn
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.
| Bucksburn | |
|---|---|
 The A96 where it runs through Bucksburn. | |
  Bucksburn Location within the City of Aberdeen | |
| Population | 8,131 [1] |
| OS grid reference | NJ 89114 09715 |
| 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 | |
The area is bordered by countryside - in particular Kirkhill Forest and the land surrounding Brimmond Hill.
Bucksburn & District Pipe Band, formed in 1947, has represented Aberdeen internationally and were Champion of Champions in 1998 and 1999 at their grade.[2] The youth section won the Scottish, British, and World Champions titles in 2008.[3]
References
- "Aberdeen Neighbourhoods - Population Estimates, 2013". Archived from the original on 18 July 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- "Bucksburn and District Pipe Band: Trophy Cabinet". www.bucksburnpipeband.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- "Bucksburn and District Pipe Band: The Youth". www.bucksburnpipeband.com. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
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