Donside Village facts for kids

Donside Village is a neighbourhood of Tillydrone in Aberdeen, Scotland. It's a modern community built in a historic part of the city.

Where is Donside Village?

Donside Village is a neighbourhood located in the city of Aberdeen. It sits in a part of Aberdeen that is close to other well-known areas. These include Old Aberdeen, Tillydrone, Seaton Park, and Bridge of Don.

A Look at Donside Village History

Donside Village is built on a very interesting site. It used to be home to a large factory called the Donside Paper Mill. This mill made paper for many years.

From Paper Mill to New Homes

The Donside Paper Mill closed down in 2001. After that, the old buildings were taken down around 2006. Plans were then made to build a new community there. Permission to start building was given in 2008.

Green Energy in Donside Village

Donside Village is also special because it has Scotland's first urban hydro energy scheme. This means it uses the power of water to create electricity right in the village. It's a great example of using clean, renewable energy.

Fun Events in Donside Village

The people living in Donside Village are very active. They love to host many different events throughout the year. These events help the community come together and have fun.

Community Activities

For example, in 2017, the community put on a theatre play called The River. Every year, they also have a Summer Fayre. This big event usually happens on the second weekend in August. It's a day full of fun for everyone.

Bees and Honey in the Village

In 2018, something sweet was added to the village: beehives! These beehives help nature and also produce delicious honey. The honey is collected and sold right there in Donside Village.