Springbank Cemetery, Aberdeen facts for kids
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Cemetery Lodge, Springbank Cemetery (2012)
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| Established | 1884 |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Owned by | Aberdeen City Council |
| Size | 15 hectares (37 acres) |
| No. of graves | 23,000+ |
Springbank Cemetery is a large burial ground located in Aberdeen, Scotland. It opened its gates in 1884. This cemetery is a peaceful place where over 23,000 people have been laid to rest. It is one of seventeen cemeteries in Aberdeen.
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The cemetery is managed by Aberdeen City Council. This is the local government group that looks after the city. Springbank Cemetery has entrances on both Countesswells Road and Springfield Road. The cemetery lodge, which is a small building, is found near the Springfield Road entrance.
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Important Burials
Springbank Cemetery is home to many graves, including those of people who served in wars. It contains 95 war graves. These are for soldiers who died during the First World War and the Second World War.
Famous People Buried Here
Several notable people are buried at Springbank Cemetery.
William Dove Paterson
William Dove Paterson was a very early pioneer in cinema. This means he was one of the first people to work with movies. He helped to develop and show films when they were just starting out.
James Reid Rust
James Reid Rust was a very important person in Aberdeen. He served as the Lord Provost of Aberdeen. The Lord Provost is like the mayor of the city. He was also the Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, which is a special representative of the King or Queen in the area.
Sir James Taggart
Sir James Taggart also held the important role of Lord Provost of Aberdeen. He was the city's leader from 1914 to 1919. This period included the time of the First World War.
