Woodside, Aberdeen

Woodside is a part of the city of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom.

The area used to be separate from the city but has since been incorporated. [ [http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ACCI/web/site/home/home.asp Aberdeen City Council] ]

The River Don runs through Woodside, and mills were built on the banks. There were small schools which struggled to cope with the influx of children. A new school was built in 1834; this is now the Burgh Hall.

Woodside School

Woodside School is on the corner of Clifton Road and Smithfield Road. It is a large granite building, with two turrets at the front. The head teacher is Mr Burr.

The first part of the school was built in 1890, and it was extended in 1902; these dates are on the building. The nursery is in a separate building and has its own garden. There is a large tar playground and a grass field.

In the assembly hall there are two Dux boards. These boards show the names of all the people to win the Sir John Anderson Dux Award. [ [http://www.antiqbook.co.uk/boox/pend/31105.shtml The Admirable Mechanic. Sir John Anderson and His Woodside Library - MOIRA HENDERSON ] ]

There is also a war memorial board listing those who lost their lives.

The school has been working with SHMU (Station House Media Unit) community radio and has broadcast its own programmes. "(See media in Aberdeen.)"

Woodside Library

The library was built in 1882. [ [http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/ACCI/web/site/Libraries/NS/lib_woodside.asp Aberdeen City Council: libraries] ]

It used to be called Anderson library after Sir John Anderson, who was born and raised in Woodside. It is a large granite building styled like a church.

tewart Park

Stewart Park lies between Smithfield Road and Hilton Road. It is a large park with tennis courts, a play area, golf putting, playing fields, whale bones and a fountain.

March Stones

There are 67 "March Stones" around Aberdeen. King Robert I ("Robert the Bruce") gave the people of Aberdeen the land around the city in thanks for helping him in 1313. This land was known as the Freedom Lands of Aberdeen, and the March Stones mark the boundary.

The March Stones start with Alpha and end with Omega. The route around them is approximately 26 miles long. Woodside March Stones are numbers 51 and 52, and Woodside School is the "guardian" of these stones.

The Church

There used to be two churches in Woodside, named the North and South Churches. The North Church is now a block of flats. Choirs, drama groups, dances, musical nights and concerts were held there. [Sutherland, Pat. "Centenary Celebration Woodside Aberdeen 1891–1991", pg. 9]

In Woodside Parish Church today are youth clubs, the Boy's Brigade, Girl Guides and indoor bowling. [ [http://www.woodsidechurch.co.uk/ Woodside Church] ]

References

External Links

* [http://www.shmu.org.uk/ Station House Media Unit]
* [http://www.woodsidechurch.co.uk/ Woodside Parish Church]