Mastrick Explained

Official Name:Mastrick
Gaelic Name:Mastraig
Country:Scotland
Population:7365
Population Ref:[1]
Pushpin Map:Scotland Aberdeen
Os Grid Reference:NJ901072
Coordinates:57.1556°N -2.164°W
Post Town:ABERDEEN
Postcode Area:AB
Postcode District:AB16
Dial Code:01224
Constituency Westminster:Aberdeen North
Unitary Scotland:Aberdeen City
Lieutenancy Scotland:Aberdeen
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Aberdeen Donside
Website:aberdeencity.gov.uk

Mastrick (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Mastraig) is an area of Aberdeen, Scotland, located on the western fringes of the city around 2.5 miles from the city centre. It currently has a population of 7,365[1] and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.[2] Residential property in the area is a mix of houses and flats, 23%[3] of which are still council owned. This is around twice the average in Aberdeen City.

Mastrick has several shops and is within a short walking distance of Hazlehead Park, Northfield, Sheddocksley, Summerhill and Woodend. Woodend Hospital is a short distance away from Mastrick, as is the hospital complex at Foresterhill.

The boundary of Mastrick was George Handsley's house. The local football team is Northstar Community football Club With Ages Under 15's, Under 13's and Under 12's. The Under 15's currently play in the ADJFA "A" League, whereas the Under 13's play in the ADJFA "C" League. The Under 12's play non competitive football.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2017 Mid Year Population Estimates - Neighbourhoods. Aberdeen City Council. 2019-08-29.
  2. Web site: Unemployment Figures. December 2005. Office of National Statistics.
  3. Web site: Neighbourhood Profiles: N13 Mastrick. Community Planning Aberdeen. July 2004. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070927024905/http://www.communityplanningaberdeen.org.uk/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.asp?lID=997&sID=292. 2007-09-27.