Abbey Road in the city of ABERDEEN
About Abbey Road
Abbey Road is a street located . The street has a length of approximately 720 metres.
The street is located within the Aberdeen City Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
The street has the postcodes of AB11 9QJ, AB11 9QB and AB11 9PE.
It is located within the county of , which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 397.78 miles North from central London., 0.67 miles South East from Aberdeen, 57.83 miles North East from Dundee and 83.52 miles East from Inverness.
ABBEY ROAD is within the Post Town of ABERDEEN
Abbey
Religious (Aramaic)
Road names containing the word "Abbey" are common in the UK, with 705 occurrences, highlighting the significant role religious communities have played in shaping national identity. By the Middle Ages, there was a flourishing of monastic communities, including the Benedictines, Dominicans, and Franciscans. These orders established great abbeys to house their members and practice their religious lives.
Far from leading a cloistered existence, abbeys served as seats of learning, providing alms and medical aid to the communities around them. However, the wealth and power these abbeys amassed eventually drew the envy of English King Henry VIII. He dissolved the monasteries, stripping them of their assets and leaving many of these magnificent buildings in ruins.
The word "Abbey" is derived from the Aramaic "Abba," meaning "Father." In Latin, the male head of an abbey was called "Abbas," and the female head, "Abbatissa." The term for the buildings and community overseen by an abbot or abbess was "Abbatia." After the Norman Conquest, the French form "Abbé" evolved into the English "Abbey" we use today.
In modern times, there has been a resurgence of abbeys. Notable examples include Saint Michael's Abbey in Farnborough and Douai Abbey near Newbury, continuing the legacy of these historic religious communities.
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Map of Abbey Road
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Abbey Road
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Aberdeen Central Address: 9 Bridge Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6JL Telephone: 0871 984 6117 Visit Hotel Page |
0.93 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Aberdeen Central Justice Mill Lane Address: 21-23 Justice Mill Ln, Aberdeen, AB11 6EQ Telephone: 0871 984 6459 Visit Hotel Page |
1.14 |
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3: Name:Premier Inn Aberdeen City Centre Address: Inverlair House Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
1.14 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Aberdeen Anderson Drive Address: North Anderson Drive Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
2.73 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen Exhibition Centre Address: Parkway East, Bridge Of Don Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
3.41 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Margaret Duffus Leasing | 52 Bon Accord Street Aberdeen AB11 6EL | Visit Website |
| AM-PM Leasing | 441 Union Street, Aberdeen, AB11 6DA | Visit Website |
| Morna Petrano | 2D Thistle Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1XZ | Visit Website |
| Murray & Currie | 11 Chapel Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1SS | Visit Website |
| McEwan Fraser Legal | 38 Holburn Street, Aberdeen, AB10 6BT | Visit Website |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Abbey Road | |
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| Latitude | 57.137245 |
| Longitude | -2.081660 |
| OS Easting (X): | 395058 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 805131 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NJ951051 |
Roads that have a Junction with Abbey Road
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Crombie Road | junction |
| Abbey Place | junction |
| Abbey Lane | junction |
| Baxter Street | junction |
| St Fittick's Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 08:01 |
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| Sunset | 15:46 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Aberdeen Airport 21 November 2024 at 07:00 (6.55 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 1.1°C (79.2%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | W (14 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00089106, S00089105 & S00089104 |
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| ONS Area Name | Transitional Eastern European Neighbourhoods & Endeavouring Flat Dwellers |
| LSOA Code: | S01006631 &S01006627 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torry East - 01 &Torry West - 04 |
| SOA Code: | 4d &1a |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02001258 &S02001257 |
| MSOA Name: | Torry East &Torry West |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Tesco Aberdeen South Superstore |
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| Wellington Rd, Aberdeen, AB12 3DN |
| 0345 671 9348 |
| Distance: 0.67 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Aberdeen South Superstore |
| Sainsburys Aberdeen Guild Street Local |
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| 54 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB11 6NB |
| 1224211971 |
| Distance: 0.81 Miles |
| Directions to Sainsburys Aberdeen Guild Street Local |
| Iceland Aberdeen Boulevard |
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| Unit 3 Boulevard Ret Park, Links Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5EJ |
| 01224586493 |
| Distance: 0.86 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Aberdeen Boulevard |
| Asda Aberdeen Beach |
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| Unit 1, Beach Boulevard Retail Park, Aberdeen, AB11 5EJ |
| 01224 282010 |
| Distance: 0.92 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Aberdeen Beach |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01289 | ABERDEEN KINCORTH - NSKNC | P19 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 2 Mbps | 10.3 | 6.2 | >=30 | Y | 10 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Aberdeen City |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Aberdeen City Council Customer Service Centre, Ground Floor, Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen &AB10 1AB |
| Telephone Number: 0845 608 0910 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Aberdeen South |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Torry/Ferryhill Ward |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Tullos School
Address: Tullos School, Girdleness Road, Torry, ABERDEEN, AB11 8FJ
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01224 876621
Walker Road School
Address: Walker Road School, Walker Road, Aberdeen, AB11 8DL
Distance: 0.39 miles
Contact: 01224 879720
Hanover Street School
Address: Hanover Street School, Beach Boulevard, ABERDEEN, AB24 5HN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: 01224 569880
Ferryhill School
Address: Ferryhill School, 31 Caledonian Place, Aberdeen, AB11 6TT
Distance: 0.83 miles
Contact: 01224 586755
Kirkhill School
Address: Kirkhill School, Cairngorm Gardens, Kincorth, ABERDEEN, AB12 5BS
Distance: 1.38 miles
Contact: 01224 874439
Gilcomstoun School
Address: Gilcomstoun School, Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1PG
Distance: 1.29 miles
Contact: 01224 642722
Skene Square School
Address: Skene Square School, 61 Skene Square, Aberdeen, AB25 2UN
Distance: 1.50 miles
Contact: 01224 630493
Ashley Road School
Address: Ashley Road School, 45 Ashley Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6RU
Distance: 1.53 miles
Contact: 01224 588732
Broomhill School
Address: Broomhill School, Gray Street, Aberdeen, AB10 6JF
Distance: 1.63 miles
Contact: 01224 315487
Abbotswell School
Address: Abbotswell School, Faulds Gate, Kincorth, ABERDEEN, AB12 5QX
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: 01224 872714
Scotland Secondary Schools
Aberdeen Grammar School
Address: Aberdeen Grammar School, Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1HT
Distance: 1.45 miles
Contact: 01224 642299
Harlaw Academy
Address: Harlaw Academy, 18/20 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1RG
Distance: 1.40 miles
Contact: 01224 589251
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Rehabilitation Hospital | 15 Polmuir Road, Aberdeen | AB11 7RS | 1.33 Km | View Directions |
| Aberdeen Community Health And Care Village | 50 Frederick Street, Aberdeen | AB24 5HY | 1.58 Km | View Directions |
| City Hospital | Urquhart Road, Aberdeen | AB24 5AU | 1.95 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| MILLER RM & MILLER MJ | 101 Victoria Road, Aberdeen | AB119LX | 0.31 Km | View Directions |
| KEVIN SAUNDERS DENTAL SURGERY | 134 Crown Street, Aberdeen | AB116HQ | 1.30 Km | View Directions |
| CROWN DENTAL GROUP | 83 Crown Street, Aberdeen | AB116EX | 1.43 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
TORRY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: TORRY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE, OSCAR ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB11 8ER
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
MARYWELL HEALTHCARE CENTRE
Address: TIMMERMARKET BUILDING, 1 EAST NORTH STREET, ABERDEEN, AB24 5HT
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 651132
WHINHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: 20 WHINHILL ROAD, ABERDEEN, AB11 7XH
Distance: 0.97 miles
Contact: :
OUT OF HOURS URGENT CARE (GMED)
Address: YELLOW ZONE, ABERDEEN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE, 50 FREDERICK STREET, ABERDEEN, AB24 5HY
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01224 558079
LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PARK ROAD, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB24 5AU
Distance: 1.21 miles
Contact: tel: 03453 376340
NEWBURN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: ROSEMOUNT VIADUCT, ABERDEEN, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB25 1QB
Distance: 1.24 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 130740
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| KDP ( Aberdeen) Ltd | 96 Victoria Road, Aberdeen | AB11 9DU | 01224 878459 | View Directions | |
| Robert Whitelaw (Aberdeen) Ltd | 68 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen, | AB11 9DS | 01224 879446 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 4 South Terrace, Union Square, Aberdeen, | AB11 5PF | 01224 210550 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Aberdeen Station is 0.72 miles away.
Address: Aberdeen station, Guild Street, Union Square, Aberdeen, AB11 6LX
Aberdeen is situated on the Aberdeen to Inverness line|Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line and is managed by ScotRail.
Aberdeen Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Portlethen Station is 5.51 miles away.
Address: Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JS
Portlethen is situated on the Glasgow to Aberdeen line|Edinburgh to Aberdeen line and is managed by ScotRail.
Portlethen Station is an unstaffed station.