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Nestled on the western edge of Aberdeen, Kingswells is a vibrant village community that blends the charm of rural living with the convenience of city connections. Whether you’re a long-time resident or a first-time visitor, Kingswells offers a warm welcome and a strong community spirit.
From scenic walks in the Bucksburn Valley to bustling activity at the Community Centre, Kingswells is a place where neighbours know each other, families grow, and local life thrives. Our village is home to excellent schools, green spaces, local businesses, and a wide range of clubs, events, and services that bring people together.
This website is your hub for everything happening in Kingswells—news, events, services, groups, and more. Get involved.
Kingswells population 4,850 (2022 National Records of Scotland).
OS Grid reference NJ 86607 07704. Council area Aberdeen City
This blog is here to celebrate all the things that make Kingswells special — from new business ventures and personal milestones to community events or creative projects. We’re always happy to share genuine local news, achievements, and stories — many of which may be featured free of charge. If you’re a local business looking for a bit of extra visibility, we also offer low-cost promotional options.
Not sure if your story fits? Just get in touch — we’d love to hear from you and help share what you’re doing with the village and for the community of Kingswells.
Email: contactus@kingswells.com
A plan to extend waiting restrictions along a busy stretch of Kingswood Drive has ignited a fierce local debate, pitting road safety concerns against fears of reduced parking and diminished access to essential services.
Aberdeen City Council has submitted a comprehensive planning application (reference 250479/DPP) for the redevelopment of the existing Hazlehead Academy site into a new secondary school and community campus. The proposed facility, located on Groats Road, is intended to accommodate up to 1,600 pupils and will serve an expanded catchment area that includes the communities of Countesswells and Kingswells. The development forms part of the Council’s broader schools estate improvement programme and is scheduled to become operational from August 2027.
We had the pleasure of attending the Family Open Day at Kingswells Great Western Pre School Nursery and Out of School Clubs earlier today – and what a wonderful experience it was!
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW KINGSWELLS COMMUNITY COUNCIL 🆕
A huge congratulations to Great Western Early Years (GWEY) Kingswells on their outstanding success at the NDNA (National Day Nurseries Association) Awards 2025!
Recent enforcement activity across Aberdeen, including areas close to Kingswells, has shown that Police Scotland is taking firm action against the dangerous and illegal use of off-road electric bikes and scooters.
On May 1st, damage was reported to the historic stone dykes in the Kingswells area. In response, we contacted Historic Environment Scotland (HES), who have now kindly provided the following official information and granted permission to share it with the community.
A new planning application could bring fresh flavours to Kingswells, as the former Great Western Out of School Club may soon be transformed into a hot food takeaway.
Many Kingswells residents have likely noticed some empty shelves or found their favourite products missing at our local Co-op in recent weeks. While it may have been a bit frustrating, there’s an important reason behind the disruption—and we wanted to share some information to keep our community in the loop.
Residents of Kingswells are being invited to stand for election and represent their community in the upcoming by-election for Kingswells Community Council.
This is your village and community website, and we’d love your help bringing it to life. If you have stories, photos, local news, events, or anything else related to Kingswells, please get in touch and share it with us. Whether it’s a memory, a group update, or a great walk—if it’s about Kingswells, it belongs here.
Skimming Device Disguised as iPod Nano Found at Kingswells Co-op ATM
We’re teaming up with Aberdeen City Council’s Countryside Ranger Service to breathe new life into the duck pond behind Bon Accord Care Home (inbetween Kingswells Drive and Kingswood Drive).
This is a chance to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in. We’re looking for local volunteers ready to do some hands-on work—clearing debris, cutting back overgrowth, and shifting material to improve the pond. It’s solid, physical work for a great cause—for the wildlife and our community!
Date: Saturday 4th October 2025
Time: 11:00 - 15:00
Meeting Point: 🦆 Duck Pond, behind Bon Accord Care Home
📋 What to Expect
🔹 Welcome & Safety Briefing
We’ll kick things off with a short welcome and safety rundown. The Countryside Rangers will talk through the plan for the day and hand out all the tools and kit you’ll need. Gloves will be provided, but if you’ve got your own—especially waterproof ones—it’s a good idea to bring them along. 🧤
🔹 What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be helping clear vegetation from around the pond using long-handled rakes and garden rakes, cutting back overhanging branches with loppers or saws, and moving debris away from the water using wheelbarrows.
‼️ For safety reasons, volunteers won’t be allowed in the water—you’ll be working from the banks only.
🔹 Wrap-Up
At the end of the event, tools will be collected, and we’ll grab a group photo to mark the effort and the difference made. 📸
💬 Keen to Get Involved? Let us know if you’re joining so we can make sure there’s enough equipment for everyone.
📲 Follow us on thisKingswells Facebook Page for updates and event details.
The new Kingswells website introduces a refreshed colour palette to reflect both the natural beauty and the evolving identity of our community. While the old site used orange as a dominant colour, we’ve chosen a warmer, more grounded direction that feels closer to home.
Gorse yellow now plays a leading role—a nod to the vibrant gorse that blooms around Kingswells in spring and summer. It’s a colour rooted in the local landscape, symbolising warmth, resilience, and a connection to nature. Paired with soft lilac and natural drystone consumption dyke tones, the new palette feels open, welcoming, and distinctly local—just like Kingswells itself.
This update isn’t just a visual change—it’s a small reflection of how our village continues to grow while staying true to its surroundings.
The old cockerel has finally retired—poor guy had his day (and lost his pecker, apparently). So, we thought it was time for a fresh start! Our new display picture now captures the true spirit of Kingswells—less cluck, more charm.
Our delightful new Kingswells Facebook Page logo reflects the character of the village, showcasing the distinctive white rendering and reddish-orange brick homes that are a familiar sight in the area. While we know not every house looks exactly like this, the design celebrates the overall feel of the community. It’s surrounded by vibrant yellow gorse—common throughout Kingswells—alongside the stone dyke wall and forest trees, echoing the local walks. The yellow, purple and grey tones are thoughtfully aligned with our Kingswells website.
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We hope you like the new profile picture!
P.S. Wonder if the rooster will ever get repaired…? 🐓
