Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Lochside Academy
In or near Milltimber.
Lochside Academy — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
George Wilson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lochside Academy is a school heritage located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
Lochside Academy is a school that aims to empower students to achieve their full potential through a diverse range of activities. The school emphasizes core values such as ambition, support, perseverance, integrity, respect, and equality in its educational approach.
Place summary
Lochside Academy is located in the Scottish Highlands. This educational institution serves the local community, providing a range of facilities and programmes for students. The academy is part of the broader effort to enhance educational opportunities in the region.
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Background
History
The £47 million Lochside Academy was built on the site of Calder Park at Redmoss as a replacement for secondary schools in Torry and Kincorth, which both closed in July 2018. Lochside's catchment area covers all pupils that would have previously attended those schools. The school building contains a swimming pool, dance studio, sports pitches, games halls and a library. The first headteacher was Mr Neil Hendry, who stepped down from being headteacher at Northfield Academy to take up the headteacher post at Lochside. Prior to the school's opening, pupils and members of the local community were asked to name the new school. Potential names for the academy were Wellington, Altens, Redmoss,…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 57.1113, -2.0994
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB12 3QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Established
- 2018
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.lochside.aberdeen.sch.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56290152 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Lochside Academy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochside Academy?
- Lochside Academy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB12 3QW).
- What is Lochside Academy?
- Lochside Academy — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lochside Academy?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB12 3QW.
- When was Lochside Academy built?
- Built or established in 2018.
- Is Lochside Academy free to visit?
- Yes, Lochside Academy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lochside Academy?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB12 3QW.