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Westhill, Aberdeenshire

Westhill is a new town in Aberdeenshire, approximately seven miles west of the city of Aberdeen. Since construction of the first houses in 1968, Westhill has undergone a gradual expansion, much of which is tied to the oil and gas economy. The town is within the council area of Aberdeenshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Aberdeenshire
Lat, Long: 57.153372,-2.2762333
Grid Reference: NJ 8338 0697
Civil Parish: Skene CP
Council Area: Aberdeenshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (North East) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 49015
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Westhill,_Aberdeenshire_49015

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