Westhill
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Westhill is a commuter town in the north east of Scotland, directly west of Aberdeen.
The creation of Westhill on the edge of the city of Aberdeen was the brainchild of Aberdeen solicitor Ronald Fraser Dean in 1963. With the backing of the former Aberdeen District Council, the Secretary of State for Scotland and supported financially by Ashdale Land and Property Company Ltd the new satellite town of Westhill was created. Since construction of the first houses in 1968, Westhill has undergone rapid expansion, much of which is tied to the North East's oil and gas economy.
Major housing expansions are underway at Elrick and west of Westhill. The town is a popular place to live, largely because of its proximity to Aberdeen City and the local amenities it offers.
The town has developed many community amenities including shopping centre, schools, park and golf course. The Westhill Industrial Estate, Westhill Business Park and most recent Arnhall Business Park have a diverse range of occupiers with a mix of industrial, office, retail, wholesale and leisure developments.
Population 2001 = 9,501 Pop forecast 2006 = 10,060
The town of Westhill covers the area that was Western Kinmundy and Blackhills Farming areas, small farm houses and a barn from that period still exist on the outskirts of Westhill in a somewhat delapitated state.