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Between 1894 and 1937, Cove also housed a fishmeal factory, the Aberdeen Fish Meal Factory, which was located at the edge of the cliffs. It produced quality [[manure]] which was exported to both Europe and America. It became locally known as "the stinker" because of the processing odour, which was highlighted by the Aberdeen entertainer [[Harry Gordon (entertainer)|Harry Gordon]] in a [[parody]] entitled ''A Song of Cove''.
Between 1894 and 1937, Cove also housed a fishmeal factory, the Aberdeen Fish Meal Factory, which was located at the edge of the cliffs. It produced quality [[manure]] which was exported to both Europe and America. It became locally known as "the stinker" because of the processing odour, which was highlighted by the Aberdeen entertainer [[Harry Gordon (entertainer)|Harry Gordon]] in a [[parody]] entitled ''A Song of Cove''.


2013 - Cove bay is renowned for its bustling Kayaking fishing scene. Chief angler Liam Smith has landed many monsters just north of the harbour which if weighed could have made the record books. Liam will be in the september 2013 issue sea angler with a center page spread on his trident 13 with a massive 35lb pollock.
2013 - Cove bay is renowned for its bustling Kayaking fishing scene. Chief angler Liam Smith has landed many monsters just north of the harbour which if weighed could have made the record books. Liam will be in the september 2013 issue sea angler with a center page spread on his trident 13 with a massive 35lb pollock. Liam Smith had a long learning curve and was guited by the master angler and his own personnel idol Mark Smith. Many long days of hiding behind the curtains sulking eventually he came good.


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Cove Bay
Population7,157 [2]
OS grid referenceNJ946015
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townABERDEEN
Postcode districtAB12 3xx
Dialling code01224
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
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Cove Bay is a suburb on the south-east edge of Aberdeen, Scotland. The 2013 Census showed the population as 14, 429.[1]

Today Cove is a popular residential location owing to its village-like status and the nearby Altens and Tullos Industrial Estates, affording ample employment opportunities. There is also easy access to the A90.

History

Cove Bay is situated to the east of the ancient Causey Mounth, which road was built on high ground to make passable this only available medieval route from coastal points south from Stonehaven to Aberdeen. This ancient trackway specifically connected the River Dee crossing (where the Bridge of Dee is located) via Portlethen Moss, Muchalls Castle and Stonehaven to the south.[2] The route was that taken by William Keith, 7th Earl Marischal and the Marquess of Montrose, who led a Covenanter army of 9000 men in the battle of the Civil War in 1639.[3]

Prior to 1975 it was a village in the extreme north-east corner of Kincardine, governed from Stonehaven. Though simply referred to as Cove, in the 19th and early 20th centuries it was known as The Cove, becoming Cove Bay around 1912.


Industry

Cove has been noted for industries such as granite, which was quarried in several locations to the south of the village. Owing to its close-grained texture, Cove granite was one of the hardest in north-east Scotland and proved highly resistant to frost, making it ideal for causeway stones used in the construction of roads. It was widely exported to cities in England, including Billingsgate Market in London.

Fishing

The village itself sprung up around the fishing industry, with the boats berthed on a shingle beach, a gap in the rocks that afforded a natural harbour. During this time, it is estimated that approximately 300 people lived in the area. In the mid 19th century the fishing was at its height, which, over years, has included cod, haddock, salmon, herring and shellfish. The piers and breakwater were constructed in 1878. At the end of World War I the fishing began to decline. At present only a couple of boats pursue shellfish on a part-time basis.

Between 1894 and 1937, Cove also housed a fishmeal factory, the Aberdeen Fish Meal Factory, which was located at the edge of the cliffs. It produced quality manure which was exported to both Europe and America. It became locally known as "the stinker" because of the processing odour, which was highlighted by the Aberdeen entertainer Harry Gordon in a parody entitled A Song of Cove.

2013 - Cove bay is renowned for its bustling Kayaking fishing scene. Chief angler Liam Smith has landed many monsters just north of the harbour which if weighed could have made the record books. Liam will be in the september 2013 issue sea angler with a center page spread on his trident 13 with a massive 35lb pollock. Liam Smith had a long learning curve and was guited by the master angler and his own personnel idol Mark Smith. Many long days of hiding behind the curtains sulking eventually he came good.

Retail

To the west of Loirston Road is the Cove Shopping Centre, which overlooks Loirston Primary School. This houses a Co-Operative Food conveience store, a bookmaker, pharmacist and Chinese takeaway/Chip shop.

There are also 2 RS McColl newsagents. One located at Bervie Brow in Altens, and a second located on the corner of Loirston Road and Cove Road which also houses a Post Office.

Hospitality

The Cove Bay hotel is located on Colsea Road. There is also a Thistle Hotels branch located in Altens, which has 216 bedrooms, making it the largest of the three Thistle Hotels in Aberdeen.[4]

There is also a pub, the Langdykes, which can be located next to the Cove Shopping Centre.

Transport

Bus services to and from Cove and the wider area of Aberdeen are available. These are run by First Group with the numbers 3 (to Mastrick)and Stagecoach Bluebird, with numbers 7A & 8 (Both to the City Centre). Great debate has arisen since First Group stopped running a bus service from Cove Bay to Kincorth. One of the reasons being school pupils won't be able to travel to the local secondary school (Kincorth Academy) and local patients won't have a way of travelling if they are to have a doctors appointment in Kincorth. So far First Group have not had the vision to improve their service.

Healthcare

Cove Bay has its own medical centre, the Cove Bay Medical Centre. It was originally located on Catto Walk, but moved to a new facility off Earns Hugh Road. Cove Dental Care has since moved into the old surgery building.

Sport

Cove is currently home to two football teams: Cove Rangers, who currently play in the Highland Football League at Allan Park, and Cove Thistle, who hold amateur status. Sunday amateur team Cove Revolution folded in 2010. There are also many youth teams in the area. The proposed site of Aberdeen FC's new stadium is near Cove Bay [5]

Other Amenities

A state-of-the-art library was recently built between Loirston Primary School and the Cove Shopping Centre. There are blueprints for a local sports centre to also be built in the near future.

Norwegian boat building courses are held weekly at Charleston Scout Hall.

Education

Cove has two primary schools, Loirston Primary School and Charleston Primary School. Most secondary pupils attend the nearby Kincorth Academy, but some choose to go to Portlethen Academy.

Future Developments

Aberdeen Gateway

Construction on a new Aberdeen Gateway industrial development began in 2008. It will see new offices and industrial units built to the south of the village. Current tenants at the site include National Oilwell Varco (NOV), Driving Standards Agency and Hydrasun. A Community football pitch is also inlcluded within the development.

West Cove

Plans for 737 new houses on three sites east of Wellington Road have recently[when?] been approved by Aberdeen City Council,[6] stretching from the northern end of Charleston Road to Langdykes Road. Two of the sites will be built by Stewart Milne Homes, with the third by Scotia Homes and Persimmon Homes.

The development will include flats and terraced, semi-detached and detached houses alongside green spaces, parks, children's play areas. A new high street will also be built, offering 1,525 m2 of commercial and retail space.[7]

New Aberdeen FC Stadium

Construction on the new 22,000-capacity Aberdeen F.C. stadium by the Loch of Loirston is scheduled to begin in 2013. It is hoped it will be ready for use by the 2014/15 football season.[8] After the SNP were ousted from the local council, plans for the new stadium were placed in jeopardy after a new community sports centre which was to be used as a training facility was thrown out. Instead Councillors voted to take control of the land in order to look at other possibilities for development. Aberdeen have begun to look at alternative sites outwith the city.[9]

See also: New Aberdeen Stadium

See also

References

  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ C. Michael Hogan, Causey Mounth, Megalithic Portal, ed. Andy Burnham, Nov. 3, 2007
  3. ^ Archibald Watt, Highways and Byways around Kincardineshire, Stonehaven Heritage Society (1985)
  4. ^ http://www.thistle.com/hotels/united_kingdom/aberdeen/aberdeen_altens/index.html
  5. ^ http://www.afc.co.uk/articles/20120112/stadium-plans_2275060_2574597
  6. ^ http://www.whathouse.co.uk/news/Plans-for-737-new-homes-in-Aberdeen-approved-230
  7. ^ http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/CouncilNews/ci_cns/pr_covehomes_180811.asp
  8. ^ "Aberdeen stadium a step closer with preferred bidder". BBC News. 18 August 2011.
  9. ^ "New Aberdeen FC park 'killed off', says Stewart Milne". BBC News. 19 October 2012.

Gray, Douglas W. Cove Bay - A History. ISBN 978-0-9558340-2-8.

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