“Initially I was weighing up my options and mainly considering pre-owned, older homes, and my search was ranging all the way to Inverurie. I even considered just renting for another year or so. It was my mum who actually saw this Kirkwood house online, and although a new build wasn’t exactly what I had in mind, it really ticked all the boxes I was looking for.

“The location of the house was key - and that was an important selling point. I teach in a school, so being close enough to my work while also having a sense of privacy was a major consideration during the whole house hunting process.”

“Besides the affordability, the space it offered was really appealing to me. Since I am not originally from Aberdeen I often have friends and family up to visit me, so being able to accommodate them in my home comfortably instead of just having them sleep on the sofa is great!”

“I’ve also always loved the idea of village life - perhaps after being raised in a more built up area, living somewhere like this had always been a dream of mine.

“Stepping out of my house, admiring the view and being able to point to exactly what hill I want to walk up next is wonderful to me. When I stayed in Dyce there was only one walking route which became very dull over lockdown. Moving here, I know there is a much more varied landscape that won’t ever get boring.”

“Although I haven’t been here long, I have already noticed how lovely the neighbours are, always saying hello and up for a chat. The area has a lot of life to it and kids are often out playing on their bikes. It just feels like a very pleasant place to live.

“The real sense of community is really refreshing to me. It is also a very aesthetically pleasing development and even though there is still work going on, it doesn't look like a building site.

“Although my 20 minute commute time hasn't changed since moving away from Dyce, the views are exceptional. I have seen a whole host of wildlife on my way to and from work, and even with the seasons changing it only gives you another beautiful take on the landscape, it definitely beats the A96!”