Langstane Housing Association has added to its affordable housing provision in Aberdeen with the addition of 35 new homes in Auchinyell Road, Garthdee.

The scheme at Copper Beech Court provides modern one and two bedroom social and mid-market apartments less than 3.5 miles from the heart of the city.

Working closely with the Association, the design team created low maintenance, energy efficient homes that are an excellent addition to the Association’s stock portfolio.

The Scottish Government and Aberdeen City Council provided grant funding to assist with the development of the site, with Langstane providing the remaining funds through private finance.

The site formerly housed the Copper Beech bar and had lain derelict for some time.

Langstane’s chairperson, Sandra Macdonald, re-iterated the Association’s commitment to social and other forms of affordable housing and commended all those involved with the project.

Acting head teacher at local Kaimhill Primary School, Mrs Susie Webster, accompanied by a group of primary six pupils, officially opened the new development yesterday.

Helen Gauld, chief executive at Langstane Housing Association, said: “We are delighted that Mrs Webster and pupils from the local primary school performed the official opening service for Copper Beech Court. Community involvement is an important aspect of our work and we were delighted they could assist, especially given their very busy schedule they have at this time of year. ”

Langstane Housing Association wished the new tenants all the very best as they settle into their new homes in time for Christmas.