Belhelvie
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Park Terrace in Belhelvie | |
Location within Aberdeenshire | |
Population | 3,802 (2001) |
OS grid reference | NJ9417 |
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Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ABERDEEN |
Postcode district | AB23 |
Dialling code | 01358 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
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