Demolition work has begun at the abandoned Persley Park Caravan Park on Mugiemoss Road in the outskirts of Bucksburn, Aberdeen.
The site, situated near Persley Bridge and the River Don, comprised of 14 caravans and various outbuildings, all of which have deteriorated significantly over time, featuring smashed windows, damaged walls, and scattered debris.
Once a popular residential spot, the park was left to rot and attracted incidents including an Arson Attack on Saturday 26 July 2025 where four caravans were intentionally set alight, prompting attendance by the Scottish Fire And Rescue Service who were assisted by Police Scotland.
The fire on 26 July 2025
No injuries were occurred, and Police Officers have since completed their enquiries, though they continue to seek any additional information.
From the 04 November 2025 fire
Official demolition work began on Tuesday 04 November 2025 where members of staff from Persley Park Ltd, who owns the site, started to dismantle the framework of the former homes, separating the wood, metal, and glass for safe disposal.
As they were in the process of burning old woodblocks a rogue flame caused the blaze to spread like wildfire which caused Scottish Fire And Rescue Service to attend for the second time this year.
Informing Britain approached the Scottish Fire And Rescue Service for comment and a spokesperson for the service has provided this news publication with comments.
A Scottish Fire And Rescue Service spokesperson, said:
"We were alerted at 11.40am on Tuesday, 4 November to reports of a fire at Mugiemoss Road, Aberdeen.
"Operations Control mobilised one fire appliance and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting a large quantity of building materials.
"There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe."
A Scottish Fire And Rescue Service spokesperson, said:
"We were alerted at 11.40am on Tuesday, 4 November to reports of a fire at Mugiemoss Road, Aberdeen.
"Operations Control mobilised one fire appliance and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting a large quantity of building materials.
"There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene after ensuring the area was made safe."
It is unclear what the Leicester-based Persley Park Ltd have planned for the North East's historic Caravan Park, but the site that was once the focal point of journeys along Mugiemoss Road has now been removed indefinitely.
A sad day for the Grampian region as yet another landmark no longer exists.
A sad day for the Grampian region as yet another landmark no longer exists.
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