The Bridge of Don has substantially grown in the last 30 or so years to be one of the largest suburbs in Europe. With the coming of oil to Aberdeen, there was a need for new housing, much of which was provided in this area. Now well served with shops and local amenities and with a good selection of all types of properties, Bridge of Don is popular for families, professionals or workers contracted to work in one of the many business that have now established themselves in the area.