The Persley Den development – which comprises a mix of 401 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes – will include apartments, townhouses, semi-detached, terraced and detached properties.

Work on the development follows Aberdeen City Council’s approval of a detailed planning application.

Mike Naysmith, managing director at CALA Homes (North), said: “Persley Den is a fantastic location and this development will be a key part of our activity in 2019 and going forward.

“This exclusive collection of homes from our Light and Space collection will complement and enrich the local area. Our designs are sympathetic to the surroundings and will fit in with the existing neighbourhood, while creating an excellent mix of new homes to suit a range of buyers.

“Homes will be surrounded by green space and existing mature trees, and we also plan to create footpaths and cycle routes which will provide the community with attractive and safe transport links. We will also work to enhance the existing wildlife corridor along the eastern boundary of the site.

“We’re pleased to be breaking ground on site and we’re looking forward to progressing with the works.”