Location: Aberdeen
Top Things to do in Aberdeen
Things to do in Aberdeen, Scotland: The Best Gardens
Experience the richness of Aberdeen’s proud history and culture — from the sound of residents’ traditional Doric accent to the sights of glittering granite buildings lining the city’s streets. Explore the cobbled roads and historic university buildings of Old Aberdeen, then take a stroll along the nearby sandy beach and watch for dolphins in the busy harbour. Afterward, find your way to the quaint fishing quarter of Footdee, and lose yourself among its tiny cottages and colourful gardens.
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1. Duthie Park Winter Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,035 reviews
Reviewed By 153davym - Falkirk District, United Kingdom
Decided to visit the Glass Houses here at Duthie Park. Amazing with beautiful displays indoors and a great show of colour with a Tropical glass house and Cactus house. Easy to get to however parking may be an issue as this place is very popular. Great coffee shops too, to enjoy after your visit and chill out.
2. Johnston Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By elainer152 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Can’t believe I’ve never visited these gardens before!! My favourite season is Autumn and boy does this park have an explosion of Autumn colours to feast on..I highly recommend taking a gentle stroll around to enjoy the beauty of it..don’t forget your camera
3. Pitmedden Garden & Museum of Farming Life
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 228 reviews
Brilliant design and meticulous maintenance give Pitmedden Garden its unique charm. With almost 6 miles of clipped box hedging, the parterres at the heart of the garden are a masterpiece of intricate patterns and sparkling colours. The Great Garden dates back to 1675 when it was originally laid out by Sir Alexander Seton. In the 1950s the Trust re-created the garden based on 17th-century plans of the gardens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. An orchard planted in 2014 is packed with more than 200 fruit trees. With honeysuckle and jasmine also casting their scent in the garden, Pitmedden really is a delight for the senses. Last Admission at 4pm.
Reviewed By BrianP514 - Cupar, United Kingdom
We were delighted that the gardens had reopened. While the pattered had not been planted with annuals this year, the herbaceous borders were still looking excellent and the fruit trees on the walls, outstanding. The staff were especially welcoming and friendly. Thanks National Trust for Scotland.
4. Seaton Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By T6950PProbertd - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Any visit should be tied in with a visit to Balgownie Bridge and riverside walk.Free car park an ideal starting/finishing point.large childrens playpark next to car park. Formal gardens nice in summer. St Machars Cathedral at top of the brae at south gate which leads to Old Aberdeen area and Kings College which is another nice walk through a historic part of Aberdeen. The Cruickshank botanic garden on St Machar Drive worth a visit. Also the Zoology museum. Only open weekdays Can all be done at the same time if you have time available. Look for walled garden in the park at north east corner up the hill particularly in late spring when azelia's are in bloom.
5. Cruickshank Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 51 reviews
6. Persley Walled Garden
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By denniswG2189DW - Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Visited these gardens for the first time, and really glad I did...If you want to see some beautiful plants, shrubs, trees, all the different colours etc, then this is the place for you. Once you start walking round you forget your so near the city. The Gardens are obviously well maintained and credit should go to those involved. There's plenty seating areas all round the Gardens and what an ideal place this would be for a picnic, or just to chill out. There's also great photo opportunity's and normal walking gear should suffice. If you have time there's also some beautiful walks to the Bride of Don, or the persley bridge. Just go to the bottom of the gardens and you'll see a gate, enter through there and you have a great choice of walks, either to the left...or the right. and you can finish of back in the gardens. Well recommended.
7. Union Terrace Gardens
8. Ben Reid Garden Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
9. Allan Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
