2024

DUTHIE PARK AND DAVID WELCH WINTER GARDENS

Parks and gardens

Duthie Park and David Welch Winter Gardens are located in the same place, the latter being part of the former, at least as far as the tour is concerned. If you miss the green in this beautiful city of Aberdeen, you're in the right place. For families, there is even a treasure hunt!

Duthie Park: This beautiful park is located near the city center and is 44 hectares in size. It is very popular with locals and visitors alike, both for its perfectly restored Victorian features and for its beautiful lawns and boating pond. The park was donated to the city by Miss Elizabeth Duthie in 1880 and opened as a park in 1883. It is recognized as one of the best designed parks in Scotland. Landscape lovers and topiary enthusiasts, don't miss this visit! The Japanese garden, a floral wall and even a talking cactus are particularly noteworthy..

David Welch Winter Gardens: In the heart of the pleasant and bucolic Duthie Park is one of the largest covered gardens in Europe and the third most visited in Scotland. Many exotic plants from all over the world and colorful flowers can be seen and observed here. Thematic areas group species according to their origin and nature.

Notice to families: Children will enjoy the large play area, which was even voted best play area in Scotland in 2013.

The little extra: you can get married there!

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