Aberdeen city centre has a stunning array of heritage and history, as featured in Aberdeen City Council’s Sculpture and Curios Trail. Here is the start of the trail, in and around the ancient Castlegate area. This statue dates from the late 18th century, when it was installed on top of the Castlegate Well. It is […]
Read More Timeless Trail: CastleGateA natural nirvana in the heart of Aberdeen’s west end, Johnston Gardens is the perfect place to walk or relax. A poem of peace breathes down winding paths, rockeries recite gentle lyrics while streams and waterfalls sing a lullaby. Radiant rhododendron joy lights your way. It is unsurprising that the park won the Britain in […]
Read More Johnston GardensShort story: Rosemount Rainstorm Rosemount is a colourful oasis of charming character north west of Aberdeen city centre. It enjoys a culture of its own, an escape from the city centre to a warm world of wonder. On the walls of the Rosemount Square complex (inspired by German and Austrian architecture), two stunning bas-reliefs feature […]
Read More RosemountChristmas meets Aberdeen cheer in a winter wonderland of fun. From fairground rides to gourmet food, there is something for everyone here. The atmosphere is alive with Christmas spirit, while the air is pungent with sweet aromas. It is not just Christmas, it is an Aberdeen Bon Accord Festival of frivolity and festive flair. It […]
Read More Aberdeen Christmas VillageHazlehead Park in Aberdeen City is an oasis of tranquillity; a timeless walk in parkland first gifted to the city by King Robert the Bruce in 1319, in gratitude for the support he received from its townspeople. The public park we enjoy today dates from 1920. Trees form a sky of green grace above, with […]
Read More Hazlehead ParkThis summer a tantalising trail of hare sculptures hops through Aberdeenshire (reaching as far North as Orkney and Shetland), each with its own unique, unusual or uplifting design. The Big Hop Trail 2023 is a celebration of 40 years of Clan Cancer Support, and in September the 40 hares will be auctioned to raise funds […]
Read More The Big Hop Trail 2023Aberdeen’s prestigious annual street art festival has returned, with a theme of “Rewilding,” an exploration of “Trespass and Transgression” (for more information see the Nuart website). Aberdeen is yet again a canvas for creativity, the city streets an easel for eclectic genius. From politics to passion, from nature to nostalgia, there is something for everyone. […]
Read More Nuart 2023An artistic amphitheatre overlooked by ancient architecture, Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens offer city centre symmetry and serenity. It is like entering a future world with one eye on a prestigious past. Recently reopened after a major redevelopment, the gardens provide a gentle respite from the city centre crush above, with a grand entrance staircase, tranquil […]
Read More Union Terrace GardensTwelve festive themed wooden sculptures bring Christmas cheer and winter wisdom to the streets of Aberdeen city centre. The sculptures are by local carver Garry Shand, and display the Christmas carol: The Twelve Days of Christmas.
Read More Christmas Sculpture TrailChristmas cradles Aberdeen in its festive paws. At University of Aberdeen’s Kings College campus, a majestic tree dazzles with seasonal charm, an oasis of magic that lights up the night. In the city centre’s Castlegate, a 35 foot Christmas tree beguiles with whispers of a winter wonderland, a world behind its bewitched branches, a story […]
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