Union Terrace Gardens, Public park in Aberdeen, Scotland.
The park spans two and a half acres with terraced levels, featuring mature elm trees, floral displays and pedestrian walkways along the Den Burn valley.
Opening to the public in 1879, the sunken gardens emerged from the transformation of Denburn Terrace into an urban recreational space by architect James Matthews.
Three restored statues of William Wallace, Robert Burns, and Edward VII stand within the gardens, representing important figures in Scottish heritage and British monarchy.
The 2022 renovation added wheelchair-accessible pathways from Union Street and Rosemount Viaduct, along with new pavilions housing cafes and cultural spaces.
The gardens include 122,000 plants, including disease-resistant elm varieties, sessile oaks, and hop hornbeams, forming an urban forest in central Aberdeen.
Location: Aberdeen City
Inception: 1879
GPS coordinates: 57.14690,-2.10333
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:12
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