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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • The Long Dog Cafe — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· Paid

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +58 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 2-spot Ladybird, Syrphus, Hawthorn Shieldbug +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Liverwort, Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Narrow-leaved Ragwort +6 more · last seen 2025

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

97 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
City Centre<>Airport LinkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Deeside WayCycling route
Named routeRef 195National Cycle Network
NCN 1 Dundee to TainCycling route
Named routeRef 1Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route169 m
Named routeRef 1Length 169 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Great Western Road, Aberdeen

Great Western Road, Aberdeen

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