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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Herring Gull
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 202m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Herring Gull, Magpie +82 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Herring Gull, Magpie +82 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Syrphus, 2-spot Ladybird, Hawthorn Shieldbug +14 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cypress-leaved Plait-moss, Elegant Bristle-moss, Wall Screw-moss · last seen 2026

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

112 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 route1.5 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route169 m
Named routeRef 1Length 169 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Elmbank Terrace towards Canal Road, Aberdeen

Elmbank Terrace towards Canal Road, Aberdeen

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