Union Terrace Gardens

Recently remodelled, Union Terrace Gardens is in the valley of the Denburn. This valley restricted the expansion of the city until Union Street was started in the late 18th century. The gardens are a good place to ponder on the enormity of the project to build a wide street and the largest single span granite bridge to enable Aberdeen to become Scotland's third city. For adults there is plenty of opportunity to sit and enjoy this city centre green space. The children's play area was well used during our time with the sound of the foot-operated whistles and bells telling of children's delight and the imaginative slide was well used.