David Welch Winter Gardens - things to do and places of interest in Aberdeen, Aberdeen-Grampian, Scotland

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David Welch Winter Gardens Duthie Park, Polmuir Road Aberdeen Aberdeen-Grampian, Scotland AB11 7TH Click for map Telephone 01224 585310 Fax 01224 210532 Email: wintergardens@aberdeencity.gov.uk Website: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk guide to symbols David Welch Winter Gardens The history of Duthie Park starts on 5th July 1880 when Miss Duthie, a local wealthy person stated her intention of presenting Aberdeen with a public park to perpetuate the memory of her uncles and brothers. The park was opened on 27th September 1883 and it was hoped that the Queen would be able to perform the opening ceremony, but she was recovering from an accident and it was opened by Princess Beatrice who was also in the city to open the Sick Children's Hospital. Many of the original features of the park at that time still remain almost intact or modified. The park then, as it is now, was a great favourite with the towns people of Aberdeen and it has always been used by individuals, societies, to host events and festivities, one of the most recent large events being the Queen's Golden Jubilee in May 2002. The park contains the famous rose mountain, which was designed on the site of the old flagpole mound and this contains 120,000 roses, which gives an incredibly vibrant display in the summer months. The Victorian Ban Stand is almost perfectly preserved and this has recently been restored with power upgraded to allow modern uses. The park comprises around 44 acres nowadays, and consists of open spaces, ponds, fountains and floral displays in all seasons. The children's play areas are permanently busy and popular, particularly at weekends and during school holidays. Opening Times April, 9.30am to 5.30pm. May - August, 9.30am to 7.30pm. September - October, 9.30am to 5.30pm. November - March 9.30am to 4.30pm. Admission Free, donations are welcome