Johnston Gardens is a small public garden in

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. The garden has won the Britain in Bloom competition many times. The gardens are full with flowers and shrubbery which sole purpose is for aesthetics. This is a very popular place for wedding photographs to be taken.

Access

Access is from Viewfield Road close to the

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Museum in the

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district of central Aberdeen.

History

The park was formerly part of the Johnston House estate, but was gifted to the city in 1936.

Content

The park contains a Japanese garden centred upon a pond and arched bridge. This section contains bamboos and a wide selection of acers. The paths are lined with rhododendrons and tall beech trees.

Memorials

The park contains a memorial to the men killed on helicopter flight G-REDL 85N on 1 April 2009.

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