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Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens

Aberdeen City CouncilFree admission

Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens — park in Aberdeen City, Scotland, UK.

Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens, parks in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Aberdeen · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens is a public park in the United Kingdom. Managed by Aberdeen City Council. Wikidata describes it as: "park in Aberdeen City, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.1431°, -2.1175°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Rubislaw and Queen's Terrace Gardens are two small public gardens in Aberdeen, Scotland. Although they are referred to as two parks, they are separated only by one road which runs between the 1 hectare rectangular area it covers. It is located between the streets of Rubislaw Terrace and Albyn Place, in the west-end of Aberdeen approximately 300 metres from the main street in Aberdeen, Union Street. There is a fountain in the park made from pink granite and trees which are over a century old. On the Rubislaw Terrace (north) side of the park, there is a gray granite wall of small pillars along the entire side.

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Background

History

In February 1989, the City of Aberdeen District Council and the Scottish Sculpture Workshop ran a competition to design a new fountain to be built out of granite in Rubislaw Terrace Gardens, with the chosen design to receive £5,000. The commission was awarded to Susan Ball, who based her concept of the fountain on the balustrades of the structures surrounding the park. In 1992, the District Council allocated £100,000 to repair the surrounding structures of both gardens due to vandalism.

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Coordinates
57.1431, -2.1175
Postcode
AB10 1XE
Parliamentary constituency
Aberdeen South
Nearest railway station
Aberdeen1.2 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens?
Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB10 1XE).
Who runs Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens?
Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens is operated by Aberdeen City Council.
Is Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens free to visit?
Yes, Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens is free to enter.
How do I get to Rubislaw and Queens Terrace Gardens?
The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB10 1XE.