The Cruickshank Botanic Garden

"For the teaching and study of Botany as pure science, and as applied to the Arts and Industries, and for the furtherance of University interests and the public good."

Deed of Trust, 26th April 1898.

The Cruickshank Botanic Gardens were built on land bequested by Miss Anne Cruickshank to commemorate her brother Dr. Alexander Cruickshank. The 11 acre garden is located in a low-lying and fairly sheltered area of Aberdeen, less than 1 mile from the North Sea.

Click on the gardens to view a 360 degree panorama in winter.

The Cruickshank Botanic Garden is partly owned and financed by the University of Aberdeen and partly by the Cruickshank Botanic Gardens Trust. The Friends of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden actively promote and support the garden.

The title of "Keeper of the Botanic Garden" is currently held by Prof. David Robinson.

The Keeper of the Garden

The Gardens are maintained on a daily basis by Head Gardener, Richard Walker, and Assistant Gardeners George McKay and Audrey Bews.

The garden is open to the public and is extensively used for both teaching and research. The staff of Natural History Centre regularly guide school parties around the Garden.

The Garden has its own web site where you can see more information about this botanical teasure.