Giant sequoia rises in the arboretum of Aberdeen University's botanic garden in Old Aberdeen. Free, open access.
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Before you go
- Access
- Open to the public
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Visitor information
- abdn.ac.uk/botanic-garden
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
EasyRoads Route Check
Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
Redwood species here
Photos
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Credit: watty62 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Evidence
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About this place
Cruickshank Botanic Garden is the University of Aberdeen's botanic garden in Old Aberdeen, an 11-acre site of borders, a rock and water garden and an arboretum founded in 1898. Among its arboretum conifers is giant sequoia. Free entry.
Sources
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- University of AberdeenCorroborating sourcereference
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