Timeline
14:43
Grab a hot drink and a pastry to take in with you. The Park Cafe opens at 09:00, so it will be ready well before you arrive.
14:49
Walk five minutes to the David Welch Winter Gardens. Enter via Riverside Drive and wander through the tropical and fern habitats. The late afternoon light filtering through the glass is the highlight here.
15:59
Stay for sunset. The gardens face the general direction of the setting sun, offering a bright, warm backdrop as the day ends.
16:29
Cartoos Grill House & Desserts
Head back towards the ice arena area. Walk ten minutes to Cartoos Grill House & Desserts for a burger and a late-night dessert. They stay open until 21:00, giving you plenty of time to eat and relax after dark.
Local tip
The gardens are wheelchair-friendly, so the paths are easy to navigate even in the fading light.
Check before you go
- The Park Cafe is open Mo-Su 09:00-17:00.
- Cartoos Grill House & Desserts is open Mo-Su 09:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Aberdeen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).