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Secluded in the West End of the city off Viewfield Road, Johnston Gardens are a hidden gem. The Aberdeen Journal captioned a photograph of the gardens in their paper from 23 August 1939; "The Beauty of Johnston Gardens, a public pleasance, property of the City of Aberdeen, of the situation of which one town councillor at this week's Council meeting confessed complete ignorance." (page 12) This photograph taken from the narrow walk-bridge shows the large duck pond to the east of the gardens. This wooden bridge visible was later replaced by one made primarily of metal.

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A photograph of a botanical representation of Aberdeen' coat of arms displayed on the northern slope of Union Terrace Gardens. The Central Library, St. Mark's Church and His Majesty's Theatre are seen in the background. The leopard supporters are formed by two varieties of box-leaved holly; Golden Gem for their fur, and Dark Green for their spots. The latter is also used for the shield's outline and city motto 'Bon Accord'. The surrounding background bed is of Heath Pearlwort, which has white flowers. This image, taken on 29th April 2024, shows the display in its dormant, and untidy, winter state. In summer it would be fully reinstated. For example, Busy Lizzie has been used for the red and white centre of the crest, which shows the three castles of Aberdeen.

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