"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 Cruikshank 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.

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 Keeper of the Garden

The title of "Keeper of the Botanic Garden" is currently held by Prof. Ian Alexander FRSE, Regius Professor of Botany.

The Garden is maintained on a daily basis by Head Gardener, Bob Rutherford, and Assistant Gardeners George McKay and Roma Fiddes.

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.