Gardens · Scottish Highlands
Rock and Water Garden
In or near Potterton.
Rock and Water Garden — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rock and Water Garden is a garden located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
360° viewimagery from 2018
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Official information
The Zoology Museum features a diverse range of displays showcasing specimens from protozoa to whales, including taxidermy and fluid-preserved specimens. Visitors can enter through the Cruickshank Botanic Garden, which provides level access to the museum.
Place summary
The Rock and Water Garden is located in the Scottish Highlands. This garden features a combination of rock formations and water elements, creating a distinct landscape that reflects the natural beauty of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1684, -2.1055
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB24 2TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen North
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 2.9 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.abdn.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/626742794 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rock and Water Garden?
- Rock and Water Garden is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB24 2TY).
- What is Rock and Water Garden?
- Rock and Water Garden — a garden in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rock and Water Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB24 2TY.
- How do I get to Rock and Water Garden?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB24 2TY.