Cruickshank Garden launches new leaflet
A century-old landscaped garden in the grounds of the University of Aberdeen is set to develop further as an area for study, research, and public enjoyment thanks to the launch of a new publicity leaflet.
The Friends of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden hope the launch of its 12-sided, full-colour leaflet, will attract new members and inspire further interest in the magnificent grounds.
The high quality publication is the garden's main advertising tool that will help to raise the profile of the grounds as an oasis of peace and beauty for students, researchers, and the public alike.
Funded entirely by Shell Exploration & Production, the booklet will be officially launched at a special event, at Chanonry Lodge, Old Aberdeen, tonight (Wednesday, September 22), from 5pm – 6pm, hosted by University of Aberdeen Principal Professor C Duncan Rice, who is Chairman of the Trustees of the Garden.
A distinguished group of invited guests will gather to toast the launch of the publication, including Kieron McFadyen, Shell Exploration & Production Technical Director; Simon McPhun, The Friends of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden Honorary President; and Professor Ian Alexander FRSE, Regius Professor of Botany at the University of Aberdeen, and Keeper of the Garden.
The Friends of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden Honorary President Simon McPhun, said: “The Friends hope the production of this new leaflet, made possible by the generosity of Shell, will help increase awareness of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden, among residents and visitors to the North East who love plants and gardens.”
The new-look leaflet features a contemporary design, with a vibrant mix of colour photographs and text that effectively illustrates the many highlights of the garden, including The Rose Garden, The Long Wall, and The Paved Garden, to name a few.
The development of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden was made possible thanks to money bequested by Anne Cruickshank in 1898 to commemorate her father, who had been Professor of Mathematics at Aberdeen University, and her brother, Dr Alexander Cruickshank. Her bequest stipulated that the Garden should be both for the study of science at the University and for enjoyment by the people of Aberdeen .
It remains an important educational resource, used for example by the University's Natural History Centre, which provides activities and hands-on experience of environmental and biological topics.
Further information about the Cruickshank Botanic Garden is available at www.abdn.ac.uk/pss/Garden/CBG.hti.