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Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service Working for a biodiverse, best value and socially inclusive future. Popular subjects are pond dipping, minibeast hunts, birdwatching, and tree study. Walker Dam

Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service
Aberdeen City Council Countryside Ranger Service is committed to working for a biodiverse, best value and socially inclusive future for all the City's countryside resources. We work in partnership with a wide range of groups and businesses to offer quality environmental education and recreational opportunities for all:
The Ranger Service is based in offices upstairs at the Groats Road Pavilion at the Harlaw Academy Playing fields. The Ranger Service also:
• manages countryside sites throughout the City including Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest
• offers many educational opportunities for all ages
• runs a walks and events programme during the summer and winter months - please download the full programme from the link on our webpage at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/rangerservice .
• promotes biodiversity in the City. Educational Opportunities
The countryside makes an ideal base for an educational group visit. The Rangers can lead a wide range of activities for all ages from pre-school to university students and beyond. Other subjects could include drama, mathematics, English, or anything else you would like to suggest we will consider! The Rangers have a good supply of equipment available for visits including pond nets, sweep nets, pooters, an assortment of plastic containers and magnifiers and much more. If you bring the enthusiasm and want to learn what more could you need! The Ranger Service will also lead environmental educational visits to any of the other City Council owned countryside sites listed below. Countryside Ranger led activities are free of charge for school groups undertaking curriculum based studies. Other activities are chargeable, please contact the Ranger Service for more details. Sites managed by Aberdeen City Council Ranger Service
1. Auchmill Community Woodland
2. Brimmond Hill
3. Carnie Woods
4. Coastal Footpath from Cove to Nigg
5. Danestone and Woodside
6. Deeside Walkway from Duthie Park to Peterculter
7. Den Burn
8. Den of Cults
9. Den of Maidencraig Local Nature Reserve
10. Donmouth Local Nature Reserve
11. Eastwood Croft
12. East Tullos Burn
13. Elrick Hill
14. Hazlehead Park
16. Hilton Woods
17. Howes Road
18. Kincorth Hill Local Nature Reserve
19. Kingswells pond
20. Ord Dam
21. Pot Heugh
22. River Don Walk
23. Scotstown Moor Local Nature Reserve
24. Tullos Hill
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These autumnal photos were taken today by Ranger Rob between Seaton Park and Grandholm Bridge.
07/10/2026

These autumnal photos were taken today by Ranger Rob between Seaton Park and Grandholm Bridge.

Autumn colours are starting to appear, though the leaves of ivy keep the countryside green all year round.
05/10/2026

Autumn colours are starting to appear, though the leaves of ivy keep the countryside green all year round.

On Sunday Countryside Rangers Lydia and Simon took part in Explorathon 2026. At the University of Aberdeen this event sa...
28/09/2026

On Sunday Countryside Rangers Lydia and Simon took part in Explorathon 2026. At the University of Aberdeen this event saw 700 people engage with lots of organisations, exploring science, nature and culture.
The ACC Countryside Rangers ran many games of Animal Adventures, where families played the part of native animals trying to find a new home in the Aberdeenshire countryside.

26/09/2026
We've just delivered a Meadow-in-a-Box to SHMU here in Aberdeen. The native wildflower seeds we provided will soon be so...
24/09/2026

We've just delivered a Meadow-in-a-Box to SHMU here in Aberdeen. The native wildflower seeds we provided will soon be sown in the planter, giving bright colours for people, and valuable nectar for pollinators, as the germinate and grow next year.

24/09/2026

Climate Week North East, Aberdeen’s yearly celebration of community climate and nature action, hosted by NESCAN Hub, is back this Autumn and is taking place from Saturday 19 September to Sunday 4 October. A programme of inspiring events and activities is planned and you can find more information about what’s happening at https://orlo.uk/sUnmT
Climate Week North East

24/09/2026

We are inviting residents to have their say on how we can improve core paths in their area.
A consultation is open on how we can improve walking surfaces, accessibility, signage, seating, and green infrastructure on paths across the city. To have your say visit https://orlo.uk/5lOsx
The consultation is open until 5 October so have your say today!

24/09/2026
On a sunny day this week, twenty stakeholders went in a guided walk along the first completed section of the Doric Way.T...
05/09/2026

On a sunny day this week, twenty stakeholders went in a guided walk along the first completed section of the Doric Way.
This newly designated footpath will run from Montrose to Cullen, taking in the best coastal views of the Northeast, filled with incredible wildlife and scenery.

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