Continuing with last year's theme of presenting some Summer colour rather than the usual wintery scenes here are some views taken on the footpath from the Bridge Of Don to Seaton Park, Aberdeen,
Scotland in September 2008.Starting from the river estuary or 'Aber' where the river flows into the North Sea at Balgownie took the northern footpath along the riverbank to the Brig O' Balgownie then through the old village and
into Seaton Park.The download may take a little while if you are not on broadband but hope that you enjoy the tour and colours.
The Don Estuary at low tide. On the far side of the North Sea is the coast of Rutland , Denmark
The Brig O' Don (Eastern side). The river takes it's name from the Gaidhlig 'Donn', which is the colour 'brown'. The area
beyond the road runs north to Fraserburgh and Peterhead. The Don View Bar & Restaurant is on the left. This view shows
the newer parapets built when the bridge was widened in the 60's
Looking south with the ever-busy traffic running to and from Aberdeen City.
A swan with six signets on the seaward side of the bridge
The mother Swan with it's oldest signet
The mother Swan
On the west side of the bridge Seals bask by the muddy island bank
From the bridge and through the telephoto lens and a cropped image from the original a Heron stands
statuesque-like as it watches for a meal
A young Gull close to the northern bank of the muddy island
On the far south bank an Oyster Catcher searches for food while three Ducks rest close by
The river Don a mile or so from the bridge. Taken from 14th Century Balgownie Bridge. There are wooded walks along
both sides of the river to this point.
The Brig O' Balgownie from the south shore. The oldest bridge in Scotland built by order of Robert The Bruce in 1339.
It was restored in 1607 and was the main route to the north until the Bridge Of Don was built from north to south across
the Don Estuary .
The now pedestrianised 14th Century Balgownie Bridge. Looking towards Old Aberdeen.
The start of the footpath now on the southern bank of the river, leading to Seaton Park
The area on the opposite bank of the river is known as the 'Crooves" This is a corruption of the Gaidhlig 'Cruibh',
which is the word for 'Woods'. Plural is Cruibhean.
This view and the one above were taken at the 'scenic' setting so that everything was sharp from the nearest object to the furthest
The footpath above the south bank of the river Don leading to Seaton Park
The footpath starts to drop down towards the park
The nicely kept green area as you reach level ground by the river
Aberdonians enjoying the fine sunny spell, which was in complete contrast to the day before
Hard to believe that on the other side of the trees in the background
is the heavily suburbanised area of Tillydrone
Such graceful creatures. Can't imagine why anyone would ever consider harming them!
A nice bend in the river with a rocky surface that can be quite impressive when the river is in spate
Three of the four high-rise falts at Tillydrone in the background. The centre
one is where I stay with my old schoolmate Sandy when in Aberdeen
The path leading up to the north end of Seaton Park Gardens
The Fountain stands close to the site of demolished Seaton House
