Trinity
cemetery was opened in 1887. It is on a large site
located to the north of the city centre, near the beach adjacent to Aberdeen
football stadium.
It comprises two sections. The westerly section is the larger of the
two with the later 20th century easterly extension (originally a gravel
pit) located on the other side of Park Road. Both sections slope upward
from this road. The official main entrance where the cemetery
lodge can be seen is via Errol Street.
Trinity is a large 'open' cemetery consisting mainly of grass and
gravel walkways. There are few bushes and even fewer trees. It is well
maintained but the lack of the aforementioned trees or larger shrubs
gives it a somewhat stark appearance. The advantage of this layout
however is that you can see the whole cemetery from practically anywhere
within the grounds. A wonderful view can be had from the top of the
cemetery, with the whole grounds before you.
I would recommend car parking on Park Road, (except Saturdays between
1 & 5pm football match days when there is no parking) with both sites
easily visited from this location. Best avoided on Saturday afternoons
on match days.
No distinct family monuments though the large memorial to those who
gifted their bodies to medical science is striking. This is located at
the top of the easterly section.
Overall a well maintained cemetery which is worth seeing for the
wonderful views over the cemetery looking out to sea. A beautiful vista
on a sunny day. For that alone I can recommend it to you.
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