A major restoration project of Duthie Park is set to benefit more than just the local community, Aberdeen Council has said.

With the council working closely alongside Friends of Duthie Park and Aberdeen Greenspace, a new wildlife area is to be created and erected in the recently-refurbished linked lakes. Part of this initiative is 'pond planting', and a volunteer day has been called for 1th March, when members of the public can visit and get involved with the scheme.

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Duthie Park outreach and training officer Arthur Gill said the aim of the park's restoration was to attract a "different" type of visitor, namely "frogs, ducks and swans."

Mr Gill added: "Once the planted areas begin to take shape we would look to invite schools along for some fun educational activities with our park ranger service."

The pond planting project has been funded by Aberdeen Greenspace through the Landfill Communities Fund and grant aided by Scottish Natural Heritage.

The restoration of Duthie Park was first devised in 2001.

(JP)