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If you head up the steep path on the left, you will reach Wallace Tower, currently being converted into a cafe.
Built in the early 1600s by Sir Robert Keith of Benholm and previously known as Benholm’s Lodgings, Wallace Tower has only been in this spot since the 1960s. Before then, the tower sat neatly in Netherkirkgate in the heart of the city. However, due to a desire for a store expansion by Marks and Spencer, the retail giant demolished Wallace Tower, stone by stone, relocated and rebuilt it in its current location. 
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Named after St Machar, who was said to have accompanied St Columba during his journey to the Isle of Iona. Legend tells that either St Columba or God instructed Machar to construct a church where a river bends into the shape resembling bishop’s crosier before then flowing into the sea. The River Don bends in this shape below where the cathedral now stands.
Machar’s church was replaced by a Norman cathedral in 1131. Very little of the original cathedral survives today, although a lozenge-decorated base for a capital that supports of the architraves can be seen in the church’s Charter Room.
In 1305, after the execution of William Wallace, his body was cut up and various pieces were sent across Scotland to warn other nonconformists. Wallace’s left quarter found its way to Aberdeen and it is buried within the walls of the cathedral.
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Notable figures buried within the church’s cemetery include:
- Scottish journalist and author J.J. Bell
- Scottish painter Robert Brough
- Scottish Missionary Robert Laws
- Scottish classicist, numismatist & land reform author William Ogilvie of Pittensear (aka the Rebel Professor)
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Part of the playpark incorporates a disused steam locomotive that has been dubbed ‘Mr Therm’. The engine was manufactured by Andrew Barclay 1947 and was previously used at the Aberdeen Gas Works.
Mr Therm was incorporated into the playpark in 1974.
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Seaton Park was once part of the Seaton Estate, dating back to the 17th century. The house was destroyed by a fire in 1963.
In the early 20th century, the area was home to a horse racing course. One of the final races was held in September 1928, with several thousand people attending. An application was made in 1956 to restart horse racing in the area but this was ultimately refused by the town council.
The land was acquired by Aberdeen City Council in the 1940’s. In 1947, the park was bought by Major Malcolm Vivian Hay, who served as a cryptographer during WWI, for use as a public park.
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The cathedral is free to enter.
Opening hours
1st April to 31st October
Monday to Saturday
9:30am - 4:30pm
1st November to 31st March
Monday to Saturday
10:00am to 4:00pm
Sundays
12:30pm - 5:00pm
https://www.stmachar.com/
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The low-lying areas of the park are often prone to flooding. To help combat this, this area of the park has been converted into a wetland area which also serves as a habitat for waterfowl and aquatic plants and animals.
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The path up to cathedral is quite steep, and it may be difficult to get up pushing a wheelchair.
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There is one toilet in the car park near the playpark. This requires 20p in coins.
The nearest free toilet is in Lidl on King Street.
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This walk starts at the Seaton Park car park, passing the popular playpark and formal flowerbeds on the way up to St Machar's Cathedral.
The distance of the walk is about 1km.
There are many benches along the path.
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You can get the 13, 20 and 20A buses to Seaton Park, which take you to the entrance of the park, on Don Street.
The parking is free in the car park.
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