A Quiet Space for Reflection: Visiting Our Woodside Garden in Aberdeen

In April, our intern Carys and CEO Abi Clarke visited our Woodside Garden in Aberdeen, a peaceful space made to offer comfort, reflection, and remembrance for those affected by early pregnancy loss, created with our partners The Archie Foundation and Aberdeen Sands.

The garden is open to anyone who may wish to visit. It offers a quiet, gentle environment where you can simply sit, pause, and take a moment. For some, that might mean reflecting in silence. For others, it may be reading a poem, thinking of their baby, or just being somewhere that feels safe and understanding.

Spaces like this matter. They offer something that can be hard to find after pregnancy loss, a place where your experience is acknowledged and where you are given permission to grieve, remember, and process in your own way.

For many people, early pregnancy loss can feel invisible. There is often no formal recognition, no shared rituals, and limited opportunities to mark the loss in a way that feels meaningful. Having the option to acknowledge that loss, whether privately or with others, can be an important part of the healing process.

For some, this may mean taking time in a quiet space like the Woodside Garden. For others, it may involve creating personal rituals, writing, speaking, or finding other ways to remember. There is no right or wrong way, only what feels right for you. That choice matters.

As you may notice from the recent photos, the space has not been maintained for some time following its reopening last summer. We are now working to refresh and care for the Woodside Garden so that it can continue to be a welcoming and supportive environment for all who visit. We look forward to sharing updates and new photos as this work progresses.

If you feel that visiting a space like this might help, you are warmly welcome. Whether you stay for a few moments or longer, whether you come with words or sit in silence, this space is here for you.

If you or someone you know has been affected by pregnancy loss, please remember that support is available. You are not alone.