What's On and Things To Do Around Aberdeen

Learn about Aberdeen’s history and colourful characters, from pirates to Lord Byron, in this free one and a half hour walking tour. Interested in learning more about Aberdeen? In this tour we cover Aberdeen’s social history, its quirky inhabitants and how it got to where it is today.

As night falls, it is time to explore the darkest side of Aberdeen’s history. From kidnapping and witchcraft to adultery and murder, we explore stories of crime and punishment from the last 500 years.

Uncork the champagne! Dress to kill! Party like there’s no tomorrow! Celebrating 20 diamante decorated years, The Lady Boys of Bangkok ‘Wonder Women’ Tour will take the UK’s number one cabaret show to a new level.

Alastair Savage is originally from Ayrshire and has performed traditional and classical music throughout his life.

Colourful, surprising, unusual - not words often used to describe the city of Aberdeen. But they can certainly be applied to the lives of those who feature on this tour.

For over five hundred years, Old Aberdeen has been one of the great centres of learning in the North of Scotland. There can be no better place to celebrate Aberdeen’s greatest thinkers, scientists, explorers, inventors, writers and gardeners (yes, we do mean gardeners).

Scotland’s Favourite Zippos Circus is back on the road in 2018 with a nationwide Big Top tour – ‘LEGACY’ - celebrating the 250th anniversary of circus entertainment.

The finest Arts Craft & Foods and this year music come to Crathes Castle for our Summer at Crathes Fair. Throughout the first two floors of the Castle, the Horsemill, and in the Courtyard this really is an event not to be missed.

Alastair Savage is originally from Ayrshire and has performed traditional and classical music throughout his life.

Alastair Savage is originally from Ayrshire and has performed traditional and classical music throughout his life.

Scotland’s Favourite Zippos Circus is back on the road in 2018 with a nationwide Big Top tour – ‘LEGACY’ - celebrating the 250th anniversary of circus entertainment.

Alastair is joined by Euan Drysdale on guitar/piano for an afternoon performance in Ballater to complete his Aberdeenshire tour. Featuring melodies by Niel Gow, James Scott Skinner, Alastair’s own compositions and a unique tribute to his fellow Ayrshireman Rabbie Burns.

Scotland’s Favourite Zippos Circus is back on the road in 2018 with a nationwide Big Top tour – ‘LEGACY’ - celebrating the 250th anniversary of circus entertainment.

The Balmoral Challenge 2018, presented by our good friends at Artemis, is a unique event for your team of four to meet, be inspired by and walk with our wounded beneficiaries from across Scotland over one of three beautifully challenging routes, starting and finishing in front of Her Majesty The Queen’s Scottish

Nestled in the north east corner of Scotland, between Inverness and Aberdeen, Portsoy is a small former fishing port which boasts two beautiful harbours. The annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival provides something for everyone - a real family affair.

Big Kid Circus returns with an all new show, in the year we celebrate 250 years since the creation of the modern circus. To mark this event we introduce great new ground and aerial artists from England, Ukraine, Cuba and an hilarious new Clown Papeluxo from Chile.

Distance 3.5km Climb 250m Registration/Start at Braemar Castle Light refreshments available post race. The history books have Creag Choinnich as the oldest recorded hill race dating back to 1064. Yes 1064!

Big Kid Circus returns with an all new show, in the year we celebrate 250 years since the creation of the modern circus. To mark this event we introduce great new ground and aerial artists from England, Ukraine, Cuba and an hilarious new Clown Papeluxo from Chile. The perfect show for all the family to enjoy!

All are welcome to join in on Friday 22 June 2018 to relax with some smooth exercise of those limbs. All are welcome to join in line dancing in Inchberry & District Community Association (IDCA) Hall.

CAR BOOT Sale at INCHBERRY Hall on Sunday 24 JUNE 2018, at Orton, Fochabers. INCHBERRY & District Community Association volunteers run and organise Car Boot Sales on the last Sunday morning of the summer months Mar - Sep from 8.30 am to 1 pm. Voted most popular in North of Scotland.

Alastair continues his Aberdeenshire tour with 2 performances alongside Euan Drysdale on guitar/piano. Featuring music by Niel Gow, James Scott Skinner, Alastair’s own compositions and a unique tribute to his fellow Ayrshireman Rabbie Burns.

Voted UK’s Best Country Artist & also Band Winners 2016, 2017 & 2018. This will be an amazing night of country music from this Big Band. Guitar playing like you’ve never heard here before. Fabulous songs and brilliant musicians. Gary and The Breeze are widely acknowledge as the Best Country Music Band in the UK.

Uncork the champagne! Dress to kill! Party like there’s no tomorrow! Celebrating 20 diamante decorated years, The Lady Boys of Bangkok ‘Wonder Women’ Tour will take the UK’s number one cabaret show to a new level.

An art exhibition by Mary Black and Jennifer Ebdy. Mary’s inspiration, for her paintings, comes from the Moray coastline. Jennifer’s passion is sculptural form using clay.

The world’s most famous circus will bring it’s latest & greats production GOSTINITSA - a show that promises to have all the spectacle and nerve-tingling, edge of your seat thrills for the whole family.

There is no greater comeback than Steps! The iconic pop group have returned to claim their pop crown! Their Summer of Steps 2018 Tour will include a concert at Slessor Gardens, Dundee with special guests Aqua and Blue.

Grandslam 2018: Summer of Steps Tour plus Blue & Saara Aalto. Artists performing: Steps, Blue, Saara Aalto.: Tickets avaiable.

Some of the biggest events in Scottish history have taken place in St Andrews. Come on a walking tour to hear tales of assassinations, royal romances (we’re not talking about Prince William), Alice in Wonderland and President Eisenhower. No need to book - just turn up in time for the tour.

Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain’s No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era.

Antique, Collectors and Vintage Fair. Over 20 stalls selling collectable china, furniture, postcards, records, toys, jewellery, linen, vintage clothes and furnishing. Cafe on site open all day selling homemade soup, rolls and cakes. Admission £1, concessions 75p and children (under 16) free.

Visit the Workshop on Kincaple Farm, to see the latest work from Birkhill artist and pyrographer Gail Duncan and lovely new items of furniture crafted from local hardwoods by Jim Brown

On Sunday the 1st July 2018 come along and see ** John Aitken** from Angels Gateway Spiritualist Church in Bilston who is our Visiting Medium this Month Starts at 7-30pm till 8-30pm Tea / Coffee and Cake afterwards 50p. Please stay for a bleather .Donation at the Door .....

Join us in the garden at our annual Family Fun Day! BBQ, DJ, games, rides, bouncy castles, face painting, balloon modelling- there’s something for everyone at the Fun Day!

A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track’s marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Vancouver, unites its five members in their love of traditional music.

Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries bring Celtic Dance music into the 21st century by incorporating many influences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more.

CAPLET Suite Persane [Persian Suite] IBERT Trois Pièces en Trio FAURÉ Music from Dolly Suite MENDELSSOHN arr TARKMANN Music from A Midsummer Night’s Dream SCO Winds Soloists The alluring perfumes of France pervade this captivating concert from the SCO’s celebrated wind ensemble – from the exotic, sensual,

Following last year’s sell-out Saturday meeting, Perth Racecourse is delighted to add an additional weekend fixture to this seasons’ racing calander.

Run, jog or walk. Raise £200 or £10. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Sign up for Race for Life RIGHT NOW. Race for Life brings millions of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters.

That’s right, The Gin Fayre is on tour and we’re coming to a town you! The Gin Fayre brings you a wide variety of gins from across Scotland, the rest of the UK and indeed, the rest of the world under one roof.

Big Kid Circus returns with an all new show, in the year we celebrate 250 years since the creation of the modern circus. To mark this event we introduce great new ground and aerial artists from England, Ukraine, Cuba and an hilarious new Clown Papeluxo from Chile.

Highland Antiques & Collectors Market: Alba Fairs is pleased to announce our fourth Antiques & Collectors Fair at the Kingsmills Hotel, Culcabock Road, Inverness on Sunday, 15th July, at 10.30am.

A fun evening with renowned musician, Richard Michael, at the Piano supported by The McWhinnie Family plus 1.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is Cancer Research UK’s brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is Cancer Research UK’s brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Race for Life brings thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research into all 200 types of cancer. Sign up or help us spread the word. This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research.

Race for Life brings thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research into all 200 types of cancer. 10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research.

The finest Arts, Crafts and Food from across Scotland comes to Eden Court hosted by Exclusively Highlands and takes place within the beautifully restored Bishop’s Palace of Eden Court in Inverness. A great opportunity to purchase something uniquely beautiful or wonderfully tasty and all handmade from within Scotland.

The world’s most famous circus will bring it’s latest & greats production GOSTINITSA - a show that promises to have all the spectacle and nerve-tingling, edge of your seat thrills for the whole family.

Learn how to rescue Whales, Dolphins & Seals. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) is a UK based marine animal rescue organisation. We have around 3,500 active volunteer Marine Mammal Medics around the UK and we are the only such specialist organisation covering England, Wales and Scotland.

Special offer - 2 for 1 on any seat any day! Simply call the box office – 020 3375 3970 and quote ’Juggler’ to receive the deal. The UK will play host to one of the most spectacular circus displays in the world when the Moscow State Circus returns.