What's On 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.

For just one day only, students of Aberdeen will be able to take advantage of fantastic discounts, whilst the evening sees a whole host of entertainment, including live music, competitions and a chance to a meet Made in Chelsea star, Jamie Laing.

The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra (SNJO) directed by Tommy Smith Presents Kenny Wheeler’s ’Sweet Sister Suite’ featuring guest soloists Laura Jurd (trumpet) and Irini Arabatzi (voice) and The Music of Mary Lou Williams featuring Brian Kellock (piano) Sweet Sister Suite was specially

A Festival of Rugby for the Over 35’s....played in the Spirit of - Fun, Friendship and Fraternity ! Golden Oldies Rugby Teams welcome...

A rare chance to see 18th century works by the artist and architect Giovanni Battista Piranesi’s ’Vedute di Roma’ in the atmospheric Blairs Museum.

Disney On Ice World Of Enchantment 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Flipper Football, what is It? Well....... Playing Football with Flippers on !!! It’s funny, so funny.........

Fiddlers Rally at St Andrews Church, Hamilton Green, Arbroath DD11 1JG 28th April,18. 730pm. with guest artistes Steven Carcary and Malcolm Ross . Also joined by musicians from other fiddle societies playing traditional Scottish music. Exciting new program price £10 from the Church Mon,Thurs & Fri.

CAR BOOT Sale at INCHBERRY Hall on Sunday 29 APRIL 2018. Voted best venue in N Scotland, a lovely location on the last Sunday morning of the month from 8.30am to 1pm in summer months: Mar - Sep. Come along and enjoy the morning with friends, enjoy the venue.

LINE DANCING – All are invited and made very welcome to join the Line dancing Night in Inchberry & District Community Association (IDCA) Hall. Line dancing starts at 7.30pm: take along your refreshments and eats to enjoy with the music and dance with some gentle exercise.

An exhibition of paintings by Frances Innes. Her inspiration comes from the natural environment where the land meets the sea, the sky meets the hilltops, the the bogs the mist. And the changing drama of it all.

Each year, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design is transformed into Scotland’s largest exhibition space. The 10 day event showcases the work of over 350 of the University of Dundee’s graduating art, design and architecture students.

What a way to ’thank them for the music!’ This fantastic tribute are back to entertain all us dancing Queens and fans of the iconic band.

The Large Hadron Collider is the world’s largest and most powerful particle collider, and the largest single machine in the world. Working with the Large Hardon Collider, research happening right here in Dundee is helping to unlock some of science’s greatest mysteries including the “Big Bang”.

Jonny Benjamin is an award winning mental health campaigner, film producer, public speaker, writer and vlogger who was diagnosed with a combination of schizophrenia and bipolar when he was 20 years old.

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.

Come join our Egg Hunt and have a great day out for all the family! Snow prevented play in March, so 21 April is our new springtime date. Have fun searching for clues around the grounds within St Leonards School’s ancient walls in St Andrews, Fife.

An exhibition showcasing the work of the talented woodcrafter from Fife, Jim Brown and original pyrography from local artist Gail Duncan. Their talents are combined to produce unique pieces of furniture and artwork highlighting the beauty of Scottish hardwoods Check out www.woodcraftbyjimbrown.co.

On Sunday the 6th May 2018 come along and see the Lovely Fiona Clark 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 .....Monies Raised after the medium and hall are paid will go to Charity. .

Specialist Valuation Day for Charity - Malcolm Innes, our expert in Scottish, Sporting & Military pictures - oil paintings, watercolours and pastels. Malcolm Innes will be at the centre from 10.30 am - 3 pm and will give a verbal valuation for a donation of £3 per item for our Charity - Chest, Heart, Stroke Scotland.

Throughout his life the Estonian shaman and composer, Urmas Sisask, has felt a strong connection to the stars and composed many pieces inspired by stellar constellations.

A new Romany musical journey created and led by Simon Thacker (classical guitar), with the much admired Polish cellist Justyna Jablonska and leading Roma exponent, singer/violinist Masha Natanson.

Young Waters’ exhilarating rhythms and intricate melodies, coupled with a repertoire that combines startling original material with unique arrangements of traditional folk songs, make for a captivating stage presence.

In 1816, Mary Shelley has a ‘waking dream’ and begins to write a story that will haunt and define her for the rest of her life.

Presented by Starcatchers Animals is a lovely family show about… animals. It’s also a show about us, and our emotions. Using real and imagined stories collected from 6 year-olds, Starcatchers interweave live music, dance and film into a celebration of our unique relationship with animals.

The ever-adventurous Poozies have been an institution on the British folk scene since they formed in 1997.

A traditional agricultural Show with a twist! Come for a great family day out and see showing classes for cattle, sheep, horses, poultry & dogs and pets as well as trade stands covering everything from agricultural machinery to flowers & plants.

A one-of-a-kind evening celebrating exploration of some of the wildest places on earth. For our Inverness tour date we have two incredible speakers lined up: Mollie Hughes and Markus Stitz.

What better way to celebrate our 20th anniversary than holding a traditional Scottish family ceilidh! Get your dancing shoes on and come and join us to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Bring your own drinks and snacks! Kids 12 and under are FREE!

Fun and friendly pub quiz action with local favourite quizmaster Dr Paul. Come and have a go at winning booze and cash and mystery prizes. Nice quick quiz, nothing too heavy. Finished by 8.30pm

Celebrate the first signs of summer with a wild mix of fire, drumming, and acrobatics on a scale not seen anywhere else in the world ?? BELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL marks the changing seasons by bringing the ancient Celtic festival to a modern audience.

The award-winning musical improv comedy troupe are joined by new and established improvisers and sketch comedians as they present two hours of off-the-cuff scenes and original sketch comedy.

Following on from the daytime Trad Talk event, Pete Coe leads an evening of narrative folk songs, rooted in English traditions. He sings and plays classic ballads, historical broadsides, rural yarns, travellers’ tales, songs of love and loss and industrial protest.

Festivals seem to flourish, CDs still pour from the pressing plants, musicians are fizzing with ideas and skill. All seems to be well in the trad scene today, but what is the reality for musicians, promoters and venues? Are there enough gigs? Has the folk club had its day? What do audiences want?

From social and energetic dances from Brittany or joyful group dances from the Basque country, to warm, exuberant Southern Italian dances or smooth couple dances from France, this series will take you on a folkdance tour of Europe!

TradFest’s Opening Concert celebrates the tradition of handing down a tune, song, story or dance to the next generation through performances and social occasions.

Singing makes you feel better, so come along to explore Scots song with two skilled enthusiasts, Scott Murray and Ruth Kirkpatrick.

You see, that’s what you get! Come and hear tales about things that should have been left alone, and what happened when they were not! Edinburgh’s monthly storytelling night returns to its spiritual home at The Waverley Bar. With guest storyteller Ron Fairweather.

The personal story of Cellardyke skipper Daniel Henderson and the fishing tragedy which struck numerous coastal communities in 1900. Richard Wemyss leads the audience through this moving tale set to his compositions (played by a six-piece traditional band), poignantly illustrating the real price of fish.

A unique, bilingual storytelling creation between Finnish Rune singer and storyteller, Anna-Maria Toivonen and Highland Perthshire storyteller, Claire Hewitt.

Led by musical director Corrina Hewat and featuring traditional singer Scott Gardiner, Sangstream folk choir observes Scotland’s Year of Young People.

A Cultural Journey in the Heart of Edinburgh. A celebration of Scotland, South Africa, India and Brazil in the heart of Edinburgh. Join BE United for a day of dance, music, storytelling workshops, stalls and talks.

We know it as John Knox House, but who did the property really belong to? Join Mariotta Arries, the true owner of the house, to hear the story of a wealthy burgess in 16th century Edinburgh.

Two giant storytellers tell the tales of the gargantuan race of beings who once populated the earth. Mapping their rise and demise through myth and folktale, Alice Fernbank and Svend-Erik Engh take a loving look at the lives of the giants and their gradual departure from the earth.

Come with family and friends to dance well-known Scottish dances and sing well-known songs. All the dances will be called and there will be easier circles for the littler ones. A fun introduction to sociable dancing with live music and some stories too.

Bringing a piece of Perthshire to Edinburgh, co-authors Lindsey Gibb & C.A. Hope launch their ’Perthshire Folktales’ book, the latest in the folktales series from History Press.

Fresh as today’s headlines, a contemporary story of murder, treachery and revenge based on a tale from the annals of Highland clan history.

A circle dance-story celebrating the full moon of Beltane and the cosmic bull, an ancient rite of passage to summer. Featuring traditional ballads from Scotland, moon stories from Japan and the most beautiful ‘Buffalo Woman’ from the Great Plains. With Linda Williamson and Mio Shapley.

Fred Freeman shares his knowledge on the renowned father of the Scottish Folk revival, highlighting his contributions as song maker and poet, birthing a new wave in the carrying stream of culture.