Events Around Aberdeen

Have fun discovering Aberdeen with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format & get curious!Are you curious about Aberdeen? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?

Since 2010, Aberdeen has been making a name for itself as destination for craft beer lovers. On this small-group tour you’ll find out why that is, as we take you to four city centre pubs, linked to three independent craft breweries.

Learn about Aberdeen’s history and colourful characters, from pirates to Lord Byron, in this free 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 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).

An evolving exhibition which walks you through history uncovering the major events that have prompted changes to UK laws relating to equality and diversity. The exhibition is completely free to enter.

Join us for our annual Christmas Shopping Night. With 30 stalls including big name brands, local crafters, charity stalls and mulled wine, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone.

Community Carol Singing with Buckie and District Community Choir.

LINE DANCING – All are very welcome to join the Line dancing Christmas Party Night in Inchberry & District Community Association (IDCA) Hall.

Bring-in the New Year with live music from the talented "A ’Cluich" Ceilidh Band at INCHBERRY in the River Spey valley. TICKET ONLY entry. Doors Open 8.30pm - not earlier. Join a Happy Party to make your Hogmanay personal. Bring Your Own Refreshments / Party Snacks / and get dancing on the floor.

Evening of Christmas Music from around the world.

Scottish jazz ensemble That Swing Sensation perform classics from the likes of Duke Ellington, That Swing Sensation are a group of Scottish musicians, brought together by saxophonist Jon Ritchie, who play live big band swing, jazz and dance music for weddings, dinners, festivals, functions all round Scotland.

Edinburgh’s Christmas 2018 takes over the Scottish capital between 16 November and 5 January with the brand-new Silent Light headlining this year’s programme, a unique silent party raising money for One City Trust.

Touring their ever-popular festive programme, London Concertante travel the length and breadth of the country presenting treats from across Europe to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.

Touring their ever-popular festive programme, London Concertante travel the length and breadth of the country presenting treats from across Europe to get you in the mood for mulled wine, mince pies, and baubles.

Speed Dating in Edinburgh How speed dating in Edinburgh works By simply arriving at venue for the Speed Dating in Edinburgh event, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts. They will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the evening and confirm how many people you will be dating.

The wait is over – Teeny Tiny Toddler Fest is back, and we’re about to blast off! This year, we’re all about outer space and exploring the galaxy.

Puzzled Pint is a casual, social puzzle solving event which happens in pubs around the world on the second Tuesday of every month. To take part, solve the location puzzle at www.puzzledpint.com - the solution will lead you to a local pub in Edinburgh.

A Most Wonderful Christmas A fun-packed special programme of popular seasonal favourites for all the family.

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening. Through the absorption of the divine power, many people are experiencing the healing of illnesses and pain, that have been declared as “incurable” by the medical profession.

Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Story of the Mother, this thrilling dance adaptation The Mother premieres in Edinburgh this December starring internationally acclaimed principle ballerina, Natalia Osipova. This enchanting production has a strictly limited run of only two performances.

Restoration Yard is magical during the festive season. For work Christmas lunches, family get togethers, catching up with friends, you’ll find a delicious menu created by our Head Chef using the best seasonal ingredients.

Make an evening of it at Restoration Yard this Christmas – December 13th is our new Shop & Dine event. Restoration Café will open exclusively with bookings taken from 6pm to 8pm for ticket holders to book in for a Christmas meal and some festive drinks before or after their shopping expedition (store open til 8pm).

Santa and his elves are coming to Dalkeith Country Park to give your kids an unforgettably magical experience this Christmas.

Set your most creative festive spirit free this December. Come make a beautiful Christmas wreath with our Restoration Yard experts – your door will be the envy of your neighbourhood, we promise. Festive nibbles and drinks will be on hand to get those artistic juices flowing.