Events Around Aberdeen

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.

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).

Exclusively Highlands hosts it’s stunning annual Christmas Fair at Crathes. Throughout the Castle and Horsemill and with over 60 exhibitors displaying their wares this will be our largest Aberdeenshire Fair.

Join a celebration of culture and community in the beautiful surrounds of Aden Country Park as young people bursting with energy and enthusiasm create an extravaganza of delight. This year’s event celebrates the celebrates the 250th anniversary of the creation of circus.

The next Committee Meeting of INCHBERRY & District Community Association (IDCA) is on Monday, October 22, 2018, @ 7pm [Seven pm] in INCHBERRY Hall. All Committee members will be welcome to attend and contribute to the IDCA agenda to ensure we provide what the INCHBERRY Community wants.

You are invited to come along and enjoy a Bonfire Night with fireworks in the North field at Inchberry Hall on SATURDAY, November 3, 2018 @ 6.30pm, prompt. Children love this outdoor event in the dark before bed time. Wellies for the damp grass would be sensible and torches for the darkness.

LINE DANCING – All are welcome to join in at 7.30 pm on Friday 16 November 2018 in Inchberry Hall, where Inchberry & District Community Association (IDCA) welcomes all who wish to experience and enjoy line dancing.

Musically illustrated talk marking the 100th Anniversary of the end of World War 1. Music and poetry written at the time along with later works commemorating the event.

The Elgin Landshut TwinTown Association (ELTA) Annual General Meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday 25 October 2018 in the Council Chambers the Moray Council, High St, Elgin, IV30 1BX. In attendance The Moray Council (TMC) Twinning Liaison Councillor, James Allan will be present.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Elgin Landshut Twintown Association (ELTA) will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7.30pm in The Moray Council (TMC) Chambers, High Street, Elgin, IV30 9BX.

The teenage author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley, was an avid reader, as her detailed diaries reveal. But her most iconic creations, Victor Frankenstein and his Monster, are fatally corrupted by their own exposure to books.

Few movies have captivated a generation like Dirty Dancing and Grease. Re-live the passion, the romance and the iconic dance moves with this fun-filled tribute night.

Festival of the Future is the new flagship festival from the University of Dundee. With five days and over forty events, the team has strived to amplify some of the best academics, research and activities that are happening in the city.

Weekend chess event for all levels of competitive player. Tournaments graded by playing strength (Open, Major, Minor). Entry fees apply, cash prizes. Info from director@dundee-congress.co.uk or www.dundee-congress.co.uk

The Gin Fayre is returning to St Andrews! 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.

Ainglean Gheata Spiritualist Church has been open 2 years this October we would like to Welcome You to our Special Night ….. The Visiting Medium will be the lovely Tommy Goodwin.

Dogstar Theatre has teamed up with one of Sweden’s leading independent theatre companies, Profilteatern of Umea, to present the World Premiere of a new comedy Let’s Inherit the Earth by one of Scotland’s most original playwrights, Elgin-born Morna Pearson.

An evening of Armenian Storytelling and Music from the Edinburgh International Storytelling Festival. Performed by singer Maryem Tollar, playing the Riqq, and storyteller Dawne McFarlane, the narrative combines with Arabic songs to transport us to the time and place of Anaeet, daughter of a shepherd.

Winner of ‘Best Songwriter’, ‘Best Song’, ‘Best Male Vocalist’ & ‘International Country Album’ Charlie’s talent and chart-topping records received the ultimate recognition in 2011 when he was inducted into the British Country Music Hall of Fame.

Mànran’s music has traditional Celtic roots, and features fiery tunes from fiddle, accordion, flute, uillean and Highland bagpipes bind powerfully to a rhythm section awash with elements of funk, jazz and rock to create some of the most innovative and uplifting instrumental music around.

The Blair Castle Christmas Fair is our first Christmas Fair of the season. Over 50 of our finest Arts, Crafts and Food producers will gather in the grand ballroom and the Banvie Hall in the breathtaking setting of Blair Castle in the heart of Highland Perthshire.

Enjoy a 2 course meal then relax with some classy vocals and swingy jazz from Grace Black accompanied by Ray Martine

5 bands will play over the course of the day Afternoon bands Busking Sharks Community Band 12 noon to 1pm Inverkeithing Community Big Band 1.30pm to 2.30pm Fife Youth Jazz Orchestra 3pm to 4pm Evening Bands Jerry Forde’s New Phoenix Jazz Band 7pm to 8pm King Louis & The Primas 8.30pm to 9.30pm

4 bands will play over the course of the day Fergus McCreadie Trio 1.30pm to 2.30pm Lights Out by Nine 3pm to 4pm James Brown is Annie 4.30pm to 5.30pm Modern Vintage Dance Band 6pm to 7pm