Events Around Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen scientists are responsible for an array of world-changing discoveries, from finding the cure to diabetes to the equation behind mobile phones. But what of the people behind these technological developments?

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.

Award winning local circus company, Modo, bring Bram Stoker’s classic vampire story to life with a new Doric twist. The production reflects the inspiration Stoker found in his frequent visits Slains Castle and Cruden Bay. Come along to be entertained by Dracula and his guests!

Battles, kidnappings and a martyred monk – these stories all took place along the old road into Aberdeen. But the road has also been the focus of more uplifting incidents, from tales of drinking to struggles for equality.

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 and writers.

Anyone age 5+ can take on our thrilling family-friendly 2km JDRF One Fun Run, obliterating obstacles, dodging mud and getting covered in colour, all while raising money to support type 1 diabetes research. So get your team together and join hundreds of others for a memorable day out! Want a more relaxing challenge?

¿Te gustaría aprender más sobre Aberdeen? En este recorrido, verás los aspectos más destacados del centro de la ciudad de Aberdeen, mientras descubres la historia social de Aberdeen, sus peculiares habitantes y sus fascinantes historias en un viaje por el pasado, presente y futuro por la ciudad del granito.

By Daniel Padden, co-produced with Red Bridge Arts & Catherine Wheels Ages 6+ A madcap musical adventure for families WhirlyGig is 4 brave musicians, 30 instruments, and countless musical puzzles to solve.

The Brittany raised, Switzerland based 23 year old singer-songwriter and awesome guitarist was inspired by musicians like Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Pink Floyd.....his style embodies these influences with inventive riffs, moody melodies and stunning guitar solos; this is contemporary blues-rock at its best!

Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society return once again to the magnificent setting of the Tivoli Theatre to host the 2019 Fiddlers’ Rally - a superb evening of entertainment featuring the Orchestras of the Society.

One of the grandest baronial castles in Scotland and one of the finest cafe/restaurants in the area Castle Fraser makes for a great weekend treat for Christmas shoppers.

Our fabulous Christmas Festival is being held at the ‘fairy tale’ Fyvie Castle. Over three days Fyvie Castle will be transformed into a festive treat for all and will include the finest array of Art, Craft and Food together with a festive (but non alcoholic) mulled wine in the racquets court and on the Saturday &...

Drum Castle Christmas Festival is now in it’s second year. Come and see the Castle transformed for the festive season, peruse Exclusively Highland’s unique Christmas Fair situated througout the entire castle - ceramics, candles, jewellery, photography, wood, felted creatures & art, try the wonderful...