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Curious About 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?
Aberdeen City Centre Starts: Marischal College, Broad Street Aberdeen
Today to Tue 5 Feb
Aberdeen City Centre Walking Tour with Scot Free Tours
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.
Mercat Cross, Castlegate, Aberdeen
Fri 25 Jan, Sat 26 Jan, Fri 1 Feb, Sat 2 Feb, Fri 8 Feb, Sat 9 Feb, Fri 15 Feb, Sat 16 Feb, Fri 22 Feb, Sat 23 Feb
Great Scot: Free Walking Tour of Old Aberdeen
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).
Meet outside King’s Museum, High Street, Old Aberdeen
Sun 3 Feb, Sun 10 Feb, Sun 17 Feb
The Art of Positive Thinking
Is your glass half full or half empty?
Whether we experience a happy, meaningful, life, or a stressful, unhappy, difficult life all depends on our way of thinking.
Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen
Tue 5 Feb 19
The Story of Guitar Heroes
“If you like music and guitars you will LOVE this show!” Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show!
Tivoli Theatre, 34-48 Guild Street, Aberdeen, Scotland
Wed 6 Feb 19
Curious About 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?
Aberdeen City Centre Starts: Marischal College, Broad Street Aberdeen
Wed 6 Feb 19
Craft Beer Tour
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.
Outside Marischal College,
Broad Street
Sun 17 Feb
Curious About 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?
Aberdeen City Centre Starts: Marischal College, Broad Street Aberdeen
Fri 1 Mar 19 to Mon 29 Apr
Aberdeen Standard Investments Boat Race
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Boat Race returns to the River Dee this March, as Aberdeen’s two universities go head-to-head once more in Scotland’s longest running boat race. The University of Aberdeen will challenge its rival Robert Gordon University (RGU).
The Bridge of Dee
Sat 23 Mar 19
Great British Dog Walk at Haddo Country Park
Join Hearing Dogs at Haddo House on 13 April 2019 for a fun-filled dog walk and change a deaf person’s life.
Take part in a 3km or 8km walk and help raise funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
What to expect?
Haddo House and Country Park, Methlick, Ellon
Sat 13 Apr 19
Curious About 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?
Aberdeen City Centre Starts: Marischal College, Broad Street Aberdeen
Tue 30 Apr 19
Curious About 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?
Aberdeen City Centre Starts: Marischal College, Broad Street Aberdeen
Thu 2 May 19 to Sun 30 Jun
Race for Life - Aberdeen 10k
Race for Life 10k is a great step up from our 5k events. The event is non-competitive and open to everyone – bring the whole family and walk, jog or run 10k at your own pace while raising valuable funds for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work.
Kings Links, Beach Esplanade
Sun 9 Jun 19
Race for Life - Aberdeen 5k
Race for Life 5k is suitable for all ages and abilities. The event is non-competitive and open to everyone – bring the whole family and walk, jog or run 5k at your own pace while raising valuable funds for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work.
Kings Links, Beach Esplanade
Sun 9 Jun 19
The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
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.
Portsoy
Sat 22 Jun 19 and Sun 23 Jun
Pretty Muddy - Aberdeen 5k
Pretty Muddy 5k is a fun-filled muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame, crawl through the mud pit, bounce on the space hoppers and have fun with your friends while raising valuable funds for Cancer Research UK’s lifesaving work.
Hazlehead Park, Hazlehead Avenue
Sun 23 Jun 19
Curious About 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?
Aberdeen City Centre Starts: Marischal College, Broad Street Aberdeen
Mon 1 Jul 19