What's On Aberdeenshire

Don’t miss out on seeing Scotland carpeted with these dainty, uplifting blooms from the end of January through March. A number of gardens across the country will be participating with final details of events to be published soon.

Nothing lifts the spirits quite like a snowdrop and a big boost to the national mood is on its way as dozens of gardens across the country get set to welcome their first visitors of the year as part of the annual Scottish Snowdrop Festival, organised by Discover Scottish Gardens.

Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light, will make a spectacular return to light up the skies of the north-east, from February 6th to 9th.

Drawing visitors from across Scotland and beyond, the popular festival will transform iconic city centre sites into a vibrant illuminated canvas, with a programme of free artworks and events.

The Aberdeen Highland Games will return next summer at Hazlehead Park on Sunday 15 June 2025! 

A highlight on the Aberdeen summer calendar, it promises to be a day full of fun for all the family; from traditional Highland Games events, quality trade and charity stalls, stage entertainment from professional performers as well as local community groups and a range of activities that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Now in its 35th year, this popular festival features some of the best traditional and contemporary folk music, concerts, ceilidh, sessions, singarounds and workshops, plus the famous aqua ceilidh and world paper ’n’ comb championships.

The Tall Ships Races is Europe's largest free family event and we encourage everyone to get involved to help make it a huge success.

The Tall Ships Races 2025 will take the majestic fleet through the English channel and North Sea to Le Havre, Dunkirk, Aberdeen, Kristiansand and Esbjerg.