Health Walk
2023-09-15 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along for a walk in the park. The Aden health walks take place every second Friday at 10am.
The walks usually last between 30 minutes and an hour and are suitable for all abilities.
At the end of the walk everyone will get a free bowl of soup in the Aden Cafe.
If you would like to come along please meet at the play area entrance at 10am.
Please note: dogs are not permitted on the health walk.

Heritage and Tractor Day
2023-09-24 11:00 - 15:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Aden Heritage and Tractor Day will return on the 24th of September 2023. The event will begin at 11am and end at 3.30pm.
The event will feature vintage tractors, cars, farmers market, bouncy castles, Wheelie Fun, train rides and lots more.
Tractor and vintage car/ motorbike entries are now open. Please enter using the form below.
TRACTOR DAY VEHICLE BOOKING FORM 2023
Please note: Tractor entries are limited to 80 and car entries limited to 20.

Aden Spooktacular
2023-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Dare to enter the magical world of Aden Spooktacular and create unforgettable Halloween memories with your little monsters!
Children’s Halloween Treasure Hunt: Embark on a quest to uncover hidden treasures scattered throughout the park. Will your little detective solve the mysteries?
Photo Opportunities: Capture the magic with special Halloween-themed photo spots. Don’t forget to share your snaps with #AdenSpooktacular!
Meet Halloween Characters: As you journey, encounter enchanting Halloween characters. From friendly witches to mischievous goblins, who will you meet next?
Play Games: Engage in delightful Halloween games that promise fun and laughter for all.
Trick or Treat Bag: Upon completing the treasure hunt, every child will receive their very own trick or treat bag filled with goodies!
Suitable for children of all ages.
Time: 10am to 4pm
Costumes are heartily encouraged! Let’s see those spooky outfits.
Tickets: Only children participating in the trick or treat treasure hunt require tickets.
Note: Please ensure children are accompanied by an adult at all times.

Aden School of Magic
2023-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Are you ready for a magical experience? We’re hosting an incredible event where your little ones can learn magic and interact with some of the most fascinating creatures in the magical realm!
This is a unique opportunity for your children to explore their love for magic and learn from the best wizards in the business. They’ll get to see magic in action, learn the secrets behind their favorite spells, and even practice their skills alongside other young wizards and witches.
Learn the secrets of making a feather float in mid-air, how to banish a pixie and more amazing magic plus each young wizard gets a wand to take home. Come as a muggle leave as a fully fledged wizard.
And that’s not all! The event also features a magical creatures exhibit where your kids can meet creatures like fairies and dragons! They’ll get to learn about these amazing creatures, ask questions, and get their photo taken with them.
So, if you want your little ones to have a truly magical experience, come and join us at the Children’s School of Magic event. We guarantee it will be an experience they’ll never forget! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity – book your tickets now!
*Adults do not need a ticket, but must attend*
Note your ticket is for a time slot which you will choose at the checkout

Northern Frights Halloween Festival
2023-10-27 17:00 - 23:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Get ready for the spookiest night of the year! Join us at our Halloween Festival for a night of fun for all ages.
Watch out for our spooky dancing performances and stilt walkers as they roam around the festival.
We also have amazing magicians to perform some magic tricks that will leave you in awe.
Capture the moment and take some memorable photos at our special photo opportunities.
For the brave ones, we have a haunted trail for you to walk through and experience some chilling thrills.
Don’t worry about food, we have a range of delicious options for you to choose from at our food stalls.
So come along and join in on the Halloween fun with family and friends!
Your time slots are only for the haunted trail, you can spend the rest of the night in the park from 5pm – 11pm. The haunted trail is just a small part of the park lasting around 10 minutes. You can buy different time slots for the haunted trail if some of you want to do the over 18’s trail, and some of you want to do the family session – but you can all still arrive together and enjoy the rest of the event for the full evening.
*Tickets are non-refundable unless the event gets cancelled. This event will still go ahead in the rain. We will only cancel if there is extreme weather.
https://www.northernfrights.co.uk/northernfrightsfestival

Aden Winter Fest
2023-12-02 17:00 - 21:30 | Aden Country Park Courtyard, Station Road, Mintlaw, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire,, AB42 5FQ
Step into a winter wonderland at the Aden Winter Fest! Join us on December 2nd at Aden Country Park for an unforgettable evening.
Choose from two sessions, 5pm – 7pm (hurry, almost sold out!) or 7.30pm – 9.30pm, and immerse yourself in a festive experience.
Savor delicious food and hot drinks and explore unique stalls and characters in the courtyard.
Enjoy magical entertainment in the mansion house and take a captivating walk through our enchanted forest (choose your time slot when booking), featuring Candy Land, Toy Town, and the North Pole where you can post your letter to Santa!
Ticket Cost:
Children under 3 do not require a ticket.
Under 16’s: £9.00 + £1.00 booking fee
Adult: £13.00 + £1.00 booking fee
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by someone over 18.
Any questions about the event, please direct these to: laura@northernfrights.co.uk

Christmas Carol Concert
2023-12-06 13:30 - 14:30 | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead,, United Kingdom
Christmas Carol Concert at Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Wednesday 6th December, 1.30pm – 2.30pm
We warmly welcome you all to join us for an afternoon of Christmas Carols and songs in the cosy, festive atmospheric Aden Theatre, Aberdeenshire Farming Museum with the fabulous Fyvie Folk Club!
Price: £8.00 (includes a tea or coffee afterwards, with a mince pie)
To book tickets please visit: https://aberdeenshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=12402228
Event Enquires please contact:
Nicola Baird
Phone: 01467 648919
Email: nicola.baird2@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Santa's Magical Room
2023-12-09 09:00 - 2024-01-17 16:00 | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead,, United Kingdom
Santa’s Magical Room (9th, 10th, 16th and 17th December)
Santa is back again and has returned to the Magical Room at the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Aden Country Park, along with Mrs Claus and Glen!
Book your exclusive appointment with Santa so you can tell him what you’re dreaming of for Christmas.
To Book please visit: https://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/winter-with-us/winter-activities/
Please book a ticket for each child attending, who will receive a small gift. Up to 4 adults can accompany each child and do not require a ticket.
Remember to keep a note of the time of your appointment. For those who visited last time, Santa may look slightly different because he has re-generated.
Event Enquiries:
Nicola Baird
Phone: 01467 648919
Email: nicola.baird2@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Wild About Aden
2023-12-19 08:00 - 17:00
Wild About Aden will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday the 9th and 10th from 11am to 3.30pm.
For more information visit the Buchan Development Partnership Facebook page.

Seedy Sunday
2024-02-18 11:00 - 15:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Seedy Sunday Food and Drink festival will return on Sunday the 18th of February. The event will include: food and drink stalls, gardening stalls, seed and plant swapping, cookery demonstrations, children’s activities and lots more.
Entrance: Adults £2 and children go free.
For more information visit the Buchan Development Partnership Facebook page.

Easter Eggstravaganza
2024-03-31 11:00 - 15:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along for the annual egg hunt in the park.
Tickets will be available through eventbrite. Keep an eye on the Buchan Development Partnership Facebook page for more information.

BLUEFLINT
2024-05-04 13:30 - 16:30 | Aden Theatre
As part of the Music at Aden series of events, BLUEPRINT will perform in the Aden Theatre on Saturday 4th May at 1.30pm.
BLUEFLINT is defined by the sublime close harmonies of Deborah Arnott and Clare Neilson accompanied by intertwining banjos in raw, honest and beautifully crafted songs.
Deborah Arnott – vocals and banjo Clare Neilson – vocals and banjo
Jo Jeffries – fiddle Hugh Kelly – double bass
BLUEFLINT supported The Proclaimers on their ‘Like Comedy’ UK tour. Their atmospheric and evocative performances have given them a strong reputation and following throughout the UK.
Tickets £10 from ticketsource.co.uk or cash at the door.
For further information about BLUEFLINT please visit their website: https://blueflint.org.uk
Contacts: thefriendsofaden@gmail.com 01771 624268 / 07729 791482

Mindful Photography
2024-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
During Grampian Wellbeing Festival discover the benefits of connecting with nature for both physical and emotional wellbeing.
For this session, join us with your camera / smartphone to begin to explore creative ways to connect with nature, create a sense of calm and build a set of images for you to reflect on and enjoy.
For further information contact Dawn at NSRO@rspb.org.uk
To book please complete this simple form: https://forms.office.com/e/5DE9pzUxzB
There will be a maximum of 10 spaces available for this event

Aden Country Park Walk & Talk
2024-05-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
WELL Aberdeenshire – Aden Country Park Walk & Talk
As part of the Aberdeenshire Wellbeing Festival, join us for a scenic walk where you will have space and time to talk with our peer practitioners, connect with others and get ideas on how to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
The meeting point for the walk is at the Sensory Garden, beside the wooden toilet block in the main car park closest to the central courtyard area.
To book a space, contact Kathy Fraser on 07795 391092 or kfraser@alzscot.org

Celebrating Irving Berlin
2024-06-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Old Deer Church of Scotland, AB42 5LN
As part of the Music at Aden series of events, the “Celebrating Irving Berlin” event will take place on 1st June 2024 at 2 pm in Old Deer Church of Scotland.
Irving Berlin was an American composer and lyricist, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in history. During his 60-year career he wrote an estimated 1,500 songs, including the scores for 19 Broadway shows and 18 Hollywood films, with his songs nominated eight times for Academy Awards. Many songs became popular themes and anthems,
including “Easter Parade” and “White Christmas”.
Come and hear the story of Irving Berlin’s 100 years of life with beautifully familiar melodies and amusing anecdotes performed by three wonderfully talented musicians:
Jane Monari – Mezzo
Christian Schneeberger – Tenor
Derek Clark – Piano
Tickets £10 from ticketsource.co.uk or cash at the door
Contacts: thefriendsofaden@gmail.com 01771 624268 / 07729 791482

Aden Fantasy Festival 2024
2024-07-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Returning bigger and better for its second year on Saturday 6th of July 2024 – Aden Fantasy Festival is an enchanting and magical experience, filled with fantasy-themed stalls, performers, and attractions. From live music to sword-fighting, and even magic school! There’s something for everyone!
Confirmed activities include Viking camp and shows, Live Performers & Music, Sword-Fighting demonstrations and lessons, Quidditch Matches, Dragons, Fantasy Characters and quests, Viking Storytelling, Aerial Hoop lessons, Nerf Archery, Wizard School, Costume contests for humans AND pets, Fantasy-Themed Stalls, and so much more!
And the best part? The festival is family-friendly, so you can bring your little wizards and fairies along for the ride. There will be plenty of games and activities for all ages, as well as delicious food and drink fit for royalty.
Don’t miss out on this incredible experience. Get your tickets now and join us for a day of fantasy fun that you won’t forget anytime soon!
Early Bird General Admission – Adults: £15.00
Early Bird General Admission – Under 15’s: £10.00
Early Bird General Admission – Under 2’s: £0.00
Early Bird General Admission – Family (2 adults and 2 under 15’s): £45.00
Click on this “Get Tickets” link to purchase your tickets.

Further On - Classic Blues Band
2024-07-06 19:30 - 21:30 | mintlaw bowling club, South Street, Mintlaw, AB42 5EL, United Kingdom
As part of the Music at Aden series of events, “Further On” are to perform at the Buchan Indoor Bowling Club, Mintlaw, on Saturday 6th July, at 7.30pm
Further On is one of the North East’s leading blues bands. Think Eric Clapton meets Stevie Ray Vaughan. Smokin’ Blues Rock with influences from the US and the UK combining groove and soul in an exciting set. They played at the Aberdeen Jazz Festival and the Midsummer Stonehaven Beer Happening.
Tickets £10 from ticketsource.co.uk or cash at the door

Wild About Aden
2024-07-09 11:00 - 15:30, 2024-07-10 11:00 - 15:30
The ever popular, annual family friendly two day Wild About Aden event, will be held on Tuesday the 9th and Wednesday the 10th of July from 11am to 3.30pm.
Activities at this year’s event will include a wide range of children’s activities including Wheelie Fun, Bouncy Mania, Bungee Trampolines, Rotary, Child Smile, Storytelling with Pauline Cordiner, Northern Frights, Storegga – Science Workshops, Techfest, Longside Scouts, Police Scotland, Grampian Fire and Rescue, Child Poverty Team, Foyer, Bubbles, Outdoor Games, Music from North East Radio, plus lots more still to be confirmed!
Please be aware that although the event is predominately free, there will be charges for some of the activities, along with a £5 per car parking fee. Please have cash available to avoid disappointment. All funds raised will support Buchan Development Partnership (BDP) to continue to deliver exciting events in Aden Country Park. Your support is very much appreciated.
Watch this space for further details.

Aberdeen Sinfonietta Chamber Players
2024-09-01 13:30 - 15:00 | Aden Theatre
Music at Aden (part of the Friends of Aden) bring you a performance by the Aberdeen Sinfonietta Chamber Players on Sunday 1st September.
Aberdeen Sinfonietta Chamber Players consist of Bryan Dargie, Violin, Guera Crockett, Violin, Alison MacDonald, Cello, Sandra Thomson, Viola.
The performers are all members of Aberdeen Sinfonietta and will perform an attractive programme of famous quartets by Haydn, Mozart, a trio movement by Schubert and Dvorak’s ‘American Quartet’
Held in the Theatre within Aden Country Park, Mintlaw, with it’s wonderful acoustics, the performance will be held at 1.30 pm on Sunday, 1st September, 2024. If you enjoy intimate performances in a smaller venue then please come along, you will not be disappointed
Tickets costing £10 are available from ticketsource.co.uk or cash at the door. Please following the link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aberdeenshire/aden-park-theatre/music-at-aden-aberdeen-sinfonietta-chamber-players/e-plqyxx
For more information please contact:
Email: thefriendsofaden@gmail.com or
Phone: 07729 791482

Deer Parish Church - Doors Open Day 1
2024-09-21 10:00 - 16:00
As part of this year’s Door Open Day event, the Deer Parish Church will open it’s doors to the public on Saturday 21st September between 10am and 4pm, and on Sunday 22nd September between 2pm and 4pm.
During the Doors Open Days there will be an exhibition by local heritage groups, namely The Book of Deer Project, the Buchan Heritage Society, the Buchan Field Club, the local churches, Friends of Aden Park and the Friends of New Aberdour Pilgrimage and Heritage initiative. These groups are coming together to form the Deer Heritage Initiative, a project to re-purpose the church into a heritage centre.
The church is the parish church of Deer. The present building was constructed in the 18th century on top of the ruins of a previous medieval building, the remains of which (choir part) are located immediately behind the church. The church, along with the nearby Deer Abbey is associated with the 10th century illustrated Gospel manuscript, the Book of Deer (presently held in Cambridge University Library and exhibited lately in Aberdeen Art Gallery).
For further information about this and other Doors Open Day events please visit: https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/aberdeenshire/deer-parish-church

Deer Parish Church - Doors Open Day 2
2024-09-22 14:00 - 16:00

Heritage and Tractor Day
2024-09-29 11:00 - 15:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Aden Heritage and Tractor Day will be held on Sunday the 29th of September from 11am to 3.30pm.
The event will be held in the horse arena.
There will be vintage tractor displays, classic cars, a farmers market and much more to be confirmed!
Tractor and vintage car entries are now open. Please enter using the below form:
TRACTOR-DAY-VEHICLE-BOOKING-FORM-2024.docx

Nova Quartet - From Vienna with Love
2024-10-06 13:30 - 15:00
Music at Aden (part of the Friends of Aden) bring you Nova Quartet – From Vienna with Love on Sunday 6th October 2024 1:30pm in the Aden Theatre
Nova Quartet will perform sparkling works by four legendary composers who were born in Vienna or made it their home.
Haydn: The Emperor Quartet in C Webern: Langsamer Satz Mozart: String Quartet in F Strauss: The Blue Danube
Nataliia Naismith, violin Erin Smith, violin Emma Alexander, viola Gareth John, cello
Tickets £10 from ticketsource.co.uk or cash at the door.
Contacts: thefriendsofaden@gmail.com
01771 624268—07729 791482

Hedge Planting Volunteer Day
2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Looking for a way to help support your local environment? Why not join us at the hedge planting volunteer day at Aden Country Park on Saturday 9th November between 10am and 4pm.
Hedges are a vital feature in our landscape, providing food and shelter for birds, small mammals and insects. Hedges also help species to move through our landscapes from one habitat patch to another. These wildlife corridors are vital for species who struggle to cross large open areas like farmers’ fields.
At the hedge planting event we plan to plant 250m of new native hedging plants in the fields next to Hareshowe Farm in Aden Country Park. The event is being led by the Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service and the North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership (NESBiP). Everyone is welcome but all children must be accompanied by an adult.
The meeting point for the event is in the car park beside the Rangers Cabin. Please follow this Google Maps link, it is marked as “Aden Country Park East”.
Please wear walking boots/sturdy shoes and waterproofs/suitable clothes for working outside. Bring gloves, and a spade if you have one (don’t worry if you don’t as some tools will be provided), and stay as long as you like. There are toilets and Café onsite, but please feel free to take a packed lunch and a drink.
Please note: You need to register to attend this event, only one booking per group is needed. To register please visit: Hedge Planting Volunteer Day
Thank you to the Woodland Trust for providing us with the much need plants for this event.

Aden Orienteering Event
2024-11-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Aden Country Park Courtyard, Station Road, Mintlaw, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire,, AB42 5FQ
To celebrate the new improved permanent orienteering courses being installed in Aden Country Park, Grampian Orienteers and Aberdeenshire Council are holding a special free to enter orienteering event on Saturday 16th November, from 10am to 2pm, with the last starting time of 1pm.
Orienteering is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the scenery at the same time as finding your way with a map and being active. Anyone can take part, whether you’re a family exploring the park or a runner racing against the clock. The challenge is to discover a series of checkpoints. In Aden the checkpoints are located on wooden posts with orienteering orange and white signs which contain a control code number and letter code.
You don’t need any special clothes or equipment to try orienteering, however we recommend that you dress for the outdoors, especially if rain is expected, and wear comfortable shoes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy.
There are two permanent orienteering courses in Aden, a short course which is approximately 1.8km in length, and a long course which is approximately 2.9km in length. You can also create your own courses, by visiting the controls in a different order, or only visiting a selection of the controls.
Everybody is welcome to join us at the Aden Orienteering Event, no matter what your level of experience or fitness is, so come along and give orienteering a go.
In terms of safety, a risk assessment has been carried out, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event. We’ll be sharing the park with others so be courteous to other users and watch out for bikes, dogs, or horse riders.
Don’t worry if you can’t make the event, you can still enjoy the Aden orienteering courses at any time by simply picking up an orienteering leaflet from either the Visitor Information Centre, the Aden Craft & Gift Shop, or the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum. Alternatively, the orienteering leaflet can also be downloaded from the Orienteering Courses section of the Aden Country Park website.
The Aden permanent orienteering courses have been developed through a collaboration between Aberdeenshire Council and Grampian Orienteers. Grampian Orienteers is a club based in and around Aberdeen, who organise a variety of orienteering events throughout the year. Advice and help for those new to the sport is always available. If you’d like to join in, or have any questions, please visit the Grampian Orienteers website at www.grampoc.com

Aden Awareness Event
2025-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Ever wanted to get involved in what’s going on in Aden Country Park? Why not come along to the Coach House Visitor Information Centre in Aden on Tuesday the 11th of February from 10am to 12pm, or Wednesday the 12th of February from 1pm to 3pm, to find out about the exciting volunteering opportunities available in the park!
Representatives from park partners will be on hand to discuss the volunteering opportunities in the park. This includes:
· The Friends of Aden
· Mintlaw and District Men’s Shed
· Buchan Development Partnership
· Aden Allotments
· Aberdeenshire Council
· The Book of Deer Project
Guided tours of the park and the allotments will also be available. To book visit: www.ticketsource.co.uk/buchan-development-parternship
Refreshments and Goodie bags will be provided.
What Three Words Location: sprains.chicken.rooftop

Music at Aden - JKL Duo
2025-02-15 14:00 - 18:00 | Old Deer Church of Scotland, AB42 5LN
We are delighted to announce our first Music at Aden concert of the season will be JKL Duo aka Kerry Lynch on flute and Jacopo Lazzaretti on classical guitar. The event will be held on Saturday 15th February at 2 pm at the Old Deer Parish Church.
The Duo has an exciting musical programme lined up which will take us on a global journey. The first half will include very familiar Scottish and Celtic melodies played in Kerry and Jacopo’s own unique style. During the second half we will be led to other parts of the world with unforgettable Western film scores and vibrant Latin American music, including passionate tangos and a touch of melancholic charm!
You can book tickets at £10 at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/old-deer/old-deer-parish-church/music-at-aden-jkl-duo/2025-02-15/14:00/t-noronom or alternatively pay cash at the door. The concert will begin at 2 pm with a short interval for refreshments and finish at 4 pm.
We would encourage you not to miss the opportunity of hearing this exciting young couple perform for us in the atmospheric setting of Old Deer Parish Church. Kerry and Jacopo are hugely talented and imaginative in their approach and bring versatility and passion to all their performances. We look forward to welcoming you to our first concert of 2025 Music at Aden

Seedy Sunday
2025-03-16 11:00 - 15:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Come along to the polytunnels for the annual Seedy Sunday Event.
There will be a range of food stalls, seed swap, children’s activities and lots more!
Entry costs £2 per adult and children are free.
For more information: Facebook
