Health Walk
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-25 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 cup of tea or coffee. 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.
Health Walks are a supportive and welcoming way for you to start enjoying the many benefits of being physically active
A Health Walk:
• is a friendly group walk
• takes place regularly
• is led by a trained Walk Leader along a risk assessed route
• is less than an hour long
• welcomes new participants who would benefit from being more active
• is an opportunity to meet new people in your area and explore places you might not have been before
Health Walks are aimed at those who would benefit most from being more active and meeting others. This could include people who haven’t been active for a while and would like to start again, people recovering from ill health or who are managing a long-term condition, and anyone who’s been told by a health professional that they would benefit from being more active.
Those joining a local walk enjoy a whole range of benefits including increased fitness, improved mood and increased social interactions with other people and the local area. Taking part is free and requires no special equipment, making it an ideal way to become more active.

Cedric e Flapper Skate Roadshow
2025-10-24 11:00 - 15:45 | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead,, United Kingdom
Cedric e Flapper Skate Roadshow at Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Friday 24th Oct 2025, 11am, 12pm, 2pm, and 3pm sesions (45mins each)
Join Doric Books and Macduff Marine Aquarium at Aberdeenshire Farming Museum for a fun interactive Doric Storytelling and Shark Show and Tell session. You will hear awesome fishy tales in Doric and learn amazing Flapper Skate facts while discovering other native shark species and getting to see and touch cool shark artefacts
This session is recommended for families with primary aged children and all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
£5 per child, your booking covers entry for one child with one free adult.
To book a session please visit the Live Life Aberdeenshire website and click on the Tattie Holiday Fun box – Create & Discover. Any queries please contact: museums@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Spooky Shadows & Ghostly Tales
2025-10-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead,, United Kingdom
Spooky Shadows & Ghostly Tales with Pauline Cordiner
As part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025, we’re inviting all brave souls (ages 8–12) to a chillingly fun workshop at the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, in Aden Country Park, Mintlaw! Step into the shadows and let your imagination shine as we explore the mysterious “Lights of the North” through spooky stories and shadow puppet making.
Listen — if you dare — as we share local legends, including the ghostly monks of Deer Abbey… who may still be wandering the ruins at night! Get creative by crafting your very own shadow puppets, then bring them to life!
Booking and Pre Payment Essential. Please book through Live Life Aberdeenshire website. Any queries please contact: museums@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Macabre Myths and Horrible Histories
2025-10-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead,, United Kingdom
Macabre Myths and Horrible Histories of Aden and Beyond
Join us in the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum Theatre in Aden Country Park for a spine-tingling hour of ghost stories and eerie legends, brought to life by local storyteller Pauline Cordiner!
Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025, this event shines a light on the chilling tales that lurk in the shadows of the past… From tales of ghosties in the old mansion house at Aden to spooky folklore from across the North East, this family-friendly session is a perfect way to celebrate Halloween. Suitable for age 6+
Booking and Pre Payment Essential. Please book through Live Life Aberdeenshire website. Any queries please contact: museums@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Aden’s Terrifying Tales
2025-10-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead,, United Kingdom
Aden’s Terrifying Tales – Adults only – Ages 18+
Dare to delve into the dark history of Aden beyond? Join North East Storyteller Pauline Cordiner for an evening of ghost stories, unexplained encounters, and local legends that will chill you to the bone.
Beginning with strange sightings and eerie happenings collected from the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum and Aden Mansion House, Pauline will then take you beyond Aden into Mintlaw, Old and New Deer, and Longside, to hear some of the ghost stories and macabre tales from the last few centuries.
Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival 2025, and this year’s theme “Lights of the North”, this is your invitation to explore the shadows hidden in familiar places.
Booking and Pre Payment Essential. Please book through Live Life Aberdeenshire website. Any queries please contact: museums@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Seedy Sunday 2026
2026-03-01 11:00 - 15:30
We are delighted to announce that the annual Seedy Sunday event will be held in the Aden Country Park polytunnels on Sunday 1st March from 11am to 3.30pm. The event will offer a range of activities including our seed swap table, free seed potato giveaway by One Seed Forward, food vendors, craft, gift and plant stalls (see below for details), along with a range of children activities by both the Aberdeenshire Ranger Service and Peterhead Community Council Greenspace Champions, coupled with information and displays on how to prevent food waste, save water, along with recipe cards and related giveaways.
Aberdeenshire Ranger Service activities will be held in the Ranger Cabin (just beside the plant nursery) including:
Pollinator Pots – Get hands-on and help nature thrive! Decorate your own plant pot and sow pollinator-friendly seeds to take home and grow. Learn how simple planting choices can support bees, butterflies and other important insects, perfect for all ages and no gardening experience needed.
Seed Detective Table – Become a Seed Detective! Explore a fascinating collection of seeds and discover how plants travel, grow and survive. Use magnifiers to investigate shapes and textures, and match seeds to the plants they come from in this fun, family-friendly nature challenge.
Along with the food vendors, stalls include: shrubs and plants, homemade jams and chutneys, botanical soaps, floral wreaths and decorations, handmade stoneware pottery, Fairtrade goods, dark chocolate treats, Cacti and 3D printed pots, delicious loose leaf teas, beautiful local honey, goat milk soaps, lotions and balm, natural dog treats for our four legged friends (who are more than welcome at the event), along with Friends of Aden craft and gifts, and the Aden Picture Framing.
Entry to the poly tunnels is £2.00 per adult – children under 16’s are free. Entry is cash only but the stall holders will have card payment facilities.

Aden Easter Eggstravaganza
2026-04-05 11:00 - 15:00
Come along to the annual Aden Easter Eggstravaganza set in the beautiful surroundings of Aden Country Park.
Take part in the fun Easter egg hunt around the Victorian Arboretum and exchange your coloured egg for a chocolate treat at the end. You might even bump into a well-known character or two.
Tickets are £5.00 each and are only required for children taking part in the egg hunt. Tickets allow access to the egg hunt and a chocolate egg.
If you require a non dairy egg please email info@bdp.scot immediately after purchasing tickets.
The event will take place on Sunday 5th April and there are two sessions to choose from: AM (11am – 12.30pm) and PM (1.30pm to 3pm)
Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Source or by scanning the QR code on the poster.

Aden’s Big BioBlitz
2026-05-30 08:00 - 23:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Get ready for a full day of wild discovery at Aden’s Big BioBlitz – a FREE family-friendly nature adventure in the heart of Buchan🌿🦇🐦
Join expert-led sessions and hands-on activities as we explore the incredible wildlife of Aden Country Park, from dawn till dusk. Whether you’re a keen naturalist, curious beginner, or looking for a fun day out with the family, there’s something for everyone!
✨ Highlights include:
• Catch, Ring, Release: Live Bird Ringing Session (8am – 11am)
• Moth Morning (9am – 11am)
• Minibeast Hunt (9:30am – 10:30am)
• Lichens & Bryophytes Uncovered – Morning Session (11am – 12:30pm)
• Life Below The Surface: Pond Dipping (11:15am – 12:15pm)
• Plant Detectives: Family Friendly ID Session (12pm – 1pm)
• Lichens & Bryophytes Uncovered – Afternoon Session (1pm – 2:30pm)
• Mammal Tracks & Signs: Walk & Talk (2:30pm – 3:30pm)
• Life Below The Surface: Pond Dipping (2:30pm – 3:30pm)
• Minibeast Hunt (3:30am – 4:30am)
• Botany ID & Survey Skills Session: Adults Only (4pm – 5pm)
• Trail Cam Tales: Camera Trap Footage Review Session (6pm – 7pm)
• Aden After Dark: Bat Walk (9:15pm – 11pm)
…and so much more!
📅 Saturday 30th May 2026
📍 Aberdeenshire Ranger Service Natural History Cabin, Aden Country Park, Station Road, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire
💚 All sessions are free of charge
Come along, connect with nature, learn from local experts, and help uncover the amazing biodiversity right on your doorstep.
Bring your curiosity, sturdy shoes, and sense of adventure!
Tickets are only bookable via the Aberdeenshire Council Ranger Service Eventbrite page.

Harvest Festival
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-07 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead,, United Kingdom
Inside the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum in Aden Country Park, the Aberdeen Hindu Temple Trust are hosting a Harvest Festival Exhibition – Diverse Roots, Shared Future. A Living Heritage Exhibition.
The exhibition is open to all on the 6th/7th/10th/11th/and 12th June, 10am to 1pm.

Bookbug Session
2026-06-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Aberdeenshire Farming Museum, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead,, United Kingdom
Join us at the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum on Friday 12th June at 11.30am for a Bookbug session of songs, rhymes and a story for you and your little ones (age 0-5).
Free drop in session

Family Fun Dog Show
2026-06-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Gates open at 9am, registration opens at 9.30am, show starts at 11am.
Fun classes for all. Divided into small and large dogs. Rosettes and prizes.
This year we have a few new classes, including hobby horse jumping. People can bring their own hobby horse, or borrow one of ours. There will also be hobby horse and hound jumping, the rider goes around the course first, then runs around with a dog. Something a little different for the kids to do.
There will also be lots of stalls, burger van and coffee stand.
Always a fun day out. Come along and meet lots of other dogs!
For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DcBcWavYX/
Contact: micheleh64@aol.com

Reconnect with nature this summer
2026-06-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Aden Country Park Courtyard, Station Road, Mintlaw, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire,, AB42 5FQ
Join PAMIS on Friday 26th June for a laid-back day at Aden Country Park, using our new online nature resources to guide your own adventure, uncovering wildlife, activities, and moments to enjoy along the way. Wander together, discover new things, and enjoy the outdoors at your own pace.
We’ll be hanging out on-site all with some relaxed nature activities, games, and a friendly chat. Feel free to bring a picnic too!
Come when you want, stay for as long as you like. Aden Country Park has Changing Places Toilet facilities available for you to use at any time during your visit.
No booking, no pressure – just fresh air, friendly faces, and time among the trees.
For further information, please contact rebecca.bond@pamis.org.uk

The North East Motor Show
2026-06-28 10:00 - 16:00
Get ready for a day filled with motors, fun, and family entertainment at the North East Motor Show 2026. Held at the stunning Aden Country Park, just 30 minutes north of Aberdeen, this event promises excitement for all ages.
Taking place on Sunday, 28th June 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM, the show will feature hundreds of vehicles on display, from classic cars and powerful trucks to motorcycles and more. Spectacular stunt shows will captivate audiences with jaw-dropping tricks, while families can enjoy plenty of activities, including bouncy castles, rides, and entertainment for children.
For more information please visit: https://www.northeastmotorshow.co.uk/ and to keep updated with announcements please follow on Facebook: North East Motor Show

Mintlaw CommUnity Market
2026-07-05 11:00 - 15:00
Come along to join Mintlaw CommUnity Events for our first CommUnity Market in Aden Country Park.
Entry to the market is free of charge and will offer a wide range of stalls and food vendors.
If you would like to book a stall for this event please email: mce-market@proton.me

Wild About Aden
2026-07-09 11:00 - 15:30 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
The much loved annual Wild About Aden event will be held on Thursday 9th July this year.
Join us for a day of adventure and activities celebrating nature and the great outdoors in Aden Country Park
The full line up of family friendly activities are currently being confirmed, more information to follow.

Aden Allotments Open Day 2026
2026-07-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Aden Allotments
Aden Allotments are having their annual Open Day on Saturday 25th July 11am – 2pm, and we’d love to see you there. Come along, support your local allotments, and stock up on tasty produce to take home. Treat yourself to a burger, a cup of tea or coffee, and a delicious pancake. Spend a few pennies and try your luck at the bottle stall or raffle/ hamper, and load up on home bakes, jams, and pickles. There’s something for the kiddies too, so bring the whole family along for a fun day out.
We’ll also have visiting charity stalls joining us, so please give them your support too. And of course, you’re very welcome to wander around the allotments and see all the wonderful produce we’ve been growing this season.
Thanks, ACAA Aden Community Allotments Association

TechFest at Aden
2026-08-11 10:30 - 14:30
Join TechFest at Aden Country Park on Tuesday 11th August for a fun-filled day of FREE hands-on science activities designed for all ages! This year’s theme is Bodies – from DNA to heartbeats, explore the incredible science behind how our bodies work through interactive activities.
📍 Location: Aden Country Park (near the playpark)
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm (weather dependent)
✨ No booking required – just come along and join in!
👀 Keep an eye on TechFest’s social media channels for the latest updates.

Summer Songwriting
2026-08-13 11:30 - 2026-08-16 15:30
Musicians Adam Ross, Jenny Sturgeon and Grant Anderson are running a 4-day (Thursday 13th to Sunday 16th August) FREE Songwriting Club in the summer holidays for 9 to 14 year-olds.
Open to all levels of experience, you don’t need to play or bring an instrument but if you do please take it along.
Sessions will take place between 11.30am and 3.30pm on each of the 4 days, in the Aden Theatre (next to the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum) and the group will also go outside to take songwriting inspiration from nature (weather permitting).
Participants will learn how to write a song, perform it and record it.
Lunch and snacks provided.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL. The sessions are completely free to attend but spaces are limited. To register interest or ask any questions please respond to songwritingclubymi@gmail.com

Aden Music Festival
2026-09-05 12:00 - 23:00 | Aden Country Park, Station Rd, Mintlaw, Old Deer, Peterhead, AB42 5FQ, United Kingdom
Get ready for a weekend packed with epic live music, local talent, and unforgettable festival vibes!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Aden Country Park, this year’s festival promises a lineup of rock, indie, folk, and more.
Gather your friends, grab your tickets, and join us for a celebration of music, community, and good times.
Whether you’re here for the headliners or discovering new sounds, Aden Music Festival is where memories are made. Let the music take over!
For more information please visit: https://adenmusicfestival.co.uk/ For tickets please visit: Skiddle
