Arcadia Scotland

Art and Culture

Kaffe Fassett 50 Years in Colour: Throughout the Beginning of August, Aberdeen Art Gallery

Celebrating the remarkable 50 year career of knitwear and textile designer, Kaffe Fassett, Aberdeen Art Gallery hosts the first major solo exhibition of his work in Scotland.

Aberdeen's War: Throughout the Beginning of August, Aberdeen Art Gallery

An exhibition drawing on the city’s rich collections to explore different aspects of Aberdeen’s involvement with the Great War including work by war artist James McBey.

The Best in Scotland: Throughout the Beginning of August, The Tolbooth

Some of the most interesting things from Aberdeen City's archives.

Celebrating 30 Years of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum: Throughout the Beginning of August, Aberdeen Maritime Museum

An exhibition of photographs spanning three decades marks the anniversary of the opening of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum in 1984.

Jen Bradley: Unrecorded: 2 and 3 August, The SMART Gallery

Glasgow-born artist Bradley explores disregarded human traces through archival and archaeological methods. Contact the gallery to arrange a viewing out of hours.

Royal Deeside: Throughout the Beginning of August, Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Taking Queen Victoria’s visit as its starting point, this exhibition showcases treasures from Royal Deeside. Victoria’s popularity and interest encouraged the development of Deeside as a destination for day trippers and tourists, and for country pursuits such as hunting and fishing.

Victorian Time: Spirit of an Age: Throughout the Beginning of August, King's Museum

Student-curated exhibition on the Victorian era.

Music, Comedy and Dance

Aberdeen International Youth Festival: 1-2 August, Various Venues and Times

Classical and chamber music, contemporary and traditional dance, jazz and theater are on offer from a cast of rising international and local stars, with companies traveling from the USA, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Asia to perform.

Elaine C. Smith: Still Standing...Just: 15 August, His Majesty's Theatre, 7.30pm

Enjoy an evening in the company of one of Scotland's leading actresses and comedy performers, including the chance to ask her your own questions. Booking is essential.

International Variety Gala: 1 and 2 August, His Majesty's Theatre, 2.30 and 7.30pm

Highlights from the best of the festival featuring a wide range of music, dance and theater.

Traditional Music Concert: 1 August, The Lemon Tree, 9pm

Featuring Aberdeen International Youth Festival Big Band, Ceol Mor and the Feis Rois National Ceilidh Trail.

Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals

jogScotland: One Big Weekend: 2 August, Beach Esplanade, 10.30am

5k run along the coast.