Arcadia Scotland

Art and Culture

Aberdeen's War: Throughout the Beginning of July, 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.

Anthony  Schrag: Throughout the Beginning of July, Aberdeen Art Gallery

Work by an artist who specializes in work that doesn't necessarily look like art at all; for a public commission in Hoxton, London, he got the locals to play an unwinnable (but still losable) game of five-a-side tug of war.

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

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

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

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

Kaffe Fassett 50 Years in Colour: 12, 13 and 15 July, 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.

Royal Deeside: Throughout the Beginning of July, 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.

Shattered Hopes: The Gordon Highlanders in 1914: Throughout the Beginning of July, The Gordon Highlanders' Museum

Discover the role the Regiment had in the first few months of World War I.

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

Student-curated exhibition on the Victorian era.

Music, Comedy and Dance

Scottish Opera: Madama Butterfly: 12 and 14 July, His Majesty's Theatre, 7.30pm

Puccini's famous tale of Cio-Cio San and her abandonment by her dashing American husband, in a revival by Elaine Kidd of the highly successful 2000 production originally directed by David McVicar.

Derren Brown: Infamous: 7-12 July, His Majesty's Theatre, 7.30pm

The master of mentalism takes his newest show on the road, melding mind games, illusion, showmanship and masses of charm.

Paul Chamberlain: 13 July, The Cowdray Hall, 7.30pm

Recital by virtuoso accordionist.

Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Living Dangerously: 11 July, Music Hall, 7.30pm

The explorer discusses his record-breaking experiences and expedition to attempt the first ever trans-Antarctic winter crossing.

An Evening with Sir Nick Faldo: 12 July, Music Hall, 7.30pm

Britain's most successful golfer shares tales of his career on and off the golf course in this one-off interview at Aberdeen's Music Hall. Booking is essential.