Arcadia Scotland

Art and Culture

Aberdeen's War: Throughout the End 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 End 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.

Celebrating 30 Years of the Aberdeen Maritime Museum: Throughout the End of July

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: Throughout the End of 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 End 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 End of July, 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 End of July, King's Museum

Student-curated exhibition on the Victorian era.

Music, Comedy and Dance

Aberdeen International Youth Festival: Scotland & USA Choral Concert: 29 July, Music Hall, 7.30pm

A performance by choirs from both North Ease Scotland and the USA.

Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals

Aberdeen International Youth Festival: Beginning 25 July, 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.