Aberdeen Events

Sound Contemporary Music Festival

Celebration of contemporary classical, traditional, popular, jazz and experimental music.

Venue: Various venues.
Website: http://sound-scotland.co.uk/

Aberdeen Jazz Festival

Jazz lovers will adore the vibes of at this annual festival.

Venue: Various venues.
Website: http://www.aberdeenjazzfestival.com/

Word Festival

Word takes place over three days at the charming and historic King's College Campus of the University of Aberdeen and at venues throughout the city. More than 6,000 visitors come to meet around 50 authors in a packed weekend of readings, lectures, debates, music, art exhibitions, and film screenings. Added to this is a Festival of Gaelic and a special programme for schools and children. Gaelic, Imagination and Story Tents occupy the King's Lawn, and lectures are given in a state-of-the-art university auditorium.

Venue: King's College Campus, University of Aberdeen
Website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/word/

Royal Deeside Golf Week

Offers golfers a chance to test some of Grampian's 57 Golf courses.

Venue: Various golf courses.

Aberdeen International Youth Festival

The Aberdeen International Youth Festival showcases burgeoning talent from around the world, and is one of the highlights of the cultural calendar in Aberdeen. The festival opens with a colourful parade through the city centre to the Aberdeen Music Hall for the Opening Ceremony. 10 days of lively entertainment follow including music, theatre and dance, with events taking place throughout Scotland's North East. From orchestral concerts to steel drums, song recitals and massed choirs to traditional music, ballet to African dance and drumming, opera productions and special events for children - there is something for everyone.

Venue: Music Hall, and various venues throughout the district.
Website: http://www.aiyf.org/

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Featured Hotels

Roselea Hotel

The Roselea is housed in a listed Aberdonian granite house built in the mid 19th century. This is a friendly, family-run guesthouse situated close to bus and rail links and the ferry terminal for Orkney and Shetland Islands ferries. Every bedroom has a TV and tea/coffee-making facilities.

Craighaar Hotel

An award-winning hotel located just off the A96 provides easy links to the City centre and Aberdeen Airport. Enjoy a luxurious experience at an affordable price.

Skene House Suites

Skene House Suites are serviced apartments that offer an affordable alternative, particularly for groups. Prices are per suite, per night, so the larger suites become great value for money if shared by a few people. The suites are all located in the centre of Aberdeen and are all well appointed and individually designed.

Chester Hotel

Perhaps the smartest hotel address in town is this handsome 19th-century granite villa on Queens Road. Their Classic and Grand guest rooms have muted colours and intelligent en-suites, while two lavish Clubrooms occupy the entire top floor. Facilities include sumptuous dining, a bar with booths, and over 60 treatments in its IX Beauty Centre.

Park Inn by Radisson

This reliable Radisson hotel in the city centre uses modern architecture to blend in wonderfully with the Granite City surroundings. With 185 rooms to choose from, plus all mod cons and that Radisson stamp of quality, the Park Inn is the best mid-range chain option in Aberdeen.

Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel

Ardoe House is a luxurious modern hotel housed in an impressive 19th-century mansion house overlooking Royal Deeside and located just 5km (3 miles) from the city centre. It has 109 individually designed bedrooms with great views of the surrounding estate, a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, tennis courts, gym, beauty salons and two restaurants and two bars.

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