Five Guide: Places to take the family - July 15th & 16th 2023
Five family-friendly events this weekend in the North-east
Last updated 4th Jul 2023
The 'Five Guide'! - July 15th & 16th, 2023
Every week through the summer we’re featuring five local events, perfect to for the family.
ROBIN HOOD AT ELLON CASTLE GARDENS
Outdoor theatre in the form of Robin Hood arrives at Ellon Castle Gardens on Saturday.
Suitable for all the family, you’ll be treated to the ballads of Robin Hood and his story of fighting the rich to help the poor.
“Featuring tales of camaraderie, good against evil, swashbuckling action and riotous comedy”
More info and tickets, here.
GRAMPIAN PRIDE IN HUNTLY
Grampian Pride arrives in Huntly this weekend with the all-day Pride taking place on Saturday at Stewart’s Hall in the town.
The Grampian Pride team will be hosting the Pride Village plus stage entertainment all afternoon.
90s chart star ‘Lolly’ will be taking to the stage.
There’s more, here.
LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK
Time for a night out for the adults as the Ladyboys of Bangkok return to Aberdeen.
The Sabai Pavilion opens on Friday night with shows until the 29th of July.
It’s cabaret but not as you know it.
The Pavilion is at the Beach Links, next to the Beach Leisure park.
There’s more, here.
STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMES
The annual Highland Games return to the playing fields of Mackie Academy on Sunday.
Everything you’d expect including the heavy and light events. The tug o war, highland dancing, and pipe bands plus stalls and the funfair for the kids!
Sunday from 11am at Mackie Academy.
There’s more, here.
NEW DEER SHOW
Known as the ‘First north east show’ the two day event includes the Red Hot Chili Pipers!
Across both Saturday and Sunday, the show includes traditional agricultural events plus vintage cars and tractors, trucks, children’s races, and more.
The Red Hot Chili Pipers will play on the Sunday afternoon.
More info on what’s on and tickets, here.