Events
Explore our local wellness events calendar connecting you to nature, our roots and the community.
From outdoor yoga sessions to guided forest walks and seasonal supper clubs, find the perfect event to help you slow down and nurture your body, mind & spirit in the natural beauty of Scotland.
Aberdeen Health & Wellbeing Festival 2025
The Aberdeen Health and Wellbeing Festival is back for a fourth year, taking place on Saturday, January 11th, at The Beach Ballroom.
This not-for-profit event was launched by Dr Emma Windle and Sarah Stewart to showcase the incredible range of health and well-being businesses and services in the North East and to inspire, motivate, and educate people in the area to take a more active role in looking after their health.
60 + Exhibitors in one main hall
20 + Speakers across the day
20 + Activities throughout the venue
2,500 + Visitors from across the North East
FREE to attend
Off Grid & Traditional Skills Fayre
Back for the second year running…. Off Grid & Traditional Skills Fayre 2024!
Bringing together people from across the country, all with a wide variety of skills and knowledge to share.
Some of the topics the event will feature include:
Beekeeping, weaving, jewellery making, foraging, preserving, growing food, herbalism, nutrition, home-schooling and more!
As this event is still in the early stages of planning, event organiser Ruth would like to hear from people who have knowledge about off-grid living and the skills required for this lifestyle. The event will be free to attend for those who can help with this and are not selling any products or services.
Please contact Ruth at offgridtraditionalskills@mail.com if you can help.
To book a space and for general enquiries, email offgridtraditionalskills@mail.com for a booking form.
Halloween Alternative Market @ Krakatoa
Halloween Alternative Market @ Krakatoa
FREE ENTRY!
2 Trinity Quay, Merchant Quarter, Aberdeen.
14+ (with guardian)
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Art / Crafts / Clothes / Cakes / Prints / Bags / Jewellery / Accessories / Monsters / Goth / Horror / Kitch / Contemporary
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Step right up, folks!
Get ready to explore the Halloween Alternative Market @ Krakatoa, where Tuesday nights turn into treasure hunts for the weird and wonderful!
Apple Sunday 2024
The Annual Apple Sunday Festival is back on 29th Sept from 10:30am-4pm
For entry, we just ask for a donation to our charity.
Enjoy an autumn day packed with fun for all ages and treat yourself to some of the delicious varieties of Pitmedden Garden’s own apples & pears…
Among the entertainment this year:
• Facepainting, Storytelling, Trails & Craft Area
• The Balloon Mannies & Family Lawn Games
• Woodturner Demos
• Music from Ythan Fiddlers, Tarves Folk Club & Meldrum Academy
• Local Craft & Food Stalls
• Pitmedden Garden Homebakes, Refreshments & Hot food
No tickets required - please bring cash for any purchases.
RARE at Ellon
RARE at Ellon
Where Creativity Unites.
A Makers Market in Aberdeenshire.
Textiles / Jewellery / Print / Homeware / Art / Ceramics / and More...
Saturday 28th September
9am to 3pm
Free Entry
Neil Ross Square, No.41 Bridge Street, Ellon
Autumn Market @ Rosemains Steading
After the success of its last market, Rosemains Steading is delighted to announce its upcoming market on Saturday, September 21st.
Join them for a fantastic family day out at the Steading, featuring talented artisans, creators, and independent businesses from the Lothians. Enjoy delicious food and drink from local suppliers, tour the breweries and more.
Earth Made: A geology inspired creative collective
A collaborative exhibition which celebrates the work of three geologically inspired creatives working within Scotland.
A free event and pop-up shop featuring work from textile designer April Hay @agateandayre, jeweller Stefanie Cheong @stefaniecheong and artist Vojta Hybl @rocksonpaper who all draw inspiration from geology around Scotland and are delighted to be exhibiting together for the first time. The opening times will be from 10am-5pm, for three days only, the 13th to the 15th of September.
Grampian Yoga Association 40th Birthday
Forty years of promoting yoga within the region!
Join the Grampian Yog Association in celebrating their 40th Anniversary!
Enjoy a day of experiencing yoga, exploring community stalls and making a difference with your donations.
Saturday 7th September, 9 am-5 pm
Free entry, yoga sessions by donation
All proceeds go to Friends of Anchor
Summer Market @ Bonnymuir Bowling Green
The second of Bonnymuir’s outdoor summer markets with a different selection of stallholders!
“Come along on Saturday, August 24th, and see the fabulous crafts, jewellery, soft furnishings, plants, cosmetics, and food items we have on offer.
You can also order some lunch or drinks at our volunteer-powered Bonny Café.”
A Conscious Market
✨ We’re starting 2022 off right with a health + well-being focused Conscious Market! ✨
Join us on Sunday 27th February for our first event of the year!
We are back at the Barn at Barra Castle for this very special health and wellness event. As always, we’ll be bringing along our wonderful small businesses for you to meet as well as running some brand new and exclusive workshops for you to enjoy.
Think holistic healthcare, nutrition, vegan food, alternative therapies, crystals, aromatherapy, sustainable goods as well as all the things you may need to add some self-care into your week.
Keep an eye on our social media pages @slowlivingevents for more updates on tickets sales and workshops.
Entry £2 per adult
A Christmas Conscious Market
Join us at The Barn at Barra Castle on Sunday 28th of November for our exclusive Christmas Conscious Market.
This year, we are bringing small businesses and the community together to help you and your loved ones shop more consciously this Christmas.
Whether you are on the lookout for sustainable, eco-friendly gifts or want to encourage self-care and healing over the colder months, we are here to help.
As well as having 40 wonderful small businesses joining us, we will have a fully stocked bar ready for your arrival full of mulled wine and hot chocolate - perfect for getting you into the Christmas Spirit!
In addition to this, we will also be announcing some Christmas workshops which will be available on the day, so keep a lookout for news on that very soon!
Entry is £2 per adult at the door 🌿✨