Events for 5 Aug '26
Soccer School
Love football? Come join the Aberdour Kids Football (AKF) coaches for a fun-filled morning packed with cool skills, fun games and loads of time on the ball! Whether you’re a goal-scoring machine or just want to give it a go – everyone’s welcome.
What to bring: Sports kit and boots/shin pads if you’ve got them, a water bottle, and don’t forget your signed consent form!
Art Soup
Get creative with local artist Tori Bishop! We’ll be working with mixed media to create original artworks inspired by this year’s Commonwealth games. Emphasis will be on enjoying the creative process and experimenting with materials to create something unique and imaginative! Sessions: 10:00 to 11:00 ages 8-12 11:30 to 12:30 ages 12+ 13:00 to 14:00 […]
Game Zone
The Games Zone returns with a mix of video games, and a selection of old-school sports and bar games. Drop in, chill out, and challenge your friends in a laid-back, game-filled space.
Tuck shop on site – bring a bit of change for snacks and sweet treats!
Sessions at:
11:30 (age 6-12)
14:00 (age 12+)
Lego Trains
The LEGO trains will be running again this year with lots of LEGO activities. The children should bring along a LEGO model which they have built with the theme "Sport". Every entry will receive a prize. We will also build an enormous mosaic - will you be able to guess what it is? Once again […]
Pet Show
Register your pet from 2.00pm, Start time: 2.30pm. Compete for rosettes and trophies in all age groups for dogs, two age groups for cats, Best Other Pet, Best Trick, and Pet Who Looks Most Like their Owner. Includes dog races (small and large).
A Blether and a Bevvy with Lucy Ribchester
18th century Edinburgh’s Music Scene: from High Society to Murder Ballads
Join author and former Aberdour local Lucy Ribchester for a journey into the glittering and grisly world of 18th century Edinburgh, the setting for her latest novel Murder Ballad. With a heady mix of camp and high drama, the novel tells the story of a street ballad singer’s rise into high society, and the notorious murder she sings of.
Delve into the real life locations and historical figures who inspired the book. Learn about St Cecilia’s hall, once home to the Edinburgh Musical Society, where the famous castrato Tenducci performed, and about the gory tradition of murder ballads and execution ballads, sung and sold in the streets outside.
Lucy Ribchester was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Aberdour. She has written three historical novels, The Hourglass Factory, The Amber Shadows and Murder Ballad, and two contemporary thrillers under the name Elle Connel.
She won a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award in 2013 and in 2015 The Hourglass Factory was nominated for the Historical Writers Association Debut Crown. Her short fiction has been shortlisted for the Costa Short Story Award and Manchester Fiction Prize. She is currently a Royal Literary Fund Fellow at the University of Edinburgh.
The Eras Tour Jr. – The Taylor Swift Tribute for Little Swifties
A Glasgow based tribute to Taylor Swift the global superstar who has dominated the charts featuring hits like Love Story, Bad Blood, Shake it off, Style, We are Never Ever Getting Back Together and many more …
Eight costume changes total based on her eras and reputation Tour. The visually captivating show includes light-up led lights, butterfly wings, Taylor 2 pink guitar. A family interactive swiftee lovers dream to bring you all the best Taylor shaking, guitar strumming, country loving pink sparkle phenomenon.
Justice and Peace
In-conversation event with Rev Fiona Smith (Christian Aid) and Rev Andrea Fraser about the work of Christian Aid and a wonder of how to challenge the under structures that restrict the flourishing of people and community.
The Eras Tour. – Taylor Swift Tribute After Hours Edition with dancers
A Glasgow based tribute to Taylor Swift the global superstar who has dominated the charts featuring hits like Love Story, Bad Blood, Shake it off, Style, We are Never Ever Getting Back Together and many more …
Performance will include eight costume changes and dancers bringing you the best of Taylor shaking and dancing!
International singer Leona has had experience of her own in the UK Top 40 charts with three top 40 hits and has choreographed productions now on in London’s West End. She brings the Taylor sass and showmanship into every performance with enough audience interaction to give you Taylor experience that every Swiftie dreams of!