Aberdeen Christmas Village

For the past few years (excusing the covid festive periods), Aberdeen Inspired, a business improvement district collective, has hosted the stunning Aberdeen Christmas Village. In previous years they have provided a range of curated produce, from locally made alcohol to beautifully handcrafted tokens for friends and family. Hoping to be located on Broad Street from Thursday, 17th November, until 31st December 2022, the event promises to provide a festive extravaganza for all the family.

This event also uses its platform to fundraise for charity, with previous events providing an astonishing £15,000 for Charlie House, a local children’s charity. There will be plenty to eat and drink with the promise of festivities each weekend.

Tea Green Festive Market

Situated in Aberdeen Art Gallery, this indoor market will offer an experience like no other. The market will host an excellent selection of work, including cosy textiles, sparkling jewellery, gorgeously functional ceramics, quirky illustrations & so much more!

With 50 independent creative businesses exhibiting over the weekend, this is the perfect place to find all of those unique & special gifts!

Breakfast with Santa

Where: Holiday Inn Aberdeen

When: 3rd December/10th December/17th December 2022– 9 am

More information: Children can visit Santa in his grotto, tell him their Christmas wish list and get a gift to take home.

Table sittings from 9.00am – 11.00am

• Adults £9.95
• Children £14.95
• Under 3’s Complimentary

To book, please get in touch with the events team at events@hiaberdeenwest.co.uk.

Breakfast with Santa

Where: Innoflate Aberdeen

When: 24th December 2022 – 9 am

More information: Santa has lost his elf control and will be sleighing it at Innoflate this year at breakfast with Santa party. Tickets are limited, and children can enjoy toast, fruit, cereals, games and activities. In addition, they can bounce with Santa, and he will even offer them an early present to take home. Booking online is advised to secure your space.

1. Enjoy Your Holiday, Your Way

Whether you want to kick back and relax along the coast or wish to explore some of the historic venues across Aberdeenshire, it’s up to you! With motorhome hire, you can make your holiday as relaxing or adventurous as you like. There are no early morning checkouts or worrying about catching local transport. You have the freedom to spread your wings as far as you want.

Suppose you are someone who likes to itinerary the entire trip to get in everything you wish to see or do; a motorhome can take you where you need to go. Or perhaps you are a family who likes to take each moment as it comes; a motorhome holiday can be as flexible as you need it to be. Even if your plans change, your hired motorhome can be ready to hit the road as soon as you are. So however you like to enjoy your break away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, motorhomes can provide just that. As they say, the world is your oyster.

4. Pet-Friendly Holidays

When planning a holiday, if you happen to have a four-legged friend, it can be a challenge organising care for them. Whether it’s the worry of them staying with family or the expense of putting them into kennels, it never quite feels right holidaying without them.

Our vehicles are pet friendly, so there is no reason to leave them behind. You can take them with you knowing they are having just as much fun as you are.

Snowboarding and Skiing in Aberdeen

For those who enjoy the thrill of skiing and snowboarding, the Scottish Highlands offer several outdoor skiing resorts. Three resorts are located in the beautiful mountain regains of Cairngorms National Park, with one situated in the Glen Coe valley. They offer an excellent opportunity to strap on your snowboard or skis throughout the winter months and achieve that rush as you weave down the slopes. As these resorts rely on natural snow, the slopes are only open from December to April and heavily depend on the weather.

However, if you still fancy hitting the slopes whilst visiting the city, there are dry ski slopes in Aberdeen open all year round. Adventure Aberdeen Snow sports Centre boast the only dry slopes in Aberdeen and is perfect for all ages and abilities. They offer ski and snowboarding lessons for beginners and a selection of slopes for all capabilities. So if you are a bit early for enjoying the Highlands, this activity centre can provide a great day of skiing without waiting for the snow.

Catch the Impressive Northern Lights

The Northern Lights are a beautiful natural occurrence which appears in the night sky and are often referred to as the holy grail of sky watching. Throughout this experience, you may catch the shades of blue and green waves that appear to be dancing.

Thanks to Aberdeen’s North East location, the city is known for the ability to spot the stunning Northern Lights. However, you may be lucky enough to experience this natural phenomenon in many locations across the North East coast.

Aberdeen City – Ideally, you will need to find high ground on the outskirts of the city centre where there is low light pollution.

Balmedie Beach – Just 20 minutes outside Aberdeen City Centre, this location has often been known for catching the Northern Lights.

Bennachie – Although an hour’s drive from the city centre, the views from this site can be spectacular and offers some of the best viewpoints.

Dunnideer Castle – Of course, if you want to tie in a place of interest as you seek the Northern Lights, an hour’s drive can offer you both opportunities. This castle is thought to date back to 1260 and provides a beautiful perspective of the blue and green hues.