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Aberdeen Distilleries Tours Coach Trip to Speyside
Aberdeen Coach Tour to Dunnottar Castle, Royal Deeside & Cairngorms National Park.
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My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
July
6 - Please spare a thought and prayer for those who died on The Piper Alpha this day in 1988.
The Tall Ships Race Aberdeen takes place from July 19th to the 22nd 2025.
Van Gogh Exhibition 12 July to 10 August 2025
24th - Ma Name Is Isabelle, Doric performance by Lucy Beth. Book tickets at www.aberdeenartscentre.com
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
Fyvie Live.
- Peterhead Relay For Life
- Highland Games.
- Peterhead Circus
- Vegan Festival
- The Lady Boys of Bangkok.
- Peterhead Scottish Week.
- Stonehaven Folk Festival.
4TG Game Con.
- Classic Cars and Jazz on the Lawn.
Banchory Show
- Moscow State Circus Aberdeen performances. See Ticketmaster to book.
September
TBA Seafest Peterhead.
TBA North East Open Studios Neos throughout the region.
- One of our most favourite what's on and where to go events in Aberdeen is the Doors Open Day - Free admission to over 32 attractions and venues throughout the Shire.
Escape Room Games
October
- Cyrenians Annual Charity Sleepout.
26th October - Illuminator Half Marathon.
- Oktoberfest
31 - Halloween
November
5 Aberdeen Beach Fireworks Display
12 - Remembrance Sunday.
- One of our most favourite what's on and where to go events in Aberdeen is the Castlegate Christmas tree switch on.
19 - Union Street Christmas Lights are switched on.
St Andrew's Day.
December 2023
One of our most favourite what's on and where to go events in Aberdeen is the Reindeer Parade at Crathes Castle.
- Christmas Village Market.
For details of what is happening throughout the festive season including the Christmas lights switch on visit the Christmas page and the Christmas Events section.
Evening Express Carol Concert at The Music Hall, to book tickets see the Box Office page.
Santa Run at the beach and Pittodrie Stadium.
Inflatable Snow Globe
Pantos
21 - The Shortest Day.
24 - Leave a wee dram for Santa and a carrot for Rudolph!
25 - A very Merry Christmas!
25 - Temperance Walk at Inverallochy
26 December - Take part in the Boxing Day Swim and raise funds for your favourite charity.
31st Hogmanay - The Music Hall party. For this and more New Year's Eve details such as the Hogmanay fireworks display visit our Hogmanay Events page.
January 2024
1 - Temperance Walk at Cairnbulg
2 - Temperance Walk at St Combs
11 - Burning of the Clavie at Burghead.
25 - Burns Night celebrations includes Burns suppers and ceilidhs.
February
10-13 Spectra, Scotland's biggest urban light festival returns to Aberdeen
14 - St Valentine's Day.
Watch the salmon jumping at Falls of Feugh between September and November and between February to March.
Scottish Snowdrop Festival
Granite Noir
March
- Aberdeen Torcher Parade.
- International Women's Day Events
- Aberdeen Cyrenians Sleepout
- Gang Show.
- 24th Aberdeen Boat Race
Mothering Sunday offers.
- Jazz Festival
The Post Mortem Live arrives in Aberdeen and at Albert Hall, Station Square, Ballater for 6 live shows offering attendees the chance to solve a murder. Working with award-winning human anatomist Sam Piri in this 4-hour long experience, you will get into the bowls of CSI, pathology and forensics.
Early bird discounted wristbands now on sale for Aberdeen cocktail week
April
1 - Buy Tartan Paint.
1 April - Please spare a thought for those who lost their lives on Flight 85N. Read about this tragedy and see photos of the granite memorial on the Johnston Gardens page.
25th - Craft and Ale Trail Aberdeen
May
BHGE 10K Race and Running Festival.
- May Festival.
June
4 - Kiltwalk.
3 - Taste of Grampian.
6 - Thomas Blake Glover born.
9 to 12 Nuart
- Aberdeen Race For Life
- Castle Fraser Steam and Vintage Fair.
- Happy Father's Day.
- Ythan Challenge
21 - The Longest Day.
Saturday 22nd June Aberdeen Airport Runway Midnight Charity Run.
- Free Duthie Park Opera Concert of La Boheme by Verdi.
- Armed Forces Day with a march down Union Street for members of the Forces, Veterans and Cadets.
- Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy
Events in Aberdeen
Listing of things to do and special events in and around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire Scotland:
If you would like your what's on Aberdeen event listed for free then please contact me with the date, time, where it takes place and other details you would like included. We can also add details to our social media pages on X, Facebook and Instagram which will help your events Aberdeen details be read much quicker and to more people.
What's On In Aberdeen
Aberdeen Distilleries Tours Coach Trip to Speyside
Aberdeen Coach Tour to Dunnottar Castle, Royal Deeside & Cairngorms National Park.
Follow us on: Instagram, X and Facebook.
Contact Me.
My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
July
6 - Please spare a thought and prayer for those who died on The Piper Alpha this day in 1988.
The Tall Ships Race Aberdeen takes place from July 19th to the 22nd 2025.
Van Gogh Exhibition 12 July to 10 August 2025
24th - Ma Name Is Isabelle, Doric performance by Lucy Beth. Book tickets at www.aberdeenartscentre.com
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
Fyvie Live.
- Peterhead Relay For Life
- Highland Games.
- Peterhead Circus
- Vegan Festival
- The Lady Boys of Bangkok.
- Peterhead Scottish Week.
- Stonehaven Folk Festival.
4TG Game Con.
- Classic Cars and Jazz on the Lawn.
Banchory Show
- Moscow State Circus Aberdeen performances. See Ticketmaster to book.
September
TBA Seafest Peterhead.
TBA North East Open Studios Neos throughout the region.
- One of our most favourite what's on and where to go events in Aberdeen is the Doors Open Day - Free admission to over 32 attractions and venues throughout the Shire.
Escape Room Games
October
- Cyrenians Annual Charity Sleepout.
26th October - Illuminator Half Marathon.
- Oktoberfest
31 - Halloween
November
5 Aberdeen Beach Fireworks Display
12 - Remembrance Sunday.
- One of our most favourite what's on and where to go events in Aberdeen is the Castlegate Christmas tree switch on.
19 - Union Street Christmas Lights are switched on.
St Andrew's Day.
December 2023
One of our most favourite what's on and where to go events in Aberdeen is the Reindeer Parade at Crathes Castle.
- Christmas Village Market.
For details of what is happening throughout the festive season including the Christmas lights switch on visit the Christmas page and the Christmas Events section.
Evening Express Carol Concert at The Music Hall, to book tickets see the Box Office page.
Santa Run at the beach and Pittodrie Stadium.
Inflatable Snow Globe
Pantos
21 - The Shortest Day.
24 - Leave a wee dram for Santa and a carrot for Rudolph!
25 - A very Merry Christmas!
25 - Temperance Walk at Inverallochy
26 December - Take part in the Boxing Day Swim and raise funds for your favourite charity.
31st Hogmanay - The Music Hall party. For this and more New Year's Eve details such as the Hogmanay fireworks display visit our Hogmanay Events page.
January 2024
1 - Temperance Walk at Cairnbulg
2 - Temperance Walk at St Combs
11 - Burning of the Clavie at Burghead.
25 - Burns Night celebrations includes Burns suppers and ceilidhs.
February
10-13 Spectra, Scotland's biggest urban light festival returns to Aberdeen
14 - St Valentine's Day.
Watch the salmon jumping at Falls of Feugh between September and November and between February to March.
Scottish Snowdrop Festival
Granite Noir
March
- Aberdeen Torcher Parade.
- International Women's Day Events
- Aberdeen Cyrenians Sleepout
- Gang Show.
- 24th Aberdeen Boat Race
Mothering Sunday offers.
- Jazz Festival
The Post Mortem Live arrives in Aberdeen and at Albert Hall, Station Square, Ballater for 6 live shows offering attendees the chance to solve a murder. Working with award-winning human anatomist Sam Piri in this 4-hour long experience, you will get into the bowls of CSI, pathology and forensics.
Early bird discounted wristbands now on sale for Aberdeen cocktail week
April
1 - Buy Tartan Paint.
1 April - Please spare a thought for those who lost their lives on Flight 85N. Read about this tragedy and see photos of the granite memorial on the Johnston Gardens page.
25th - Craft and Ale Trail Aberdeen
May
BHGE 10K Race and Running Festival.
- May Festival.
June
4 - Kiltwalk.
3 - Taste of Grampian.
6 - Thomas Blake Glover born.
9 to 12 Nuart
- Aberdeen Race For Life
- Castle Fraser Steam and Vintage Fair.
- Happy Father's Day.
- Ythan Challenge
21 - The Longest Day.
Saturday 22nd June Aberdeen Airport Runway Midnight Charity Run.
- Free Duthie Park Opera Concert of La Boheme by Verdi.
- Armed Forces Day with a march down Union Street for members of the Forces, Veterans and Cadets.
- Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy
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