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Message July – October 2025 What's on ABERDEEN ART GALLERY PROVOST SKENE’S HOUSE ABERDEEN TREASURE HUB ABERDEEN MARITIME MUSEUM ABERDEEN AND ABERDEENSHIRE ARCHIVES FREE ENTRY*

CONTENTS *All our venues are free to visit. Donations are welcome. There is a charge for some exhibitions and events. Share your visit with us! Tell us about your visit on Tripadvisor or Google. Share your comments and images with us on social media @AbdnArtMuseums Large print This publication is available in a large print format on request by phoning 03000 200 293. All information correct at time of going to print. Discover our venues 3 Exhibitions & displays 4-7 Family fun 8-10 Special events 11 Talks and tours 12-13 At a glance 14-16 Lunchtime talks 17 Workshops 18 Wellbeing 19 Lunchbreak concerts 20 Concerts 21 Shop, eat, meet 22 Support us 23 Visitor information 24 Cover image: Enjoy a family visit to our Monsters of the Deep exhibition – admission is free for children aged 12 and under aberdeencity.gov.uk/festivalofthesea From sports camps to singing and storytelling, dancing to sea dragons and coastal discovery tours, either side of the Tall Ships weekend. and from creative writing to watercolour workshops, there’s something for all ages and interests to enjoy For full details visit

DISCOVER OUR VENUES Our places are safe spaces. Admission free, donations welcome. Plan your visit at aagm.co.uk Aberdeen Art Gallery Aberdeen Art Gallery See great art for free! Explore one of the UK’s finest art collections in the stunning surroundings of Scotland’s Building of the Year 2021 and a joint winner of Art Fund’s Museum of the Year 2020. Aberdeen Maritime Museum Aberdeen Maritime Museum Close to the busy harbour, the Museum tells the story of the city’s long and often dramatic relationship with the sea. Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives Aberdeen Treasure Hub This is where we store and care for our outstanding collection of artworks and artefacts when they are not on public display. Our next Open Days are 9 August and 8 November. Provost Skene’s House Provost Skene’s House Discover the pioneering people of Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland who have shaped the city and transformed the world. Open Thu-Mon until the end of October. Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives The gateway to the written history of the North East of Scotland: collecting, preserving, promoting and providing access to the historical records of Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council. The free digital guides to our venues take you deeper into our collection, buildings and exhibitions. Download the app today. digital guides 3 @AbdnArtMuseums

Continues until 26 Oct Art Gallery (bp Special Exhibition Galleries) £10 adults / £7 Friends of AAGM and concessions £14 exhibition pass Children aged 12 and under free Open until 8pm during Tall Ships Races 19–21 July Legend, folklore and modern-day science combine in our special exhibition for Aberdeen’s summer of maritime-inspired events to celebrate the arrival of the spectacular Tall Ships fleet. Take a deep breath and plunge down into the dark murky depths as we seek to explore the unexplained, from the medieval mind to modern-day mysteries of the ocean. Fascinating analysis of ‘monster’ sightings, fake news and conspiracy theories sit alongside the history of deep-sea exploration and beyond, highlighting incredible discoveries and advances in our understanding of the oceans. From a terrifying Feegee mermaid, to the spindly legs of a giant Japanese spider crab, there are lots of strange and wonderful things to see in Monsters of the Deep. Dive into our MONSTER programme of events for all ages at the Art Gallery and Maritime Museum! Check out aagm.co.uk for more information or scan the QR code for the events programme. SPECIAL EXHIBITION Based on an exhibition originated by 4

@AbdnArtMuseums Come face to face with creatures from the depths in Monsters of the Deep 5

From the Archive: Aberdeen Harbour Continues until 11 Jan 2026 Art Gallery (Gallery 2) / free Explore images from the archive of the Port of Aberdeen that bear witness to the technological changes that have taken place on the quayside over the past 100 years. Reading Between the Lines: Embroidered Samplers Continues until 15 Feb 2026 Art Gallery (Gallery 3) / free These samplers from our collection provide insights into the lives of the girls who sewed them and the social, political and religious environment in which they lived in the 1700s and 1800s. Spotlight display: New Acquisitions Continues until 28 Sep Art Gallery (Gallery 19) / free This small display features new acquisitions with a maritime theme, to celebrate the Tall Ships Races weighing anchor in Aberdeen from 19 to 22 July. EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS Divers and support crew, Aberdeen harbour, around 1912 © Port of Aberdeen Tales of the Tall Ships Maritime Museum / free This exhibition of paintings, ship models and photography highlights some of Aberdeen’s historic and cultural ties to these iconic sailing vessels, from shipyard construction to racing and competition. Ship Shapes Opening 14 Jun Maritime Museum / free Ships come in many different shapes and sizes – but can you tell a tanker from a tug, or a brig from a barque? Ship Shapes highlights the design and function of a selection of vessel types constructed over the decades in Aberdeen’s shipyards. Tall Ships in Aberdeen Harbour, 1991, Nigel Grounds © the artist 6

EXHIBITIONS & DISPLAYS All Fired Up New! Now open Art Gallery (Level 2) / free Explore the art and science of ceramics in this interactive display of over 180 ceramic items by artist-potters. They are part of the Sandy Dunbar studio pottery collection, a gift from the family of the late Alexander Arbuthnott Dunbar (1929-2012), which has been made on the understanding that each piece can be handled by visitors. Come and see, and feel, this remarkable collection of, in Sandy’s words, “pots that sing” – designs that were pleasing to his eye, felt good in his hands and brought him joy. Listen to curator Morna Annandale talking about some of the pots in our free digital audio guide on the Bloomberg Connects app. Exhibition supported by bp John Forbes’ Songs and Fancies 13 Sep–4 Jan 2026 Art Gallery (Gallery 15) / free The National Library of Scotland’s centenary celebrations see selected treasures from their collections go on display at venues around Scotland, including the Art Gallery. John Forbes’ Songs and Fancies, published in Aberdeen in 1682, is an early secular music book which would have been an important guide to students of music at the time. This loan also coincides with the centenary of our concert venue the Cowdray Hall. All Fired Up Blue and Green Salt-glazed Tilting Teapot and Cover © Jane Hamlyn John Forbes’ Songs and Fancies (detail), published 1682 7

Sea Dragon FAMILY FUN Baby Boogie Sat 5 Jul / 2 Aug / 6 Sep / 4 Oct 10:30–12:00 / Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall £8 for 1 child + 1 adult £15 for 2 adults + 3 children Enjoy a fun-filled morning of popular music with DJ Nina at our monthly daytime disco for little ones to enjoy with their adults! Guthrie’s Goslings Wed 13 Aug / 8 Oct 10:30 / 14:00 (1hr) Art Gallery, Learning Space £8 for 1 child + 1 adult For children ages 2–5 years Must be accompanied by an adult Join Guthrie the Goose as each month he playfully introduces our youngest visitors to a different artwork or theme. Sessions can include a mixture of music, dance, crafts and games. Expect something different every time – and be prepared, it could get messy! Sea Dragon Sea Dragon Sat 12 Jul / 13:00 / 14:30 (40mins) Sun 13 Jul / 11:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 (40mins) Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall £8 for 1 child + 1 adult For children under 5 Must be accompanied by an adult Three Kelpies arrive on the reef for a play date, only to find that the colour from the coral has all washed away. Kipper the Sea Dragon comes to the rescue but he can’t do it alone. He enlists the help of a family of sea horses, a star fish and a very naughty crab to search the sea for colours to help put the coral reef back together. Come along and be part of the action – make a noise with percussion and use the props to help Kipper save the day. Family fun: An experiment in art Wed 16 Jul / 10:30–12:30 Art Gallery, Learning Space Free, drop-in For primary aged children Must be accompanied by an adult Come along and make shadows with a torch, observe symmetry in paper cutting and create a pattern that constantly repeats. Explore processes that bring art and science together and let your creative flair mix with a dash of experimentation and see what happens. 8

@AbdnArtMuseumsTouchpools FAMILY FUN Get creative making your own sea monster Macduff Aquarium: Touchpools Mon 7 Jul / Tue 8 Jul / Wed 9 Jul 10:30–12:30 / 14:00–16:00 Art Gallery, Learning Space Free, drop-in For children of all ages Must be accompanied by an adult Experience the wonders of marine life at the aquarium. Get hands-on with starfish, sea urchins, and other amazing animals, and learn how they thrive. Make your own sea monster Thu 7 Aug / 10:30–12:00 / 13:30–15:00 Art Gallery, Learning Space £8 for 1 child + 1 adult Must be accompanied by an adult Let your imagination run wild as you turn your drawings of sea creatures into your very own Monster of the Deep! Join artist Elaine Grant and use a variety of art and craft materials to create your unique sea monster. This hands-on workshop is perfect for kids and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Macduff Aquarium: Seashells from the seashore Mon 4 Aug / 10:15 / 11:30 / 13:15 / 14:30 (45mins) Maritime Museum £8 for 1 child + 1 adult For children of all ages Must be accompanied by an adult Join Macduff Aquarium’s Marine Master for an interactive show-and-tell session. Explore the shells found on our local beaches and discover some impressive examples of shells from around the world. Macduff Aquarium: Ocean plastics Tue 5 Aug / 10:30–12:00 / 14:00–15:30 Maritime Museum £8 for 1 child + 1 adult For children age 8+ Plastics don’t decompose but get broken down into smaller and smaller particles called microplastics which are a threat to marine life. Become a Citizen Scientist and take part in a hands-on experiment to extract and identify microplastics using simple filtration and handheld microscopes. 9

FAMILY FUN Play Day Wed 10 Sep / 10:30–15:30 Art Gallery, Learning Space, Cowdray Hall Various prices For children aged 2-5 years Must be accompanied by an adult Join us for a day of PLAY at Aberdeen Art Gallery. Expect a mix of hands-on activities, stories, songs and rhymes. Come along and create, play and be curious together. Check out aagm.co.uk for full details and to book your tickets. Process Art 10:30–12:00 Bookbug 11.30–12:00 Music Bus play tour 13:00–13:45 Loose parts open play 14:00–15:30 Loose parts play Wed 1 Oct / 10:30–12:30pm Art Gallery, Learning Space Free, drop-in For children aged 2-5 years Must be accompanied by an adult Expect tubes and pipes, big boxes, crates, reels, tyres, and lots more, creating a world of endless possibilities to explore and create. A space for young children and their grown-ups to come together to play, be curious and creative with simple, open-ended loose parts play resources. Animal paper crafts Mon 20 Oct / Tue 21 Oct / 11:00–15:00 Art Gallery, Sculpture Court Free, drop-in For children aged 5+ Must be accompanied by an adult We’ll be crafting amazing sea creatures using colourful paper and card in inventive ways. Come and unleash your creativity together in this hands-on, drop-in activity that’s perfect for all ages! Family workshop: Underwater robots Fri 24 Oct / 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:30 (1hr) Maritime Museum £8 for 1 child + 1 adult For children aged 8+ Must be accompanied by an adult Become an underwater scientist and find out about exploring the ocean floor. Learn how to operate a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) in a test tank. Experiment with simple electronics and Lego to build and pilot an underwater robot. 10

Monster screenings with The Belmont Cinema Saturdays / 14:00 Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall Pay what you can to support The Belmont Cinema belmontcinema.co.uk Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (12) Sat 28 Jun / 133 minutes 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (U) Sat 26 Jul / 127 minutes Clash of the Titans (12) Sat 23 Aug / 118 minutes Creature From The Black Lagoon (PG) Sat 20 Sep / 79 minutes D&D @ AAG: The Monstrous Depths Sat 16 Aug / 9:30–16:30 Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall £10 For adults age 16+ Join us for a day of inclusive, non-competitive, role-playing games inspired by our special exhibition, Monsters of the Deep. This time we’re going to offer some alternative role-playing games alongside Dungeons & Dragons. Open to beginners, veteran players, and sea creatures alike. SPECIAL EVENTS Monsters of the Deep exhibition The Monstrous Depths by local artist @stallan_ 11

Viktor Wynd’s UnNatural History Museum Thu 17 Jul / 19:00 (1hr) Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall £10/ £7 concessions / £6.30 Friends Artist and writer Viktor Wynd offers us a glimpse of his extraordinary – not to say infamous and eponymous – curiosity museum in London’s West End. We may hear stories about Mermaids, Mandrakes, Monsters, Fairies, Shrunken Heads, Magickal Stones, Extinct Birds and travellers tales from his adventures in New Guinea and central Africa. Supported by Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums Sea monsters past and present: Darren Naish Sat 30 Aug / 14:00 (1hr) Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall £10/ £7 concessions / £6.30 Friends What relation exists between the great sea monsters of myths and tall tales, and the fossil reptiles and marine mammals that existed in the past? Join palaeontologist Darren Naish as we explore how a growing knowledge of animal life has influenced our perception of sea monsters throughout the past and present. Supported by Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums What has the ocean ever done for me? Professor John Spicer Thu 4 Sep / 14:00–15:30 Art Gallery Pay what you can – advance booking required Join us for an engaging and interactive discussion with Professor John Spicer, marine zoologist at the University of Plymouth’s Marine Institute. Discover the incredible benefits our ocean and its inhabitants provide us, from life-giving resources and hidden medicines to awe-inspiring stories and natural wonders—all seemingly for free! TALKS Darren Naish Viktor Wynd, The UnNatural History Museum 12

TALKS AND TOURS Cowdray Hall Treasure Hub Open Day Sat 9 Aug / 8 Nov / 11:00–16:00 Treasure Hub / free, drop-in Aberdeen Treasure Hub is where we store and care for our amazing collection of artworks and artefacts when they are not on public display. Come along and meet some of our team and enjoy a short behind-the-scenes tour. Discover how we care for this remarkable collection which belongs to all of us in Aberdeen. Visual description talk – Coping Mechanism: to numb grief Thu 28 Aug / 15:00 (1hr) Art Gallery (Gallery 5) / Pay what you can For blind or visually-impaired visitors or for anyone who would appreciate more detail. Join us for this rich description of Coping Mechanism: to numb grief. Artist Vicky Higginson creates complex sculptural pieces using a variety of glass-making techniques which combine colour, pattern, mark-making and form. Outwith: Celebrating centenary connections Sat 13 Sep / 14:00 (1hr) Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall Pay what you can 2025 marks the centenary of both the National Library of Scotland and the Art Gallery’s Cowdray Hall concert venue. Join us for a panel discussion chaired by writer and presenter, Alistair Heather, with Alison Stevenson, Director of Collections, Access and Research at the National Library of Scotland, Phil Astley from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives, and Shane Strachan, writer, lecturer and former Scots Scriever, as they explore how historic collections can inspire new creativity and collaborations. Songs and Fancies, published by John Forbes in Aberdeen in 1682, is on loan from the National Library – see it in Gallery 15: View of Aberdeen. Coping Mechanism: to numb grief, 2021 © Artist Vicky Higginson 13

WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE July 2 Jul 5 Jul 6 Jul 7-9 Jul 11 Jul 12-13 Jul 16 Jul 16 Jul 17 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul All Aboard for Tall Ships Aberdeen! Baby Boogie Aberdeen Folk Orchestra Macduff Aquarium: Touchpools Musical Memories Sea Dragon The Ice Ships Family fun: an experiment in art Viktor Wynd’s UnNatural History Museum Musical Memories 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (U) Lunchtime Talk Family Fun Concert Family Fun Wellbeing Family Fun Lunchtime Talk Family Fun Talk Wellbeing Cinema Pay what you can £8/£15 Pay what you can Free, Drop-in Pay what you can £8 Pay what you can Free, drop-in £10/£7/£6.30 Pay what you can Pay what you can AG CH CH AG CH CH MM AG CH CH CH 17 8 21 9 19 8 17 8 12 19 11 August 2 Aug 4 Aug 5 Aug 6 Aug 7 Aug 8 Aug 9 Aug 13 Aug 15 Aug 16 Aug 16-17 Aug 20 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug Baby Boogie Family Fun Family Fun £8/£15 £8 Family Fun Wellbeing Tour Family Fun Workshop Special events Shop, eat, meet Lunchtime Talk Wellbeing CH MM 8 9 AG CH TH AG AG CH AG MM CH Macduff Aquarium: Seashells from the seashore Macduff Aquarium: Ocean plastics Family Fun Lunchtime Talk £8 Pay what you can MM AG 9 17 Exploring life in the abyss: Capturing deep sea creatures on camera Make your own sea monster Musical Memories Treasure Hub Open Day Guthrie’s Goslings Inspired Gallery Meets D&D @ AAG: The Monstrous Depths Tea Green summer market Fascinations from the deep ocean Musical Memories £8 Pay what you can Free, drop-in £8 Pay what you can £10 Free entry Pay what you can Pay what you can 9 19 13 8 19 11 22 17 19 Clash of the Titans (12) Cinema Pay what you can CH 11 Exhibitions and displays Opening 14 Jun Opening 14 Jun 13 Sep–4 Jan Until 28 Sep Until 26 Oct Until 11 Jan Until 15 Feb Ongoing All Fired Up Ship Shapes John Forbes’ Songs and Fancies New Acquisitions Monsters of the Deep Display Exhibition Display Display Exhibition Exhibition Exhibition Exhibition Free Free Free Free £10/£7 Free Free Free AG MM AG AG AG AG AG MM 7 6 7 6 4 6 6 6 From the Archive: Aberdeen Harbour Exhibition Reading Between the Lines Tales of the Tall Ships 14

August (continued) 28 Aug Visual Description Talk – Coping Mechanism: to numb grief Wellbeing Pay what you can AG 13 30 Aug Sea monsters past and present: Darren Naish Talk £10/£7/£6.30 CH 12 30 Aug Workshop: Scrimshaw printing Workshop £22/£18 MM 18 September 3 Sep ‘We saw giants!’ How to study them in the Antarctic Ocean – and why it matters Lunchtime talk Pay what you can AG 17 4 Sep 4 Sep 5 Sep 6 Sep 7 & 14 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 13 Sep What has the ocean ever done for me? Our Aberdeen Musical Memories Baby Boogie Workshop: Under the sea embroidery Play Day Ethan Loch (piano) Talk Pay what you can AG 12 Wellbeing Pay what you can TH 19 Wellbeing Pay what you can CH 19 Family Fun £8/£15 CH 8 Workshop £70/£60/£54 AG 18 Family Fun Various AG 10 Lunchbreak Concert Pay what you can CH 20 Outwith: Celebrating centenary connections Talk Pay what you can CH 13 17 Sep From the deep blue sea to the silver screen Jenny Sturgeon and Rahul K Ravindran (Voice) Lunchtime Talk Pay what you can MM 17 18 Sep Lunchbreak Concert Pay what you can CH 20 19 Sep 19 Sep 20 Sep 25 Sep 27 Sep Inspired Gallery Meets Musical Memories Creature From The Black Lagoon (PG) Joseph Long (piano) Cowdray Hall’s Big Birthday Bash Workshop Pay what you can AG 19 Wellbeing Pay what you can CH 19 Cinema Pay what you can CH 11 Lunchbreak Concert Pay what you can CH 20 Concert Pay what you can CH 21 EVERY WEEKEND Artroom with Grampian Hospitals Art Trust Art Gallery / Saturdays / 10:30–12:30 Discovery Tours Art Gallery / Saturdays / 11:00 (45mins) Maritime Museum / Saturdays / 14:00 (45mins) TH Treasure Hub PSH Provost Skene’s House AG Art Gallery MM Maritime Museum CH Cowdray Hall (Art Gallery) 15 @AbdnArtMuseums

EVERY WEEKEND Artroom with Grampian Hospitals Art Trust Art Gallery / Saturdays / 10:30–12:30 Discovery Tours Art Gallery / Saturdays / 11:00 (45mins) Maritime Museum / Saturdays / 14:00 (45mins) TH Treasure Hub PSH Provost Skene’s House AG Art Gallery MM Maritime Museum CH Cowdray Hall (Art Gallery) WHAT’S ON AT A GLANCE October 1 Oct 1 Oct 2 Oct 2 Oct 3 Oct Loose Parts Play In support of flightiness in women’s art Aberdeen City Music Service Our Aberdeen Musical Memories Baby Boogie Guthrie’s Goslings Brian Davidson (piano) Family Fun Lunchtime Talk Lunchbreak Concert Wellbeing Wellbeing Family Fun Family Fun Lunchbreak Concert Lunchtime Talk Free, drop-in Pay what you can Pay what you can Pay what you can Pay what you can £8/£15 £8 Pay what you can Pay what you can AG AG CH TH CH CH AG CH MM 10 17 20 £8 £4 Free, drop-in Free Pay what you can Pay what you can MM CH MM AG CH CH 19 19 4 Oct 8 Oct 9 Oct 15 Oct 8 8 20 17 Aberdeen female orphan asylum: The daughters of Mary Emslie 16 Oct The Bubblyjock Collective: QUINES (accordion, piano, soprano) Lunchbreak Concert Pay what you can CH 20 17 Oct 17 Oct 19 Oct 20-21 Oct Inspired Gallery Meets Musical Memories Dunedin Consort Animal paper crafts Workshop Wellbeing Concert Family Fun Pay what you can Pay what you can £22 / £11 / £6 Free, drop-in AG CH CH AG 19 19 21 10 23 Oct Heloise Bernard and Electra Perivolaris: (piano and voice) Lunchbreak Concert Pay what you can CH 20 24 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct Underwater Robots Roarie Bumlers Family Promenade Concert Spotlight gig: Con Anima Andreas Borregaard (accordion) Musical Memories Family Fun Family concert Concert Concert Lunchbreak Concert Wellbeing 10 21 21 21 20 19 16

@AbdnArtMuseumsLUNCHTIME TALKS Exploring life in the abyss Art Gallery (Seminar Room) Maritime Museum (Education Suite) 12:30 (45mins) / Pay what you can to support our programme Art Gallery 2 Jul All Aboard for Tall Ships Aberdeen! Tall Ships Aberdeen Team 6 Aug Exploring life in the abyss: Capturing deep sea creatures on camera Professor Imants (Monty) Priede, University of Aberdeen 3 Sep ‘We saw giants!’ How to study them in the Antarctic Ocean – and why it matters Professor John Spicer, University of Plymouth 1 Oct In support of flightiness in women’s art Jessica Barrie, Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums Maritime Museum 16 Jul The Ice Ships: Cool stories of exploration and discovery David Henry, Dundee Heritage Trust 20 Aug Fascinations from the deep ocean Professor Colin Moffat, Scottish Association of Marine Science 17 Sep From the deep blue sea to the silver screen Dallas King, The Belmont Cinema of Aberdeen 15 Oct Aberdeen female orphan asylum: The daughters of Mary Emslie Dr Ashleigh Black, independent researcher Liven up your Wednesday lunch hour with insightful talks by our staff and guest speakers. Visit our website for full programme details. 17

Workshop: Under the sea embroidery Sun 7 and 14 Sep 11:00–15:30 Art Gallery, Learning Space £70 / £60 / £54 Friends Immerse yourself in the vibrant colours and textures of a coral reef during this two-day embroidery workshop led by Heather King. Using a variety of three-dimensional hand embroidery techniques you will create a stunning underwater scene. Supported by Friends of Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums Workshop: Scrimshaw printing Sat 30 Aug / 14:00–16:00 Maritime Museum £22 / £18 Create striking black and white prints inspired by the intricate art of scrimshaw. This was a common pastime for whalers during long voyages, who would engrave detailed images onto whale bones and teeth. Artist Lisa Gribbon will guide you through monoprinting and embossing techniques, enriching your images with textures and distinctive marks. WORKSHOPS Under the sea embroidery 18

WELLBEING Artroom with Grampian Hospitals Art Trust Musical Memories Fri 11, 25 Jul / 8, 22 Aug / 5, 19 Sep / 3, 17, 31 Oct 13:30–15:00 Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall Pay what you can You’re invited! Join in with this friendly singing group for people with dementia, their partners, families and friends. These sessions support wellbeing and improve brain activity, as well as encouraging participation and creativity Supported by Our Aberdeen Thu 4 Sep All at sea Thu 2 Oct Aberdeen on film 14:00–15:30 Treasure Hub Pay what you can Stay well, stay connected and learn something new about the history of the North East through objects in the city’s collection. These relaxed and sociable sessions are led by our fantastic community of local volunteers. Includes a cuppa! Artroom with Grampian Hospitals Art Trust Every Saturday / 10:30–12:30 Art Gallery, Learning Space Pay what you can For adults 18+ Come along and experiment with art making in a variety of materials. Artroom sessions at the Art Gallery are led by professional artists and welcome adults of all abilities – no experience necessary. Inspired Gallery Meets Fri 15 Aug Nautical decoupage Fri 19 Sep Print a monster of the deep Fri 17 Oct Doodle with wire 11:00–12:30 Art Gallery, Learning Space Pay what you can For adults 18+ These relaxed monthly meet ups are perfect for trying your hand at something new, finding inspiration for your own projects and socialising with like-minded people. Join in the planned activities or do your own thing – just come along and get creative! 19

LUNCHBREAK CONCERTS Ethan Loch Thursdays / 12:45 (45mins) Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall Pay what you can – all welcome! Experience the power of live music in the company of others. Lunchbreak Concerts provide a platform for established and emerging musicians in the beautiful surroundings of the Cowdray Hall. Please pay what you can to support the programme. Simone Seals 11 Sept Ethan Loch (piano) Pre-concert talk 12 noon In partnership with Haddo Arts 18 Sept Jenny Sturgeon and Rahul K Ravindran (song) 25 Sept Joseph Long (piano) Pre-concert talk 12 noon 02 Oct Aberdeen City Music Service 09 Oct Brian Davidson (piano) Pre-concert talk 12 noon 16 Oct The Bubblyjock Collective: QUINES (accordion, piano, soprano) Pre-concert talk 12 noon 23 Oct Héloïse Bernard and Electra Perivolaris (piano and voice) Pre-concert talk 12 noon In partnership with soundfestival 30 Oct Andreas Borregaard (accordion) In partnership with soundfestival 06 Nov Simone Seales (cello) Pre-concert talk 12 noon In partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts 13 Nov Music from John Forbes’ Songs and Fancies (voice and lute) Pre-concert talk 12 noon In partnership with National Library of Scotland 20 Nov North East of Scotland Music School 27 Nov The University of Aberdeen Renaissance Recorder Consort Pre-concert talk 12 noon 04 Dec Jillian Bain Christie (soprano) 11 Dec Bucksburn Academy 18 Dec Con Anima Chamber Choir 20

CONCERTS Roarie Bumlers Aberdeen Folk Orchestra Sun 6 Jul / 13:45 (1hr) Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall / Pay what you can A selection of maritime melodies to celebrate the Tall Ships add a nautical twist to the Orchestra’s repertoire of old and new folk tunes. Cowdray Hall’s Big Birthday Bash Sat 27 Sep / all day Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall & Union Square Pay what you can Join us for a day of music and entertainment to celebrate the Cowdray Hall’s 100th birthday. The programme showcases some of the best local talent, with many of our performers also popping up at Union Square during the day. Dunedin Consort – Handel, Biber, Bach Sun 19 Oct / 14:00–16:00 Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall £22 / £11 / £6 Stop. Listen. Breathe. Scotland’s Baroque ensemble, accompanied by soprano Charlotte Bowden, invites you to immerse yourself in the astonishing clarity of music for voice, violin, cello and lute. Roarie Bumlers Fri 24 Oct / 10:30 / 14:00 (30mins) Art Gallery, Cowdray Hall £4 for 1 child + 1 adult Must be accompanied by an adult Roarie Bumlers turns the volume up on the earth, bringing the landscape of lost Scots words for nature alive through sound and movement in this family-friendly show to transport the senses. Come and explore the meaning of peasebogle, tweavlet and dreich! Family promenade concert Sat 25 Oct / 10:30 (1hr) Maritime Museum / Free, drop-in soundfestival’s popular family-friendly promenade concert takes you on a journey of musical discovery around the Maritime Museum. All ages are welcome to come and enjoy this relaxed and informal event. Spotlight gig: Con Anima Sun 26 Oct / 14:00 Art Gallery / free Con Anima chamber choir perform new works by emerging Scottish composers, following a three-month composer development project. For full programme details of soundfestival visit sound-scotland.co.uk 21

Art Gallery cafés Take some time out in our cafés where you’ll find delicious fresh sandwiches, hand-made quiches and pies, seasonal salads and traditional favourite dishes. With your coffee or fresh pot of tea, treat yourself to a tasty cake or scone baked in-house by our pastry chef. Our delicious afternoon teas are available to book in advance. Please call 01224 045783 or speak to a member of staff. Maritime Museum and Art Gallery shops Our shops are a showcase for local maker talent and great Scottish products, alongside books, cards, jewellery and gifts for all occasions. The Art Gallery shop on the ground floor has an ever-changing selection while the shop on Level 2 has books and products related to our exhibition programme. At the Maritime Museum you can find more nautical delights including gifts for children and a curated selection of sustainable gifts and books related to our seas and coasts. A selection of official Tall Ships Races merchandise is available at the Art Gallery and Maritime Museum shops – the perfect keepsake from this unforgettable event. Venue hire From elegant dinners to conferences and seminars, we have beautiful and unique spaces to create a truly memorable occasion at the Art Gallery and Maritime Museum. Get in touch with our events team at AAGMVenueHire@aberdeencity.gov.uk or send us a note via the link in the QR code. SHOP, EAT, MEET Summer market Sat 16 Aug / Sun 17 Aug Art Gallery / free entry Browse and buy direct from some of Scotland’s most talented independent artists, designers and makers in the beautiful surroundings of the Art Gallery. Festive market Sat 1 Nov / Sun 2 Nov Art Gallery / free entry Choose from cosy textiles, sparkling jewellery, functional ceramics, quirky illustrations, and much, much more – perfect for gifting (or keeping)! Support Scotland’s incredible independent creative talent 22

Join our Friends Join our Friends and be part of a lively and passionate community that provides essential support for our work. Enjoy benefits including discounted entry to special exhibitions at the Art Gallery and 10% discount in our shops and Art Gallery cafés. Scan the QR code to find out how to join. Leave a gift in your will The collections in our care have grown over the past 130 years thanks to the generosity of benefactors such as granite merchant Alexander Macdonald, whose bequest continues to support the purchase of contemporary artworks. Your gift, no matter how small or large, will help safeguard and grow the exceptional art and history collection for today’s visitors and future generations to learn from and be inspired by. To discuss leaving a gift in your will please email AAGMSupport-Us@aberdeencity.gov.uk Adopt an artwork Donate £100 or £250 to adopt your favourite artwork from a selection of the Art Gallery displays, for you or as a special and unique gift for an art lover. It’s a very personal and easy way to support the Art Gallery. To find out more please email AAGMSupport-Us@ aberdeencity.gov.uk Make a donation The Art Gallery, Maritime Museum and Provost Skene’s House are free for everyone to visit and enjoy. Please consider making a donation before you leave. There are donation boxes and contactless units in all our buildings. You can also scan the QR code to donate online. Volunteer Are you interested in art or history? We are looking for people to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team of volunteers. If you would like to learn new skills, share your experience, meet like-minded people or inspire those around you, scan the QR code below today and register for our volunteer opportunities mailing list. Musical Chairs The perfect gift for a music lover. Donate £150 to support Aberdeen Art Gallery and Cowdray Hall and have your name, or the name of a loved one, inscribed on one of our Musical Chairs. You can scan the QR code below to donate online. SUPPORT US We can do more with your help. Scan the QR code to find out how to support us. Please donate and support our work 23

VISITOR INFORMATION Opening hours Art Gallery Maritime Museum Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00 Sun 11:00–16:00 Admission free Both venues open until 8pm during Tall Ships Races 19–21 July Provost Skene’s House Open April–October Thu–Mon 10:00–17:00 Sun 11:00–16:00 Closed Tuesday, Wednesday Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives Tue–Fri, 9.30–12.30 & 1.30–4.30pm by appointment. Please contact archives@ aberdeencity.gov.uk or 03000 200 293 to book. Our website is always open www.aagm.co.uk Plan your visit, find access information, browse the collection, read our blogs and more. Stay in touch Sign up to our monthly e-newsletter by emailing info@aagm.co.uk Follow us on social media @AbdnArtMuseums Contact us Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums c/o Aberdeen Art Gallery Schoolhill, Aberdeen AB10 1FQ 03000 200 293 info@aagm.co.uk or scan the QR code to complete the online contact form, selecting the relevant enquiry type from the drop-down menu. *All our venues are free to visit. There may be a charge for special exhibitions and some events. 1 Aberdeen Art Gallery Schoolhill, AB10 1FQ 2 Provost Skene’s House 3 Aberdeen Maritime Museum 4 Aberdeen Treasure Hub Granitehill Road, Northfield AB16 7AX 5 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives Guest Row, Marischal Square AB10 1AS Shiprow, AB11 5BY Open by appointment and Open Days Town House, Broad Street AB10 1AQ Visits by appointment 1 2 3 5 CUMMINGS PARK CRES GRANITEHILL RD QUARRY RD CUMMINGSPARK DR 4 FREE ENTRY*