Event Archive

Do you enjoy meeting other people and learning about other cultures? Join the Polish-Scottish Song Group’s first workshop of the year, this Thursday, 22 October 7–9pm, in MacRobert MR047. There’s no need to be an accomplished singer, nor even to know Polish or Scots. You will have a chance to...

Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series

Co-ordinated by the Elphinstone Institute, sponsored by the Reid Family, part of the WayWORD Festival

Button Boxes and Moothies Autumn tuition day and evening concert on 26 September 2026 - tickets now on sale!

Organised by Centrum Kultury Polonijnej with support from Polish Association Aberdeen, CCAA Scotland, and the Elphinstone Institute

The weekend is a unique celebration, bringing together outstanding traditional singers from Scotland, England, and Ireland. The weekend includes informal concerts featuring the guest singers, unaccompanied singarounds for everyone who wants to join in, workshops, craft demonstrations, and a song-related talk. See here for full details. You can book your place...

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of NAFCo with a five-day festival of fiddle and dance traditions from across the North Atlantic.

The Elphinstone Institute is hosting the annual conference of the world’s oldest learned society for the study of Folklore. Scholars from around the world will come to the Granite City to discuss their latest research. See booking and programme details. Delegates may look here for a guide on food and drink in...

Friends of the Elphinstone Institute

The countdown is officially on for a fantastic night of live music, dancing, games and community spirit – and everyone is invited!  Join us on Friday 29 May for an energetic ceilidh packed with fun for all ages, featuring live music from Hooley with all dances called, so absolutely anyone can...