Things to do in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire: Activities for the north-east adventurer to try out

Do you love the smell of fresh air and adore being outside?

Are you known as the adventurer in your group of friends? Or maybe your whole squad like to get out and about?

Then our adventure-packed guide is perfect for picking your next must-try activity.

From surfing to snowboarding, to axe throwing and zorbing on water, there’s so much to try in the north-east alone.

And with all of these activities only a stones throw away, there’s plenty to keep those adrenaline junkies and adventurers busy.

Mountain Biking in Aberdeenshire

There are a range of places to go mountain biking in the north-east, and some woodland walks – like Kirkwood Forest – also have their own dedicated biking routes too.

Throw axes at a target at Deeside Activity Park

We’re channeling some serious viking/Game of Thrones vibes here, but how fun does this look?

Learn how to drive a digger at Lochter Activity Centre

Because who doesn’t want to learn how to drive a digger?

Surfing at Aberdeen Beach

Learn to surf with the team behind Scot Surf School.

Go Ape for treetop adventures at Crathes Castle

Climb high into the canopy of the trees at Crathes Castle on the fun Go Ape adventure trail.

Glide over Royal Deeside with Deeside Gliding Club

Ever fancied experiencing a birds eye view of Royal Deeside? Then a visit to the Deeside Gliding Club is the perfect place to seize the moment.

Quad Biking with your pals at Deeside Activity Park

If you’ve got a need for speed and love the outdoors, quad biking will be right up your street.

Paddleboarding in Stonehaven

Fancy seeing the North Sea from a whole new perspective? Take to the water and learn how to paddleboard with Stonehaven Paddleboarding.

Scuba Diving classes in the north-east

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to scuba dive, the team at Grampian Sub Aqua Club will keep you right. If you’ve never dived before you’ll join the group for pool training sessions, building up your skills and confidence before hitting the open water.

Snowboarding/skiing on a dry ski slope

Aberdeen Snowsports at Garthdee offer a range of classes for all.

Tubing on a dry ski slope at Alford Ski Centre

For those looking for a thrill but enjoy a slightly slower pace of life, visit the Alford Ski Centre for a spot of tubing.

Paintballing in Aberdeenshire

There are a range of places to go paintballing including Battle Grounds Paintball, Nationwide Paintball Aberdeen and Bedlam Paintball Aberdeen – why not pay one of them a visit?

Zorbing on water at Lochter Activity Centre

Now that’s one way to travel across water…