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.
Raise your hand if you'd like to go mountain biking here ?♀️?♂️ ?: Scotty Laughland?: Loch Muick, Ballater, Aberdeenshire#visitABDN #beautifulABDN
Posted by VisitAberdeenshire on Monday, 12 August 2019
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?
Axe throwing and archery!!! 2 activities to try out this summer ? ?
Posted by Deeside Activity Park on Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Learn how to drive a digger at Lochter Activity Centre
Because who doesn’t want to learn how to drive a digger?
Posted by Lochter Activity Centre on Saturday, 10 August 2019
Surfing at Aberdeen Beach
Learn to surf with the team behind Scot Surf School.
Posted by Scot Surf School on Thursday, 21 March 2019
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.
Posted by Go Ape Crathes Castle on Sunday, 11 August 2019
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.
A lovely photo sent in to us by Jim A. The end of a hard day in the flying tractor.
Posted by Deeside Gliding Club on Tuesday, 11 June 2019
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.
Quad bike trekking for only £55.00/hour per person? – Gentle grassland – Forest tracks- Gooey mud and lots of fun…
Posted by Deeside Activity Park on Friday, 1 February 2019
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.
SUP Socials this weekTuesday Sunrise 5am till 6amBreakfast Club 9am till 10amishSunset Chill 7pm till…
Posted by Stonehaven Paddleboarding on Monday, 29 July 2019
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.
Posted by Grampian Divers on Thursday, 13 August 2015
Snowboarding/skiing on a dry ski slope
Aberdeen Snowsports at Garthdee offer a range of classes for all.
Posted by Aberdeen Snowsports Centre on Thursday, 18 October 2018
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.
ASN Tubing Session 12.00pm Sunday 14th April contact us to book a place ?
Posted by Alford Ski Centre on Friday, 5 April 2019
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?
Posted by Battle Grounds Adventure Activities on Tuesday, 9 July 2019
Zorbing on water at Lochter Activity Centre
Now that’s one way to travel across water…
Posted by Lochter Activity Centre on Saturday, 3 August 2019