Arcadia Scotland

Art and Culture

Sir David Gill 1843-1914: Aberdeen’s Royal Astronomer: Throughout the End of February, Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Exhibition marking 100 years since Gill’s death about how a son of an Aberdeen watchmaker grew up to become the foremost practical astronomer of his age.

Susie Hunt: Concealed and Revealed: 17-21 February, His Majesty’s Theatre

Aberdeenshire based artist’s investigation of the ambiguity of images taken from old film.

The Amateur Eye: Photographs of 1930s Aberdeen: Throughout the end of February, Aberdeen Maritime Museum

Previously unseen photographs taken by chemistry teacher and talented amateur photographer, Martin F Bailey, around Aberdeen in the 1930s.

Fiji, Scotland and the Making of an Empire: Throughout the End of February, King’s Museum

Artifacts displaying the connections between Northern Scotland the South Pacific.

The Great Tapestry of Scotland: Throughout the end of February, Aberdeen Art Gallery

Potentially the longest tapestry in the world (beating the Kieskamma tapestry in the South African parliament by a cool 23 metres), the artwork has been worked on by people from all across the country since 2012. It tells the story of Scotland’s history from the formation of the land in the prehistoric era to the re-convention of the Scottish Parliament in 1998, in 160 panels and 143 meters of stitching.

Music, Comedy and Dance

Avenue Q: 19-22 February, Aberdeen Arts Centre, 7.30 or 2.30pm

Harlequin Productions present this X-rated Sesame Street. The show follows the inhabitants of a run-down area of New York as they struggle with life, love and what to do with your BA in English.

Hello, Dolly!: 19-22 February, His Majesty’s Theatre, 7.30pm

A production of the Broadway hit show telling the story of New York matchmaker Dolly Levi.

The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland: 26 February, Music Hall, 7.30pm

Military band concerts featuring a variety of styles, from big band to classical pieces. Also a chance to see the famed Royal Marines Corps of Drums.

Opera and Ballet International–Nabucco: 26 February, His Majesty’s Theatre, 7.30pm

Ellen Kent brings Verdi’s magnificent opera to life with the help of a range of acclaimed international soloists.

Ceilidh Dances with Dance McCabre: 28 February, Music Hall, 8pm

All-female ceilidh band playing a selection of old favorites alongside some lesser-known tunes.

Lectures, Sports and Local Festivals

‘Astronomy Now–What David Gill Didn’t Know’ by Dr John S. Reid, FRAS: 19 February, Aberdeen Maritime Museum , 12:30

A series of free talks taking place on Wednesday lunchtimes in various Aberdeen museums. Booking essential for talks at the Maritime Museum. Booking is essential.

‘Behind the Scenes at the Museum’ by Jenny Brown, Curator: 26 February, Aberdeen Maritime Museum, 12.30pm

A series of free talks taking place on Wednesday lunchtimes in various Aberdeen museums. Booking essential for talks at the Maritime Museum. Booking is essential.