News
There’s always something happening at Aden Country Park and this is where we’ll try and keep you posted on the news as it happens. Please click on the latest news entries for more details. Alternatively if you want to browse our news archive click on ‘Archive’ on the left-hand-side navigation menu.
Aden allotments project to hold public meeting
The Aden Country Park allotments and community garden project is to hold its first public meeting on Wednesday 23rd May, at 6.30pm, in the award winning Aberdeenshire Farming Museum.
Underground Bunker Created at Aden Park
The Aberdeenshire Farming Museum in Aden Country Park is exhibiting memorabilia and other artifacts from the Royal Observer Corps Association.
Award Winning Farming Museum Opens for Season
The award-winning Aberdeenshire Farming Museum in Aden Country Park, Mintlaw opens its doors for the 2012 season.
Aden Allotments & Community Gardens Survey Launched
As part of an “Investing in Ideas” Big Lottery Funded project Buchan Development Partnership are working with Aberdeenshire Council to establish whether the local Buchan community would like to see the development of allotments and community gardens in the grounds of Aden Country Park.
Success for Buchans first family bike ride
The sun was shining on Buchan on Mothering Sunday as around 250 riders took part in the areas first family bike challenge.
Mother’s Day Country Fair at Aden Country Park
Aden Country Park is to provide Buchan mums and families alike with a grand day out with the Mother’s Day Country Fair on Sunday 18th March from 9.30am to 4pm.
Friends of Aden Country Park Inaugural AGM
The Friends of Aden Country Park is to hold its inaugural Annual General Meeting on Thursday 15th March from 7pm in the Country Park Inn in Mintlaw..
Aden Fun Run in aid of MACBI on Sunday
After the massive success of last year’s MACBI Fun Run, Aden Country Park, Mintlaw is to play host for the 2nd MACBI Fun Run on Sunday 11th March 2012 at 1pm, with registration taking place between 12 noon and 12.45pm.
Mark Beaumont supports Aden Bike Challenge
Buchan’s first bike challenge has received a welcome boost as world record holder and round the world cyclist, Mark Beaumont, gave his support for the family friendly Aden Bike Challenge.
Aden Country Park Making New Friends
Would you like to make new friends? Or simply be involved in helping to enhance and protect your local facilities and environment? If the answer is yes, perhaps your 2012 New Year resolution should be to join the Friends of Aden Country Park.
Buchan's first family bike ride launched as "Aden Bike Challenge"
Aden Country Park will host Buchan’s first family bike ride this spring, taking in some of the beautiful sights in the local area. Families and individuals are encouraged to get on their bikes to take part in the ride, which will be held on Sunday, March 18.
Gothic Ghost Story set to Thrill Aden Audiences
Hot on the heels of a successful Halloween family fright fest night, Dark Matter is a superb story of madness, passion and death. The performance is a ticket only event which takes place on Friday 18th November, from 7pm, meeting in the central courtyard in Aden Country Park, Mintlaw. Dark Matter immerses you in a skin tingling ghost story, part light installation, part soundscape.
Halloween Leviaden at Aden Country Park
Wade deep into the dark woods of Aden Country Park, Mintlaw for a Halloween night of nautical surprises as mysterious mythical marine monsters emerge from the watery depths. The haunting Halloween event will be held on Saturday 29th October, 6.30pm, starting from the courtyard area in front of the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum.
Aden Park plays new Sound with Curious Chamber Players
As part of sound, the North East Scotland's festival of new music, Aden Country Park will be hosting the Swedish Curious Chamber Players on Thursday 27th October at 1pm in the Aden Theatre. The Curious Chamber Players will showcase brand new works by the Scandinavian composers written in close collaboration with the ensemble, which comprises a flute, clarinet, violin, guitar as well as some newly invented sound objects.
Rare Day Out at Vintage Tractor Day
This year’s annual vintage tractor working day at Aden Country Park should prove to be the best yet. There will be a rare chance to see a wide variety of vintage tractors, Clydesdale Horse ploughing, sheepdog demonstrations, Morrison Collection of rural photographs, traditional Scottish music and Rare Breed Survival Trust.
Aden receives prestigious Green Flag Award for a 2nd year
Local Country Park is one of the best in the country. For the 2nd time Aden Country Park at Mintlaw Nr Peterhead, Aberdeenshire is one of the best in the country – and that’s official!
Buchan Folk set to go Wild about Aden
People of Buchan are set to show how much they love Aden Country Park, Mintlaw by attending the forthcoming “Wild About Aden” event which is taking place during the national “Love Parks Week”. Wild About Aden is a free, two day event, which will take place on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th of July 2011, 10am to 3.30pm.
New Website to Raise Profile of Aden Country Park
A new website is currently being developed to help raise the profile of Aden Country Park in Mintlaw. The website is due to be launched on Saturday 2nd April to coincide with the seasonal opening of the Aberdeenshire Farming Museum and Aden café.
