Aberdeen Connections: Our Friends Around the Web

A selection of our cultural friends and the creative projects they’re bringing to life here in Aberdeen. We’ve gathered some of the city’s initiatives that we feel align with our outlook, from passionate small businesses to community-driven efforts. Each one of these projects is a reflection of the talent and creativity that makes our city special.

Bringing people together through art, storytelling, or just creating something meaningful. From unique pieces of work to spaces where collaboration and innovation thrive, each project offers a chance to engage with something new and inspiring.

Have a look through the links and see what resonates with you. There’s so much happening in Aberdeen’s creative world, and we’re thrilled to share it with you. Whether you’re looking to get involved or simply curious about the amazing things happening right on your doorstep, we hope this collection gives you a glimpse of the energy and creativity our city has to offer.

Belmont Community Cinema

Belmont Community Cinema is dedicated to reviving The Belmont as a thriving cultural space in Aberdeen. This campaign is about creating an inclusive, accessible cinema that supports film, education, and community. With public support, it aims to secure a sustainable future for this much-loved venue in the city centre.

Small Stories

Small Stories is the enchanting world of artist Gabrielle Reith, where intricate pen and ink drawings evolve into magical tales. Inspired by imagination and tradition, her work becomes brooches, prints, and textiles, all designed in Aberdeen and ethically produced in the UK, bringing storytelling to life through beautiful, handcrafted pieces.

Arkade Studios and Gallery

Arkade Studios and Gallery is a creative hub supporting emerging artists in Aberdeen. Providing affordable studio space, exhibition opportunities, and a place to collaborate, it helps artists develop their practice. With a focus on community and experimentation, it’s a space where ideas grow, careers start, and art is made and shared.

Doric Skateboards

Doric Skateboards is building a brand that celebrates Aberdeen and the North East through unique, locally inspired designs. With a focus on community and collaboration, it brings skaters, fashion and creatives together while keeping production hands-on with in-house screen printing. It’s about skateboarding, skate culture, and sharing what makes this place special.

Fernweh

Fernweh creates handcrafted goods and accessories, inspired by adventure and the Scottish landscape. Designed and made in Aberdeen, each piece reflects the rugged beauty of the Cairngorms. With a focus on quality and purpose, Fernweh brings a sense of exploration to everyday life through timeless, carefully made products.

Peacock

Peacock is a printmaking workshop and open-access studio supporting artists and creatives in Aberdeen since 1974. Specialising in techniques like screenprinting, intaglio, and lithography, it welcomes everyone from beginners to professionals. As a charity, it’s dedicated to keeping printmaking alive and accessible, fostering creativity and artistic expression in the community.

We Are Here Scotland

We Are Here Scotland amplifies the voices of BPoC artists and creatives across Scotland. By providing opportunities, connections, and support, it works to challenge underrepresentation in the arts. Through storytelling, collaboration, and advocacy, it fosters a stronger, more inclusive creative community.

Singularity Sauce

Singularity Sauce Co. makes hot sauce for maniacs—bold, flavour-packed, and always pushing boundaries. Since 2019, they’ve redefined hot sauce in North East Scotland, proving it’s about more than just heat. Handcrafted in Aberdeen and enjoyed worldwide, their mission is simple: to make every meal better, one bottle at a time.

ChaiTime

ChaiTime connects Britain and Pakistan through arts and creativity, fostering inclusivity via digital communication. Through a range of programmes, it creates space for dialogue, collaboration, and cultural exchange, bringing artists and creatives together across borders to share ideas, stories, and perspectives.

Open Road

Open Road is a creative organisation that tells stories about people and place. Through arts, culture, and heritage, it supports community development, wellbeing, and environmental care. With a team of writers, filmmakers, and artists, it brings stories to life through festivals, theatre, and large-scale creative projects.

Aberdeen Arts Centre

Aberdeen Arts Centre is an independent venue and charity at the heart of the city’s creative scene. Hosting theatre, music, dance, and more, it champions accessibility and lifelong engagement in the arts. With over 60 years of history, it remains a welcoming space for performers, audiences, and creative communities alike.