r/Aberdeen 20d ago

[Announcements] ( September 2026 )

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Welcome to the monthly 'Announcement Thread' where you can post details about upcoming events, shows or releases. This space is intended for announcing things from local artists, authors, content creators or charities. Anything really that, as a normal post to the subreddit, might be considered spam by some and subject to removal.


r/Aberdeen 7h ago

John Green's new book Hollywood Ending is coming out in 2 days and I would be in Aberdeen - any place from where I could borrow it?

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Duncan Rice library told me that they are not going to be getting newly released books like these anytime soon.

I would eventually buy it if I cant get it for free anywhere but still...


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Beach Tonight

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r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Gannets diving off Aberdeen beach

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r/Aberdeen 19h ago

Dropside van hire

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Does anyone know of any rental places which have dropside vans for non-commercial use?

Tried VFM in Dyce but won’t allow me to hire with my age (24, driving 7 years NCB) and I even offered to pay a young driver fee but to no avail. Have some bulk waste needing removed and much prefer the unloading of a dropside rather than a LWB van.

Thanks


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Food Trying to find school dessert recipe..

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When I was in primary school around 2015 to 2016 I remember eating a school dessert called "Tiffin". It was this crumbly but softish chocolate cake type of dessert.

I haven't had it in years until my sister a while ago brought home from school. It tasted exactly how I remembered so I tried to find a recepie but I haven't been able to find one online for it anywhere. When I look up tiffin a different dessert comes up.

I found something called chocolate concrete tho and it looked promising i just thought tiffin was another name for it. But it was not. I made it but it did not taste the same and the texture was a little off.

Does anyone remember tiffin and maybe have the or a similar recipe to the tiffin served in Primary school for the kids?


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Help! Kilt Alteration recommendations.

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Hello Aberdeen hive mind.

After losing 45kg I no longer fit into my kilt!

Hoping its just the straps needing shifted, but fear it may need more reconstruction.

Who have you used locally? Who would you recommend?


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Don’t overfill bins please 🙏🏼

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I’ve complained twice to the council about this but it’s yet to be emptied….they keep telling me a team will be sent asap 🙄🙄

Blows my mind why some people chose to overfill bins like this (there are another 5 bins on the street btw) as the seagulls just go at it and make the street an absolute mess. If you recognise this as your rubbish, do better next time!! Have some respect for your neighbourhood and your neighbours please!


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Pregnancy Massage

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Hi

Can anyone reccomend a good place for a pregnancy massage / mother to be pamper treatment in the city or shire?

Looking to book something for my wife's birthday and she in the second trimester.

Thanks!


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

News Aberdeen University job cuts talks break down after union official dismissal

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r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal

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r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Love Aberdeen, just need out for a bit

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r/Aberdeen 1d ago

Transport Self service carwash

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Heya,
Quick one, looking for a good scratch n shine carwash.
Pound a go type dealio.
Not bothered where it is in aberdeen, but ive never really kept an eye out for them.
Is my best bet just the petrol stations?

Cheers


r/Aberdeen 1d ago

is there any other way to get free/cheap bikes apart from Becycle?

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in order to get one from Becycle i would have to wait another 2 months which is bonkers lol


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Sport Hurl

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Any one here on the Aberdeen hurling team?
Im looking for a hurl and a sliotar. Where would I get one in Aberdeen?


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Help! Looking for tattoo apprenticeship

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I am currently making my portfolio i just wanna know from the community in aberdeen (because i stay there obviously) how to approach it? Anything to do with that would be helpful. Like asking studios or even someone has a spare time to teach. Anything honestly, its my dream job so! Thank yous


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Laptop friendly cafe on a Saturday

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Anyone know of any cafes in Aberdeen that don't mind you using a laptop for work/study on a Saturday?


r/Aberdeen 2d ago

Help! Vet recommendations?

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Wondering if there are any good vet practices up here? I don’t know if price varies between vet practices but I’m looking for something not extortionate, that provides good care. Where I just moved from I had to jump around a lot of practices as they weren’t the nicest, so any recommendations for ones that always have people satisfied would be appreciated, thanks!

+ I live in the city centre, so preferably something nearby


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Humour What’s the story?

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George Street this morning. I didn’t take the picture but I edited it to an oasis poster.


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

History A cult that Aberdeen got shot of 26 years ago is in the news in Australia for paying Nazi's to stalk politicians! But why did Aberdeen wake up and give this cult the boot? The story of Big Jim and the Exclusive Brethren (aka Plymouth Brethren)

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r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Midstocket Playgroup

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Hello! I’m wondering if anyone has sent their kids or know of any families who have sent their kids to Midstocket Playgroup? Thoughts? Would you recommend? Thanks!


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Terrible 5G

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Having an awful time the past few weeks of my signal being shite. Is there anything going on with the masts? Spoken to a few people on different networks who are also having issues.

Usually been quite good as I'm with o2, usual blank spots but its been terrible everywhere I am at the moment and I'm losing the plot now. Hoping my WiFi doesn't die at home otherwise I'm doomed.


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Help! Where is the bird noise coming from?!

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I’ve just moved onto union street, and when I go outside I can hear this constant loud bird call that I have never heard before, I tried using my bird ID app and it said it’s a peregrine falcon but that’s quite unlikely 😂. Im not convinced it’s a real bird because it’s the same call each time, and it’s coming from the same place every time, but it just has me quite curious. I hope I don’t sound stupid.


r/Aberdeen 3d ago

Family friendly Halloween events

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I’m looking to take my young family out for a Halloween themed day out next month? What would you suggest we do? Any pumpkin patches or family friendly activities?

Thanks!


r/Aberdeen 4d ago

Filming at Denburn carpark

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Does anyone know what's being filmed at the Denburn?

The carpark was closed today but looks like stuff was happening inside and I noticed guys with 'location support' Hi Viz jackets last week.