◆   Tarland, Aberdeenshire   ◆   Summer 2025   ◆

◆   Tarland Festival 2025   ◆

Festival Programme

Three days of live music, food, and activities in the heart of Tarland.

◆   Friday Night Music   ◆

Opening Night Performances

Kick off the festival with two exciting performances on Friday evening.

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Folk / Traditional

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◆   Saturday Activities   ◆

Morning & Afternoon in the Hall

Explore crafts, cooking, and family activities throughout Saturday morning and afternoon.

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Craft Market

Browse handmade crafts, jewellery, textiles, and local artisan goods from makers across Scotland.

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Cooking Demonstrations

Learn to cook traditional Scottish dishes from local chefs. Recipes and tastings included.

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Children's Area

Activities, storytelling, craft workshops, and entertainment for children of all ages.

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Local Producers

Meet the makers and growers behind the food and drink you'll enjoy throughout the festival.

◆   Saturday Night Music   ◆

Evening Performances

Two fantastic performances to close out Saturday evening.

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◆   Sunday Afternoon   ◆

Special Interview & Performance

A unique opportunity to hear from a renowned Scottish musician in an intimate setting.

Renowned Scottish Musician Interview

Interview & Performance

An intimate conversation with a celebrated Scottish musician, featuring live performance and audience Q&A.

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◆   Food & Drink   ◆

Local Producers & Vendors

Discover the finest food and drink from across Aberdeenshire and beyond.

Aberdeenshire Cheese Board

Deeside Dairy

A curated selection of award-winning cheeses made from local Aberdeenshire milk, served with oatcakes and chutney.

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Smoked Salmon Platter

River Dee Smokehouse

Cold-smoked Atlantic salmon from the River Dee, sliced to order and served with cream cheese and rye bread.

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Venison & Ale Pie

Cairngorm Game Kitchen

Slow-braised Highland venison in a rich dark ale gravy, encased in buttery shortcrust pastry. A festival favourite.

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Heather Honey & Preserves

Tarland Apiary

Raw heather honey harvested from hives on the Muir of Dinnet, alongside seasonal jams and fruit preserves.

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Artisan Sourdough

Aboyne Bakehouse

Long-fermented sourdough loaves baked fresh each morning, using locally milled flour from Aberdeenshire grain.

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Scottish Craft Ales

Deeside Brewery

A rotating selection of cask and keg ales brewed in the Dee Valley, including seasonal festival specials.

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Cullen Skink

The Tarland Kitchen

Traditional Scottish smoked haddock chowder, rich with cream and potato. Served piping hot in a bread bowl.

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Cranachan Bar

Heather & Cream

Scotland's beloved dessert — layers of whipped cream, toasted oats, fresh raspberries, and a generous dram of whisky.

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