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Railway 200 Exhibition Train @ Aberdeen Station

Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway by visiting ‘Inspiration’ The Railway 200 Exhibition! This unique travelling exhibition, curated in partnership with The National Railway Museum, features interactive displays, inspiring stories, and hands-on activities for all age groups to enjoy. The train features four carriages:

  • Railway Firsts: Showcasing groundbreaking innovations in railway history
  • Wonderlab on Wheels: Offering engaging hands-on activities to explore the science and engineering behind railways
  • Your Railway Future: Uncovering some of the more hidden roles in rail and encouraging people to consider a career in rail to shape the next 200 years
  • The Partner Zone: A place for local organisations to tell their stories (content will vary event to event)

Where and When?

  • Location address: Aberdeen railway station, Union Square Guild Square, Aberdeen AB11 5RG
  • Dates: Sunday 19 October to Monday 20 October
  • Opening information:
    • Sunday 19 Oct opening times 10:00am – 5.00pm. Last entry will be at 4:00pm.
    • Monday 20 Oct opening times 09:30am – 4.30pm. Last entry will be at 3:30pm

 

Ticket Info

Tickets are free and can be booked online:

Buy Inspiration Tickets online – Railway 200

 

October holidays – Aberdeen City Libraries – Children’s Book Groups / Robotics Fortnight

Children’s Book Groups

Aberdeen City Libraries hosts children’s book groups, 9-11yrs, at several libraries throughout the city: see link below. The groups are held every 4 weeks and aim to encourage children to read for pleasure, explore what they have been reading with others and have fun! The groups are free to attend and children can just drop in.

Dates for October’s groups can be found at:

https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2025-10/CYPBG%20Oct25.pdf

 

 

Robotics Fortnight (13 – 24 October 2025)

Aberdeen City Libraries are launching a Robotics Fortnight to mark the beginning of the Innovation Station housed at Central Library. There will be lots of hands-on coding/robotics session – from Sphero Indi cars, author event, Toy Tear Down, film afternoon (The Belmont) and LEGO Spike sessions throughout the school holidays. Sessions are FREE to attend and activities are suitable for 4-7yrs, 8-11yrs and 12-15yrs.

To book a space at any of the activities, please follow this link:

Robotics Fortnight | Aberdeen City Council

 

Dyce Girls FC Recruitment – 2014/2015

 

🏃‍♀️ Calling All Football Fans! ⚽

 

Do you have a daughter, family member, or know a girl in P6 or P7 (born in 2014 or 2015) who loves to play football? Dyce Girls FC’s U-12 development squad has recently moved up to the exciting 9-a-side format and is looking to welcome a couple of new players into the team.

This is a fantastic chance to join our supportive and growing squad and develop skills in a fun environment.

We train on a Tuesday evening in Dyce and play matches on a Sunday.
Coaches are SFA/SWF qualified, PVG checked and first aid trained.

If interested, please contact us at dycegirls2015@gmail.com or message us via our Facebook page – Dyce Girls FC to arrange a trial session. We look forward to hearing from you!

A world of adventures awaits – free bus travel for everyone aged 5-21

Free bus travel – let the adventures begin!

Is your child turning five? You can apply for their card with free bus travel up to two weeks before their fifth birthday. Whether it’s the school run, a trip to the park, or a weekend adventure, free bus travel makes it easier and more affordable to get around. Find out more at freebus.scot.

You can also find out more about free bus travel for people with disabilities on the Transport Scotland website.