Things to do in Aberdeen, Inverness and beyond

Socialising

There is a wide range of bars, pubs, clubs and restaurants to suit all tastes! Some bars do themed nights and weekly events such as salsa dancing and pub quiz!

Aberdeen

• https://www.visitabdn.com/food-and-drink/
• https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g186487-Aberdeen_Aberdeenshire_Scotland.html
• http://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on

Inverness

• Eden Court (eden-court.co.uk)
• Comedy in Inverness | Events | The List

We try to have a dinner or two per rotation (pandemic permitting) so we can socialise outside work – again, we are always looking for people to organise socials!

There is an annual mess ball as well as plenty of impromptu get-togethers and virtual activities such as quizzes. We have a paediatric trainee Whatsapp group, as well as groups for each 4/6 month rotation so no one gets excluded.

Sport and the great outdoors

There are plenty of sports facilities, and some do a discount for NHS employees (free access to the Aberdeen Sports village off peak with your university card which you can apply for if you are teaching medical students).

There is a paediatric football team who play on Tuesday evenings in Aberdeen.

There are hundreds of local walks and areas to explore including various parks and the beach.

• https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshire/aberdeen.shtml
• https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/aberdeenshire/
• Inverness walks: walks in and near the Highland Capital (Walkhighlands)

There are designated cycle pathways:

• https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/roads-transport-and-parking/cycling-aberdeen/cycling-maps

As well as mountain biking trails:

• https://www.trailforks.com/region/aberdeenshire/

Sailing, rock climbing, running...

Aberdeen and beyond

• Nearby Stonehaven is a lovely seaside town with Dunnottar castle nearby, icecream (Aunty Betty’s is famously good) and an outdoor heated swimming pool open in the summer.
• There is a whole coastline of beautiful beaches, and inland there are dramatic Grampian mountains and lochs to explore and enjoy on your days off....

Inverness and beyond

• 12 Amazing Things To See & Do in Inverness | VisitScotland
• Welcome to Inverness Museum and Art Gallery - Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (highlifehighland.com)

This page was last updated on: 29.06.2022 at 10.21