Winter sports If having a go at ice skating at the Winter Village has sparked your kids’ interest in winter sports, then the city has plenty of exciting opportunities on offer at the beach and in Garthdee, as well as the ski slopes of the Cairngorms.  Aberdeen’s Snowsports Centre offers open public sessions as well as…

Create your own Christmas magic If you think back to your own childhood Christmases, your fondest memories may be of simple family traditions like leaving a mince pie out for Santa and a carrot for Rudolf, visiting Santa in his grotto, or rushing in to your parents’ bedroom at an unearthly hour in the morning…

Join the club Now the nights are drawing in, it’s tempting to let your kids veg out on the sofa in an endless round of homework, YouTube, TikTok and playing on their phones or gaming consoles. Perhaps now’s the time to start a new hobby, or to find a club or class designed to offer…

School’s out! The school holidays are upon us. From now till the middle of August, we’ll all be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained, especially since heading abroad isn’t on the cards.  Luckily, lots of places are opening up again, meaning this summer offers more options than last year. Here’s our pick of…

Strike a chord Most adults would like to play an instrument, so it makes sense to encourage your budding rock superstar or classical soloist with musical toys and, as they get a little older, with tuition in the instrument of their choice. That said, you might want to consider which instruments are least likely to…