The Aberdeen FluteFling is once again hosted by the Elphinstone Institute, 6–8 November 2026, featuring another lineup of some of the finest traditional flute and whistle players.

This year's guests David Foley (RURA) and Colin Masterton (FRAS) will perform at the Friday concert at the King's Pavillion and teach at the...

Join us for an informal evening at the Elphinstone Institute with staff, students, and friends. Enjoy refreshments, join in with some songs or tunes, and listen to interesting short talks about all of the excellent work that takes place in the Institute and with the wider community.

The evening will begin...

Do you enjoy meeting other people and learning about other cultures? Join the Polish-Scottish Song Group in MacRobert MR047. There’s no need to be an accomplished singer, nor even to know Polish or Scots. You will have a chance to learn traditional songs from Poland and Scotland in a welcoming...

Meet staff and students and learn about our MLitt (Master’s) Programme in Ethnology and Folklore, which can be completed in 12 months or 24 months (full-time/part-time study). Individuals of varying life and educational experiences are welcome.

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