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In June of each year, usually the 2nd Saturday of the month, the former Gordon Highlanders Barracks, Gordon Barracks, at Bridge of Don, holds a Military Show for the tri services of Army, Navy and RAF (Royal Air Force) along with the Territorial Army and Emergency Services such as the Police Force, Fire Service and Ambulance Service. Together they run special stands displaying their profession and role in today's armed and emergency forces. The arena holds special events and a timetable of when the races and each display is available at the entrance. Army, Navy and Royal Marine Cadets also hold displays and run special stands.
For example QARANC (Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps) and RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) have an area where you can talk to the nurses and doctors and have fake injuries made from their special make up.
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The Royal Marines and the RAF regiment have special climbing walls for the children where they can safely do a spot of rope and rock climbing.
The Royal Tank Regiment bring along a few tanks, such as the Challenger 2 Tank, where you can climb aboard and have a guided tour.
The local regiment, The Highlanders (soon to become the Scottish Regiment) have many stands each year, the most popular being their display of rifles, guns, machine guns and other weapons. They also run popular laser and paintball shooting ranges.
Arena Events and Programmes from past shows have included obstacle races, Pipe Bands, Cheerleaders Display, Blue Arrows Motorcycle Display, RAF Dog Display, Mock Battles and Unarmed Combat Presentations and the Golden Lions Scottish Infantry Freefall Parachute Display.
There are fun fair rides and plenty of bouncy castles and assault courses - the ones run by the military are all free.
An ice-cream van and the Aberdeen Angus Catering van is usually there selling there local produce - I'd particularly recommend their venison steak burger.
Parking is free and the Bridge of Don Park and Ride is a short walk away.
Toilets are available at two a designated area of the barracks. These are porta toilets with special ones for disabled visitors. These are located on the site map leaflet you get handed on the way in.
Proceeds from the Military show is donated to military charities such as BLESMA (British Limbless Ex Servicemen Association) and Combat Stress
Gordon Barracks
Ellon Road
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
Scotland
(01224) 311200
Website:
Previous show dates:
2008 - I have yet to have confirmation if any future Military Shows will take place at the former Gordon Highlander barracks. Please check back at a later date.
2007 - There was no Aberdeen Military Show at the Gordons Barracks Bridge of Don.
2006 - Saturday 10th June
2005 - Saturday 11th June 11am until 5pm
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Aberdeen Military Show
In June of each year, usually the 2nd Saturday of the month, the former Gordon Highlanders Barracks, Gordon Barracks, at Bridge of Don, holds a Military Show for the tri services of Army, Navy and RAF (Royal Air Force) along with the Territorial Army and Emergency Services such as the Police Force, Fire Service and Ambulance Service. Together they run special stands displaying their profession and role in today's armed and emergency forces. The arena holds special events and a timetable of when the races and each display is available at the entrance. Army, Navy and Royal Marine Cadets also hold displays and run special stands. Stands And Exhibits At The Aberdeen Military Show
For example QARANC (Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps) and RAMC (Royal Army Medical Corps) have an area where you can talk to the nurses and doctors and have fake injuries made from their special make up. Follow us on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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My new novel:
The Aberdeen skies are under attack from an enemy jet. It is spilling a strange yellow smoke. Minutes later, people start killing each other.
Former Royal Air Force Regiment Gunner Jason Harper witnesses this and then his wife, Pippa, telephones him, shouting that she needs him. They then get cut off. He sets straight out, unprepared for the nightmare that unfolds during his journey. Everyone seems to want to kill him.
Along the way, he pairs up with fellow survivor Imogen. But she enjoys killing the living dead far too much. Will she kill Jason in her blood thirst? Or will she hinder his journey through this zombie filled dystopian landscape to find his pregnant wife?
The Fence is the first in this series of post-apocalyptic military survival thrillers from the torturous mind of local horror and science fiction novel writer C.G. Buswell.
Download Now.
Buy the Paperback.
The Royal Marines and the RAF regiment have special climbing walls for the children where they can safely do a spot of rope and rock climbing.
Tanks At Aberdeen Military Show
The Royal Tank Regiment bring along a few tanks, such as the Challenger 2 Tank, where you can climb aboard and have a guided tour. The local regiment, The Highlanders (soon to become the Scottish Regiment) have many stands each year, the most popular being their display of rifles, guns, machine guns and other weapons. They also run popular laser and paintball shooting ranges.
Arena Events At Aberdeen Military Show
Arena Events and Programmes from past shows have included obstacle races, Pipe Bands, Cheerleaders Display, Blue Arrows Motorcycle Display, RAF Dog Display, Mock Battles and Unarmed Combat Presentations and the Golden Lions Scottish Infantry Freefall Parachute Display. Assault Courses And Fun Rides At Aberdeen Military Sow
There are fun fair rides and plenty of bouncy castles and assault courses - the ones run by the military are all free. An ice-cream van and the Aberdeen Angus Catering van is usually there selling there local produce - I'd particularly recommend their venison steak burger.
Parking At Aberdeen Military Show
Parking is free and the Bridge of Don Park and Ride is a short walk away.
Toilets are available at two a designated area of the barracks. These are porta toilets with special ones for disabled visitors. These are located on the site map leaflet you get handed on the way in.
Proceeds from the Military show is donated to military charities such as BLESMA (British Limbless Ex Servicemen Association) and Combat Stress
Address and Telephone Number of The Aberdeen Military Show
Gordon Barracks
Ellon Road
Bridge of Don
Aberdeen
Scotland
(01224) 311200
Website:
Previous show dates:
2008 - I have yet to have confirmation if any future Military Shows will take place at the former Gordon Highlander barracks. Please check back at a later date.
2007 - There was no Aberdeen Military Show at the Gordons Barracks Bridge of Don.
2006 - Saturday 10th June
2005 - Saturday 11th June 11am until 5pm
More summer events to take children.
Have you seen my beautiful golden retriever Lynne out and about in Aberdeen? Ask her for a high-five! She's a Bravehound PTSD assistance dog, so we'll often be in shops, restaurants, and the cinema together.
We've written a book where I talk about growing up in Aberdeen and then joining the army to be a medic and nurse, and developing military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
I also talk about losing my son to suicide and the therapy I have had at Royal Cornhill Hospital and grief support groups in Aberdeen.
The author, Damien Lewis, said of Lynne:
"A powerful account of what one dog means to one man on his road to recovery. Both heart-warming and life-affirming. Bravo Chris and Lynne. Bravo Bravehound."
Download.
Buy the paperback.
An army veteran moves his family back to his Aberdeenshire home, but his nightmare neighbour starts a battle of wits with him. Who will win this One Last War?
Buy this latest novel by local author C.G. Buswell on Kindle or Paperback.
Advertise Here from just £70.
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