Open Road

Open Road We tell stories about people and place.

Our mission is to be a creative, entrepreneurial organisation rooted in North East Scotland (‘the North’), but with a global vision: using arts, culture, heritage and the natural landscape to contribute towards health and wellbeing, tourism and environmental sustainability.

29/08/2026

Rehearsals are underway at Fittie Community Hall!

We’re bringing The Last People on Earth, a new show by celebrated Scottish storyteller Andy Cannon, to life.

Set almost 2,000 years ago, the show explores the battle of Mons Graupius, the stories held in the earth, and whose voices and histories get remembered.

We’ll be introducing you to our brilliant cast and crew over the coming weeks — so watch this space! 👀

🎟️ Tickets are on sale https://www.openroadltd.com/projects/the-last-people-on-earth/

03/08/2026

As Festival of the Sea comes to a close we wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to our community programme. It was wonderful to see so many people connecting through creativity, sharing stories and celebrating our coastal communities. Thank you to everyone who took part, supported us and made it such a special few weeks.

Now it's on to the next chapter! We're in Portsoy rehearsing Last People on Earth – a new theatre production inspired by the battle of Mons Graupius, inviting you on a journey back almost 2,000 years. But at its heart, it's about something much bigger: Scotland's history and heritage, the stories we've inherited, and the stories we choose to tell about who we are.

We are looking forward to sharing it with you soon.
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Creative Scotland

The penultimate event in our Festival of the Sea Community Programme is almost here! 🎶🌊Join Harbour Voices Community Cho...
21/07/2026

The penultimate event in our Festival of the Sea Community Programme is almost here! 🎶🌊

Join Harbour Voices Community Choir for a joyful summer concert in the heart of Fittie.

📅 Wednesday 22 July
🕢 Doors: 7.15pm | Concert: 7.30–8.00pm
📍 Fittie

Inspired by the sea, this year's programme brings together traditional Scottish favourites and lively sea shanties from around the world. Expect beautiful harmonies, community spirit, and songs celebrating our coastal heritage.

✨ Free to attend – donations are warmly welcomed in support of the choir.

Come along, soak up the atmosphere, and enjoy a feel-good evening by the shore! 💙
Aberdeen City Council

16/07/2026

Here's Open Road's, Lesley Anne Rose telling us all about week 2 of our Community programme for Festival of the Sea. We hope to see you at Fittie Community Hall, all tix available via link in bio Aberdeen City Council POST Exploring Aberdeen Culture

15/07/2026

This week's Festival of the Sea, community programme.

Celebrate Scotland's Seas – Exhibition, Workshop & Film Screening

Join us for the first week of our community programme, with inspiring events exploring our connection to Scotland's coast and seas through photography, storytelling, creativity and film.

📸 Coastal Testimonies Exhibition
🗓️ Wednesday 15 July | 2pm–4pm
🗓️ Thursday 16 July | 4pm–6pm
🗓️ Friday 17 July | 2pm–4pm

Discover a powerful collection of photographic portraits and personal testimonies from people across Scotland whose lives are closely connected to the sea. Featuring voices from fishermen, scientists, educators, activists, apprentices and lifelong coastal workers, the exhibition shares their experiences, hopes and visions for the future of Scotland's seas.

🌊 On Thursday 16 July, we're delighted to welcome the Blue Marine Foundation, who will be hosting an engaging, interactive display about Scotland's Marine Observatory.

🎟️ Free entry – no booking required.

🎨 Sea Themed Printing Workshop
🗓️ Thursday 16 July | 6pm–8pm

Join artist Eve Mosher for a welcoming, hands-on workshop exploring monotyping, lino block carving and gel plate printing. Create your own unique prints on paper, card, fabric—or bring along an item of clothing to personalise.

✨ All materials and refreshments provided.
🎟️ Tickets: £20
Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/sea-themed-printing-workshop

🎬 Film Screening: A Line in the Sound
🗓️ Friday 17 July
🚪 Doors open 6.30pm | 🎥 Film starts 7pm

Experience this moving film exploring the changing story of Scotland's inshore waters through the eyes of a local scallop diver. Presented in partnership with , the screening offers a message of hope and an opportunity to reflect on how we can help protect our marine environment.

🎟️ Free event – all are welcome. No booking required.

Come along, be inspired, get creative and discover the stories shaping the future of Scotland's seas.

Aberdeen City Council Our Seas

15/07/2026

Community artist Nicky Wilkie leads a driftwood and found materials workshop at Fittie Community Hall on 23 Jul, creating miniature scenes or abstract pieces from whatever the coast has left behind.

All materials and refreshments provided, no experience needed.

Tickets 👇🏼
https://events.humanitix.com/dreaming-in-driftwood

15/07/2026

Delighted to be interviewed about our Festival of the Sea Community programme on That's TV Aberdeen

A huge shoutout to Fittie Trust for the incredible work they do for the wonderful Fittie community! 💙They've got a fanta...
13/07/2026

A huge shoutout to Fittie Trust for the incredible work they do for the wonderful Fittie community! 💙

They've got a fantastic Craft Fair happening this Saturday at Fittie Community Hall - packed with talented local makers, unique handmade gifts, and a great community atmosphere.

Come on down, support local, and enjoy a brilliant day! 🛍️✨

08/07/2026

We're so excited!

We can't wait to kick off the Festival of the Sea, this weekend with two fantastic events at Fittie Community Hall. Here's Lesley Anne Rose to tell you about them!

Wellbeing by the Sea –
Escape to the sea and give yourself the gift of time to nurture your mind, body and soul.

We’ll begin the morning with a gentle yoga session, inviting you to slow down, stretch and reconnect with your body in a calm and welcoming space. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed coffee break with delicious refreshments from our local Fittie Bakery.

Then, skincare specialist Klaudia Rydlewska will guide you through a beautifully simple skincare routine, sharing the magic of Skin Minimalism and how to let your natural glow shine through.

We’ll close our time together with a deeply soothing yoga nidra meditation, leaving you feeling rested, restored and quietly radiant

🏊 Wild About Wild Swimming – With Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp

Dive into the wonderful world of wild swimming and discover the magic of open water in this warm and inspiring event.

Join award-winning feature writer Vicky Allan from The Herald & Times and acclaimed freelance journalist Jackie Kemp for a fascinating conversation exploring the powerful connection between water, wellbeing and creativity. Together, they bring to life the stories behind their anthology Take Me to the River, celebrating the rich literary heritage and personal awakenings found through wild swimming.

From its calming effect on the mind to its ability to awaken the senses, cold water swimming offers more than just physical benefits. It invites us to pause, breathe deeply and reconnect with the natural world.

Through personal reflections and shared experiences, Vicky and Jackie will explore how immersion in open water continues to inspire transformation, creativity and compelling storytelling.

The session will conclude with an open and engaging audience Q&A, an opportunity to dive deeper and share your own curiosity and experiences.

Come along, say hello. We hope to see you there! 🌊💙

Get your tickets here https://www.openroadltd.com/festival-of-the-sea-2024/

Aberdeen City Council

Fittie Film night, Festival of the Sea 2026Friday 17 July Doors 6.30pm. Film starts 7pm Join us for a powerful and thoug...
07/07/2026

Fittie Film night, Festival of the Sea 2026

Friday 17 July Doors 6.30pm. Film starts 7pm

Join us for a powerful and thought provoking screening of A Line in the Sound, a moving new film that explores the changing story of Scotland’s inshore waters and why their protection matters more than ever.

Told through the personal experiences of a local scallop diver, the film offers a deeply human perspective on the dramatic changes witnessed beneath the surface. Once-thriving seabeds, rich with life and opportunity, are remembered through stories passed down across generations and set against the reality of today’s fragile marine environment.

Yet this is also a story of hope. A Line in the Sound highlights the resilience of nature and the remarkable recovery that is possible when our seas are given the care and protection they deserve.

This special screening is presented in partnership with and connects with the Coastal Testimonies Exhibition, offering an opportunity to reflect, learn and take inspiration from those working to protect our ocean spaces.

Free event – all are welcome. Come along, be inspired, and join the conversation about the future of our seas.
Our Seas Nescan Hub Aberdeen City Council

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