news on temporary cafe closure - click here to find out more.

GREYHOPE BAY CENTRE

Cafe and Programme

GREYHOPE BAY CENTRE

We run the only off-grid cafe in Aberdeen and we have the best views in town.
Our centre runs creative workshops, community events and educational programmes year around.

CAFE

CAFE TEMPORARILY CLOSED‍
We are temporarily closed whilst we set up a new trading arm of the charity, hire a café manager, decide the look and feel of the café, and hire a new team to work front of house. We will reopen the café under Greyhope Bay management on Saturday 1^st March 2025.
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For more information, click on the banner at the top of the webpage.

School visits to Greyhope Bay

Greyhope Bay is an off-grid eco facility which offers your class the opportunity to learn outdoors and connect with their local coastline.

We have two curriculum-linked learning programmes to choose from that have been designed to engage and inspire children of all ages, from primary to secondary school.

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

Guided Coastal Discovery with Rachel

Sunday 11th February 2024

Monthly Volunteer Litter Pick at the Greyhope Bay Centre

Environment & Wellbeing

Thursday 3rd October (First Thursday of the month, from April - October 2023)

Sunday 1st October

Photography Exhibition

Thursday 19th October

Rag Rugging with Léla Burgoyne

Creativity for families

Wednesday 14th February

Fish Platter with Helen Jackson

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 27th February

Coastal Inspired Mixed Media Collage with Moira Milne

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 12th March

Sunset Photography Meetup

Environment & Wellbeing

Sunday 17th March

Ships in the Harbour with Heather Marlow Stephenson

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 26th March

1.30pm - 3.30pm

Felted Scenes for Families with NORAA

Creativity for families

Tuesday 2nd April

Felted Scenes for Adults with NORAA

Creativity for adults

Wednesday 3rd April

Birthday Week Story Tour with Founder Dr Fiona McIntyre

Monday 8th April

10.30am - 11.30am

Coastal Themed Origami for Families with Mags Gray

Creativity for families

Tuesday 9th April

This is a free event for torry folk.

Birthday Week Litter Pick

Environment & Wellbeing

Wednesday 10th April

Concept Design Launch for Greyhope Bay Expansion

Thursday 11th April

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Coastal Discovery Taster Sessions

Thursday 11th April

10:30, 12:00, 1:30.

Mount X Greyhope Bay Quiz Night

Friday 12th April

Mount X Greyhope Bay Coastal 10K

Sunday 14th April

Birthday Week Dolphin Watch

Sunday 14th April

Drop in, 11am - 2pm

Non ticketed event

Watercolour Seascapes for Beginners with Emma Louise Wilson

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 23rd April

This is a free event for Torry folk.

Coastal Imprint Tiles with Katie Taylor

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 30th April

Lavender and Flaxseed Eye Pillow with Paper Houses Design

Creativity for adults

Wednesday 1st May

5.30pm - 7.30pm

Under the Sea Sculpture Making for Families with Elaine Grant

Creativity for families

Tuesday 7th May

This is a free event for torry folk.

Coastal Weaving Workshop with Le Petit Moose

Creativity for adults

Thursday 9th May

Wild Tea Foraging with May Toudic

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 14th May

Coastal Themed Origami for Adults with Mags Gray

Creativity for adults

Wednesday 15th May

5.45pm - 7.45pm

Coastal Drawing with Kathleen Cowie

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 21st May

Sashiko Stitching with Camban Studio

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 21st June

Zero Waste Wall Art with Aubin Jewellery and Fernweh

Creativity for adults

Wednesday 22nd May

Seaweed Monoprinting with Helen Ruth Scarves

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 28th May

This is a free event for Torry folk.

History Inspired Ceramics with Kevin Andrew Morris

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 4th June

Heritage Inspired Calligraphy with Donia Rae Designs

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 11th June

Watercolour Seascapes for Beginners and Improvers with Emma Louise Wilson

Creativity for adults

Wednesday 12th June

Illustrated Foil Decorations with Claremont Studio

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 18th June

Greyhope Morning: Talking Tall Ships with John Corall

Tuesday 16th July

Guided Coastal Discovery

Thursday 18th July

2pm - 3.30pm and 4pm - 5.30pm

Torry Battery Story Tour

Friday 19th July

Mindful Nature Journaling with Camban Studio

Creativity for adults

Saturday 20th July

Coastal Photography Meetup

Saturday 20th July

Evening Coastal Discovery for Adults

Sunday 21st July

Seashore Sun Printing

Creativity for families

Monday 22nd July

11am, 11.30am, 12pm, 12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm

Greyhope Morning: Rachel's Rockpool Survival

Tuesday 22nd July

Boat Form Workshop with Helen Jackson

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 23rd July

Create Your Own Tall Ship

Creativity for families

Wednesday 24th July

Guided Coastal Discovery

Thursday 25th July

10am - 11.20am and 12pm - 12.30pm

Guided Coastal Decovery

Sunday 28th July

Greyhope Summer Sessions: Guided Bird Walk

Environment & Wellbeing

Friday 2nd August

Camouflage Caterpillars

Creativity for families

Wednesday 7th August

Greyhope Summer Sessions: Guided Pollinator Walk

Environment & Wellbeing

Thursday 8th August

Guided Coastal Discovery

Thursday 8th August

Guided Coastal Discovery

Sunday 11th August

Coastal Photography Meetup

Sunday 11th August

Greyhope Summer Sessions: Guided Geology Walk

Environment & Wellbeing

Wednesday 14th August

Watercolour Seascapes for Beginners

Creativity for adults

Wednesday 14th August

Guided Coastal Discovery

Thursday 15th August

Guided Coastal Discovery

Sunday 18th August

Nature's Palette

Creativity for adults

Thursday 22nd August

THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR TORRY FOLK

Guided Coastal Discovery

Sunday 1st September

Flower Hammering

Creativity for families

Tuesday 3rd September

THIS IS A FREE EVENT FOR TORRY FOLK

Guided Coastal Discovery

Sunday 15th September

Sea Treasure Brooches and Magnets

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 17th September

Guided Coastal Discovery

Monday 23rd September

Greyhope Morning: Wildflower Seed Collecting

Environment & Wellbeing

Tuesday 1st October

Greyhope Morning: Clipper Ship Voyages with Hugh Falconer

Tuesday 8th October

Greyhope Bay Photography Exhibition and Calendar Launch

Saturday 12th October

Greyhope Morning with Dr Isabelle Gapp

Tuesday 15th October

Greyhope Morning: Coffee and a catch up

Tuesday 26th November

Natural Christmas Cards

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 3rd December

Miniature Coastal Wreaths

Creativity for adults

Tuesday 10th December

Decoupage Shells

Creativity for adults

Wednesday 11th december

Our July 2023 - June 2024 programme is funded by The People's Project.

Our programme has been developed with support from the National Lottery Awards for All

Our creative workshops are made possible by support from ACC Creative Funding

Our beach cleaning events are made possible with support from ACVO Aberdeen