26th and 27th of February 2025
Greyhope Bay Festival of Ideas
Are you passionate about making Aberdeen a greener, more sustainable city? Are you working in a local project that is making a difference?
Join us at the Greyhope Bay Festival of Ideas, where communities and organisations come together to share their best ideas and practices.
Together, we're turning Aberdeen into a thriving green hub of environmental progress.
• Learn from people like you: Hear from local organisations who have successfully turned ideas into action. Learn practical tips, tools, and strategies to bring your own ideas to life
• Connect with Like-Minded People: Network with other community members, share your experiences, and collaborate on new projects.
• Get Hands-On: Participate in workshops and discussions to develop your ideas and learn new skills.
• Be Part of the Solution: Join a growing community of people who are committed to creating a sustainable future for Aberdeen.
This is for you if:
• You are part of a community group or local charity working on green and sustainable initiatives and wanting to learn how successfully move forward.
• You are a business or an organisation committed to delivering social impact and want to increase or improve your collaboration with local groups and communities.
• You are starting a green project and you want to learn the best strategies and approaches to successfully move forward your idea.
The Festival of Ideas is a celebration of community innovation and collaboration and a testament to the power of collective action that is happening in Aberdeen.
Our Journey
Over 15 months, we embarked on an ambitious project to expand our facilities at Torry Battery, known as Phase 2. This journey involved working closely with community leaders, businesses, and experts in energy transition, circularity, and biodiversity. Through this collaborative process, we gained a valuable insight: even with limited resources, we could achieve significant progress by inviting the community to co-create green solutions.
A Festival for the People, By the People
We organised numerous co-creation workshops, bringing together over 100 participants, including our dedicated Green Powered Assembly. Together, we explored ideas, shared knowledge, and developed practical strategies for a sustainable future.The overwhelming success of these co-creation initiatives inspired us to create the Festival of Ideas.
This festival is a platform to:
• Share Knowledge and Experience: Learn from fellow community members.
• Connect and Collaborate: Build relationships and work together on innovative projects.
• Turn Ideas into Action: Gain practical skills and tools to bring your visions to life.
• Celebrate Community Achievement: Recognise the hard work and dedication of our community.
Join us at the Festival of Ideas and be part of the local groups that are shaping a greener, more sustainable future for Aberdeen
