The Haddo Community
Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire Council own and manage Haddo Country Park and are responsible for the parklands, woodlands, adventure playgrounds and facilities. This includes the Pheasantry & Carpenters Cottage. Aberdeenshire Council are also responsible for the access road and car park.
Haddo Estate is a Scottish rural estate comprising of 5,000 acres of mixed farmland and commercial woodland (selling seasoned firewood).
The Estate has many tenanted residential and commercial properties and is home to families, individuals and a variety of businesses.
Email: estate@haddoestate.com
Telephone: 01651 851664
NTS Haddo House & Gardens
Stately and striking, Haddo House casts a huge impression from the moment you set eyes on it. Designed in 1732 by William Adam, the house underwent an opulent remodelling in the 1880s. As a result, it has the clean elegance and the sweeping lines of the Georgian style with a luxurious Victorian interior.
Home to members of the Gordon Family, portraits trace generations of Gordons, who played a huge part in Scottish history. George Gordon, 1st Earl of Aberdeen was Lord Chancellor of Scotland; the 4th Earl served as Prime Minister.
More recently, Haddo was a maternity hospital during World War II – over 1,200 babies were born here.
The house, with its stair frontage resembling welcoming arms, is surrounded by a terrace garden with a lavish herbaceous border and geometric flower beds. A magnificent avenue of lime trees leads to Haddo Country Park.
Telephone: 01651 851440
Email: HaddoHouse@nts.org.uk
Haddo Woodland Kindy is an award winning early years outdoor kindergarten for children aged 3-7 years.
Described by Bruce Adamson, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland , as “truly a place of happiness, love and understanding. The connection to the natural environment and the sense of place and pride the children have is amazing. The staff are so inspiring. This should be the experience all children have throughout childhood.”
Telephone: 07473 030504
Email: admin@haddokindy.com
Mrs Smith’s at Haddo
There is always a cosy welcome from Mrs Smith and her team as well as delicious bakes (and even better bacon rolls!)
Mrs Smith’s is the perfect post walk stop for a hot drink and lunch catch up with friends.
Did you know that Mrs Smith also makes the most incredible bespoke cakes. Enquire in the shop!
Opening Hours:
Telephone: 01651 851815
Email: info@mrssmiths.net
The Drive at Haddo is the perfect roadside pitstop to get a coffee, good food, cakes and take in some motorsport whilst admiring the cars on display each day!
It is fully accessible with a children's play area & as a dog-friendly cafe it is perfect after a walk or when out for a drive.
You can find the drive at the junction of the B999 Oldmeldrum to Methlick road.
Opening Hours: 10am-4pm
Telephone: 07539039342
Email: thedrivehaddo@gmail.com
Haddo Arts (Scottish Charity SC046913) develops, promotes and delivers a season of music and arts events in the wonderful venues at Haddo House.
We aim to educate, entertain and inspire audiences of all ages by offering affordable access to the best of local, national and international performances as well as to support emerging musicians through performance opportunities and commissioning new works.
The Haddo Arts Presents season runs from April - October and our informal Courtyard Concerts from May to September.
Email: info@haddoarts.com
Haddo Choral & Operatic Society
Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society was founded in 1945 by David and June Gordon (later Marquess and Marchioness of Aberdeen) and is still today a vibrant choral society producing concerts of the highest standard.
Email: publicity@hhcos.org.uk
Haddo Children’s Theatre
Haddo Children’s Theatre is a vibrant theatre company for young people aged 8–16, based at Haddo House in the North East of Scotland. With a history spanning more than 40 years, the company has been inspiring generations of young performers through music, drama and dance.
Every March, the group stages a full musical production in the historic Haddo House Hall, bringing together creativity, teamwork and a passion for performance. The company is made up of around 40–50 local young people who share a love of singing, dancing and acting, and who work together to create an exciting theatrical experience for audiences.
Through these productions, the company provides young performers with the opportunity to build confidence, develop stage skills and form lasting friendships, all while being part of a supportive and creative community.