Past Events
North Hop at The Schivas Steading : Festive Market
Saturday 18th December 2021 - 10:00am
The Schivas Steading, Methlick, Ellon
Due to the massive success of our first Festive Market in 2019 at House of Schivas, and after having to take a wee break out in 2020 thanks to the not so festive 'C' word; North Hop is delighted to be back once again, working alongside the awesome Schivas team in Aberdeenshire to create another magical festive experience like no other! But this time, the Festive Market will be held at their brand new stunning venue; The Schivas Steading and across 2 days instead of 1!
Once again the event will take place the weekend before Christmas and will be over 2 days, on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 December. Both days will feature daytime family friendly sessions (complete with santa and festive entertainment), and Saturday will have an extra session in the evening for over 18's only (with live music) to allow everyone to enjoy the event.
North Hop at House of Schivas : Festive Market
Sunday 22nd December 2019 - 11:00am
House of Schivas, Ythanbank, Ellon
North Hop has teamed up with the stunning House of Schivas in Aberdeenshire to create a Festive Market like no other! Keeping with the theme of doing things differently this market will take place just before Christmas on Sunday 22 December, and will run into early evening to allow everyone to do some festive shopping then enjoy some tasty food and drinks in the magnificent and magical surroundings of this unique house...
North Hop x Haddo House : Doggy Day Out
Saturday 28th September 2019 - 10:00am
Haddo House, Aberdeenshire
We're BACK at Haddo House 28/29 September 2019 and this time it's all about the dogs! Our first event at Haddo back in May attracted dogs of all breeds/shapes/sizes enjoying the event and Country Park alongside their humans so we figured why not take that to the next level and make this event all about them (with good stuff for the humans too)! We'll be bringing together epic street food vendors, bars, and food/drink/craft market traders, alongside some great doggy related vendors and lots of activities to keep those four legged friends (and kids!) occupied...
North Hop x Castle Fraser : USA Roots
Saturday 31st August 2019 - 10:00am
Castle Fraser, Aberdeenshire
Where better to host a full-blown American themed festival but in an impressive events field in the grounds of an even more impressive castle, in Scotland! On Saturday 31st August and Sunday 1st September we'll be channelling our inner Outlander vibes and bringing in a whole host of street food vendors, themed bars and market traders along with Scottish dancing, line dancing, beer pong and live music to let you all discover your USA Roots, in Aberdeenshire...
North Hop x House of Dun : Exploring Angus
Saturday 27th July 2019 - 10:00am
House of Dun, Angus
This event will be your chance to explore and discover a wide and varied selection of all the amazing food, drink, craft and activity businesses in and around the Angus area, within the spectacular surroundings of House of Dun! Taking place on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July this is guaranteed to be an event with a view, history and splendour! Come try some tasty street food, relax in our courtyard bar area, discover music buskers in some of the nooks and crannies around the grounds, and check out lots of fab food, drink, and craft market traders on the front lawn.
North Hop x Pitmedden Garden : Secret Garden Experience
Saturday 20th July 2019 - 10:00am
Pitmedden Garden, Aberdeenshire
For our second North Hop x National Trust for Scotland collab we're pretty excited to be popping up at Pitmedden Garden for a special 'Secret Garden Experience' on Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July 2019. As well as being able to take in the beautiful surroundings of the garden you'll be able to enjoy some awesome plant based street food (other options available), check out some amazing plant based producers and lovely market traders, go down the rabbit hole into our Mad Hatters Boozy Tea Tent for tipples and sweet treats, and take part in some super relaxing wellness classes!
North Hop x Haddo House : Food & Drink Market
Saturday 4th May 2019 - 11:00am
Haddo House, Aberdeenshire
Come join us on May Day Bank Holiday weekend (4 & 5 May) at National Trust for Scotland's Haddo House for this brand new and exciting market celebrating Aberdeenshire. This special collaboration between North Hop and Haddo House will make for the perfect family and dog friendly day out, giving you the opportunity to enjoy awesome food and drink, meet the makers, pick up some local produce to take home, along with the chance to explore the house, gardens and country park.
North Hop Bar @ Urbuhn Avenue
Saturday 6th April 2019 - 10:00am
SEC, Glasgow
We are delighted to have been invited to the very first Urbuhn Avenue festival at the SEC, Glasgow this April to showcase some awesome Scottish beer, cider, spirit and soft drink brands via the North Hop Bar! This new festival will be a one-stop shop for sneakers, streetwear and lifestyle products, and will feature some epic guest speakers, street art, barbers, and much, much more!
North Hop x Figment : Distillers Soiree
Friday 29th March 2019 - 7:00pm
Figment, Aberdeen
Join us for our very first collab event with Figment to celebrate Scottish Distillers in unique surroundings! Discover some of the awesome new spirits on the market right now and the techniques involved in creating them as well as learning how to make those perfect serves and tasty cocktails at home...
A Taste of North Hop - Mad Hatter's Gin Tea Party
Saturday 11th March 2017 - 7:30pm
Velocity Cafe, Inverness
Fall down the rabbit hole and through the blue door to Velocity Café where an evening of potions, botanics, and edible delights awaits you…Enjoy a 'Drink Me' cocktail on arrival, learn about the weird and wonderful world of gin, indulge in afternoon tea (in the evening), enjoy 5 very different gins paired with curious mixers and garnishes, then get a little tipsy with our teapot cocktails and 'Eat Me' cupcakes!
A Taste of North Hop - Meet Rock Rose Gin
Friday 8th May 2015 - 8:00pm
Adams Room, Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness
For the latest in our series of 'A Taste of North Hop' events we are very excited to be joined by Martin from Rock Rose Gin, one of the most exciting and popular gin companies in the Scottish gin market at present! Learn first hand where it all began and where their inspiration came from, and the processes involved in creating Rock Rose Gin. Martin will do a special tasting, and will also talk us though the perfect gin serve and the importance of matching up the right garnishes and tonics to different gins, before shaking up an awesome Rock Rose Gin cocktail.
AK Hop Feast
Thursday 12th March 2015 - 7:00pm
Adelphi Kitchen, Aberdeen
For all you craft beer, cider, gin and food lovers out there feast your eyes on this mouthwatering food and drink pairing menu. This is North Hop meets Adelphi Kitchen and you will not be disappointed! Hosted by North Hop Festival Organiser Michelle Russell and Beetroot Executive Chef Chris Tonner.
Call or email Adelphi Kitchen to book!
Hop Gin Tasting
Friday 27th February 2015 - 7:00pm
Velocity Cafe, Inverness
For our second gin tasting in a special series of taster events for North Hop we are delighted to have Gomes from 10 Dollar Shake and Jamie from Eden.Mill Distillery & Brewery St Andrews introduce us to gins that all have one thing in common...they have all come from a distillery that also has a brewery background! We will get to sample some delicious gins which will be accompanied with some interesting background information and history before Gomes shakes us up some tasty gin cocktails!
North Hop Pop Up - Inverness Cocktail Lounge
Saturday 7th February 2015 - 8:00pm
Eden Court, Inverness
Bored of the same old nights out in Inverness? Fancy doing something a bit different? In association with Bars R Us and Alottarhythmman and inspired by the 'Cocktail Lounge' vibe at North Hop 2014 we are delighted to bring you the very first of our pop up events, Inverness Cocktail Lounge. It will be an evening of cocktails, gins, craft beer, DJ's and dancing, all in the unique surroundings of Eden Court's Bishop's Palace. Bars R Us will be shaking up some awesome creations, whilst Alottarhythmman and friends throw out the beats for this exciting new event.
Halloween Hop'Up
Friday 31st October 2014 - 7:00pm
The Phoenix Ale House, Inverness
For our very first Hop'Up event we will be joined by the guys from Loch Ness Brewery for a special 'Meet the Brewer' session with a few special spooky surprises! They will be bringing along a selection of their great beers for you all to try and you will get to learn more about their brewery in Drumnadrochit and their brewing processes, as well an insight into each of their beers you try. As this event falls on Halloween fancy dress is optional but we will have a special beery prize for the best dressed so get creative, the hoppier the better!
