Scotland

Are the Red Arrows Flying in Aberdeen Today?

Aberdeen on the north-east Scottish coast has hosted the Red Arrows for events such as the Tall Ships Races, with the team displaying over the harbour and coastline.

Red Arrows near Aberdeen — today
No upcoming Red Arrows activity is currently scheduled within range of Aberdeen. The most recent nearby activity was on Monday 21 July 2025 (Transit & display — Aberdeen Display).
Last nearby: Monday 21 July 2025 — Transit & display — Aberdeen Display · 0.8 mi from centre

Seeing the Red Arrows around Aberdeen

The Tall Ships visit brought the Red Arrows to Aberdeen, and the team occasionally transits north along the east coast toward Moray and Inverness.

Common viewing spots

The Beach Esplanade, the harbour breakwater and Girdle Ness headland give coastal views. Torry Battery offers an elevated perspective over the harbour entrance.

📍 Long transit from Lincolnshire — roughly 350 miles.

Recent activity near Aberdeen

  • 21 Jul 2025 — Transit & display — Aberdeen Display (17:18–17:58 BST)
  • 20 Jul 2025 — Formation transit — (14:31–15:42 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a transit route or display area fell within approximately 16 nautical miles of Aberdeen. This does not mean the Red Arrows were visible from Aberdeen — transit routes may be at altitude and can follow a different track to the one published.

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Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF or MoD. Events are matched by geographic proximity (~16 NM of Aberdeen) to published NOTAM data and the official schedule. A transit route passing within range does not mean the aircraft were visible overhead. Always check the official Red Arrows channels before making plans. Not for flight planning.