# Christmas Markets in Aberdeenshire 2026

> 3 Christmas markets in Aberdeenshire with their 2026 dates, the days they are closed, entry cost and a map, each checked against the organiser's own page.

Source: https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/aberdeenshire/

3 Christmas markets in Aberdeenshire, all with 2026 dates confirmed by their organisers. The first to open is Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle, on Friday 6 November; the last to close is Crathes Christmas Fair, on Sunday 15 November 2026.

**None open this weekend** (17 and 18 October 2026). Next to open: [Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/), on Friday 6 November 2026.

## 2026 Dates, in the Order They Open

| Market | Dates | Days Closed | Entry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/) Ballater | 6 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Free |
| [Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/haddo-house/) Methlick | 7 to 8 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |
| [Crathes Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/crathes-castle/) Banchory | 13 to 15 Nov 2026 | Open every day of its run | Ticket |

## Questions About Christmas Markets in Aberdeenshire

### When do Christmas markets in Aberdeenshire start in 2026?

The first is [Christmas Artisan Markets at Balmoral Castle](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/balmoral/), which opens on Friday 6 November 2026. The last to close is [Crathes Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/crathes-castle/), on Sunday 15 November 2026.

### Which Christmas markets in Aberdeenshire charge for entry?

[Haddo's Christmas Craft Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/haddo-house/) and [Crathes Christmas Fair](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/crathes-castle/) need a ticket or paid entry. Each market's page gives the price where the organiser has published it.

## Just Outside Aberdeenshire

[Aberdeen Christmas Village  Aberdeen, Aberdeen City  12 Nov 2026 to 3 Jan 2027  Closed on Fri 25 Dec, Sat 26 Dec, Fri 1 Jan  14 miles from the nearest market here](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/markets/aberdeen/)

More in [Scotland](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/regions/scotland/): [Edinburgh](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/edinburgh/), [Fife](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/fife/), [Glasgow](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/glasgow/), [Perth and Kinross](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/areas/perth-and-kinross/). Or [find the markets nearest your postcode](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/#finder). [How we check dates](https://bestchristmasmarkets.co.uk/how-we-check/).