Tattie Holiday Fun 2025

What you told us

Live Life Aberdeenshire (LLA) wanted to understand your experiences and gather your thoughts on our Tattie Holiday Fun programme.

We asked you to share:

Whether you and/or your family live or stayed on holiday in or outside Aberdeenshire.
The age range of participants/potential participants.
How you first found out about our Tattie Holiday Fun 2025 programme.
What types of sessions you and/or your family- attended or wanted to attend.
What impact the sessions had on you/your family.
Suggestions for future improvements.

Participation

We received a strong indication that attendees would be local residents, with families travelling across Aberdeenshire to enjoy a wide range of activities. Participation by age group included:

34 participants aged P1–P3
25 participants aged P4–P7
12 participants aged Pre-School
10 participants aged S1 and above

Marketing and Promotion

You told us that our communication channels are working well. The Live Life Aberdeenshire App and Social Media were the most effective platforms for reaching you.

Future Programmes

71.6% of respondents were satisfied with the programme content and expressed interest in attending future holiday activities. Many praised the 3 to 4 hour session format and variety of activities. A smaller number suggested that there were limited options for preschool and older children, with sessions booking out quickly. Some respondents suggested that there was a lack of activities in certain areas (e.g. Stonehaven, Portlethen) and they would suggest adding more variety or repeating popular sessions, particularly for ASN.

What we're doing

Based on your feedback, we will endeavour to:

Continue offering longer sessions and popular activities like multi-sports, biking, skiing, and culture sessions.
Expand the number of sessions in high-demand areas such as Fraserburgh and Stonehaven.
Increase the number and variety of ASN-friendly sessions, including swimming, archery, and cycling.
Explore new activity ideas that are more inclusive for all age groups.

Conclusion

The ‘Tattie Holiday Fun’ programme was clearly valued by families, with many reporting positive impacts such as increased confidence, enjoyment, and skill development. However, demand was outstripping supply in several areas, and accessibility remains a challenge for some families. By addressing these gaps and building on what works well, we can ensure future holiday programmes are even more inclusive, engaging, and accessible for all.

Thank you for helping shape the future of our holiday programmes.

You can view the original project here: Tattie Holiday Fun 2025 | Engage Aberdeenshire