Wild About Wild Swimming

With Vicky Allan & Jackie Kemp

Dive into the wonderful world of wild swimming and discover the magic of open water in this warm and inspiring event.

Join award-winning feature writer Vicky Allan from The Herald & Times and acclaimed freelance journalist Jackie Kemp for a fascinating conversation exploring the powerful connection between water, wellbeing and creativity. Together, they bring to life the stories behind their anthology Take Me to the River, celebrating the rich literary heritage and personal awakenings found through wild swimming.

From its calming effect on the mind to its ability to awaken the senses, cold water swimming offers more than just physical benefits. It invites us to pause, breathe deeply and reconnect with the natural world.

Through personal reflections and shared experiences, Vicky and Jackie will explore how immersion in open water continues to inspire transformation, creativity and compelling storytelling.

The session will conclude with an open and engaging audience Q&A, an opportunity to dive deeper and share your own curiosity and experiences.

Following this event Vicky and Jackie plan a dip in the sea and invite you to join them. 

This is a family friendly event. Under 18s are free to attend.

This event is part of Aberdeen’s Festival of the Sea and supported by Aberdeen City Council’s Culture Investment Programme.