Aberdeen Hindu Temple Trust (AHTT) is a registered Scottish charity (SC044908) and charitable company (Company No. 469306) established in 2014 to promote Hindu spiritual practice, intercultural understanding, and community wellbeing across Aberdeen and the North‑East of Scotland. As custodians of the region’s first and only Hindu temple, we serve as a spiritual home, cultural hub, and community anchor for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.

Since acquiring the historic Old Stoneywood Church in 2020, the Trust has transformed the site into a vibrant centre of worship, learning, and wellbeing. Today, the temple welcomes more than 600 regular users annually, delivering over 10,000 attendances each year through religious services, cultural education, youth development, and community programmes. AHTT is fully responsible for the running, maintenance, and development of the temple. We are proud to employ a full‑time qualified priest, Pandit Ganesh, who leads daily worship, pastoral support, and festival celebrations.

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Our Mission: “To nurture a sacred, integrated and sustainable Hindu Temple that fosters spiritual growth, supports the community and promotes our faith for future generations.”

Our Core Values

• Inclusion — Welcoming all, regardless of faith, background, or ability
• Sustainability — Commitment to environmental responsibility and climate action
• Heritage — Preserving cultural and architectural legacy
• Community — Strengthening cohesion through shared activities
• Volunteering — Empowering people through active participation
• Excellence — Delivering high‑quality services and responsible stewardship

The temple as it continues to build on its profile, welcomes all the members of the community and extended community in Scotland and the Rest of UK to visit our premises and avail our services, which can be easily accessed via our religious services page here.

There are a number of community organisations in Aberdeen, that come under the umbrella of the AHTT. These are:  AHA Aberdeen Hindu Association, IANES Indian Association of North East Scotland, The Marathi Mandal, Aberdeen Bengali Community association, NHAS Nepali Association, Kannada Association, The Art of Living, Tamil community, Brahmakumaris, The Durga Pooja Committee, The Telugu Community and The SwamiNarayan group.

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At AHTT, we are proud to fully align with the Scottish Government’s Fair Work First standards: paying the real Living Wage, using secure contracts, investing in staff, championing equality, listening to workers, and rejecting fire-and-rehire.

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Community Hall Hire – Open to Everyone: Our community hall is a welcoming space open to everyone. The ground floor includes a bright Main Hall for celebrations, classes, and large gatherings, and a cosy Meeting Room for smaller events. Tables and chairs are available, and the space is regularly used by local families, groups, and organisations. To book, just email aberdeenhindu.templetrust@gmail.com with your preferred space, date, and time.

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Our Wellbeing Hub is a welcoming space dedicated to nurturing physical, mental, and community wellbeing. It offers weekly yoga sessions for adults and children, a seasonal Garden Club promoting sustainability and shared learning, and free confidential counselling led by a certified counsellor for anyone aged 16 and above. These programmes support flexibility, mindfulness, resilience, and social connection, strengthening cohesion across the local community. To join any activity or book a counselling session, community members can contact the Temple via email or WhatsApp during opening hours.

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Priest Home Pooja Services at your Doorstep: Our Vedic-trained priest is available to perform a variety of Poojas at Home. If you wish to hire the priest for home visits and outside services, booking details on Book a Priest’s Outside Visit

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Any queries please email aberdeenhindu.templetrust@gmail.com or call on 07459146553 (during opening hours).