Ballater Royal Deeside is a local charity that seeks to enhance the experience of Ballater for residents and visitors alike

What we do

Ballater Royal Deeside invests resources in the sustainability, enhancement and wellbeing of the community of Ballater, Crathie and Dinnet.

  • We deliver projects for the community in our focus areas of improving natural surroundings, social improvement needs, community transport provision and developing recreational amenities and activities.

  • We maintain facilities for the benefit of the community such as the greens, the network of local footpaths and defibrillators.

  • We organise and support regular events such as Walking Week and the Duck Festival.

  • We provide funds to local clubs and associations to support their activities.

  • Projects

    Ballater Royal Deeside supports a number of local projects guided by the Community Action Plan

  • Events

    Ballater Royal Deeside organises and supports events such as Walking Week and the Duck Festival

Community Action Plan 2023

The Community Action Plan is the Plan which local community groups use to deliver what our local community wants and needs to deliver our Vision.  The Ballater and Crathie Community Council is the single point of Leadership and Accountability for the implementation of this Plan and supported by Ballater Royal Deeside.

Who we are