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A list of some important events taking place in Royal Deeside is given below. Where available, contact information has been included. When information is incomplete then more may be available from the local Tourist Information Office. Events will be added as details are confirmed.

The events listed vary in size even though we have omitted many smaller events taking place throughout the year. More information on these events may be available in Events Guide 2. Importantly, visitors are welcome to join in most activities taking place in Royal Deeside. Both Balmoral and Mar Lodge support many events through the summer and their programmes are also given separately

Note: Details of events are not always available long in advance and the events guide is revised each spring. To help those planning a visit to Royal Deeside to select the most appropriate dates, we have retained some events which have already taken place - See Past Events

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A walk in Royal Deeside
Walking activities are central to both Ballater Walking Week (May) and ActiveAboyne (July)


Please remember that 2009 is the year of Homecoming
- a nationwide series of events to celebrate Scottish culture and history.
For more details
please visit www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/homecoming

A selection of Events in 2009 (See below for fuller list)

Saturday 25th April Balmoral Road Races Tartan 10K,
Web. www.balmoralroadraces.com

May 9th – 15th Royal Deeside Golf Week. A full programme of golfing and golf tuition, with entertainment laid on every evening. The course boasts one of the most spectacular settings in Scotland, lying as it does in the shadow of Lochnagar. Ballater Golf Club Tel. 013397 55567email – sec@ballatergolfclub.co.uk web www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk

May 16th– 22nd Ballater Royal Deeside Walking Week. Based in Ballater, Royal Deeside - a week of conducted walks for all abilities through stunning countryside. Free entertainment every evening. Bell Macaulay Ballater (RD) Ltd Tel. (013397) 55467Email info@royal-deeside.org.uk web www.walkballater.com

June 30th to August 12th Aboyne and Deeside Festival Mainly based in Aboyne - an important festival of music and arts programme and details

Saturday 18thJuly to Sunday 26th July Active Aboyne Outdoor Activities Festival (tbc)
Activities for the family to the enthusiast including historical walks, Munro and Corbett bagging, two day drover road expedition, high Cairngorm traverse, trail running, mountain biking, kayaking, bushcraft, gliding, indoor climbing, water skiing, navigation courses, moth hunting, outdoor photography, talks and films throughout the Cairngorms National Park and Deeside.
See website www.activeaboyne.co.uk for further details.Email:- activeaboyne@tiscali.co.uk for programme and details.
Contact:- Eileen Baird, Mid Deeside Ltd. Tel:- (013398) 85222.

August 1st Aboyne Highland Games. Traditional Highland Games. Morag McBeath, 29 Ladywood Drive, Aboyne, AB34 5HA, tel: 013398 86049, email morag.mcbeath@btinternet.com website: www.aboynegames.com

August 8th – 16th Ballater Victoria Week. A week of fun for all the family - Parades, Concerts, Music, Dancing, Hilltop safaris, Ghost Tours, full children's programme and much more! Tel. (013397) 55467 Email info@victoriaweek.org web www.victoriaweek.org

August 13th Ballater Highland Games. A traditional Highland Games held in the magnificent setting of Monaltrie Park. A gruelling Hill Race and all the heavy events, dancing, piping. Followed in the evening by a Scottish dance and concert. Edward Anderson Tel. 013397 55771 e-mail (more information)

September 5th Braemar Gathering and Highland Games. Come Over the Hills to the World Famous Braemar Gathering! W. Meston Tel. 013397 55377 email – info@braemargathering.org web www.braemargathering.org

For up to date news on Homecoming Scotland please visit www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/homecoming
February 2009

January -February

March - April May - June July - August September - October November - December Past Events

January - February

 

2009


Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Friday 13th February - "Dogstar Theatre: The Tailor of Inverness – Krawiec z Inverness"
www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Saturday 21st February - "Benny Gallagher - In Concert" - Woodend Barn, Banchory www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Saturday 21st February – Birsemore Orienteering (sprint) Aboyne/Banchory
Email: m60_jan@hotmail.com for details.

Friday 27th February - "Scottish Folk Session" - Woodend Barn - www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Friday 27th February – Sunday 1st March - Body & Sole Weekend for Runners, Balmoral Castle Estate.
Contact: info@runningthehighlands.com Tel: 08451 577422.
Web: www.runningthehighlands.com

 

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March - April


Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Friday 6th March – Sunday 8th March - Marathon Training Weekend, Balmoral Castle Estate.
Contact: info@runningthehighlands.com Tel: 08451 577422.
Web: www.runningthehighlands.com

Saturday 14th March - "Heidi Talbot with John McCusker and Boo Hewerdine" - www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Saturday 21st March – Learn to read or get lost!
A practical guide to basic navigation, including taking bearings, grid references and mountain safety. Bring a map and compass if you have one. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 10-3pm. Price: £5. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Saturday 21st March – Farmers Market, Banchory.

Saturday 21st March - "Curry & Ceilidh with the Ceilidh Peppers".
www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Wednesday 25th March - "The Man Who Planted Trees" by the Puppet State Theatre
Stag Ballroom, Mar Lodge Estate, National Trust for Scotland at 6pm. A captivating adaptation of Jean Giono's environmental classic. Award winning and sell out show Edinburgh Fringe 2007. Free event perfect for children and adults
Tel for details 013397 41669 Web : www.nts.org.uk Web : www.puppetstate.com

Thursday 26th March -"NTC present Get Up and Tie Your Fingers" (The Eyemouth Disaster
) www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Friday 27th March -"Scottish Folk Session" - Woodend Barn - www.woodendbarn.co.uk

April 2009

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Wednesday 1st April – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Saturday 4th April - Duncan Chisholm & Ivan Drever www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Saturday 4th April – Sunday 5th April – Bronze NNAS Navigation Course
Contact: info@walkdeeside.com Tel: 013398 80081
Web: www.walkdeeside.com

Sunday 5th April – FFT Aboyne Duathlon (not confirmed), Aboyne

Web: www.fleet-feet.com

Sunday 5th April – Aberdeenshire/MPH Winter Duathlon Series (Race 4 of 4)

Contact: triathlon.multisport@aberdeenshire.gov.uk Tel: 01467 628283
Web: www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/recreation/duathlon/

Wednesday 8th April – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Saturday 11th April – Clachnaben Hill Race, nr Banchory
Contact: brookesrobert@hotmail.com Tel: 07950 398305
Web: www.cosmics.org.uk

Saturday 11th April – The big box bash.
Improve the wildlife in your back garden by building your own nest box, bat box, squirrel or bird feeder. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 10:00am- 12:00pm. Cost: £2/item. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Sunday 12th April – Easter Egg Hunt – Deeside Activity Park
Quad bike Easter hunts. Join in with the egg painting and there will be egg rolling for the little ones.

Sun. 12th April Mar Lodge 10.00am - 4.00pm Easter OPEN TO VIEW
An opportunity to view the public rooms of the Lodge, and the
magnificent Ballroom containing almost 2500 stags heads.
Childrens fun from 1.30pm. – 3.30pm. Why not bring the family along.
Easter egg hunt and more
Family Fun Admission Charge to non NTS members £3 Children U-16 Free

Mon. 13th April Mar Lodge Estate 2.00 - 4.30pm Easter ‘In Search of Jock’s Bicycle'
Easy Walk Who was Jock? And why might his bicycle be hidden in the beautiful Pinewoods of Glen Quoich? Join us and find out on this short walk to explore the archaeology and natural history of the woods
*NEW – 2009 . Adults £3. Children U-16, £1.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669


Tuesday14th April – Clachnaben Hill Race

Wednesday 15th April – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Wed 15th April until Wed 20th May View the Black Cock Lek Early Morning
The Black Grouse have a very distinctive courtship ritual where the
male dances and struts around the females in a very colourful display
whilst showing his plumage. He also has a very unique mating call.
*NEW – 2009 £25 per person Numbers limited to parties of 4 or 5
Booking essential Phone (013397) 41433

Friday 17th April - The Alexander Brothers-
www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Saturday 18th April – Farmers Market, Banchory.

Saturday 18th April - Ballater Bike Demo Day

Email: info@cyclehighlands.com Tel: 013397 55864
Web: www.cyclehighlands.co.uk

18th April – 19th April – Bronze NNAS Navigation Course
Contact: info@walkdeeside.com Tel: 013398 80081
Web: www.walkdeeside.com

Sunday 19th April - Ballater Mountain Bike Club – Guided Ride

Email: info@cyclehighlands.com Tel: 013397 55864
Web: www.cyclehighlands.co.uk

Wednesday 22nd April – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Friday 24th April – Birds before breakfast.

An excellent opportunity to observe the courtship rituals of the black grouse from the luxury of a Land Rover Discovery. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 6:00am-8:30am. Cost: £5 per person. Booking essential, limited places available– 013397 55059.

Friday 24th April – Sunday 26th April – Balmoral Race Weekend Package
Contact: info@runningthehighlands.com Tel: 08451 577422.
Web: www.runningthehighlands.com

Saturday 25th April - Balmoral Road Races www.run-balmoral.com

Sat 25th April Mar Lodge Spring Ball
Traditional Ceilidh with Broad Bay Ceilidh Band
Stag Ballroom 8.00pm – Midnight
Tickets £12 Tel 013397 41433

Monday 27th April - Eddi Reader In Concert -
www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Tuesday 28th April - Eddi Reader In Concert -
www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Wednesday 29th April – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.



May - June

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Saturday 2nd May Braemar Castle Fete, Braemar Castle, 12 noon through till 4pm.
Entry to the castle will be free on Saturday. Come along and enjoy a family day out and hop aboard the electric train ferrying passengers from the car park. There will also be welly wanging, hook a duck, races, football Game and tombola as well as a barbecue, teas, coffees and ice-creams.

Sun. 3rd May Mar Lodge Estate 2.00 - 4.30pm ‘In Search of Jock’s Bicycle’
Easy Walk Who was Jock? And why might his bicycle be hidden in the beautiful Pinewoods of Glen Quoich? Join us and find out on this short walk to explore the archaeology and natural history of the
*NEW – 2009 woods. Adults £3. Children U-16, £1.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669


Sunday 4th May – Red Deer Ramble.

Discover the intriguing lifestyle of the majestic red deer of Glen Muick. An easy three mile walk. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 2:30-4:30pm Cost: Free. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Wednesday 6th May – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Saturday 9th-15th May - Royal Deeside Golf Week
www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk

Sun. 10th May Mar Lodge Estate 1.00 - 4.00pm Doire Bhraghad
Mid Level An easy climb, taking in views of Glen Ey and the Dee,
before descending through the ancient pines.
Adults £5. Children U-16, £2.50.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669

Wednesday 13th May – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Saturday 16th May – Sunday 17th May – Silver NNAS Navigation Course

Contact: info@walkdeeside.com Tel: 013398 80081
Web: www.walkdeeside.com

Friday 15th May - "Maggie McInnes with Anna Massie"
- Traditional folk concert www.woodendbarn.co.uk

Saturday 16th May - The Cateran Trail
- Spittal of Glenshee- Long distance Hill Race
www.cateran-trail.org

Saturday 16th May – Farmers Market, Banchory.


Saturday 16th May – 22nd May - Ballater Royal Deeside Walking Week

www.royal-deeside.org.uk/RDnews/walkweek.htm

Wednesday 20th May – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Wednesday 20th - Saturday 23rd May - Macbeth Fest - Deeside Activity Park www.deesideactivitypark.com/MacbethFest.htm

Wednesday 20th May Deeside Team Relay (4 x 5km) – Deeside Activity Park
Contact: info@runningthehighlands.com Tel: 08451 577422.
Web: www.runningthehighlands.com

Saturday 23rd May - Sunday 31st May - Creative Cairngorms Exhibition
Victoria Halls, Ballater between 10.30am - 17.30pm Contact:- email - Holm610@aol.com

Saturday 23rd May Refined Spring Fair. Coo Cathedral in Aboyne - 9am - 5pm.
Art, clothes, books, toys, antiques, fine food, jewellery, crafts and much more. Free entry and parking.


Sunday 24th May - Crathes Vintage Car and Motorcycle Rally – Banchory

Sun. 24th May Mar Lodge Estate 10.30am - 4.30pm Highland Wildlife
Biodiversity Week Trees, birds, butterflies and flowers to enjoy, as we explore over heather moor, returning by ‘The Hollow of the Alders’
Mountain / Day £10 per person.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669

Monday 25th May – Watch the birdie.

Assist the rangers as they undertake a survey of the birds in Glen Muick. The results of the survey will be used to help compile the new National Bird Atlas. Easy three mile walk. Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre. Time: 2:00pm-4:30pm Cost: Free. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Wednesday 27th May – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Saturday 30th May – Sunday 31st May – Cairngorms Walking Weekend

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June 2009

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Wednesday 3rd June – Balmoral Woodland Walks
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Thurs. 4th June Mar Lodge Estate 6.00pm - 10.00pm Walk and Stalk!
Mid Level An evening in the company of one of the Trust's stalkers. A
good time of day for wildlife, and an opportunity to see red deer
and hear about the stalker’s work on this highland estate.
Places limited, so book early! Phone (013397) 41669
Adults £10, Children U-16, £3.00.

Saturday - 6th June – Lochnagar ascent.
Enjoy a full day on one of Scotland’s highest peak, looking at the natural history and management of ‘Dark Lochnagar’. A full mountain day. Hill-walking gear required. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 9:30-5:00pm Cost: £10. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Saturday 6th June – Glas Tulaichean Uphill Race, Spittal of Glenshee
Email: martinhyman@clara.co.uk Tel: 01506 412322 Web: www.shr.uk.com

Saturday 6th June - Midsummer Prom - Raemoir House Hotel, Banchory www.raemoir.com

Sat. 6th June Mar Lodge Ballroom 8.00pm - Midnight SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE
Traditional Scottish fare in the Stag Ballroom, hosted by the Castleton Dancers. Beginners welcome
Tickets £12.
Details: e-mail mjdante@hotmail.co.uk or Tel: 013397 41225

Sunday 7th June - Scolty Hill Race, Banchory
Email : deeside.runners@rowanbank.eclipse.co.uk Tel : 013398 81448
Web : www.deesiderunners.com

Sunday 7th June – Open Farm Sunday – Deeside Activity Park

Visitors will be given the opportunity to join a guided tour round the working beef farm. By June there will be a number of calves in the field, but the highlight will be meeting the prize winning bulls, Evergreat and Diplomat.

Wednesday 10th June – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Friday 12th June – Continental Market – Church Square, Ballater.

Saturday 13th June - Banchory St Ternans Fair
www.banchory.org

Sunday 14th June - Continental Market - St Ternans Fair - Banchory
www.banchory.org

Sunday 14th June - NE of Scotland Ferret Racing Championships – St Ternan’s Fair, Banchory.

Sunday 14th June - Banchory St Ternans Fair
www.banchory.org

Sunday 14th June – Kildrummy Vintage Car Rally at Deeside Activity Park.
Following a successful event last year, Kildrummy Vintage Car Rally will be returning to Deeside Activity Park to show off their vehicles once again.

Sunday 14th June – Children 1st Charity – Balmoral to Aboyne Bike Ride

Contact – Morag Murray Tel: 01330 824476

Sun. 14th June Mar Lodge Estate 9.30am - 5.00pm High Top Walk: Carn Bhac – ‘Hill of the Peatbanks’.
Mountain / Day A 15 mile hike from the hamlet of Inverey, to the summit of this lesser-known Munro, with stunning views of the rest of the Cairngorms
*NEW – 2009 Adults £15. Children U-16, £10.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669

Wednesday 17th June – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

18th June Mar Lodge Estate 1.00pm - 5.00pm Walk and Stalk!
Mid Level An afternoon in the company of one of the Trust's stalkers.
An opportunity to see red deer and other wildlife,
and hear about the stalker’s work on this highland estate.
Places limited, so book early! Phone (013397) 41669
Adults £10, Children U-16, £3.

Thursday evenings: June 18th and June 25th. Mar Lodge Estate 7.00 - 8.30pm
A Walk in the Parks

Easy Walk An evening stroll in the grounds around the Lodge, with an
opportunity to view the interior of the Stag Ballroom, adorned
with the Duke of Fife’s antler collection.
Adults £2.50 Children U-16, Free. Includes Tea and Shortbread.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669

Saturday 20th June – Farmers Market, Banchory.

Saturday 20th June - Lairig Ghru Hill Race - Braemar

Email: rsdijhuizen@hotmail.com Web: www.deesiderunners.com

Saturday 20th June – Farmers Market, Banchory.

Saturday 20th June – Sunday 21st June – National Bike Week – Guided rides in Ballater

Email: info@cyclehighlands.com Tel: 013397 55864 Web: www.cyclehighlands.com

Wednesday 24th June – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Thurs. 25th June Mar Lodge Estate 1.00pm - 5.00pm Walk and Stalk!
Mid Level An afternoon in the company of one of the Trust's stalkers.
An opportunity to see red deer and other wildlife,
and hear about the stalker’s work on this highland estate.
Places limited, so book early! Phone (013397) 41669
Adults £10, Children U-16, £3.

Thursday evenings: June 18th and June 25th. Mar Lodge Estate 7.00 - 8.30pm
A Walk in the Parks

Easy Walk An evening stroll in the grounds around the Lodge, with an
opportunity to view the interior of the Stag Ballroom, adorned
with the Duke of Fife’s antler collection.
Adults £2.50 Children U-16, Free. Includes Tea and Shortbread.
Booking essential. Phone (013397) 41669

Saturday 27th June – Spectacular summer scrambles.
Join the rangers on an exposed rocky route up one of the local munroes. A good level of fitness and a head for heights are required for this strenuous but rewarding hill day. Time: 9:30am-5:00pm. Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Cost: £10/person. Booking essential. – 013397 55059.

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July - August

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Dates tbc - Aboyne & Deeside Festival -( Music & Drama Fest)
www.aboyneartsfestival.co.uk

Dates tbc Active - Aboyne Outdoor Activities Festival
www.activeaboyne.co.uk

Dates tbc - Braemar Gala Week
www.braemarscotland.co.uk

Wednesday 1st July – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Wednesday 1st July – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.

Sunday 5th July – Pipe Band Display, Village Centre, Braemar. Between 3pm – 5pm.


Monday 6th July – Balmoral Children’s Events
Join the rangers for exciting nature activities, games etc. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre. Time: 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free. Booking Essential – 013397 55059

Wednesday 8th July – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.


Wednesday 8th July – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Friday 10th July - Braemar Junior Highland Games Fundraising Marquee Dinner/Auction
Ticket only. Contact John Kinsella 013397 41679

Saturday 11th July - Braemar Junior Highland Games
www.braemarjuniorgames.uklinux.net
Starts at 12 noon. Traditional Highland Games for Children up to the age of 17. Workshops and competitions for all. Everyone welcome. Family ceilidh at 7.30pm with Craigenroan.

Saturday 11th July - Tuesday 4th August - ARTABOYNE. Victory Hall, Aboyne.
Art exhibition with work from 60 North East Artists gathered in the beautiful Victory Hall, Aboyne. Open daily from 10am - 8pm. Paintings, sculpture, jewellery, woodwork, ceramics, photography, textiles and print making.

Saturday 11th July Creag Choinnich Challenge - Hill race - Braemar
www.creagchoinnichchallenge.org.uk

Saturday July 11th – A look into Angus.

Take the old drove road across the Capel Mounth. Then head west over Dog Hillock, The Snek of Gourach to Juanjorge. From here we head towards the Corrie Chash and return by Loch Muick. Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm. Cost: £5 Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Saturday 11th July - Dragonfly Picnic - 12 noon - 2pm - Cambus O'May Woods.
Join our quest for dragons and damsels. Bring a picnic, binoculars (if you have them) and your wellies. Suitable for all ages including families and adults. No booking required.

Sunday 12th July - Braemar Junior Highland Games Family Funday. 11.30am
Lots to do and see. All activities aimed at fun for the family.

Sunday 12th July – Pipe Band Display, Village Centre, Braemar. Between 3pm – 5pm.

Sunday 12th July - Heart of the Park Challenge - Hill Race - Braemar
www.heartoftheparkchallenge.org.uk

Wednesday 15th July – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.


Wednesday 15th July – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Wednesday 15th July - High Flying House Martins & Supersonic Swifts. Mar Lodge Estate - 7 - 8.30pm
Be amazed by their aerobatics and find out more about these fantastic fliers in a guided walk around the buildings at Mar Lodge. Learn what you can do to keep these birds a common sight in our skies. Free event but booking required. For information and bookings please phone Mar Lodge Estate on (013397) 41669.

Monday 17th July – Balmoral Children’s Events

Join the rangers for exciting nature activities, games etc. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre. Time: 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free. Booking Essential – 013397 55059

Saturday 18th July – Sunday 19th July – Silver NNAS Navigation Course
Contact: info@walkdeeside.com Tel: 013398 80081
Web: www.walkdeeside.com

Saturday 18th July - Tomintoul Highland Games

Saturday 18th July – Tominabat Hill Race, Tomintoul

Saturday 18th July – Farmers Market, Banchory.

Sunday 19th July – Pipe Band Display, Village Centre, Braemar. Between 3pm – 5pm.

Sunday 19th July - Aboyne Sheepdog Association Sheep DogTrials

Sunday 19th to Friday 24th July 2009 Royal Deeside Golf Classic
www.royaldeesidegolfclassic.co.uk

Monday 20th July – Balmoral Children’s Events

Join the rangers for exciting nature activities, games etc. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre. Time: 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free. Booking Essential – 013397 55059

Wednesday 22nd July – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.

Wednesday 22nd July – Balmoral Woodland Walks
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Thursday 23rd July – Butterfly Bonanza!

Help the Balmoral and Aberdeenshire rangers identify and record the wonderful array of rare and beautiful butterflies in lower Glen Muick. Meeting point: Mill of Sterin Time: 10.30am– 12.30pm Cost: Free. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Thursday 23rd to Sunday 26th July - Traditional Singing Festival - Cullerlie Farm www.abdn.ac.uk/elphinstone

Friday 24th July – Bat night.
Join the rangers at the Spittal of Glen Muick to watch bats emerging from their roosts at dusk. We then travel down the Glen to watch riverside bats feeding over the River Dee near Ballater. Bring along plenty of midge spray and a midge net if you have one. A torch is also useful. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick. Time: 915pm. Cost: Free Booking essential – 013397 55059.

Friday 24th July to Sunday 26th July – Ballater 10 Mile Race Weekend Package
Contact: info@runningthehighlands.com Tel: 08451 577422.
Web: www.runningthehighlands.com

Saturday 25th July– Sunday 26th July – Bronze NNAS Navigation Course

Contact: info@walkdeeside.com Tel: 013398 80081
Web: www.walkdeeside.com

Saturday 25th July - Banchory Show - www.banchoryshow.co.uk

Sunday 26th July – Pipe Band Display, Village Centre, Braemar. Between 3pm – 5pm.

Sunday 26th July – Ballater 10 Mile Race

Web: www.deesiderunners.com/dp/node/7

Monday 27th July – Thursday 30th July – Cairngorms Walking Holiday

Wednesday 29th July – Balmoral Woodland Walks

Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife. Meeting point: Balmoral Carriage Exhibition. Time 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free once entry fee into grounds has been paid.

Wednesday 29th July – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.

Wednesday 29th July - Sunday 2nd August - Burnett Gathering at Crathes

Thursday 30th July - Clan Farquharson Ceilidh, Victoria Hall, Ballater. 7.45 for 8pm until 11pm.
£7 adults, Children 15 & under, free with adult. Bring your own drink.

Thursday 30th July – Sunday 2nd Aug - Monboddo the Musical - Crathes Castle Lawn, Banchory

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August 2009

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Saturday 1st Aug – Sunday 2nd August - Monboddo the Musical - Crathes Castle Lawn, Banchory
Aboyne & Deeside Festival tbc www.aboyneartsfestival.co.uk

Saturday 1st August - Aboyne Highland Games and March of the NE Clans www.aboynegames.com

Saturday 1st August – Aboyne Hill Race, Aboyne

Web: www.aboynegames.com

Sunday 2nd August – Pipe Band Display, Village Centre, Braemar. Between 3pm – 5pm.

Sunday 2nd August – MPH Alford Short Triathlon + Team Races

Email: info@cyclehighlands.com Tel No: 013397 55864
Web: www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/triathlon

Monday 3rd August – Balmoral Children’s Events

Join the rangers for exciting nature activities, games etc. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre. Time: 2 – 4pm. Cost: Free. Booking Essential – 013397 55059

Tuesday 4th August - Aberdeen International Youth Festival - Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra. Victoria Hall, Ballater. 7.30pm
Adults £7.50, Children £2.50. Tickets from ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com or Number 46.

Wednesday 5th August – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.

Thursday 6th August – Saturday 8th August - Ballater Royal Horticultural Society ‘Celebrating 150 Years’.

A horticultural and floral display to mark the 150th anniversary of the Society’s first annual show. Glenmuick Church, Ballater.
e-mail: info@victoriaweek.org more info website

Friday 7th August – Sunday 16th August - Ballater Victoria Week. A week of Concerts, parades walks and other activities info@victoriaweek.org web

Saturday 8th August - Ballater Victoria Week
Childrens Games on the Green. 3pm. Free.

Saturday 8th August - Ballater Victoria Week
Ghouls & Ghost Tours - 9.45pm. Meet Station Square and bring a torch if you have one. £6 Tickets from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Saturday 8th August - Ballater Victoria Week - A Musical Extravaganza, Victoria Hall, Ballater.
Tickets £7.50 and B.Y.O.B.& nibbles.Tickets from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Sunday 9th August – Pipe Band Display, Village Centre, Braemar. Between 3pm – 5pm.

Sunday 9th August - "Glenshee 9" - Hill Race involving 9 munros!
www.glenshee9.co.uk

Sunday 9th August - Ballater Victoria Week
Ballater Book Fair 10am - 5pm. Entry £1 at the door. Organised by Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association.

Sunday 9th August - Ballater Victoria Week
Parade of Veteran Cars, Tractors and Bicycles at 1pm followed by Fayre in Monaltrie Park

Sunday 9th August - Ballater Victoria Week
Songs of Praise, Glenmuick Church. Organised by Ballater Churches Together.

Monday 10th August - Ballater Victoria Week
Walk with the Aberdeenshire Ranger at 10.15am. Meet Victoria Week Box Office, £3.

Monday 10th August - Ballater Victoria Week
Messy play for Under 8's, Victoria Hall

Monday 10th August - Ballater Victoria Week
11am Exhibition of Photos of Old Ballater on the green. Organised by Ballater Local History Group

Monday 10th August - Ballater Victoria Week
2pm Local History Tour. Meet at Station Square. £6.Tickets from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Monday 10th August - Ballater Victoria Week
6.45pm Local 4 x 4 Safari. Meet at Glenmuick Church. Tickets £10 from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Tuesday 11th August - Ballater Victoria Week
Walk with the Aberdeenshire Ranger. Meet Victoria Week Box Office, £3.

Tuesday 11th August - Ballater Victoria Week
11am Remember the Past. Exhibition of Photos of Old Ballater on the green. Organised by Ballater Local History Group.

Tuesday 11th August - Ballater Victoria Week
11am. Slow Bike Races and decorated Bike Event on the Green.

Tuesday 11th August - Ballater Victoria Week
3.30pm Fly Casting Demonstration, and display of Birds of Prey.

Tuesday 11th August - Ballater Victoria Week
6.45pm Local 4 x 4 Safari. Meet at Glenmuick Church. Tickets £10. Tickets available from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Tuesday 11th August - Ballater Victoria Week
7.30pm Salsa Night. Victoria Hall £6. Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Wednesday 12th August - Ballater Victoria Week
11am Storytelling for Children. Michael Sheridan Room, Victoria & Albert Halls, Ballater.

Wednesday 12th August - Ballater Victoria Week
11am Remember the Past - Exhibition of Photos of Old Ballater on the green. Organised by Ballater Local History Group.

Wednesday 12th August - Ballater Victoria Week
From 11am. Putting Competitions for Gents, Ladies and Children at Ballater Golf Club. Adults £1, Children Free.

Wednesday 12th August - Ballater Victoria Week
2.30pm Ballater Songsters Concert. Albert Hall. Tickets £4, available from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Wednesday 12th August - Ballater Victoria Week
6.45pm Fiona Brandie Dancers on the Green.

Wednesday 12th August - Ballater Victoria Week
9.45pm Ghouls and Ghosts Tours. Tickets £6, available from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Wednesday12th August – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.

Thursday 13th August - Ballater Highland Games
www.ballaterhighlandgames.com Games Concert and Games Dance/Disco.

Friday 14th August - Crathes Castle - Rock Concert
- The Rezillos, Fish and Nazareth www.new-dawn-events.co.uk/

Friday 14th August – Night hunters and their prey.
Get up close and personal with bats and moths. Come and dispel all your fears of these intriguing animals. Joint event with Aberdeenshire Ranger Service for Ballater Victoria Week. Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 8:00pm-late. Cost: Free. Booking essential– 013397 55059.


Friday 14th August - Ballater Victoria Week - 1pm Ballater Bike Safari
Email: info@cyclehighlands.com Tel: 013397 55864 Web: www.cyclehighlands.com The Pavillion.
Own Bike £6, £11 incl bike and helmet. Organised by Cyclehighlands.

Friday 14th August - Ballater Victoria Week. Go Wild in the Woods - 2pm
Meet at Forest Walks Car Park Cambus O' May above the Crannach Tea Room and Bakery.


Friday 14th August - Ballater Victoria Week
7.30pm Concert - "The Trumpet Shall Sound" at St Kentigerns Church. Tickets £10 available from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Friday 14th August - Ballater Victoria Week
8pm Bats and Moths night at Spittal of Glen Muick. Organised by Balmoral Estate.

Friday 14th August - Ballater Victoria Week
9.45pm Ghouls and Ghosts Tour. Tickets £6. Meet at Station Square. Tickets from Victoria Week Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Saturday 15th August - Ballater Victoria Week
10.30am to 2.30pm Ballater Angling Association Car Boot Sale on the Green. Organised by Ballater Angling Association.

Saturday 15th August - Ballater Victoria Week
1pm - 5pm Ballater Royal Horticultural Annual Show

Saturday 15th August - Ballater Victoria Week
7.30pm Music & Song of the North East of Scotland with Paul Anderson, Albert Hall. £7.50 Tickets from Victoria Week Box office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Saturday 15th August - Tarland Show, Tarland
www.tarland.org.uk

Saturday 15th August – Farmers Market, Banchory.


Saturday 15th August - Crathes Castle - Rock Concert - Talon , Rumours of Fleetwood Mac and Logical Tramp www.new-dawn-events.co.uk/

Saturday 15th – 16th August - Ballater Royal Horticultural Show -
www.royal-deeside.org.uk

Saturday 15th – 16th August - Steam and Vintage Rally, Milton of Crathes -
www.visitbanchory.com

Saturday 15th – 16th August – Cairngorms Walking Weekend.

Saturday 15th August - Sunday 30th August- Creative Cairngorms Exhibition
Crathes Castle, Crathes, Banchory. 10.30am - 17.30pm Contact:- email - Holm610@aol.com

Sunday 16th August – Pipe Band Display,
Village Centre, Braemar. Between 3pm – 5pm.

Sunday 16th August - Ballater Victoria Week
11am - 3.30pm Ballater Royal Horticultural Annual Show and Prizegiving. Victoria Hall. Organised by Ballater Royal Horticultural Society.

Sunday 16th August - Ballater Victoria Week
2.30pm Long Distance 4 x 4 Safari and barbecue to Corndavon Lodge. Meet Glenmuick Church. Tickets £20 and available from the Box Office or email ballaterdeeside@btinternet.com

Sunday 16th August - Crathes Castle - Spectacular Proms Night - Teatro, Rhos Male Voice Choir, The National Symphony Orchestra and Jonathan Ansell Web: www.new-dawn-events.co.uk

Wednesday 19th August – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.

Saturday 22nd August to Sunday 23rd August – Silver NNAS Navigation Course

Contact: info@walkdeeside.com Tel: 013398 80081
Web: www.walkdeeside.com

Saturday 22nd August - Lonach Highland Games www.lonach.org

Monday 24th August – Thursday 27th August – Cairngorms Walking Holiday

Wednesday 26th August – Dancing Displays in Braemar Village Hall, 8pm.

Friday 28th August to Sunday 6th September
Upper Deeside Arts Society Annual Exhibition, Victoria Hall.

Saturday 29th August – Sunday 30th August – Bronze NNAS Navigation Course

Contact: info@walkdeeside.com Tel: 013398 80081
Web: www.walkdeeside.com

Monday 31st August – Meet your ancestors.

A guided tour around the Spittal of Glen Muick Township. Meet the township residents along the way and hear some of their tales and find out how they live. Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Cost:Free Booking essential– 013397 55059.

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September - October

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Saturday 5th September - Braemar Gathering www.braemargathering.org

Saturday 5th September - Morrone Hill Race - Braemar
www.braemargathering.org

Saturday 5th September to Sunday 6th September -Banchory Flower Show -
www.banchoryhorticulturalsociety.com

Sunday 6th September - Homecoming 2009 - WW2 in the Woods. 10.30 - 12 noon and 13.30 - 15.00.
What happened in your local woods in WW2? Visit the Lumberjack camp in the woods and join a WW2 cookery class. Suitable for aged 8 to adult. Meet beside Glenmuick Church in Ballater for a short walk to Pannanich. Booking Required. Phone 01466 794161 for information and booking.

Saturday 12th September – The Five Munroes.

Climb five munroes all in one day. Once we have climbed Broad Cairn most of the height has been gained. We then cut across the high ground to Cairn Bannoch, Carn an t-Sagairt Mor, Carn a’ Choire Bhoidheach and finish on Lochnagar. A good level of fitness is required for this 30 Km walk. Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 9:00am – 6:30pm. Cost: £10. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Saturday 12th September – Sunday 20th September – Active Aboyne Outdoor Activities Festival
Web: www.activaboyne.co.uk

Saturday 19th September - Cyclecairngorms Road Bike Race 2009

Email: events@badaguish.org Tel: 01479 861285 Web: www.cyclecairngorms.org

Saturday 19th September - Morven Hill Race - Dinnet -
www.deesiderunners.com

Saturday 19th September – Farmers Market, Banchory.

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October 2009

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential

A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Monday 12th October – Thursday 15th October – Cairngorms Walking Holiday

Saturday 17th October – Farmers Market, Banchory.

Saturday 17th October – Sunday 18th October – Bronze NNAS Navigation Course

Contact: info@walkdeeside.com Tel: 013398 80081
Web: www.walkdeeside.com

Saturday 17th October – Loch Muick Autumn circuit.
Take a leisurely stroll around Loch Muick at this stunning time of year. Meeting point: The Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 1:00pm- 5:00pm. Cost: Free. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

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November - December

Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential
A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Saturday 7th November – Wildlife Watching Holiday, Balmoral Castle Estate.

Friday 13th November – Sunday 15th November - Early Winter Training Weekend, Balmoral Castle Estate.
Contact: info@runningthehighlands.com Tel: 08451 577422.
Web: www.runningthehighlands.com

Saturday 14th November – Salmon safari.
A vehicle tour to search for evidence of migrating and breeding salmon. Learn about the lifecycle of this fascinating river runner. Meeting point: Crathie car park. Time: 1pm-3:30pm. Cost: £5/person. Booking essential– 013397 55059.

Saturday 21st November – Farmers Market, Banchory.

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December 2009


Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Tours – Daily vehicle tours. Booking Essential
A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate. Meeting Point : Balmoral Estate Office. Cost £45/ person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds. Tours last for approximately three hours. Booking Essential: 013397 42534.

Friday 11th December - Visit the Arctic Inhabitants on International Mountain Day.
Join the rangers in search of Ptarmigan and Mountain Hare high up on Balmoral Estate as they prepare for winter. Meeting point: Glen Muick Visitor Centre Time: 9:30 – 3:30 Cost: £5/person Booking Essential– 013397 55059.

Saturday 19th December – Festive Farmers Market, Banchory
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29th December – 3rd January – Hogmany and Detox 10km Package

Contact: info@runningthehighlands.com Tel: 08451 577422.
Web: www.runningthehighlands.com

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January 2010

Friday 1st January – Ballater Mountain Bike Club – Whisky Ride
Email: info@cyclehighlands.com Tel : 013397 55864 Web: www.cyclehighlands.com

Saturday 2nd January – Lumphanan Detox 10km
Web: www.lumphanan.net

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