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| 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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
29th December – 3rd January – Hogmany and Detox 10km Package
Contact: info@runningthehighlands.com
Tel: 08451 577422.
Web: www.runningthehighlands.com
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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