Royal Deeside : Event Guide part 2

Given below are details of some events that take place on several occasions. It is likely that this list will grow as other events come to our attention. Some details may change but this page will be updated when new information is available.

The apparent modesty of the list is deceptive. Events such as the Highland Dancing displays in Braemar or the Pipe Bands are always popular with both visitors and locals. The 4X4 safaris allow you to get to beautiful places others don't see. On the open days at Mar Lodge visitors get a rare glimpse of one of the more unusual of the great houses in Scotland.

More information, if required, should be available from the local Tourist Information Centre.

Morrone by Braemar is often the destination of 4x4 safaris starting from Braemar

Braemar
Hilltop Safaris – June - August. Information from Braemar Tourist Information Centre Tel. 013397 41600

Highland Dancing, Village Hall, 8.30pm Every Wednesday during July & August. Dancing Display for tourists in the Braemar Hall.

Pipe Bands, village centre 3 – 5pm – Sundays July, August, 1st week September

Mar Lodge Open Days – (2005) 27th March, 3rd July, 4th September See Events at Mar Lodge

Mar Lodge Guided Walks - (2005) March - September For times, costs and meeting place phone 013397 41669 Booking Essential. See Events at Mar Lodge

Ballater
Friday 25th March – Monday 1st August
Balmoral Castle.Visitor Centre open to the public.
The Estate Office, Balmoral, Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB
Tel No. 013397 42534
Email. info@balmoralcastle.com Web. www.balmoralcastle.com

April 6th – July 27th
Every Wednesday. Guided walk: Balmoral Grounds Walk
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estate’s history and wildlife
Balmoral Carriage Exhibition: 2-4pm
Free once £6 grounds ticket has been purchased.

April 1st – July 31st & October 25th – December 24th
Balmoral Luxury Land Rover Safaris
Daily vehicle tours.
A unique opportunity to view native Scottish wildlife in the manicured parkland, pristine pine forest and open moorland and mountains of Balmoral Estate.
Balmoral estate office: 2 or 3 hour safari’s available.
Booking essential.
£35/£45/person, cost includes entry into Balmoral Castle exhibitions and grounds.

Tullich Fishery Open All Year Competition fishing for all the family in a well stocked 6 acre loch on the outskirts of Ballater. Rainbow and brown trout. Contact: Tullich Fishery, Braehead House, Tullich, by Ballater, Aberdeenshire AB35 5SB. Tel 013397 55648.

Ballater & District Pipe Band - Playing throughout Royal Deeside and elsewhere Ballater Pipe Band Programme

Ballater Golf Club. Competitions throughout the season. Tel. 013397 55567, email – sec@ballatergolfclub.co.uk, www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk

Ballater Old Railway Station. Open all year Old railway station visitor centre. Includes Tourist Information Centre and Shop. Ballater Tourist Information Centre.Tel: 013397 55306

Bingo in the Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater - Every Monday evening 8pm – 9pm

Bridge Club - (Summer times) Every Monday evening in Golf Club 7.00pm

Lawn Bowls - 'Hat Nights', Tuesday and Saturday, Bowling Club (by Golf Club), 7.00pm

Aboyne
Aboyne Golf Club. Competitions throughout the season. Contact Mairi Maclean Tel. 013398 87078 e-mail - aboynegolf@btinternet.com

Deeside Theatre All Year - Current & popular Films and entertainment for all the family. Bridgeview Road Aboyne Tel. 013398 86222

Banchory -
Music and Art at the Woodend Barn. all year 01330 825431 www.woodendbarn.demon.co.uk

The Royal Deeside Railway The Milton Visitor Centre includes an Art Gallery, small shops and the Milton Restaurant. Adjacent to this is Crathes Castle. Events Advisor: Dave Mitchell, c/o 6a St Swithin Street, ABERDEEN AB10 6XE Tel: (01224) 782479 Email: info @deeside-railway.co.uk Web:www.deeside-railway.co.uk

Orienteering of Royal Deeside. May – October Full programme from Maroc. Tel 01330 822745 or 01330 823566 www.marocscotland.org.uk

Banchory Farmers Market – Third Saturday of each month. www.banchory.org