LOCAL EVENTS
MAY 2024
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The North of Scotland Pipe Band Championship
Banchory
18-24
Ballater Walking Festival
They have a great new programme of walks that is now on-line. Walkers should prebook each walk using our online booking system. This year, walkers will meet at the Hut on the Green which is opposite Glenmuick Church in the centre of the village.
JUNE 2024
2
Ballater Duck Festival
Ballater
A yearly duck race event with live music, food and craft stalls and a pipe band.
8
Aboyne Farmer’s Market
Aboyne Green, 10am - 2pm
15
Banchory Farmer’s Market
Bellfield Car Park, Dee Street
9am - 1pm
JULY 2024
Aboyne & Deeside Festival
aboyneanddeesidefestival.org.uk
Various concerts and talks at a variety of venues around Deeside.
6
Aberdeen Highland Games
Jefferson Park
Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family – there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Kilted Warriors to enjoy as well as three-legged races, and the famed Kilted Dash to participate in. A multitude of stores and stands will surround the area selling all manner of Scottish heirlooms and souvenirs, clothing and garb, and food and drink to complete your day.
11-14
Stonehaven Folk Festival
Stonehaven
Some of the best traditional and contemporary folk music. Concerts, ceilidh, sessions, singarounds, workshops. The famous Aqua Ceilidh and world Paper’n’Comb Championships!
13
Aboyne Farmer’s Market
Aboyne Green
10am - 2pm
20
Banchory Farmer’s Market
Bellfield Car Park, Dee Street
9am - 1pm
21-26
Royal Deeside Golf Week
AUGUST 2024
3
Aboyne Highland Games
Aboyne Green
Having formed in 1867, Aboyne Highland Games are regarded as “The Traditional Highland Games.” These games continue to attract thousands of visitors to witness Scottish culture at the annual display and competition.
3-11
Ballater Victoria Week
Ballater
A small committee of dedicated volunteers hosts a wide variety of events and activities for the entire family in the pretty Royal Deeside village of Ballater! Highlights have included Scarecrow Competitions and Trail, Films, Duck Races, Dog Show, Picnics, Pantomime/Hobby Horse Trials, Discos, Messy Play, Car Boot Sale, plus numerous Sporting, and Outdoor Events. The week surrounds The Ballater Highland Games.
8
Ballater Highland Games
Monaltrie Park
Ballater Highland Games form part of the circuits comprising the Glenfiddich Heavy Events Championship and the Grampian Games Qualifying Championship. On Games Day there are a number of varied trade stands, together with a funfair for the children.
10
Aboyne Farmer’s Market
Aboyne Green
10am - 2pm
17
Banchory Farmer’s Market
Bellfield Car Park, Dee Street
9am - 1pm
24
Lonach Highland Gathering and Games
Scotland’s friendliest games! The Lonach Highland Gathering & Games is one of Scotland’s most iconic traditional summer events and takes place annually in Strathdon on the 4th Saturday in August.
SEPTEMBER 2024
7
The Braemar Gathering
The Princess Royal And Duke Of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar
Since 1848, The Gathering has been attended regularly by the reigning Monarch and members of the Royal Family. The foot races at The Gathering are the world’s oldest, having been organised on a regular basis since 1832.
14
Aboyne Farmer’s Market
Aboyne Green, 10am - 2pm
21
Banchory Farmer’s Market
Bellfield Car Park, Dee Street
9am - 1pm