FRIDAY 23^RD – SUNDAY 25^TH FEBRUARY –RUNNING THE HIGHLANDS
Training Weekend for Runners at Balmoral. Special guest Dr. Chris Fenn, one of the country’s top sports nutritionists. Guided running on the superb off road trails of the Balmoral Estate, Coaching tips, Pilates, Yoga, sports massage and a trip to the pool for a swim at the Hilton Craigendarroch. For information contact Neil on 08451 577422. Mob:- 07768 378012. Web:- www.runningthehighlands.com

FRIDAY 2^ND – SUNDAY 4^TH MARCH – RUNNING THE HIGHLANDS
Training Weekend for Runners at Balmoral. Special guests – Ron Hill, the UK’s all time best male endurance athlete and Dr. Chris Fenn. Guided off road runs, coaching tips, sports massage and Pilates. For information contact Neil on 08451 577422. Mob:- 07768 378012. Web:-

SUNDAY 1^ST APRIL - BALMORAL CASTLE
Balmoral Grounds gardens and Exhibitions open to the public

WEDNESDAY 4^TH APRIL - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

FRIDAY 6^TH APRIL - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - RED DEER RAMBLE
Discover the intriguing lifestyle of the majestic red deer in Glen Muick. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre.Time:2:30-4:30pm Price:Free. Notes: Easy walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SATURDAY 7^TH APRIL - BALMORAL CASTLE
Falconry display at Balmoral (normal admission rates apply)

WEDNESDAY 11^TH APRIL - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 18^TH APRIL - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

FRIDAY 20^TH APRIL - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - BIRDS BEFORE BREAKFAST
Ever seen a bird dance? Join the rangers as they spy on the courtship rituals of black grouse in Glen Muick. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 6am-8Am Price:£5/person. Notes: Vehicle Tour, booking essential. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 25^TH APRIL - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SATURDAY 28^TH APRIL - BALMORAL CASTLE
Balmoral Road Races to be known as RUNBalmoral
10K NEW 5K and Junior races. To enter see www.balmoralroadraces.com

WEDNESDAY 2^ND MAY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SATURDAY 5^TH MAY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - LEARN TO READ OR GET LOST!
A practical guide to basic navigation, including taking bearings, grid references and mountain safety. Run in conjunction with the Scottish Outdoor Access Festival. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre.Time:10-3pm Price:£2 Notes: Booking essential. Moderate walk. Bring lunch. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 9^ND MAY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 23RD MAY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

FRIDAY 25^TH MAY – CONTINENTAL MARKET – BALLATER
To be confirmed.

MONDAY 28^TH MAY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - WHO NEEDS A TRACKING DEVICE
Use all your sense to search for tracks trails and signs left behind by the wildlife of Glen Muick. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time:2-4pm.Price:Free. Notes: Booking essential. Family Fun. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 6^TH JUNE - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 13^TH JUNE - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SATURDAY 16^TH JUNE - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - TWINFLOWER CONSERVATION DAY.
Assist the rangers as they undertake habitat management that will help safeguard this important and beautiful plant. Location: Mill of Sterin, Glen Muick.Time:10-4pm.Price:Free. Notes: Booking essential. Moderate walk. Bring lunch. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SATURDAY 16^TH/17^TH JUNE – “BALLATER BIKE BASH”
Cyclehighlands Bike Shop hosts it’s first ever “Bike Bash”. The weekend will feature demo bikes from many leading mountain bike brands, guided test rides, a BBQ and discounts in the shop. Sunday morning features a mass ride-out into the hills led by the Ballater Mountain Bike Club. You can rent or bring your own bike and details on overnight accommodation can be found on www.cyclehighlands.com Tel No:- 013397 55864

SUNDAY 17TH JUNE - BALMORAL CASTLE
Falconry Display. (normal admission rates apply)

WEDNESDAY 20^TH JUNE - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 27^TH JUNE - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

THURSDAY 28TH JUNE - BALMORAL CASTLE
Outside Theatre, Shakespeare "As you like it". Performances limited to 350 tickets, book on-line at www.balmoralcastle.com Or telephone 013397 42534

SATURDAY 30^TH JUNE - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - UP THE SNOB AND DOWN THE CHASH!
Take the high road around Loch Muick. Learn more about the history and wildlife of the Glen. Location:Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 10-4pm Price:£2 Notes: Mountain walk. Bring lunch. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 4^TH JULY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 4TH JULY - BALMORAL CASTLE
Outside Theatre, "The Wizard of Oz". Performances limited to 350 tickets, book on-line at www.balmoralcastle.com Or telephone 013397 42534

SUNDAY 8^TH JULY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - WILDFLOWER WANDER
Identify the wonderful array of wild flowers in Glen Muick and learn more about their habitats and uses. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time:2-4pm Price:Free Notes: Booking essential. Easy walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 11^TH JULY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

THURSDAY 12^TH JULY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - BUTTERFLY BONANZA!
Help the rangers to identify and record the wonderful array of rare and beautiful butterflies in lower Glen Muick. Location: Mill of Sterin, Glen Muick. Time:2-4pm Price:£2. Notes: Booking essential. Family fun. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 18^TH JULY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

WEDNESDAY 25^TH JULY - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK
Discover the grounds and woods around Balmoral Castle. Learn about the estates history, management and wildlife. Location: Balmoral carriage exhibition. Time:2pm-4pm. Price:Free once £7 grounds ticket has been purchased. Notes: Moderate walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

FRIDAY 27TH – MONDAY 30^TH JULY – RUNNING THE HIGHLANDS
Ballater 10 Mile Road Race weekend (the race itself is on the 29^th). For information contact Neil on 08451 577422. Mob:- 07768 378012. Web:- www.runningthehighlands.com

SUNDAY 5^TH - 12^TH AUGUST – 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!

THURSDAY 9^TH AUGUST – 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. Contact:- Edward Anderson Tel. 013397 55771

FRIDAY 10^TH AUGUST - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - NIGHT HUNTERS AND THEIR PREY
Get close up and personal with bats and moths. Come and dispel all your fears of these intriguing animals. Location:Brochdu, Glen Muick. Time:8pm-late. Price:Free Notes: Booking essential. Family fun. Bring a torch. Run in conjunction with the Aberdeenshire Ranger Service. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

MONDAY 27^TH AUGUST - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - MAGICAL MOORLANDS
Learn about the flora and fauna that make their homes in amongst the heather. Location:Glen Muick Time:2:30-4:30 Price:Free Notes: Booking essential. Easy walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SATURDAY 8^TH SEPTEMBER - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - ROCK ON LOCHNAGAR
Learn how nature has sculpted the landscape we see today as we walk to the top of this magnificent mountain. Location:Glen Muick Time: 9:30-5pm Price: £10 Notes: Booking essential. Mountain walk. Bring a lunch. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SUNDAY 23^RD SEPTEMBER - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - RUBBLE, RUINS AND REMAINS
Visit the rubble ruins and remains around the Spittal of Glen Muick. Learn about the lives of the lost inhabitants. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time:2-3pm Price: Free Notes: Booking essential. Easy walk. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

FRIDAY 12^TH OCTOBER - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - ROAR OF THE ROYAL REDS
Watch and listen to the roaring of the magnificent red deer stags as it echoes evocatively around the Glen. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time:5:30-7:00pm Price: Free. Notes: Family fun. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SATURDAY 20^TH OCTOBER - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - AUTUMN ADVENTURE!
Off-roading adventure to visit the Whitley bomber air-crash site! Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time:9:30-3:30 Price: £2. Notes: Booking essential. Mountain walk. Bring lunch. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

SATURDAY 17^TH NOVEMBER - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - RED SQUIRREL FEEDING FRENZY!
Watch the squirrels gather their nuts, and construct your own squirrel feeder. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time:9-11am Price:Free Notes: Booking essential. Family fun. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.

FRIDAY 23RD – SUNDAY 25^TH NOVEMBER – RUNNING THE HIGHLANDS
Training Weekend for Runners at Balmoral. Special guests from the world of running and fitness, including Dr. Chris Fenn, one of the country’s top sports nutritionists. Guided off road runs, Coaching tips, Pilates and sports massage. For information contact Neil on 08451 577422. Mob:- 07768 378012. Web:- www.runningthehighlands.com

SATURDAY 8^TH DECEMBER - BALMORAL GROUNDS WALK - MOUNTAIN HARE MADNESS!
Search the hillsides for these elusive arctic inhabitants. Location: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Time: 10-2:30pm Price: £2. Notes: Booking essential. Moderate walk. Bring lunch. To book an event please call Fiona at the Spittal of Glen Muick Visitor Centre on 013397 55059.