Major Annual Events, Ballater and Crathie, Royal Deeside, Scotland

Major Annual Events, Ballater and Crathie, Royal Deeside, Scotland

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Telephone Numbers
Please note that the dialling code for Ballater within the UK is 013397
International callers please use 00 44 13397 + Number

2009

January	February	March	April	May	June
July	August	September	October	November	December

Year	Date	Location	Event
2009	Open all year	Ballater	Tullich Fishery
			Competition fishing for all the family in a well stocked 6 acre loch on the outskirts of Ballater. (Rainbow and brown trout). Tullich Fishery, Braehead House, Tullich, By Ballater, Aberdeenshire. AB35 5SB Tel: 013397 55648
	Open all year	Ballater	Old Royal Station
			Old Royal Station visitor centre and Exhibition. Includes Tourist Information Centre and Shop. Ballater Tourist Information Centre.Tel: 013397 55306
	April	Balmoral	Balmoral Castle open to visitors
	1st April - July 31		Balmoral grounds, gardens and exhibitions open to the public. Balmoral Castle Gardens, Grounds, Exhibitions, Pony Trekking, Wildlife Safaris, Holiday Cottages Shop and Cafeteria The Estate Office Balmoral Estates, BALLATER Aberdeenshire AB35 5TB Tel No. 013397 42534 Email. info@balmoralcastle.com Web. www.balmoralcastle.com
		Balmoral	Balmoral Road Races
	Saturday 25th April		Balmoral Road Races www.run-balmoral.com
	May		Royal Deeside Golf Week
	9 - 15 May		Royal Deeside Golf Week A full programme of golfing and golf tuition, with entertainment laid on every evening. Ballater Golf Club. Tel. 013397 55567 email: sec@ballatergolfclub.co.uk web: www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk
		Ballater	Ballater Royal Deeside Walking Festival
	16 - 22 May		12th Year! Walking Week on the Web
		Ballater	CONTINENTAL MARKET
	25 May		Ballater is going Continental for the day on Friday 25th May, from 9am to 5pm. Olivier and his team will be introducing us to all sorts of European goodies.
	June	Ballater	"BALLATER BIKE BASH"
	21-22 June		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
		Balmoral	Lochnagar Ascent
	28		Saturday - 28th of 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. Time: 9:30-5:00pm. Cost: £10. Meeting point: Spittal of Glen Muick visitor centre. Booking essential. Call Fiona on 013397 55059.
	July	Ballater	Royal Deeside Golf Classic
	20-24 July		Royal Deeside Golf Classic A 72 hole Stapleford event for both Ladies and Gentlemen played over four majestic courses, Braemar, Ballater, Banchory and Aboyne. Ballater Golf Club Tel. 013397 55567 email: sec@ballatergolfclub.co.uk www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk
	August	Ballater	Ballater Royal Horticultural Society 'Celebrating 150 Years'
	6-8		A horticultural and floral display to mark the 150th anniversary of the Society's first annual show. Glenmuick Church, Ballater.
		Ballater	Ballater Victoria Week
	7-16		A week of fun for all the family - Parades, concerts, music, dancing, hilltop safaris, children's programme and much, much more! Email: info@royal-deeside.org.uk Web: Ballater Victoria Week
		Ballater	Ballater Book Fair
			Book Dealers from all over Scotland converge in the Victoria Hall, Ballater with thousands of books, from modern fiction to rare antiquarian and Scottish. Deeside Books Tel: 013397 54080 Email: deesidebk@aol.com Web: www.pbfa.org
		Ballater	Ballater Highland Games
	13		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 Ballater Victoria Week
		Ballater	Ballater Royal Horticultural Society Annual Show
	15-16		Displays of fruit, flowers and vegetables grown by local enthusiastic gardeners. Childrens craft section and home produce, held in Victoria & Albert Halls. Alec Copland Tel: 013397 56116
	September	Ballater	Cycle Cairngorms
			Bike challenge through the Cairngorms National Park. For more information see www.cyclecairngorms.org for details.
		Crathie/Balmoral	Walking Tours
	Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout September		Guided Walking Tours at Balmoral Castle. Call 013397 42414
	October	Crathie	Aspen Conservation Day
			In conjunction with Butterfly Conservation, help the rangers to create aspen habitat for important butterfly and moth species. Joint event with Aberdeenshire Ranger Service. Meeting point: Crathie car park. Time: 10:30am-2:30pm. Cost: Free. Booking essential. Call Fiona on 013397 55059.
	November	Crathie/Balmoral	Balmoral Castle and Distillery Tours
			Link to Poster with details
		Crathie	Salmon safari
			A vehicle tour to search for evidence of migrating and breeding salmon. Learn about the lifecycle of this fascinating river runner. Time: 1pm-3pm. Meeting point: Crathie car park. Cost: £5/person. Booking essential. Call Balmoral Estate Office on 013397 42534.
	December	Ballater	Christmas Festive Cheer
			Ballater Old Royal Station Visitor Centre. Events for all the family. Ballater Tourist Information Centre. Tel: 013397 55306
2010	January	Ballater	Ceilidh Dance
			Victoria Hall, Ballater. Tickets from Alec Copland Tel: 013397 56116