what’s on Royal Deeside and The Mearns

12th May 2012, Aberdeenshire:

The Banchory Strathspey and Reel Society host a celebration of Scottish traditional music with the emphasis on fiddle music in all its forms.

19th - 25th May 2012, Royal Deeside

This festival of walks offers a programme designed for walkers of all capabilities from ’Munro-baggers’ to those who like a gentle stroll.

23rd June 2012, Royal Deeside

Come and watch the athletes as they compete in the heavy and light events and listen to the glorious pipe bands.

5th - 8th July 2012, Aberdeenshire:

The Stonehaven Folk Festival takes place over four days and features evening concerts at the Town Hall, with fringe events, workshops and sessions held at various venues around the town.

15th July 2012, Aberdeen & Grampian

Events include: Running, Heavy Weights, Solo Piping, Highland Dance.

9th August 2012, Royal Deeside

The events at Ballater Highland Games form part of the circuits comprising the Glenfiddich Heavy Events Championship and the Grampian Games Qualifying Championship, which encourages the younger athletes in the heavy and field events.

1st September 2012, Braemar

This most prestigious of gatherings includes heavy and track events, tug-of-war competition, hill race, piping and highland dancing.

15th - 24th September 2012, Deeside:

A week of events based around the natural and cultural heritage of Deeside.

June - September, Stonehaven

Situated at the harbour-side, the Tolbooth Museum is housed in Stonehaven’s oldest building which used to serve as a courthouse and prison between 1600 and 1767.

April - September, Royal Deeside:

Drum Castle features the oldest intact 13th-century tower in Scotland, a Jacobean mansion house and the additions of the Victorian lairds, making it unique among Scottish castles.