what’s on Royal Deeside and The Mearns

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22nd June 2013, Royal Deeside:

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

7th July 2013, Stonehaven:

Don&rsquot miss this half marathon and a 1k fun run.

21st July 2013, Aberdeen & Grampian:

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

3rd August 2013, Aboyne:

The Games take place on the Aboyne Green, situated in the centre of the village, on the first Saturday in August.

8th August 2013, 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.

7th September 2013, Braemar:

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

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.

19th & 20th October 2013, Deeside:

Beautiful arts, craft and foods in the stunning venue of Drum Castle, by Banchory.

2nd & 3rd November 2013, Deeside:

New for 2013, beautiful arts, craft and foods in the stunning venue of Crathes Castle, by Banchory and just 16 miles west of Aberdeen.

Year-round, Royal Deeside:

Balmoral Castle has been the Scottish home of the Royal family since it was purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852 who built a new castle on the original site.