ballater-hostel

Run Balmoral 2023

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 16:43:23 GMT

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 April, 2023

BALMORAL ESTATE

Extremely popular variety of running events (5km, 10km, duathlon, wee trail race, 15 mile trail race, kids races) over two days, based at Balmoral Castle.

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www.runbalmoral.com

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TGO Challenge 2023

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:05:17 GMT

Thursday 11 – Friday 26 May, 2023

Here at Ballater Hostel we love the TGO so much we take part every year! Dominique took part in 2022. Daniel took part in 2021 and will be taking part this year again. We have to alternate to allow us to be open at the same time!

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www.tgochallenge.co.uk

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Cairngorms Nature Festival 2023

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:21:44 GMT

Friday 12 - Sunday 21 May, 2023

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK

The Cairngorms Nature Festival (previously the BIG Weekend) is a 9 day celebration of the fantastic natural heritage of the Cairngorms National Park that takes place every year in May. With over 60 activities taking place across the Cairngorms National Park there is something for everyone, from families to the more seasoned nature lover.

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https://cairngorms.co.uk/discover-explore/things-to-do/events/big-weekend/

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Ballater Golf Week 2023

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 17:57:36 GMT

Saturday 13 - Friday 19 May, 2023

BALLATER

This popular event has been running since 1975, and promises a spectacular mix of golf competitions and local entertainment. It regularly attracts around 100 participants from all over the globe to Ballater. Partners are arranged for all golfing events so there is no need to worry about attending on your own, and the friendly staff and club members are always happy to help.

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www.ballatergolfclub.co.uk

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Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 1 - Glenlivet

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:45:42 GMT

Sunday 14 May, 2023

GLENLIVET

An enduro race is where riders are timed in downhill stages, with neutral transfer stages in between. The event route will be around 25km long with 800m of climb and include 5-7 timed single track stages. The lite route will be a bit shorter with less climb, by omitting the trickiest stage. The routes are aimed to be rideable by reasonably competent mountain bikers, with the lite being slightly easier both technically and endurance wise.

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 1 - Glenlivet - Sun 14 May 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 2 - Location TBA - Sun 25 Jun 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 3 - Inverurie - Sun 27 Aug 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 4 - Tarland - Sun 24 Sep 23

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www.doonthabraeevents.com/aberdeenshire-enduro-series

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Ballater Walking Festival 2023

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:26:53 GMT

Saturday 3 – Friday 9 June, 2023

BALLATER

Explore the natural beauty of the Cairngorms surrounding Ballater with a series of guided walks. 6 days filled with walks from interesting strolls and intermediate walks with stunning views, to adventurous, off grid climbs for the strenuous walkers. Three of the nights have entertainment put on too :-)

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www.walkballater.com

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Ballater Duck Festival 2023

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:40:27 GMT

Sunday 4 June, 2023

BALLATER

Join us on Royal Deeside on Sunday 2nd June 2019 for a quacking good day out for all the family at the Ballater Duck Festival. Giant Inflatable ducks race on the River Dee at 3pm followed by a pipe band parade through the village with the winning duck. Over 70 food, craft and charity stalls on the village green, plus music and children’s entertainment from 10am throughout the day. Follow us on Facebook Ballater Duck Festival.

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www.facebook.com/ballaterduckfestival

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Lairig Ghru Race 2023

Sat, 01 Apr 2023 19:35:29 GMT

Sunday 25 June, 2023

BRAEMAR

The Lairig Ghru is a category C Long Hill Race run over 43km between the police stations of Braemar and Aviemore. This classic race takes place in a spectacular setting and follows an historic drove road rising to 2733ft between some of the highest peaks in Britain.

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www.deesiderunners.com/races/lairig-ghru-race

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Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 2 - Location TBA

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:47:09 GMT

Sunday 25 June, 2023

LOCATION TBA

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 1 - Glenlivet - Sun 14 May 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 2 - Location TBA - Sun 25 Jun 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 3 - Inverurie - Sun 27 Aug 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 4 - Tarland - Sun 24 Sep 23

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www.doonthabraeevents.com/aberdeenshire-enduro-series

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Royal Deeside Golf Week 2023

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 18:43:39 GMT

Sunday 23 - Friday 28 July, 2023

BALLATER

Picture a corner of Scotland with delightful warmth of welcome, together with breathtaking scenery and four interesting but challenging golf courses and you've discovered Royal Deeside. Playing golf amid such scenic splendour must be every golfers dream and here in Royal Deeside we have put together a package, which will allow just that.

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www.royaldeesidegolfclassic.co.uk

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Ballater 10 2023

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:57:46 GMT

Sunday 30 July, 2023

BALLATER

A 10 mile running road race through superb countryside around Ballater

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www.deesiderunners.com

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Ballater Victoria Week 2023

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 19:46:25 GMT

Saturday 5 - Sunday 13 August, 2023

BALLATER

Initiated in 1987 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession and to raise funds for the refurbishment of the Victoria and Albert Halls, Ballater's Victoria Week brings together numerous sections of the community to lay on a host of fun activities for all ages.

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www.ballatervictoriaweek.co.uk

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Ballater Highland Games 2023

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:03:03 GMT

Thursday 10 August, 2023

BALLATER

Annual Highland Games in Ballater. The friendly one :-) Always the second Thursday in August.

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www.ballaterhighlandgames.com

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Ride the North 2023

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:39:59 GMT

Saturday 26 August, 2023

HUNTLY

In 2011 we decided in to run a small cycling event in our native North East Scotland – an area famous for Castles, Whisky, the Cairngorm mountains, some beautiful scenery and (among local cyclists at least) for mile upon mile of quiet rural roads that are just perfect for riding a bike.

The first Ride the North found it quite hard to attract 37 willing cyclists. It was intended as a one off and as a fundraiser for a local cancer charity. The sun shone and the one-off bike tour somehow turned into an annual event.

The one thing that was clear from the outset was that this would not be a competitive event …but an attempt to be more sociable than other events. There would be no timing chips, no placings, no podium …just a challenge ride that would be a celebration of cycling and with coffee stops, lunches and some small detours to take the more scenic or quiet roads and notable climbs.

The nature of the challenge is always intended to be achievable (with training) for those with limited cycling experience, but to be tough enough to work for the more regular cyclists. North East Scotland is far from flat and the ride is always shaped to include some tough terrain.

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www.ride-the-north.co.uk

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Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 3 - Inverurie

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:47:56 GMT

Sunday 27 August, 2023

INVERURIE

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 1 - Glenlivet - Sun 14 May 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 2 - Location TBA - Sun 25 Jun 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 3 - Inverurie - Sun 27 Aug 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 4 - Tarland - Sun 24 Sep 23

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www.doonthabraeevents.com/aberdeenshire-enduro-series

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Braemar Gathering 2023

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:09:52 GMT

Saturday 2 September, 2023

BRAEMAR

Annual Highland Games in Braemar.

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www.braemargathering.org

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Beast Race 2023

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 20:19:37 GMT

Saturday 23 September, 2023

BANCHORY

Beast yourself on an epic 10km obstacle race; slide, dunk, swim, wade, climb, push yourself through freezing loch water, thick mud, steep & rocky terrain and over mega obstacles; run solo or in a team; win brilliant prizes; do it for charity; be in ridiculous fancy dress ... Do any of this and more at Scotland's 'beastliest' obstacle race!

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www.beastrace.co.uk

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Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 4 - Tarland

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:49:19 GMT

Sunday 24 September, 2023

TARLAND

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 1 - Glenlivet - Sun 14 May 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 2 - Location TBA - Sun 25 Jun 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 3 - Inverurie - Sun 27 Aug 23

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2023 - Round 4 - Tarland - Sun 24 Sep 23

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www.doonthabraeevents.com/aberdeenshire-enduro-series

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Grampian Mountain Challenge 2023

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 20:25:14 GMT

Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 October, 2023

SOUTHERN CAIRNGORMS AREA

Scotland’s Friendly Sociable Winter Mountain Marathon (held every other year)

Close your eyes and imagine a 2-day orienteering and hill running challenge, with hot food, drinks and social marquee provided, plus luggage transfer to and from the overnight camp? Now open your eyes... and enter the Grampian Mountain Challenge.

This event will combine mountain navigation with forest / moorland orienteering over two days. In 2023 it will be in the Southern Cairngorms area with a remote campsite for the Saturday night at an undisclosed location.

Dominique at Ballater Hostel took part in 2018 and 2021 (delayed from 2020) and enjoyed it so much are taking part again in 2023!

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https://grampoc.com/2023/02/05/gmc-2023-south-cairngorms-7th-8th-october/

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Illuminator Night Trail Race 2023

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:34:42 GMT

Saturday 28 October, 2023

GLEN TANAR, ABOYNE

Go wild through the night on Scotland’s toughest night half marathon. Run or walk 15 dark miles over rugged hill trails with just the glow of your head torch to lead the way. See the natural beauty of Glen Tanar’s ancient Scots pine forest in a spectacular new light.

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www.illuminatorrun.co.uk

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Ballater Winter Festival 2023

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:25:45 GMT

Saturday 25 November, 2023

BALLATER

Full day out for all the family, including:

indoor grotto with Santa
indoor Christmas craft fayre
outdoor Christmas market on the green (including craft stalls & hot food vendors)
film night
farmer’s market
Christmas lights switch on
fire engines
tractors
animals...

It's going to be awesome!!

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www.facebook.com/BallaterWinterFestival

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Braemar Mountain Festival 2023

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 20:13:34 GMT

Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 March, 2023

BRAEMAR

A range of mountain based activities centred around Braemar.

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Grampian Mountain Challenge 2020 - postponed to 2021

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 01:00:00 GMT

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 November, 2020 - postponed until 2021

LOCHNAGAR AREA

Scotland’s Friendly Sociable Winter Mountain Marathon (held every other year)

Close your eyes and imagine a 2-day orienteering and hill running challenge, with hot food, drinks and social marquee provided, plus luggage transfer to and from the overnight camp? Now open your eyes... and enter the Grampian Mountain Challenge.

This event will combine mountain navigation with forest / moorland orienteering over two days. In 2020 it will be in the Lochnagar area with a remote campsite for the Saturday night at an undisclosed location.

We at Ballater Hostel took part in 2018 and enjoyed it so much are taking part again in 2020!

https://grampoc.com/category/eventsresults/grampian-mountain-challenge/

Prime Four Beast Race 2021 (Banchory)

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 18:32:00 GMT

Saturday 25 September, 2021

BANCHORY

www.beastrace.co.uk

Tour of Britain 2021 - Stage 8

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:33:35 GMT

Sunday 12 September, 2021

STONEHAVEN / CAIRN O MOUNT

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils have agreed a two-year deal to host the Tour of Britain, now beginning with the final stage of the 2021 race on Sunday 12 September. The Aberdeenshire coastal town of Stonehaven will play host to the stage start, with the route also featuring a much-anticipated ascent of the famed Cairn o’Mount climb in the opening kilometres. Full details of the route will be unveiled in due course, although it can be revealed that the successor to Dutch sensation Mathieu van der Poel will be crowned in Aberdeen city centre following a day of racing largely set in the stunning Aberdeenshire countryside. Not only will the 2021 stage mark the first time the Tour of Britain has visited the region, it will also be the furthest point north the modern edition of the race has ever reached.

www.tourofbritain.co.uk/race/2020-tour/

Half BraemarAthon 2021

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 18:30:38 GMT

Sunday 5 September, 2021

BRAEMAR

Very scenic out and back half marathon on an undulating road.

https://www.eventfull.biz/index.php/sporting-events/half-braemarathon-2021

Braemar Gathering 2021

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 4 September, 2021

BRAEMAR

Annual Highland Games in Braemar.

www.braemargathering.org

Ballater Highland Games 2021

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Thursday 12 August, 2021

BALLATER

Annual Highland Games in Ballater. The friendly one :-) Always the second Thursday in August.

www.ballaterhighlandgames.com

Ballater Victoria Week 2021

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 7 - Sunday 15 August, 2021

BALLATER

Royal Deeside Golf Classic 2021

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Monday 26 - Friday 30 July, 2021

BALLATER

Ballater Duck Festival 2021

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:28:14 GMT

Sunday 6 June, 2021

BALLATER

Ballater Walking Festival 2021

Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 15 – Friday 21 May, 2021

BALLATER

Explore the natural beauty of the Cairngorms surrounding Ballater with a series of guided walks.

www.walkballater.com

TGO Challenge 2021

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Friday 14 – Friday 28 May, 2021

The TGO Challenge is a self-supported Scottish coast-to-coast backpacking adventure. Established in 1980 – only two years after the first issue of The Great Outdoors – it has earned a unique place in the UK’s long-distance walking tradition.

The idea is simple: to hike from the west coast of Scotland to the east over a fortnight, taking in some of the best wild land the Highlands have to offer. The essence of the Challenge is adventure and self-sufficiency. You’ll have to cover a decent mileage every day, you’ll be wild camping, and carrying several days’ worth of food in addition to your walking and camping gear.

The Challenge is unique. While it is an organised backpacking event, the route choice is up to you (as is the starting point, although the finish is Montrose for everyone). This makes it different from most other organised backpacking events, and it also means that no two Challenges are alike!

While your route could be unique to you, many people appreciate the social aspect of the Challenge. It’s permitted to hike in groups of up to four, and many arrange to meet up with friends for shorter sections. At the end of the trail, the social event in Montrose has attained legendary stature. Many say that the camaraderie of the Challenge is a big factor bringing them back year after year. Friendships, relationships and even marriages have all been forged on the TGO Challenge.

Ten facts about the TGO challenge

www.tgochallenge.co.uk

Cairngorms Nature Big Weekend 2021

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Friday 14 - Sunday 16 May, 2021

CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK

The Cairngorms Nature BIG Weekend is a celebration of the fantastic natural heritage of the Cairngorms National Park that takes place every year in May. With over 60 activities taking place across the Cairngorms National Park there is something for everyone, from families to the more seasoned nature lover.

www.cairngormsnaturebigweekend.com/

Ballater Golf Week 2021

Sat, 08 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 8 - Friday 14 May, 2021

BALLATER

Run Balmoral 2021

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 April, 2021

BALMORAL ESTATE

Extremely popular variety of running events over two days, based at Balmoral Castle.

www.runbalmoral.com

Ballater Winter Festival 2020

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 01:00:00 GMT

Saturday 28 November, 2020

BALLATER

A day of frosty fun events in Ballater, built around the village's Christmas Light switch-on (around 6pm).

www.facebook.com/Ballater-Winter-Festival-228805583835148

Cycle Highlands Santa Cruz & Juliana Demo Weekend 2020 (cancelled)

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 21:38:52 GMT

Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 October, 2020

BALLATER

Santa Cruz and Juliana Demo Weekend.

www.cyclehighlands.com/event/santa-cruz-and-juliana-demo-weekend

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2020 - Round 3 - Pitfichie

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 4 October, 2020

DRUMTOCHTY

Competitive mountain biking!! Courses are generally 25-30km long with 750-1000m of climbing. Riders are timed in stages that are primarily downhill, with neutral transfer stages in between. These one day events have a great friendly atmosphere and attract all levels of rider, from the seriously competitive to competent riders just looking for a great day in the hills.

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 1 - Pitfichie - Sun 10 May 2020
Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 2 - Aboyne - Sun 21 June 2020
Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 3 - Drumtochty - Sun 4 October 2020

www.doonthabraeevents.com/aes-2020

Morven Hill Race 2020

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 21:16:09 GMT

Saturday 3 October, 2020

NORTH OF BALLATER

The Full Morven course (8km, 640m climb) takes a direct route up Morven above the ruined cottage of Balhennie. It follows good tracks all the way and is marked with flags. The initial steep section above Balhennie is avoided on the descent by the gentler landrover track which descends diagonally NE to Balhennie from the coll below Roar Hill (ref 395033).

The Half Morven course (4km, 380m climb) for U18s & U16s, and also open to Seniors wanting to try out Hill Racing, follows the same ascent as the Seniors to half way up, then links over to the descent by the landrover track.

www.deesiderunners.com/races/morven-hill-race/

Kayleigh's (Virtual) Wee Stars Cycle 2020

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 3 October, 2020

BALLATER

Annual cycle event with 3 routes available - 20, 57 or 95 miles. Starts and ends in Ballater! All in aid of the Kayleigh’s Wee Stars charity.

www.kayleighsweestars.co.uk/site/events

Running Festival at Crathes Castle 2020 (cancelled)

Sat, 19 Sep 2020 21:15:17 GMT

Saturday 19 September, 2020

CRATHES CASTLE

The National Trust for Scotland is delighted to invite you to join them for the 2019 PIM Running Festival at Crathes Castle.

The tremendously popular PIM Half Marathon at Crathes Castle will start right beside our fairytale-like castle, with the route taking you out onto the picturesque country roads to the north and east of the estate grounds. You’ll head out towards the grounds of a fellow National Trust for Scotland property, Drum Castle, eventually turning and heading back in a loop back towards Crathes and finishing in front of the castle.

Following on from the great success of the event last year, the PIM Children’s 1.5k race will also feature in the Running Festival, starting at 10am, and giving the youngest runners an opportunity to test their skills at a child-friendly route around the castle grounds.

With the immense popularity of 5k running challenges in mind, PIM and the National Trust for Scotland are also excited to announce that this year’s Festival will be further expanded by a cross-country PIM 5k at Crathes Castle. The race is open to participants of secondary-school age upwards and will begin at 11am, taking runners out onto an exciting 5k trail around the forest of Crathes Estate.

As part of the Festival, we will host a family-friendly play area in the South Lawn in front of the castle.

www.nts.org.uk/visit/events/pim-running-festival-at-crathes-castle

Lairig Ghru Race 2020

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 6 September, 2020

BRAEMAR

www.deesiderunners.com/races/lairig-ghru-race

Type 2 Fun Run 2020 (cancelled)

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 August, 2020

TO BE REVEALED...

The Type 2 Fun Run is an ultra like no other. Set in the Scottish Highlands on 31st Aug-1 Sep 2019. There will be no set course, no feed stations, no base camp, no massage tent, no mercy. The race will be won by strategy, not chiefly by speed. Only skilled navigators and those with the ability to embrace discomfort will make it. 30 hours, a mix of mandatory and optional checkpoints. Sound horrible? Do you like to sign up for horrible things? Then read on...

www.type2ultra.co.uk

Glenshee 9 Hill Race 2020 (cancelled)

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 1 August, 2020

GLENSHEE SKI CENTRE

21 miles 6000ft

One of the toughest races in the hill running calendar. In order to maintain a healthy number of entries, this race is run every other year - don't put off entering this year, as your next opportunity will not be until 2020.

It is named the Glenshee9 as you will visit the following nine Munro's in this order:- Creag Leacach, Glas Maol, Cairn of Claise, Tom Buidhe, Tolmount, Carn an Tuirc, Carn Aosda, Carn a Gheoidh, Cairnwell.

Records:-
Male - 3:07:21 Tom Owens Female - 3:37:17 Jasmin Parris

Members of Braemar Mountain Rescue Team will be helping with race cover on the day and all profits will go to the team.

http://braemarscotland.co.uk/glenshee9/

The Big Midsummer Ride 2020 (cancelled)

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 27 June, 2020

BALLATER

This year, Gravitate North East are teaming up with Cycle Highlands to bring you one of social MTB highlights of the year.

More details to follow soon, in the mean time, make sure you get it locked into your calendar... it’s going to be a blast!

www.facebook.com/events/400165940764442/

BMW Club - Royal Deeside Gathering 2020 (cancelled)

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:26:27 GMT

Friday 26 - Sunday 28 June, 2020

BALLATER

The BMW Club's Scottish section annual camping weekend (other forms of accommodation are allowed!)

http://www.thebmwclub.org.uk/displayevent.asp?EventID=1524

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2020 - Round 2 - Aboyne

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 21 June, 2020

ABOYNE

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 1 - Pitfichie - Sun 10 May 2020
Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 2 - Aboyne - Sun 21 June 2020
Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 3 - Drumtochty - Sun 4 October 2020

www.doonthabraeevents.com/aes-2020

Mucklefest 2020 (cancelled)

Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 20 June, 2020

BALLATER

A Family Day of Music
2pm-8pm
Free event on the village green
Bring your own picnic
4 different live music bands to enjoy

Cycle Highlands Demo Weekend 2020 (cancelled)

Sat, 13 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June, 2020

BALLATER

SATURDAY

Up to 60 bikes available from Santa Cruz , KONA, Orange, Juliana and MERIDA including E Bikes. Book a morning or afternoon so you get up to 3 hours to demo some of the best bikes in the world.
Demo bikes are available from 0900 to 12.30 and 12.30 to 4pm.
Photo ID is required and advance booking highly recommended. Cost is £20.

SUNDAY

A second chance to demo some dream bikes plus just for the ladies – JULIANA ambassador riders Aneela Mckenna and our own Anna Blair will be leading a fun ride with tea and cakes included! A great opportunity to try out the latest JULIANA’s .
Demo bikes are available from 0900 to 1230 and 12.30 to 4 pm.
The JULIANNA RIDE OUT cost is £15 and riders can bring their own bike or book a demo bike for the full ride.
Photo ID is required and advance booking recommended. Cost £20.

www.cyclehighlands.com/event/cyclehighlands-demo-weekend-supported-by-burgtec/

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series 2020 - Round 1 - Pitfichie (cancelled)

Sun, 10 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 10 May, 2020

PITFICHIE

Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 1 - Pitfichie - Sun 10 May 2020
Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 2 - Aboyne - Sun 21 June 2020
Aberdeenshire Enduro Series Round 3 - Drumtochty - Sun 4 October 2020

www.doonthabraeevents.com/aes-2020

King of the Mountains Sportive – Royal Deeside 2020 (cancelled)

Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Friday 8 - Sunday 10 May, 2020

GLENSHEE & THE LECHT (each a 35 min drive from Ballater)

RDay 1 – Hill Climb race up The Lecht from Cockbridge…£1200 in prizes to be won
Day 2 – 50mile, 100km & 101mile KOM Sportives – based at The Lecht Ski Centre
Day 3 – 110 mile Queen of the Highland Sportive – Starting and finishing on UK’s Highest public road.

http://komevents.com/index.php/king-of-the-mountains-sportive/

Cycle Highlands Spring Sale & Demo Day 2020 (cancelled)

Sat, 02 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 2 May, 2020

BALLATER

Our demo fleet from Santa Cruz , Kona and Juliana will be available to ride all day for £20 per rider! Merida and E bike guiding specialist eGuideScotland will be running 2 hour guided test rides for those new to E bikes. Plus we will be clearing old stock and used bikes at unbeatable prices.

www.cyclehighlands.com/event/cyclehighlands-spring-sale-and-demo-day/

Illuminator Night Trail Race 2019

Sat, 26 Oct 2019 21:17:13 GMT

Saturday 26 October, 2019

GLEN TANAR, ABOYNE

Kayleigh's Wee Stars Cycle 2019

Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 5 October, 2019

BALLATER

Annual cycle event with 3 routes available - 20, 57 or 95 miles. Starts and ends in Ballater! All in aid of the Kayleigh’s Wee Stars charity.

www.kayleighsweestars.co.uk/site/events

Running Festival at Crathes Castle 2019

Sun, 15 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 14 September, 2019

CRATHES CASTLE

Falling Leaves Stage Race 2019

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 14 September, 2019

BALLATER

A two day stage race based in the heart of Royal Deeside organised by Scottish Cycling North East (Grampian).

Day one has a 5km Time Trial followed by an 80km road race with king of the mountain points.

Day two is a 93km road race with king of the mountain points and bonus seconds for the first three riders.

www.facebook.com/pg/fallingleavesballater

www.britishcycling.org.uk

Type 2 Fun Run 2019

Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 31 August, 2019

TO BE REVEALED...

The Type II Fun Run is an ultra like no other. Set in the Scottish Highlands on 31st Aug-1 Sep 2019. There will be no set course, no feed stations, no base camp, no massage tent, no mercy. The race will be won by strategy, not chiefly by speed. Only skilled navigators and those with the ability to embrace discomfort will make it. 30 hours, a mix of mandatory and optional checkpoints. Sound horrible? Do you like to sign up for horrible things? Then read on...

www.type2ultra.co.uk

Scottish 6 Days 2019

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 28 July – Saturday 3 August, 2019

CRIEFF

Six days of orienteering, in and around Crieff (west of Perth).

The Scottish 6 Days Orienteering event (“the 6-Days”) is a biennial event, first held in 1977, and taking place in a different area of Scotland each time. As the largest orienteering event in the UK, each 6-Days event typically attracts over 3500 competitors.

www.scottish6days.com

Ballater 10 2019

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 28 July, 2019

BALLATER

A 10 mile running road race through superb countryside around Ballater

www.deesiderunners.com

Mucklefest 2019

Sat, 22 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 22 June, 2019

BALLATER

A Family Day of Music
2pm-8pm
Free event on the village green
Bring your own picnic
4 different live music bands to enjoy

Run Banchory 2019

Sun, 16 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 16 June, 2019

BANCHORY

10k Multi-Terrain Race
First ever Run Banchory event at King George V Park. The main event is a 10k multi-terrain race that predominately takes in the scenic Scolty/Blackhall forest area. The race route will cater for all running abilities but will definitely be known as a good test. There will also be a 1k fun run for school pupils between primary 1 and 7 which will take place in the grounds of the King George V Park. There will be medals, refreshments and a great community atmosphere!

https://resultsbase.net/event/4844

Royal Lochnagar Whisky & Food Festival 2019

Sat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 1 June, 2019

CRATHIE

Join us at Royal Lochnagar for our Whisky & Food Festival!

There will be free distillery tours, whisky cocktails, local food stalls, live coopering demonstrations and Fly Fishing demonstration.

www.facebook.com/events/2265157030368858/

Cycle Highlands Demo Day 2019

Sat, 11 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 11 May, 2019

BALLATER

Mountain Bike and E Bike Demo Day
Featuring bikes from Santa Cruz, Orange, Juliana, Kona, IBIS, Merida, CUDA
9am - 4pm
Cost £20
Booking is advised

Photo ID required

www.cyclehighlands.com/event/demo-day

British Orienteering Night Championships

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 23 February, 2019

MUIR OF DINNET

Night time orienteering!!

www.marocscotland.org.uk/events/british-night-championships-2019-23-feb-2019

Glenshee 9 Hill Race 2018

info@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 5 August, 2018

GLENSHEE SKI CENTRE

www.entrycentral.com/Glenshee-9-Race

Braemar Heart of the Park Challenge 2018

info@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 1 July, 2018

BRAEMAR

The Heart of the Park Challenge is a multi terrain trail run, set in the immediate area around Braemar and run over a 12 km course.

Runners will follow a waymarked, undulating course in some of the UK's most spectacular scenery in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. We will get you wet, then we'll get you clarted in mud and then we'll get you wet again as you run through mire, through rivers and through pine forest. And if that doesn't leave you out of breath, then the views will.

Participants should expect the unexpected!!

www.facebook.com/HeartoftheParkChallenge/

Creag Choinnich Hill Race 2018

info@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday 20 June, 2018

BRAEMAR

Britains oldest recorded hill race. Distance 3.5km, climb 250m. Start at Braemar Castle.

The history books have Creag Choinnich as the oldest recorded hill race dating back to 1064. Yes 1064! King Malcolm II looking for the fastest man to deliver his despatches arranged the race up Creag Choinnich. The first home was the younger of two MacGregor brothers who received "a handsome sword, a baldric and a purseful of gold" (a baldric is a belt worn like a sash to support a sword).

Fast forward to the Victorian age and the hill race was included in the Braemar Highland Games, that is until Queen Victoria witnessed her ghillie spitting blood after winning the 1850 race. In deference to her sensibilities, the race was suspended thereafter.

The race resumed about ten years ago being run from the Highland Games Park as part of the Junior Highland Games.

After 2016 the race returned to its former location at Braemar Castle and is now run as an evening race close to the longest day.

www.facebook.com/creagchoinnichrace

Royal Lochnagar Distillery Open Day 2018

info@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sun, 27 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 26 May, 2018

CRATHIE

Royal Lochnagar's annual open day with Free tours on the hour. Check out their Facebook page for more information as it is announced!

www.facebook.com/RoyalLochnagar

Scottish Orienteering Championships 2018

admin@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sat, 26 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May, 2018

NAIRNSHIRE and MORAY

The Long Distance Championships are being staged at Achagour & Dulsie (partially used during Highland 2015 Scottish 6 Days), a short distance from Nairn and Forres.

The Scottish Relay Championships are being staged in Roseisle, a superb area of forested sand dunes.

Training opportunities exist, including use of areas used for the World Orienteering Championships 2015.

The British Orienteering Championships are being held the previous weekend of the 19/20th May, why not make a week of it.

www.scottish-orienteering.org/championships/scottish-championships-2018

British Orienteering Championships 2018

admin@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sat, 19 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 19 & Sunday 20 May, 2018

BALMORAL and TORPHANTRICK

The Scottish Orienteering Association (SOA) is staging the British Orienteering Championships 2018 over the weekend Saturday 19th May to Sunday 20th May in Royal Deeside. The Long Distance Championships will be held over the Balmoral Estate with the British Relay Championships at nearby Torphantrick (Cambus o’May).

The Scottish Orienteering Championships will be held the following weekend of 26/27th May. Why not take a weeks holiday and have a double dose of classic Scottish terrain.

www.scottish-orienteering.org/soa/page/british-orienteering-championships-2018

King of the Mountains Sportive 2018

info@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sun, 13 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 13 May, 2018

ABOYNE

Ride the original King of the Mountains Sportive. Two of Scotland's toughest road routes take you up steep mountain passes and down sweeping descents. Experience the stunning landscapes of the Cairngorms National Park and Royal Deeside. Now with a new improved route based in Aboyne that finishes with a fantastic 20km downhill section along the southern banks of the River Dee.

www.komsportive.co.uk

Crathes Half Marathon 2017

admin@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 16 September, 2017

CRATHES

Starting beside the fairy-tale-like Crathes Castle the route takes you out onto the country roads to the north and east of the estate grounds. You head out towards the estate of fellow NTS property, Drum Castle, eventually turning and heading back in a loop towards Crathes and finishing in front of the castle.

www.nts.org.uk/Event/20014603980/cratheshalfmarathon

Mucklefest 2017

admin@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sat, 09 Sep 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Saturday 9 September, 2017

BALLATER

A Family Day of Music
2pm-8pm
Free event on the village green
Bring your own picnic
4 different live music bands to enjoy

Scottish 6 Days 2017

admin@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 30 July – Saturday 5 August, 2017

BALLATER

Six days of orienteering, in and around Ballater.

www.scottish6days.com

Methlick Cycle Challenge 2017

admin@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Sunday 16 July, 2017

BALLATER
Three cycle routes, all finishing in Methlick - 20, 40 and 70 miles.
The 70 mile route starts in Ballater, 40 mile in Crathes and 20 mile in Dyce.
The challenge is for all types of cyclists, from novices to pros.
The challenge is to make it to the end, it is not a race.

http://methlickchallenge.wixsite.com/home

Braemar Film Festival 2017

admin@ballater-hostel.com (Ballater Hostel) — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMT

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 February, 2017

BRAEMAR

Six epic films showcasing mountain landscapes, extreme ascents in far flung corners of the world and the stories of the people who visit them

www.braemarscotland.co.uk