FREE ENTRY. Royal Deeside's annual art exhibition, featuring the artwork of around 40 North East artists working across a variety of mediums. Exhibition includes original paintings, drawings, jewellery and sculpture as well as prints and cards. Open daily in Aboyne's Victory Hall 10am-6pm between July 20th and August 10th. Find out more about our exhibiting […]
Jan from Lost Loch Spirits will be hosting her spirit tasting experiences here at Craigendarroch on the 25th June, 30th July and 20th August. For bookings visit the website or scan the QR code, we are looking forward to seeing you all there. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lost-loch-at-craigendarroch-hear-about-and-taste-your-local-spirits-tickets-893768133547?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
Why not start your weekend with a relaxing sundowner and sharing platter with friends and family. The Rothesay Rooms will be open on Friday evenings until 8pm throughout August. Join us for drinks, cocktails or a light bite Bookings & Walk-ins welcome August opening hours Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Fridays 10am […]
A small committee of dedicated volunteers hosts a wide variety of events and activities for the entire family in the pretty Royal Deeside village of Ballater! Highlights have included Scarecrow Competitions and Trail, Films, Duck Races, Dog Show, Picnics, Pantomime/Hobby Horse Trials, Discos, Messy Play, Car Boot Sale, plus numerous Sporting, and Outdoor Events. The […]
FREE Pop-up Soft Play at the Church Green from 10am onwards. A Safe environment, with lots of varied toys and lots of fun to be had by all. Ages 0-7 , older siblings welcome too. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Film: Whisky Galore! MS Room, V&A Halls 7pm £7 Presented by the new Ballater Classic Film Club... A ship, having left Liverpool two days earlier, heading for Jamaica, Sinks in bad weather outside Eriskay, Containing 250,000 bottles of whisky. The locals gather as many bottles as they can before the proper authorities arrive... based on […]
BVW Vehicle Parade from 1pm-FREE The vehicle parade will have an eclectic range of transport on display in Monaltrie Park and following the pipe band round the village square at 1pm. Monaltrie Park is just a short walk from the centre of the village if you wish to switch between the two and grab yourself […]
Sunday Fayre is at the Church Green and Monaltrie Park, from 10am and it is FREE! A fantastic family day out which, alongside the parade, showcases a lot of what Ballater has to offer and attractions from further afield. We have some fantastic groups and businesses running stalls. Come down and make it the best […]
Messy Play Victoria Hall, 10am, £5 First Child, £3 Additional Siblings (2 Maximum) It’s time to get messy – with a range of hands-on activities involving paint, foam and sand, among others. Art-gluey activities are also available, and we’ll have some non-messy pastimes to enjoy too. Wear old clothes and bring a change of clothes. […]
River Dipping on the Dee for 5-10 Year Olds Monday 5th August 10:30am – 12noon https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aquatic-detectives-river-dipping-on-the-dee-for-5-to-10-year-olds-tickets-969028489297
River Dipping on the Dee for 8-12 Year Olds Monday 5th August 1pm – 2:30pm https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aquatic-detectives-river-dipping-on-the-dee-for-8-to-12-year-olds-tickets-969001167577
The Bonnie BVW Baby Fancy Dress Comp on the Church Green at 1pm & it's FREE! Bonnie Baby tradition gets a BVW makeover in this event for the under-3s. Dress your child/charge in any Victoria Week theme you like. Be Amused. Three categories: 0-1, 1-2 and 2-3. Judged by Ballater’s senior citizens.
History@the Halls- JOHN BROWN - 1826-1883 Queen Victoria's Highland Servant. Hired originally employed by Prince Albert, upon whose death in 1861 became Victoria's main servant, taking care of his mistress the Queen for the years of his life , which ended in March 1883 , dying of erysipelas, from attack's of which he had been […]
Ade’s Hall of Games Quiz Show Quiz! Victoria Hall, 7.30pm, £5pp Test your skills and knowlege in Ade’s quiz. Taking inspirations from Quiz demigod Richard Osman and other TV Challenges, it will be a fun evening for everybody! Licenced bar only, No BYOB.
Try for a Trout! Chapel Loch, 10am-2pm, FREE! A special opportunity to learn the delights of fly fishing from the friendly and experienced team that is Ballater Angling Association, just a mile or so outside the village in the beautiful setting of Chapel Loch.
Rollerdisco, Victoria Hall 4-8pm Get ready to roll at the BVW Rollerdisco! 45minute sessions rolling on the hour, each with a different musical twist! 4pm- Disney Disco 5pm- Trending Tunes 6pm- Swiftie Skate 7pm- 80s/90s Revival skates provided with sizes ranging from child’s size 8 right up to Adult size 12. You are welcome to […]
There have been Games held in Ballater since 1864 and, apart from the war and pandemic years, the Games have continued uninterrupted until the present day. The Games have been honoured in recent times by visits from Their Majesties the King and Queen, The former, Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. Many famous athletes and champions […]
Post-games CEILIDH Victoria Hall, 7.30-11pm | £15/£5 u16s inc. Stovies Foot-stomping ceilidh, with the Dark Island Ceilidh Band for all ages from 8pm. Doors 7.30pm. Licenced bar only, No BYOB.
Why not start your weekend with a relaxing sundowner and sharing platter with friends and family. The Rothesay Rooms will be open on Friday evenings until 8pm throughout August. Join us for drinks, cocktails or a light bite Bookings & Walk-ins welcome August opening hours Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Fridays 10am […]
NEW FOR 2024 Contender… ready! Introducing Mum & Dad-iators, an hour of competitive fun and outright silliness, taking inspiration from BBC's Gladiators but with a BVW twist . Who will win.......Come along on Friday 9th August at 5pm on Ballater Church Green - you won't want to miss it!
Carboot! Taking place on the village greens, there will be loads of cars, tables, and stalls filled with bargains. Plus Sheridan’s burgers and a few other tasty treats to keep you going (cause we all know you have to go round a car boot sale at least twice!) In aid of and organised by Crathie […]
What We Did on Our Holiday with Opportunity Holidays MS & AH, 6:30pm - 10:00pm £15 - Including Buffet Raising funds for the fabulous organisation, Crathie Opportunity Holidays Doug (David Tennant) and Abi (Rosamund Pike) take their kids on a family vacation. Surrounded by relatives, the kids innocently reveal the ins and outs of their […]
Free Entry! Featuring 20+ fabulous stallholders from across Deeside and beyond, plus one fun fundraising stall from a local charity or organisation. Stallholders' fees benefit the V&A Halls.
‘It’s a Funny OLD Game!’ football match Monaltrie Park, 10:30am The multi-talented Gary B. and members of the Not so athletic Over-30s Football team (which gets together weekly in Aboyne) have challenged their younger counterparts at Ballater FC to a match! Victorians V Caroleans in aid of CLAN Cancer Support. A collection bucket will also be […]
A team of volunteer drivers will chauffeur you up the Glen Callater track to the Lodge, where you can enjoy BBQ outside the mountain bothy by Loch Callater. For the adventurous there will be the option of a guided walk around Loch Callater, to take in the mountain scenery.
Why not start your weekend with a relaxing sundowner and sharing platter with friends and family. The Rothesay Rooms will be open on Friday evenings until 8pm throughout August. Join us for drinks, cocktails or a light bite Bookings & Walk-ins welcome August opening hours Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Fridays 10am […]
It’s the Ballater Royal Horticultural Society Garden Festival weekend and everyone is invited to take part! A prize is to be won in each of four categories (voted by the public). The categories are: Floral, Fruit & Veg, Crafts, and Produce of cakes, jams, chutneys etc. More information to follow.
Jan from Lost Loch Spirits will be hosting her spirit tasting experiences here at Craigendarroch on the 25th June, 30th July and 20th August. For bookings visit the website or scan the QR code, we are looking forward to seeing you all there. Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lost-loch-at-craigendarroch-hear-about-and-taste-your-local-spirits-tickets-893768133547?aff=ebdshpsearchautocomplete
Why not start your weekend with a relaxing sundowner and sharing platter with friends and family. The Rothesay Rooms will be open on Friday evenings until 8pm throughout August. Join us for drinks, cocktails or a light bite Bookings & Walk-ins welcome August opening hours Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm Fridays 10am […]
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An outdoor food market established in 2015, supporting local businesses, charities and organisations. Every 4th Saturday of every month, April - November.
FREE ENTRY The Focus Craft Fair is back on Saturday 24th Aug 10am with an amazing line up joining them, don't forget to follow their socials to find out more information. Members have a fantastic selection of handcrafted items available on the day. It's one not to miss.
Join us for an electrifying day of sensational performances, all in support of Poppyscotland on 24th AUGUST 2024 at the Albert Halls and Rothesay Rooms, Ballater. Feel the magic as Ballater’s favourites, The Vintage Girls, light up the stage with their big band swing. Tickets are still available for the matinee performance which will be […]