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HIGHLAND GAMES
BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES - Thursday 12th August 2010
This event will be held, as always, at Monaltrie Park, Ballater from 12.30-17.30.
These are traditional Highland games which began in 1864 and include dancing and piping competitions, field events, heavy events, the hill race and pipe bands. There is also a fun fair and various stalls. A family day out in the heart of Royal Deeside.
Email: info@ballaterhighlandgames.com
ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES
Traditional Highland games with heavy events, light events, fiddle competition, piping and dancing. This is usually held on the first Saturday of August.
Tel: 01339 886049
Email: secretary@aboynegames.com
BRAEMAR GATHERING
Held normally on the first Saturday in September, the Gathering is attended in the afternoon by Her Royal Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Prince of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal family.
Tel: 01339 755377
Email: info@braemargathering.org
LONACH HIGHLAND GATHERING AND GAMES, Strathdon
The highlight of these games is the March of the Lonach Highlanders. It is held on the 4th Saturday in August.
Tel: 01975 651297
Email: enquiries@lonach.info
BALLATER WALKING FESTIVAL
This is held annually in May and attracts hillwalkers of all ages and abilities. Those participating are taken on guided walks in the Eastern Cairngorms. The festival is run by:
Ballater (RD) Ltd
7 Bridge Street, Ballater,
Aberdeenshire, Scotland AB35 5QP
Email: info@walkballater.com
BALLATER BOULES CHALLENGE
Held every second Sunday from November to May, Boules (petanque) has grown in its popularity and the group maintains that it is the only UK boules group who play continuously throughout the whole winter period in virtually any weather conditions on a unique terrain.
BALMORAL RUN
Set in the grounds of Balmoral Estate this event takes place in April. There are many races but the main one is the 10km run.
VICTORIA WEEK - Saturday 7th to Sunday 15th August 2010
This “week” is actually ten days of activities, including the Ballater Highland Games and is a celebration of the town’s connection to Queen Victoria. According to the Ballater website it is "fun for all the family, local and international, entertaining, interesting, and even thought provoking". It is held during the second week in August. | 
