Royal Deeside Cycling Festival

03/10/2022

Great to see that the essence of the Royal Deeside Cycling Festival has been picked up, and much more, by ThriveBallater.

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27/10/2017

For various funding and logistical reasons the Etape Royale was not able to take place in 2017. If this popular and exhilarating event is able to be resurrected in 2018, then we will consider holding the Royal Deeside Cycling Festival as part of a weekend event. Watch for updates on Etape Royale website & page.

19/09/2016

Great weekend at the Royal Deeside Cycling Festival & Quliter Cheviot Etape Royale 2016. Ideal weather, (as it always is in Aberdeenshire), plenty to see & do, and lots of happy faces. Thanks to all those who came & supported the weekend & please put it in your diary for next year. Thanks to all those many people who helped made this happen. See you in 2017.

16/09/2016

Additional talk by Rupert Wolfe Murray, (Cyclist, Adventurer & Author of '9 Months in Tibet'), discussing his book tour around Scotland on two wheels at 1.30pm on Saturday on The Green.

16/09/2016

Where is the treasure hidden? There's lots of it about in Ballater this weekend - from locally roasted coffee to toiletries, jewellery, artisan bread, jam, kindling and a few surprises ;) Come and find it in the Made in Marr tent on the green in Ballater next to the church from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th.... (the money raised is being split equally between the Ballater hall's generator fund, Crathie School Parent Council's Astro Turf appeal and the Braemar Creative Arts Festival)

A big thank you to Aberdeenshire Council (Janelle Clark and others) for the map and Elaine from Moxon's Architects for all the numbered squares

15/09/2016

We are delighted that John & Sandy from the Ballater Walking Festival will leading two walks each day, as follows, (both leaving from 'The Hut on the Green', by the VisitScotland Coo Van:

11am Saturday & Sunday - Old Line to Posties Leap - round trip of 3km, (with possible extension to Gairn - round trip of 5km (mixed road and track), slight gentle climb up to Posties Leap. Time 1 to 1 ½ hours – Leader Sandy Mitchell.

2pm Saturday & Sunday - To Tullich Church - round trip of 6km (mixed underfoot: road but mainly on hard ground track). Possible extension, if group capable, to the memorial, which adds about ½ to 1km, (but underfoot adds in grass path and rabbit warren ground). Walking boots are essential, as it could be muddy. Time 2 to 2 ½ hours subject to time taken at Church, (if memorial add in extra 20 to 30 minutes) - Leader John Burrows.

Walks are open to all & offer participants a 'taster' for the Ballater Walking Festival, which is scheduled for 20 - 26 May 2017. Further details: www.walkballater.com/

14/09/2016

Updates for the 'Made in Marr' Local Crafts & Artisan Market on The Green, Ballater on Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm

Ballater Storyteller, Joan Anderson will be telling stories and showing you how to make bright, fun sticks to help remember the tales you know. This is for adults as well as children, so bring your Granny and make a stick together. All materials supplied. Joan will keep your finished sticks until later if you don’t want to carry them around. Remember to label them though!

Also two additional exhibitors: Ruth Helmore & Purplekik.

Come along, have a look & get involved!

14/09/2016

We are delighted that visitors to the Royal Deeside Cycle Festival will be entertained by not one, but two Pipe Bands on Sunday. The Pipes & Drums of the Queen's Royal Guard/ The Royal Highland Fusiliers will be playing on the afternoon of Sunday 18 September to welcome home the cyclists from the Etape Royale. In addition, at different times throughout the day, we are delighted that we will also have stirring music from the youth pipe band from Ardvreck School, in Perthshire.

13/09/2016

Cycling Festival Ceilidh on Saturday 17 September 6.30 - 10.00pm at the V & A Halls. All welcome, (don't worry if you've never been to a ceilidh before).

10/09/2016

The Royal Deeside Cycling Festival is delighted to welcome Balance Bikers to The Green Ballater next Sunday 18 September. Balance Bikers mission is to teach toddlers the basics of riding a bike and inspire them on their journey into cycling.
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10/09/2016

'Made in Marr' Local Crafts & Artisan Market on The Green, Ballater on Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm

Exhibitors include:

The Humming Bird - Unique handmade children's clothing & made to measure clothing for all ages. www.facebook.com/TheHummingBirdseamstress

Janet Wilson’s patchwork cushions, jewellery, knitting & crochet items.

Christine’s Scottish wildlife and knitted dolls and animals.

Karen Noble’s Hearts & Handbags - Individual handcrafted bags, no two the same, using a variety of fabrics including Harris tweed, vintage fabrics & coffee sacks. www.facebook.com/karen.t.noble/

Country Cartridge Crafts – stylish jewellery made from empty gun cartridges by a gamekeepers wife. https://uk.pinterest.com/katiemckenziewi/country-cartridge-crafts/

The Highlanders Bakehouse - Small Artisan bread company delivering to businesses in Aberdeenshire and selling at local Markets in Royal Deeside. www.facebook.com/thehighlandersbakehouse/?pnref=lhc

Roaring Stag Coffee - Premium coffee roasted in Ballater, Royal Deeside. www.facebook.com/Roaring-Stag-Coffee-566953113485435/?fref=ts

10/09/2016

Look out for the 'Made in Marr' local crafts & artisan market on The Green in Ballater from 10am - 4pm on Saturday & Sunday. More info to follow.