We hope you all had a lovely weekend, whatever you got up to! We are loving the snow, and as much as Christmas is over, it’s giving us Christmas vibes all over again. We adventured out over the weekend to a walk we haven’t done in what feels like forever - Pitfour Lake. This is a very easy walk; it’s flat, has lots of wildlife, and it’s fun for the kids to enjoy. You will be sure to see lots of swans, and over the warmer months, lots of baby swans too! This is a short walk around the lake, and i
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We hope you all had a lovely weekend, whatever you got up to! We are loving the snow, and as much as Christmas is over, it’s giving us Christmas vibes all over again. We adventured out over the weekend to a walk we haven’t done in what feels like forever - Pitfour Lake. This is a very easy walk; it’s flat, has lots of wildlife, and it’s fun for the kids to enjoy. You will be sure to see lots of swans, and over the warmer months, lots of baby swans too! This is a short walk around the lake, and i
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Stunning Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, lit up for the Christmas At The Castle event. This event runs until Christmas eve on Saturday 24th December and you can see more on their page here: https://www.facebook.com/christmasatthecastlescot/ Crathes Castle is a classic Scottish tower house set within its own glorious gardens. Each evening on the run up to Christmas, the Castle is lit with changing colours and there are entertainers, a beautiful illuminate
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Stunning Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, lit up for the Christmas At The Castle event. This event runs until Christmas eve on Saturday 24th December and you can see more on their page here: https://www.facebook.com/christmasatthecastlescot/ Crathes Castle is a classic Scottish tower house set within its own glorious gardens. Each evening on the run up to Christmas, the Castle is lit with changing colours and there are entertainers, a beautiful illuminate
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With the 5th of November just around the corner, here are the forthcoming community bonfires and firework displays which have been licensed by Aberdeenshire Council. Buchanhaven Harbour, Peterhead - 1st November @ 7pm Oldmeldrum Pleasure Park - 2nd November @ 6.30pm George V Park, Banchory - 2nd November @ 6.30pm Monaltrie Park, Ballater 2nd November @ 6.30pm Cransdale Car Park, Collieston - 2nd November @ 6pm Kintore Pleasure Park - 3rd November @ 6pm Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven - 3rd November
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With the 5th of November just around the corner, here are the forthcoming community bonfires and firework displays which have been licensed by Aberdeenshire Council. Buchanhaven Harbour, Peterhead - 1st November @ 7pm Oldmeldrum Pleasure Park - 2nd November @ 6.30pm George V Park, Banchory - 2nd November @ 6.30pm Monaltrie Park, Ballater 2nd November @ 6.30pm Cransdale Car Park, Collieston - 2nd November @ 6pm Kintore Pleasure Park - 3rd November @ 6pm Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven - 3rd November
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Christmas at the Castle 2024 has now finished, but here is some of this magical festive event at Crathes Castle and Gardens near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This was on the opening night of this event, Wednesday 18th December 2024. Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS This annual event, set within the grounds of Crathes Castle, includes a light trail around the woodland and walled gardens, actors including the grumpy Grinch and fairy stilt walkers, a light show against the Castle, street
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Christmas at the Castle 2024 has now finished, but here is some of this magical festive event at Crathes Castle and Gardens near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This was on the opening night of this event, Wednesday 18th December 2024. Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS This annual event, set within the grounds of Crathes Castle, includes a light trail around the woodland and walled gardens, actors including the grumpy Grinch and fairy stilt walkers, a light show against the Castle, street
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"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" from A Celebration of Christmas concert, held at St Margarets in Braemar, December 2025. This was part of the Festival de Noel Christmas weekend and marked the end of the concert, as all those involved joined in this final song. "Merry Christmas". #braemar #festivaldenoel #christmassongs #wewishyouamerrychristmas | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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"We Wish You A Merry Christmas" from A Celebration of Christmas concert, held at St Margarets in Braemar, December 2025. This was part of the Festival de Noel Christmas weekend and marked the end of the concert, as all those involved joined in this final song. "Merry Christmas". #braemar #festivaldenoel #christmassongs #wewishyouamerrychristmas | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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Last night was the opening of the 2024 Christmas At The Castle event at Crathes Castle near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The event runs until Christmas Eve and includes a light trail around the woodland and gardens, actors including the grumpy Grinch and fairy stilt walkers, plus a light show against the Castle. Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS #ChristmasAtTheCastle #crathescastle #christmas2024 #lightshow #aberdeenshire | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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Last night was the opening of the 2024 Christmas At The Castle event at Crathes Castle near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The event runs until Christmas Eve and includes a light trail around the woodland and gardens, actors including the grumpy Grinch and fairy stilt walkers, plus a light show against the Castle. Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS #ChristmasAtTheCastle #crathescastle #christmas2024 #lightshow #aberdeenshire | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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Santa being pulled on his sleigh by reindeer during the 2025 Banchory Christmas Lights switch-on. This was on Friday 28th November 2025 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, a wonderful start to the festive season, with food stalls, pipe band and displays from local dance schools. The reindeer were from The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. #santaclaus #reindeer #christmas2025 #fatherchristmas | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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Santa being pulled on his sleigh by reindeer during the 2025 Banchory Christmas Lights switch-on. This was on Friday 28th November 2025 in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, a wonderful start to the festive season, with food stalls, pipe band and displays from local dance schools. The reindeer were from The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. #santaclaus #reindeer #christmas2025 #fatherchristmas | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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Amazing crowds in Inverurie yesterday, Sunday 26th November 2023, for the Big Switch On Christmas event. Thanks to the organisers We are Inverurie - BID there was a parade with massed pipe bands, a stage with live music, market and Christmas stalls and this stunning firework display for the finale by Fireworx Scotland Ltd over the Town Hall. Inverurie Events #inverurie #aberdeenshire #scotland #Christmas #christmas2023 #fireworks #fireworkshow #fireworxscotland | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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A little bit of Christmas magic as local children with their lanterns took part in the Reindeer parade through Braemar on Christmas Eve. This was on Tuesday 24th December 2024 as the parade, organised by The Fife Arms, made its way through the village and past the beautifully lit Fife Arms. Braemar is a remote village high up in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, and the reindeer were from The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd near Aviemore. Merry Christmas to you all. #christmas #reindeer #reindeerp
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Father Christmas arrives on his sleigh ready for the Kintore Christmas Lights switchon event 2025. This was on Saturday 6th December 2025 at Kintore in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where celebrations included food & drink stalls, Christmas characters and a festive Kintore Pipe Band. Thanks to the Kintore Fundraising Team for putting this festive event on. #kintorechristmas #kintorechristmaslights #santa #fatherchristmas | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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Santa and his reindeer making an appearance during the 2019 Banchory Christmas lights switch-on in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The reindeer are from The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd and these wondeerful animals will be visiting many more events across Scotland before Christmas, or you can visit the herd near Glenmore village, 6 miles east of Aviemore. | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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A festive Kintore Pipe Band, led by Pipe Major Claire Napier, entertaining crowds during the 2025 Kintore Christmas Lights Switch-on. This was on Saturday 6th December 2025 at Kintore in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and the band, with LED lights on their pipes and drums, were playing the tunes Farewell to the Creeks. The celebration was held at Kintore Town Square by the Town House, and included a visit by Santa and the Christmas tree lights being switched on.The event was thanks to the work of the
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Some great young dancers from Deeside Dance Centre, who were entertaining the crowds during the Banchory Christmas Festival on Friday 24th November 2024. This was a wonderful evening with market stalls, fire displays, a festive pipe band, reindeer pulling Santa on his sleigh and dancing displays from local dance schools. The event finished with the Christmas tree lights being switched on. #banchorychristmas #christmasaberdeenshire #santaclaus #reindeer #christmas2024 | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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A festive Kintore Pipe Band entertaining crowds during the 2024 Kintore Christmas Lights Switch-on. The band, with LED lights on their pipes and drums, played a series of tunes during the evening, including this set Farewell to the Creeks and Leaving Port Askaig. The celebration was held at Kintore Town Square by the Town House, and included a visit by Santa and the Christmas tree lights being switched on by two local children. The event was thanks to the work of the Kintore Fundraising team who
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Charlie House Santa Fun Run, led by Santas on scooters, along Union Street in Aberdeen. This was part of the 2024 Aberdeen Christmas Lights Switch-On Parade on Sunday 17th November 2024, just ahead of the main parade as thousands of people lined the streets to watch. Charlie House HQ Aberdeen Inspired #aberdeen #scotland #Christmas #santafunrun #charliehouse | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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We know the lead up to Christmas can be busy, but we want you to enjoy the festivities safely. It only takes a couple of minutes to report anything that doesn’t feel right when you are out and about. Simply tell staff, security or police or report to gov.uk/ACT and share your concerns. In an emergency you should always call 999. You won’t be wasting anyone’s time. #CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism | Aberdeenshire Council
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A view of Christmas At The Castle, the festive event at Crathes Castle near Banchory in Aberdeenshire, Scotland in December 2024. The event runs until Christmas Eve and includes a light trail around the woodland and gardens, actors including the grumpy Grinch and fairy stilt walkers, plus a light show against the Castle. Crathes Castle, Garden & Estate NTS #ChristmasAtTheCastle #crathescastle #christmas2024 #lightshow #aberdeenshire | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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It is beginning to look like Christmas, with the Deeside Steam & Vintage Club organising their festive tractor display once again for this year’s Banchory Christmas Light Switch-On. This was on Friday 28th November at Bellfield Car Park in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. A wonderful evening of festive fun, with Banchory Pipe Band, dance displays, Cairngorm Reindeer herd and these illuminated vehicles. #christmas2025 #banchory #banchorychristmaslights #FestiveTractor | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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SCOTTISH CHRISTMAS TREES AT TYREBAGGER🎄 Ad *GIVEAWAY finished* WIN the chance to: 🎄Choose your Christmas tree (voucher up to 6ft) ✨Take the illuminated woodland walk 🍔Enjoy some donuts, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows or a burger on the house (voucher £25) ENTER BELOW 💚Like this reel & tag a friend in the comments (each tag is a new entry) 👋Follow Scottish Christmas Trees at Tyrebagger and Anna & Matthew’s Aberdeenshire Walks 💌 Share post for an extra 3 entries GOOD LUCK 🍀 This com
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It’s Christmas! 🎄 What a beautiful afternoon to truly feel the magic of the season! If visiting @houseoffarnell doesn’t make you want to burst into Christmas songs, get the tree out and start Christmas shopping – then we really don’t know what will!😂 ☃️ This beautiful shop is decked out in Christmas cheer, offering a wide range of Christmas lights, decorations, and the perfect gifts for loved ones. ❄️ It also has a charming cafe on the premises, serving delicious treats and lunch until 2 pm. �
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🎄 Council opening arrangements for Christmas and the New Year 🎄 Our opening arrangements for the festive fortnight have been confirmed, with essential services continuing throughout. Here's what you need to know: 📞 Customer Services The council’s telephone lines and service points will be closed on 25th & 26th December 2024 and 1st & 2nd January 2025, with early closures at 4pm on 24th & 31st December 2024. 👉 Contact details: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/contact-us/contact-customer-servi
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A view of the illuminated trail through the Gardens at Crathes Castle near Banchory, in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This was during their Christmas At The Castle 2025 event, which runs each year in the week before Christmas. Crathes Castle is run by the National Trust for Scotland and this festive event includes a light trail around the woodland and gardens, actors including the grumpy Grinch and Frozen characters, plus the light show against the Castle. #ChristmasAtTheCastle #crathescastle #christ
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Festive Pipe Bands playing "The Little Drummer Boy" as they entertained crowds during the 2024 Banchory Christmas Festival in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This was on Friday 22nd November and the bands, led by Pipe Major Jason Sumner, were from Robert Gordon's College Pipe Band and Banchory Pipe Band. As well as the Pipe Bands, this wonderful evening included market stalls, reindeer pulling santa on his sleigh, fire juggling by Circus Scotland and dance displays from local dance schools, finishing w
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Festive Pipe Bands playing "Highland Cathedral" as they entertained crowds during the 2024 Banchory Christmas Festival in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This was on Friday 22nd November and the bands, led by Pipe Major Jason Sumner, were from Robert Gordon's College Pipe Band and Banchory Pipe Band. As well as the Pipe Bands, this wonderful evening included market stalls, reindeer pulling santa on his sleigh, fire juggling by Circus Scotland and dance displays from local dance schools, finishing with
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🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄 Christmas has arrived in Aberdeen, and we’ve found the perfect spot to visit with the kids to get into the Christmas spirit and get your real Christmas Tree! This lovely little winter wonderland in Aberdeen offers a festive experience with good food and the perfect place to pick your very own Christmas tree. We visited last year and fell in love with the Nordman Firs, so we couldn’t wait to do it again this year! Keni, the tree expert, is knowledgeable and can tell you all about your
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Great crowds in Kintore last night to watch the 2024 Kintore Christmas Lights Switch-on in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This wonderful event included a festive Kintore Pipe Band, led by Drum Major Ronnie Rennie and Pipe Major Claire Napier, who marched in playing Scotland the Brave and then played Flett from Flotta and Wings. Great to see them lit up with the LED lights on their pipes and drums. The celebration was held at Kintore Town Square by the Town House, and included a visit by Santa and the
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Looking for something fun to do in Aberdeenshire? This is the spot for you! F & L Events Studio Don’t be fooled by the ceramics as this place has sooo much more on offer! Not only do they have a kids room They also have a secret room in the back that you can rent out for your own events or kids parties. And of course if you fancy a sip and paint night, ceramic painting, a spot to meet up with friends that is roomy or something a bit more unique then this is maybe what you have been looking for!
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A festive Kintore Pipe Band playing 'Liberton Polka' as they entertained crowds during the 2025 Kintore Christmas Lights Switch-on. This was on Saturday 6th December 2025 at Kintore in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, when the band had wrapped LED lights on their pipes and drums. The celebration was held at Kintore Town Square by the Town House, and included a visit by Santa and the Christmas tree lights being switched on.The event was thanks to the work of the Kintore Fundraising team who made this pos
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A little bit of Christmas magic as local children take part in the Reindeer parade through Braemar on Christmas Eve. This was on Sunday 24th December 2023 as the parade, organised by The Fife Arms made its way through the village and returned to finish outside the Fife Arms in Braemar, a remote village high up in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. The reindeer were from The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd in Aviemore and sadly after the village did have snow a few days earlier, it had melted by Chr
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It is almost time for Rudoplh and his reindeer friends to pull Santa through the night sky ready for Christmas day. We have a wee clip of the view he may have, flying high over the snowy Cairngorms in Scotland, with the help of #AI creation. We're going to take a few days off for Christmas, but we wish you all a very "MERRY CHRISTMAS". #santa #santasleigh #rudolphtherednosedreindeer #christmas2025 | Aberdeenshire Scotland
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