We are back with an exciting programme bursting with mountains of events including hill and skill workshops, talks, guided walks, speakers, films and ceilidh.
New for 2025 is mountain weather forecasting, wild swimming, mountain biking and stargazing.
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Darroch Learg and the village of Ballater are great places to bring in the New Year. You will find warm and cosy rooms, log fires, great food & drinks as well as lots of lovely shops, cafes and walks in the village of Ballater.
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Ballater Winter Festival is an annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of festive fun and merriment. Taking place on Saturday 30th November 2024 from 10am on the village green.
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Recently voted in The Guardian’s ‘10 of the best British walking festival’s’, Ballater Walking Festival is back for its 27th year.
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Have you ever looked up and wondered about the stars and constellations and wanted to find out more?
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Ballater Victoria week is a celebration to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Queen Victoria's accession to the throne.
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One of the questions most asked by visitors to Darroch Learg is “What does the name mean?”. It’s a little difficult to pronounce but it’s the original name - and is very appropriate.
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David Mutter and Neil Hudson are our trusted pair of chefs in the kitchen.
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With spring arriving in Ballater we look forward to all the wonderful events happening in the village over the next few weeks and months.
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