Stramash |
Jan ~ Dec
Monday evenings |
Every Monday. An evening of traditional Scottish Music and Song for all in the Royal British Legion Lounge, starting 19.30 (approx). Bring your musical instruments along or simply join us as a spectator and enjoy the music. Admission free. For further details ~ Tel: Caroline McLean on 01340 820425 or
07717010072, or Andy on 01340 820438. |
Scottish Country Dancing |
Jan ~ Dec
Tuesday Evenings
Jan 10th ~ April 3rd
Sept 25th~ Dec 11h
19:00 ~ 21:30 |
A warm welcome awaits all visitors at the Memorial Hall when Dufftown Country Scottish Dance Club hold their classes 19.00-21.30. Come and join in the traditional Scottish dancing and traditional music.
Summer Dancing: 1st May, 5th June, 3rd July, 7th August & 4th September 19.30 ~ 22.00
Dances: 6th April (Ian Muir S.D.B.) and 5th October (Colin Dewar S.D.B. Christmas Social 11th Dec).
For further details contact: Gary Coull Tel:01542 888471 or Email:garycoull@hotmail.com |
Old Time Dancing |
Jan ~ Nov
Last Wednesday
of each month
19.30 ~ 22:00
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Come along for an enjoyable evening of Old Time Dancing.
Dances: 7th April (Ian Cruickshanks S.B.) , 27th July (Ian Cathcart's S.D.B.), 6th October (Colin Dewar S.D.B.) and 1st December (Graeme Mitchell S.D.B.). 19.30-11.30
For further details contact: Gary Coull Tel:01542 888471 or Email:garycoull@hotmail.com |
Keith & Dufftown Railway |
April ~ Sept
Fri,Sat & Sun |
Travel through picturesque countryside from Dufftown to Keith and back on this privately run railway. For timetable see:
www.keith-dufftown-railway.co.uk |
Charity Ceilidh |
Friday 27th April |
60th Anniversary Celebrations This is a charity ceilidh to celebrate 60 years of the Dufftown Scottish Country Dance Club in The Memorial Hall at 19.30 with Donal Ring and his band.
For further details contact: Gary Coull Tel:01542 888471 or Email:garycoull@hotmail.com |
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival |
May 3rd ~ 7th
Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon |
Whisky, Music, Food & Fun throughout Speyside. Dufftown plays host to many events throughout the festival. For the full programme and to book events click onto: www.spiritofspeyside.com |
Ceilidh Nights |
May 24th ~ Sept 13th
Every Thursday
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Every Thursday evening from 20.00 during the summer we have an evening of traditional Scottish music, singing and dancing featuring local artistes. Everyone is welcome so why not come along to either the Commercial Hotel or the British Legion for a great evening. GBP3
Children with adults get free admission. |
Moray Way Walking Festival |
June 21st ~ June 24th
Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun |
A variety of walks to suit everyone. Starting on Thursday with a walk to the Top of Ben Rinnes to welcome the dawn. More details available on www.moraywalkingfestival.co.uk |
Whisky Nosing and Tasting |
27th June ~ Sept 19th
Every Wednesday |
Every Wednesday at 20:00 in the Commercial Hotel Hall throughout the summer there will be a nosing & tasting evening. GBP10 per person (includes nosing glass). Please contact René Ramon on 01340 820507 or for further information or to pre-book your ticket email: ramon@dufftown.co.uk For Nosing Programme click here
(Please note: Whisky nosing and tasting sessions are open to over 18s only)
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Historic Walks |
During the Summer |
Walks will leave from the Whisky Museum several times a week or by arrangement and take about an hour and a quarter. There will be a small charge which will go to the Museum Fund. For more details see Walking around Dufftown |
Dufftown Pipe Band |
July 3rd ~ Aug 14th Alternate Tuesday evenings in Square & British Legion
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There are few more stirring sights and sounds in Scotland than the pipes, drums and dress tartans of a pipe band. We are fortunate enough to have our own small pipe band in Dufftown.
Come and hear them play in the Square or in The Royal British Legion at approx 20:00. |
Dufftown Highland Games |
July 28th |
A full programme of traditional events, spectacular massed pipe bands, highland dancing, tug-o-war competition, Ben Rinnes 5 Tops Hill Race, Overseas Visitor's Dream Race, Children's Races etc. There is also a Tea Tent and Licensed Beer Tent as well as various attractive side-stalls. |
Dufftown Flower Show |
Sept 8th & 9th |
A colourful spectacle of high quality home grown flowers, vegetables pot plants and fruit.
There will be teas on sale and raffles.For more details click onto www.dufftownflowershow.co.uk |
Autumn Speyside Whisky Festival |
Sept 27th ~ Oct 1st
Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon. |
Four days of whisky-filled fun. The programme of bookable events is available online from mid/late July. |
Scottish Country and Old Time Dance |
Sun 7th October
14.00 ~ 18.00 |
As part of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the club we are holding a mixed dance with Colin Dewar and his Scottish Dance Band.
For further details contact: Gary Coull Tel:01542 888471 or Email:garycoull@hotmail.com |
Hogmanay Ceilidh |
December 31st |
Commercial Hotel Hall. For more details contact 01340 820313 |
Hogmanay Party |
December 31st |
Royal British Legion. For more details contact 01340 820425 |
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For more events in the Speyside area click on www.greaterspeyside.com
For Grampian & Highlands click on
www.whatshappeningon.com/Aberdeen-and-Grampian.aspx |
Dates may vary so please check with event organiser.
