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What's on in Chapel of Garioch

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Chapel of Garioch.

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Around £45

Making a Corn Dolly for Harvest

Join local artisan Elaine Lindsay from “Something Corny” for this straw working workshop. In this workshop we will explore what is a traditional Corn Dolly, what was is for and how was it made. You will learn about the different materials to use and hear about the stories and the traditions of the Corn Dolly. All your materials, tools etc. you will need will be provided. We will have tea and coffee in the workshop, just bring your lunch and an enthusiasm to learn more about this wonderful craft. Workshop suitable for all abilities, beginners are especially welcome. Cost: £45 per person payable in advance which includes all materials Booking essential as places are limited www.somethingcorny.co.uk/workshops

Sat 29 AugBennachie Visitor Centre(1.9mi)

via Bennachie Visitor CentreLocal gem

Community

Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team - Sponsored Walk

Join AMRT Saturday 12th September for their annual team event at Bennachie. Something for all the family and a great way to support Aberdeen Mountain Rescue Team! Keep an eye on their social media pages for more details.

Sat 12 SeptBennachie Visitor Centre(1.9mi)

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Community

September 2026 SRITC Virtual Cafe: BYOC

The theme at this month's Cafe is Health & Transport. Over the last few month's, SRITC's Health Transport Focus Action Group has been working behind the scenes on steps to address the ingrained barriers to accessing healthcare services by public transport services in rural and island areas. During the cafe we'll will hear from representitives from the Community Transport Association and the communities who are part of the group working on practical solutions.

Thu 24 Sept11:00SRITC(4.9mi)

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Community

November 2026 SRITC Virtual Cafe:BYOC

Register now to join SRITC's November 2026 Virtual Cafe:BYOC. The theme at this month's cafe is integrated rural trasport.

Thu 26 Nov10:00SRITC(4.9mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

December 2026 SRITC Open Cafe

Register now to join the final SRITC of 2026. It;'s an open cafe so there's no fixed agenda, just an oppporrtunity to discuss whatever topics are on your mind, and reflect on the year gone by.

Mon 14 Dec14:00SRITC(4.9mi)

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Community

Crowmallie BA QF v Balgownie

The full scoop on Crowmallie BA QF v Balgownie lives over on Rothienorman Community Bowling Club's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Wed 22 Jul19:00Rothienorman Community Bowling Club(7.1mi)

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Around £30

Sip N Paint Summer Party Experience

Saturday 25th July 2026 Sip N Paint Summer Party Experience! 5pm - 8pm Event Details Saturday 25th July 2026 Sip N Paint Summer Party Experience! Join us for a Sip N Paint Summer Party Experience... NO Experience Required! GET TICKETS NOW SIP N PAINT ABERDEEN x THAINSTONE EVENTS PRESENTS... Event Details 5pm - 8pm Saturday 25th July 2026 Katie Hopkins Free Range 7:30pm - 9:30pm Thainstone Exchange Event Details Saturday 25th July 2026 Katie Hopkins Free Range UK Stand-Up Tour 2026 Katie will bring her unapologetic humour to the stage for a night of laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy where you will rem... Event Details 7:30pm - 9:30pm Thainstone Exchange Sunday 26th July 2026 Thainstone Farmers Market 9am - 1pm Thainstone Event Details Sunday 26th July 2026 Thainstone Farmers Market Join us at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie on Sunday 26th July as we host our next Farmers Market Visitor Details: Free entry Open from 9a... Event Details 9am - 1pm Thainstone Saturday 15th August 2026 The West End Party: Inverurie 3pm - 8pm Thainstone Exchange Event Details Saturday 15th August 2026 The West End Party: Inverurie Raise the curtain… The West End Day Party: Live is here GET TICKETS HERE Expect a feel‑good afternoon packed with live West End vocalists,...

Sat 25 JulThainstone Car Boot & Farmers Market(5.2mi)

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Sip N Paint Summer Party Experience

Join us for a Sip N Paint Summer Party Experience... NO Experience Required! GET TICKETS NOW SIP N PAINT ABERDEEN x THAINSTONE EVENTS PRESENTS...

Sat 25 Jul18:00Thainstone Car Boot & Farmers Market(5.2mi)

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Katie Hopkins Free Range

UK Stand-Up Tour 2026 Katie will bring her unapologetic humour to the stage for a night of laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy where you will rem...

Sat 25 Jul20:30Thainstone Car Boot & Farmers Market(5.2mi)

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Nipp(in) On

Expect an eclectic mix: performance cars, JDM icons, workhorses, oddballs, and everything that makes Japanese car culture what it is.

Sun 26 JulGrampian Transport Museum(10mi)

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Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Thainstone Farmers Market

Join us at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie on Sunday 26th July as we host our next Farmers Market Visitor Details: Free entry Open from 9a...

Sun 26 Jul10:00Thainstone Car Boot & Farmers Market(5.2mi)

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Community

Nipp(in) On

Expect an eclectic mix: performance cars, JDM icons, workhorses, oddballs, and everything that makes Japanese car culture what it is.

Sun 26 Jul12:00Grampian Transport Museum(10mi)

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Theatre

A&K Top Five SF play by

Found this on Rothienorman Community Bowling Club's radar. A&K Top Five SF play by — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Fri 31 JulRothienorman Community Bowling Club(7.1mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

Annual Meeting of Bennachie Parish Church

By order of the Kirk Session, the Annual Meeting of Bennachie Parich Church will take place on Sunday 2nd August 2026 at Chapel of Garioch Kirk, immediately following Sunday morning worship. All members are warmly invited to attend.

Sun 2 AugBennachie Parish Church at Kemnay(5.1mi)

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Theatre

Crowmallie BA QF v Balgownie play by

Rothienorman Community Bowling Club is being delightfully mysterious about Crowmallie BA QF v Balgownie play by. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 2 Aug19:00Rothienorman Community Bowling Club(7.1mi)

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Vehicle Rides Day

A fun afternoon for all the family, included in the standard museum admission, get your chance to enjoy a ride around our arena in a wide array of…

Wed 5 AugGrampian Transport Museum(10mi)

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Vehicle Rides Day

A fun afternoon for all the family, included in the standard museum admission, get your chance to enjoy a ride around our arena in a wide array of…

Wed 5 Aug14:00Grampian Transport Museum(10mi)

via Grampian Transport MuseumLocal gem

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Venues with events near Chapel of Garioch

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Bennachie Visitor Centre1.9 miles away

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Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Chapel of Garioch is in Aberdeenshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Chapel of Garioch events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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