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Community

Around £10

Stand Up Paddle with Granite Adventures

Come and enjoy the sunshine during a relaxed family session of stand up paddle board in a safe enclosed loch in Durris. All children with any additional need welcomed (no need for a formal diagnosis) and siblings or best friends are welcome too. Swimming experience is not required however a degree of confidence around water will be great for a fun experience. Adults may enjoy the SUP with their children or watch from the side if children are confident in the water. The cost is £10 for each child and £15 for adults. This includes instuctor, equipment, wetsuits (a lovely 5mm O’Neill wetsuit) and buoyancy aids. If you would like to know more about Granite Adventures, please have a look at their Facebook page or Instagram. They also have lots of information on their website Granite Adventures. To Book a place or request further information – please email Marion at or phone (or whats app) .

Sun 9 Aug12:00Granite Adventures(14mi)

via Granite Adventures

Stand Up Paddle with Granite Adventures - 5 Spaces left

Community

Around £10

Stand Up Paddle with Granite Adventures - 5 Spaces left

Sun 9 Aug12:00Granite Adventures(14mi)

via Granite Adventures

Live Music

Around £32.50

Dean Friedman – In Concert

09/08/2026 - 19:30 - 21:00 The Webster Memorial Theatre 64 High St, Arbroath DD11 1AW Arbroath

Sun 9 Aug20:30Montrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Community

Pipe Band at Ballater Highland Games

We keep tabs on Lathallan School so you don't have to. Pipe Band at Ballater Highland Games caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Thu 13 AugLathallan School(6.1mi)

via Lathallan School

Community

Deeside Steam & Vintage Club Rally

One of the north-east's most popular vintage events takes place at Milton Events Field on the third weekend in August. Follow DSVC Steam & Vintage Club on Facebook for all the latest information.

Sat 15 AugMilton of Crathes Events Park(12.6mi)

via Milton of Crathes Events ParkLocal gem

Arts & Culture

Playing with Fire: Woodfired pottery in Angus and beyond

15/08/2026 - 11/10/2026 - 10:30 - 16:00 Forfar Meffan Museum 20 W High St Forfar

Sat 15 Aug11:30Montrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Luke Combs and Country Queen Lainey Wilson

Community

Around £25

Luke Combs and Country Queen Lainey Wilson

15/08/2026 - 19:30 The Webster Memorial Theatre 64 High St, Arbroath DD11 1AW Arbroath

Sat 15 Aug20:30Montrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Likely freeCommunity

Meet the Jacobites: Soldiers of the ’45

16/08/2026 - 11:00 - 15:00 Montrose Museum Panmure Place Montrose

Sun 16 Aug12:00Montrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Festivals & Events

Pipe Band at Summers End Festival

Lathallan School is putting on Pipe Band at Summers End Festival and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Sun 16 Aug15:00Lathallan School(6.1mi)

via Lathallan School

Community

Parish Fellowship

Speakers on a variety of topics, from local charities to the special interests of individuals from the congregation. Outings may be planned during the summer. Click here to see the 2019-2020 programme.

Mon 17 AugSt Ternan's Scottish Episcopal Church(12.7mi)

via St Ternan's Scottish Episcopal ChurchCurated

Community

Mariners

19/08/2026 - 30/09/2026 - 00:00 Monikie Country Park Panmure Rd Monikie

Wed 19 AugMontrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Community

Mini Mariners

19/08/2026 - 30/09/2026 - 00:00 Monikie Country Park Panmure Rd Monikie

Wed 19 AugMontrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Community

Reservoir Dogs

19/08/2026 - 30/09/2026 - 00:00 Monikie Country Park Panmure Rd Monikie

Wed 19 AugMontrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Community

Paddle Start Club

19/08/2026 - 30/09/2026 - 00:00 Monikie Country Park Panmure Rd Monikie

Wed 19 AugMontrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Curator Tour: Tartan & Turmoil - The Angus Jacobites Story

Community

Around £5

Curator Tour: Tartan & Turmoil - The Angus Jacobites Story

19/08/2026 - 14:00 - 15:30 Montrose Museum Panmure Place Montrose

Wed 19 Aug15:00Montrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

Community

First day of Autumn Term - Formal Wear

Filed under: First day of Autumn Term - Formal Wear at Lathallan School looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Thu 20 AugLathallan School(6.1mi)

via Lathallan School

Community

Around £30.00

T.REXTASY

20/08/2026 - 19:30 The Webster Memorial Theatre 64 High St, Arbroath DD11 1AW Arbroath

Thu 20 Aug20:30Montrose Museum(11.6mi)

via Montrose Museum

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Kincardineshire, Scotland

Fordoun is in Kincardineshire, 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 Fordoun 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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