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Local Events
We are including here all the main events in Stonehaven itself but we will also include events beyond Stonehaven if we think they might be of interest to the local residents or visitors to Stonehaven.
If you have any events which you feel should be included, please contact us.
Stonehaven It's Special - Events Group
Stonehaven... It's Special is the local community in partnership.The Events Group is made up of the voluntary organising clubs / groups of the towns community events, who have have come together to support each other including the joint marketing of events.
For details of supported events,
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The Stonehaven Feein' Market
This is held on the first Saturday in June, every year.Local people dress up in olden day costume and businesses and charities have stalls where they sell food and nick naks etc. There's also music and children's entertainment.You can be assured of a fun day out and it's free.
For More Information
Go to Site
For a report and photos of the 2003 event
Click Here
Fireballs Ceremony and Open Air In The Square
The 'Fireball Ceremony' is probably the most famous local event. It takes place in the High Street on Hogmanay, Dec 31st. It is believed to date back to pagan times. A sight to be seen! Attracts thousands of people and normally featured in news bulletins on TV. After the ‘Fireballs’, you can dance the night away in the Market Square.
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Stonehaven Folk Festival
This years Stonehaven Folk Festival takes place from Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th July 2005.
Booked so far are :
Ralph McTell; Johnny Silvo; Mike Whelans; The Sangsters; Old Rope String Band; Tanglefoot;
Maurice Dickson; Black Umfolusi and Blazin' Fiddles.
You can be asured of another great weekend at one of Scotland's most popular Folk Festivals
Check Web Site for more details of all the concerts etc,
Go To Site
For a report on the 2003 Festival, Click Here
R.W. Thomson Vintage Rally
Your chance to see some real Classic Cars
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 2005 (to be confirmed)
If you would like to have your own vehicle on display.
Contact Mr L Murdoch on 01569 764801
Stonehaven Fun Run and Half Marathon
This event is held in July each year and attracts runners from all over the country.
The 2005 event will start at Mineralwell Park on Sunday 3rd July.
For Further Details
Tel: 01569 767380
Check last years results
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Stonehaven Harbour Hi Jinks
Lots of fun for all ages at the Harbour with raft racing, competitions and local stalls.
This years event to be held in one Sunday in August 2005. Date to be confirmed.
Stonehaven Highland Games
Highland Dancing, Tossing the Caber, Hammer Throwing and much more.
Held at Mineralwell Park.
Various trade stands, barbecue and refreshments.
This year's Games are on 17th July 2005.
For further information
Tel: 01224 879786
Go To Web Page
For details of Highland Games throughout Scotland
Click Here
Stonehaven Regatta
The ASYC Open Regatta will be held over the weekend 27th /28th August 2005 but there are other events throughout the year
For more information on Sailing and Yachting. click here
Stonehaven Wallace Day
Around 1297 Wallace came into the North East marching through the Mearns to Dunnottar castle which at the time was being besieged by Scottish troops. Wallace, a man not renowned for his patience, decided that the siege would have to be ended. He managed under the cover of darkness to scale the castle wall and enter the fortress once the main body of his men were in the castle the English retreated to the Chapel the chapel was fired and they all perished.
Up until recently the part of the wall where Wallace was reputed to have entered the castle was called Traitors Gate. A group of local Nationalists eventually managed to get the name changed to Wallace's Gate as we all know Wallace was no traitor and a greater patriot we have never known.
There will be a wreath laying in Aberdeen at the Wallace statue on Friday 19th August 2005.
The following day Saturday 20th August is the Stonehaven march which will go from Stonehaven up to Dunnottar Castle. What is confirmed so far is that Gaberlunzie and Clann An Drumma will play in the evening in the Stonehaven town hall. For more details
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Visit Scotland 2005
VisitScotland Expo, Scotland's flagship business to business travel trade event will take place at the AECC again in 2005, following the success of this event in 2004.
For further information visit
www.scotexchange
.net/expo
Maritime Rescue Institute Gala
This years Demonstrations on Search and Rescue to be held on Sunday 28th August 2005.
For more details
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Stonehaven Bonfire & Fireworks Display
Stonehaven & District Round Table are organising this years event at Mineralwell Park on Sunday 7th November 2004.
Other Events in Aberdeen & Grampian
If you want details of other events in the Grampian Area, this website is worth a visit.
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The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival - Portsoy
 At the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, in Portsoy, every member of the family can discover, enjoy and participate in the maritime and cultural heritage of the North East of Scotland.
This includes sailing, fishing, history, crafts, theatre, literature and language, music, dance and dancing and food and drink.
Next Festival is to be held on 24-26 June 2005. For More Details
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