When is this event?
Run Balmoral is a two-day running festival catering for all age groups.
It is held in the stunning grounds of the Balmoral Estate with the famous Castle providing a spectacular backdrop. All races are held on traffic-free roads and trails, offering wonderful views of the Deeside countryside and the Cairngorm mountains.
In addition there’s a vibrant Event Village offering a range of quality catering facilities and numerous fun activities for children.
It’s a true family day out.
Family Friendly Halloween Archery
Get ready for a thrilling 90-minute Halloween archery session! Take aim at spooky targets like ghosts, vampires, and zombies, perfect for kids and adults alike. After mastering your archery skills, let your little monsters decorate their own pumpkins and watch them go ‘splat’ in our exciting pumpkin-shooting finale. With professional coaching, fun challenges, and Halloween candy for the kids, this session promises spooky outdoor fun for all the family.
Highlights;
90-minute Halloween-themed archery experience
Shoot at creepy targets like vampires and ghouls
Pumpkin decorating in family / small groups and smashing finale
Suitable for kids (ages 8+) and adults
Halloween candy included!
Rise and shine for a spine-chilling, Halloween-themed battle in the heart of the Cairngorms! This 2-hour adrenaline-fueled adventure takes place in the crisp autumn morning, where you’ll face off in a thrilling digital zombie shoot-off. Armed with infra-red technology and full-size model weapons, battle through spooky scenarios, eerie mini-games, and intense missions. Perfect for families, friends, and thrill-seekers ages 8+, BattleZone: Apocalypse offers unlimited lives, endless ammo, and unforgettable fun. Are you ready to conquer the apocalypse and start your day with a bang?
Highlights;
Unique Halloween-themed BattleZone experience
Infra-red zombie shoot-off
Multiple game scenarios to keep you on your toes
Suitable for all ages (8+), families, and friends
Halloween candy included!
Strathspey Thistle FC v Inverurie Loco Works FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Hot food, half-time draw, merchandise, team-sheets. Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club, by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Ave car park (200m). Wheelchair spaces in grandstand.
Strathspey Thistle FC v Banks o’ Dee FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Hot food, half-time draw, merchandise and team-sheets. Parking at ground and at Grantown-on-Spey Golf Club by their kind permission. Overflow parking at Burnfield Avenue car park (200m).
Very excited to announce the date of the next Cairngorm Ski Club Ski Sale on Saturday 8th November 2025.
Re-use and recycle…. That’s what we are all about now.
So let’s try and reuse and recycle our out-grown and no longer used snowsports kit. Make some money at the Cairngorm Ski Club Ski Sale and give your kit a new home!
Alternatively, grab yourself an absolute bargain. If you are looking for kids’ kit or some new race kit, it’s a great place to be. Or if you want to pick up a snowboard, some freestyle skis, or choose to “earn your turns” this year with some new touring kit, it’s all there at the CSC Snowsports Sale.

Scottish Gas Men’s Scottish Cup, Round 1: Strathspey Thistle FC v Sauchie Juniors FC, Seafield Park, Grantown-on-Spey, kick-off 3pm. Hot snacks, half-time raffle, merchandise, match programme & team-sheet. Parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue Car Park (200m.) Covered wheelchair spaces in stand.
A great day of tennis!
Matches start from 12 noon
BBQ, Baking & Drinks Served
All welcome!
Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Lossiemouth FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Food bar, £50 half-time raffle, team-sheets. Parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue car park (200m).

Highland League: Strathspey Thistle FC v Formartine United FC, Seafield Park, kick-off 3pm. Food bar, £50 half-time raffle, team-sheets. Parking at ground and at Burnfield Avenue Car Park (200m).

Where is this event being held?
Balmoral Estate lies within the Cairngorms National Park and is situated in the valley of the River Dee between the villages of Ballater and Braemar
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