The Banchory Fly: Community Magazine

19/11/2025

❄️ Hello Winter ❄️

17/11/2025

✨As the festive season approaches, now is the perfect time to order your turkey.💫

Maryfield Bronze Turkeys are free range, dry plucked, and traditionally hung to develop a deep, mature flavour - giving you a rich, succulent bird for your Christmas & New Year meal.

If you are looking for quality you can trust, raised with care, these turkeys are an exceptional choice.

Order now for Christmas & New Year!

📞 Call Jill on 01330 822836

A beautiful festive meal begins with the finest ingredients. Maryfield Bronze Turkeys deliver exactly that.

17/11/2025

This Monday's Live@Legion has a guest from the Banchory Community Council. With a local plan to be with Aberdeenshire Council by the end of the year, we will hear what is currently in the plan and how you can still participate in its creation. The plan covers all areas of life in Banchory, Transport, Education, Housing and so on. To listen download the River Dee Radio app from your app store. We will be live from 7-15pm and later to Mixcloud. It's not all chat, there is a choice of music from our guest. We look forward to you joining us on River Dee Radio 7-15pm.

15/11/2025

This weekend fold.thebarnarts is hosting flock, with over 45 independent stalls to explore. From jewellery to textiles, and ceramics to leather craft, there’s plenty to browse, it's the perfect opportunity to support local makers!🛍️

Where📍: The Barn , Banchory, AB31 5QA
When📆 : Nov 14–16, 2025
Times ⏰: Fri 12pm–4pm, Sat & Sun 10am–4pm

13/11/2025

Banchory weather report:

Fog rolled in and the whole valley looks like it is auditioning for a mystery drama.

Sideways drizzle, occasional rain, zero sunlight. Maximum attitude.

Sitting in front of the computer and I'm working from home with tea and the Banchory Tartan throw, pretending this counts as being outdoors. I am not stepping out unless cake is involved.

How’s your day going, Banchory? Surviving? Thriving? Or dissolving into your waterproofs?

Drop your mood in one emoji. ☕🌧️🙃

10/11/2025

❄️✨ Banchory Christmas Lights Switch-On! ✨❄️

Join us on Friday 28 November, 4–7:30pm at Bellfield Car Park / King George V Park & Pavilion for a truly magical evening of festive fun, music, and cheer!

Get ready to step into Christmas as we welcome some very special guests to Banchory...

🎅 Meet Santa and his reindeer
🚜 Enjoy the Festive Tractor Parade
💃 Performances by Deeside Dance Centre & Stardust
🎶 Music from the Banchory Pipe Band
🔥 A visit from the local Fire Station engine
🎨 Face painting and festive treats for the kids

With sparkling Christmas trees, joyful carols, and real reindeer in town, it’s set to be a magical celebration for the whole family.

Banchory Christmas Lights

08/11/2025

❄️✨ Join us for a magical festive day on Sunday 21st December ✨❄️

Get ready to step into Christmas as we welcome some very special guests to the estate…

🐾 Cairngorm Reindeer Herd, Britain’s only free-ranging herd of reindeer will be joining us, bringing true Highland Christmas magic to Balmoral.

🎶 Albaca****la - Enjoy beautiful performances throughout the day from this award-winning female a ca****la chorus, based right here in Aberdeenshire.

With twinkling Christmas trees, joyful carols, and real reindeer in the snow, it’s set to be a truly enchanting day for the whole family.

More details to follow…

📸 Reindeer image courtesy of the Cairngorm Reindeer Herd

07/11/2025

✨ Aboyne Late Night Shopping - Thursday 13th November! 🎉

Enjoy an evening of local shopping in Aboyne Square - shops open until 8pm!

Pop in to EllingtonMennie Kitchens & Cabinetry and explore beautifully designed kitchens that bring warmth and style to the heart of your home. Find inspiration for your next project and see why their craftsmanship truly stands out.

06/11/2025

01/11/2025

31/10/2025

🎃 A Halloween Reminder About Pumpkins 🎃

They look great tonight - glowing, spooky, and full of charm. But when Halloween is over, please don’t leave your pumpkins outside or in the woods.

They might look like a treat for wildlife, but they can actually make animals ill.

Hedgehogs, deer, foxes and badgers can all get sick from eating them - pumpkins are too acidic and can upset their stomachs, stopping hedgehogs from eating the natural food they need for winter.

If you hate waste, there are better ways to give your pumpkin a second life:
🥣 Roast for soup or curry
🧁 Bake into muffins or pie (strain extra water)
🍞 Add to bread or risotto
🧡 Compost it – perfect for your garden
🐶 Offer small, clean pieces (no wax, paint or mould) to dogs or chickens
🚮 Or pop it in your food waste bin

Carving pumpkins are grown for size, not flavour - but they’re still usable if they’re clean and fresh.
Small actions like these keep wildlife safe, reduce waste, and might even make your next meal delicious. 🌿🎃✨

30/10/2025