Braemar TV

30/06/2024

Braemar's hostel has re-opened after a major refurbishment.

27/04/2024

The start of the Harbour Energy 5k at Run Balmoral. Can you see yourself? Well done to winner Sean Chalmers.

23/03/2024

Welcome to Suzanna Atkinson, formerly of Haddo House, our new Castle Manager, as the Castle and its volunteers prepare to re-open in May 2024 after a major refurbishment.

23/03/2024

The latest Braemar Community Council update from Chair, Brian Wood. March 2024.

22/02/2024

Braemar Community Council meets every month to address issues of concern to people and businesses from the local area. The Council comprises Alistair Simpson, Allison Walker, Susan Macalpine, Hazel Robertson, Chris Booth and Brian Wood. This is the first in a series of short video clips to inform the community of current issues in which the council is involved. One issue raised here is the entrance to the Games Park. In response, the Braemar Royal Highland Society say there is nothing to to report on the ground at the entrance for now.

26/01/2024

Great to see the Braemar Bistro open again with a special Burns Night Menu to honor the legendary poet Robert Burns! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It was a lovely evening with excellent food to immerse ourselves in the rich traditions of Scotland; warm Stornaway black pudding, Chicken breast stuffed with Haggis and Cranachan parfait. Thank you to all the team there for making it a special evening. "Slàinte Mhath!"

03/09/2023

Some more memories from Saturday's Games

02/09/2023

Another great Games. Braemar 2023.

02/09/2023

The Braemar Gathering 2023 is under way!

31/08/2023

Thursday 31st August 2023 was the opening of The Plaice to be takeaway in Braemar. Run by restauranteur Idris Bozyil, who operates the nearby Farquharsons Bar, the new takeaway was opened by Mr David Geddes, who cut the ribbon and welcomed the large number of locals who came to witness the occasion.

The premises will be operating on a reduced Games menu from 4.30pm on 1st September and a full menu will be available from Tuesday 5th September.

13/08/2023

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11/08/2023

Over 120 people, concerned at the potential retirement of respected local GP Dr Donald Cruickshank, have attended a public meeting in Braemar Village Hall.
Dr Cruickshank’s medical practice is to end its contract with NHS Grampian after almost thirty years leading to uncertainty for over 700 patients.
Dr Cruickshank says he’s unable to continue after failing to recruit a new GP to replace the retiring associate GP. The contract will end on December 5 unless a new GP can be found.

24/04/2023

Deputy Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire Rosey Walker raises the new flag for Aberdeenshire in Braemar on Monday 24th April 2023. Local children were led to Braemar Mews by a Piper and then Rosey Walker gave a short speech and asked the Rev Ken Mackenzie to bless the flag, before it was raised on the flagpole outside Braemar Mews.

Braemar was one of the 5 places in Aberdeenshire chosen to raise the new flag after it was officially unveiled by the Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire, Sandy Manson, at Castle Fraser on 22nd April 2023. The new Aberdeenshire flag is a mix of purple and gold, with a castle in the middle bearing the image of a crown.

22/04/2023

The start of the Stena Drilling 10k at Run Balmoral 2023. See anyone you know?!

01/04/2023

Hazelnut Patisserie reopened this morning, Saturday 1st April 2023, with a special performance from musicians Ellie McLaren and Ciar Milne. Hope this display of some of the fresh cakes from Mathilde & Ros doesn't make you feel too hungry. The Patisserie will be open Friday to Sunday each week.

02/03/2023

A torchlight procession on Thursday, March 2nd 2023 with the Braemar Pipers to mark the start of the 2023 Braemar Mountain Festival. It went from The Mews to the Highland Games Pavilion.

23/01/2023

A Public Consultation Presentation was held tonight in the village hall by Art Farm (23rd January) for the newly revised scheme for serviced apartments at The Invercauld Arms.

24/12/2022

A little bit of Christmas magic as Reindeer pulled a sleigh through Braemar in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland this Christmas Eve. The reindeer team made their way through the village and finished outside The Fife Arms, who organised this special Christmas event.

The reindeer were from The Cairngorm Reindeer Herd in Aviemore and sadly after a week of freezing temperatures and snowfall, it has now warmed up and was raining instead. Merry Christmas to you all. Visit Braemar

13/12/2022

The spectacular firework finale for the 2022 Festival de Noël from the roof of St Margaret's Braemar in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. This wonderful weekend Christmas event involved a festival diner, Santa ramble, local produce markets, craft workshops, concerts and music throughout the village. The firework display was on the evening Sunday 11th December 2022 when the temperature fell well below zero and the music was being played by Mercury Brass. Visit Braemar

02/12/2022

Community Carols tonight (Dec 2) in Braemar. This is the popular Ukrainian “Carol of the Bells” performed by Wheesht.

03/09/2022

A busy day at Braemar Gathering - including the formal opening of the new Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee arch by the Duke of Rothesay.

03/09/2022

The Games are under way with the March of the Highland Society Members.

31/08/2022

30/08/2022

Visitors to Braemar Gathering this weekend will see a new archway on the entrance to the arena. The completed roof structure of the new Platinum Jubilee archway was carefully put in place last week.
The finished element was constructed by Gordon Mitchell Contractors, near Banchory.
The Jubilee Arch has been designed by Keith Ross of Dovecot Architecture & Design Ltd to match the pavilion where members of the Royal Family watch the Gathering.
The Braemar Royal Highland Society has funded the new arch with further support from sponsorship and private donations.

28/08/2022

It's now not long until the Braemar Gathering. The focus for many visitors is the Royal Box but how many are aware of how much work goes in to transform it into one of the centrepieces of the annual event? This is how it happens...

24/08/2022

The latest on the campaign to improve ambulance provision in Braemar...

26/07/2022

Braemar Junior Highland Games and Dinner took place on the weekend of July 22/23 after a break in recent years due to Covid. Here are some of the highlights. Enjoy!

07/06/2022

The celebrations may be over but here are some great memories of how Braemar marked the Platinum Jubilee. Enjoy.

06/06/2022

The City of Leeds Pipe Band playing "Diu Regnare" with the composer Stuart Liddell on the lawn outside Balmoral Castle. This was part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022 and one of the special events at Balmoral Castle & Estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

The City of Leeds Pipe Band originally played at Balmoral for Queen Victoria and the current pipe band, formed in 1960, is made up of volunteers. The uniform is based on the Royal Stewart Tartan with green coatee and feather bonnet with a red hackle. The band is self supporting and they appear at many local events as well as making television appearances and continental tours.