What's On In and Around Stonehaven

WHAT’S ON IN AND AROUND STONEHAVEN W/C 8TH SEPTEMBER Thursday 11th September Folk Music Session Belvedere Hotel from 8 p.m. All welcome Stonehaven Friday 12th September Stonehaven Folk Club Heugh Hotel, Westfield Road from 8.30 p.m. All welcome Stonehaven Saturday 13th September Live Music with Alan Fenton Belvedere Hotel, Evan Street All welcome Stonehaven Saturday 13th September “Springfield” at Stonehaven Country Music Club Station Hotel, Arduthie Road from 8.30 p.m. All welcome. Stonehaven Sunday September 14th Stonehaven Carties (SCARE) Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven. 12 noon til 5 p.m. Come and watch the homemade carties race.  All welcome! Full details and rules at http://stonehavencarties.co.uk/ Stonehaven Sunday 14th September Car Boot Sale Market Square 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stonehaven WHAT’S ON IN THE SURROUNDING AREA W/C 8TH  SEPTEMBER Friday 12th September Scottish Country Dancing – free taster session Ashdale Hall from 7.30 – 11.00 All welcome. Westhill Friday 12th to Sunday 28th September Brechin Arts Festival After 5 years of success the Brechin Arts Festival has become one of the biggest cultural events in Scotland. We look forward to 17 days of exhibitions, events, workshops and competitions across a wide range of styles including drama, spoken word, traditional and classical music. Pick up a programme at the visitor information centre  or see www.brechinartsfestival.org Brechin Saturday 13th September Beachclean St Cyrus National Nature Reserve Do your bit to keep the beach beautiful and take part in the Marine Conservation All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. From 10 a.m. to 12 noon. St Cyrus Saturday 13th September Doors Open Day – Aberdeen City Doors Open Days in Aberdeen is a great way to find out about the hidden heritage on your doorstep. This is your opportunity to see behind the scenes of everyday buildings as well as important landmarks. And all for free! Places to visit include Aberdeen Arts Centre (former North Church),  Aberdeen RNLI Lifeboats, Advocates Library, Boathouses, Carillon, Central Fire Station, Central Library, FRS Marine Laboratory, Glover House and many more.  See www.doorsopenday.org.uk for further details. Aberdeen Sunday 14th September Bruce's Trial Arbroath Abbey 12 noon til 4 p.m. Robert the Bruce is considered one of Scotland's greatest ever Kings. However, there are many questions surrounding his actions leading up to the moment when he seized the crown. The Historic Saltire Society put King Robert in the stand and seek answers to some of those questions. Come and bear witness to this historic trial! Ticket prices: Adult £4.70 Child £2.35 Concession £3.70 Historic Scotland member free. Arbroath Sunday 14th September Beating The Retreat Crathes Castle and Gardens A true spectacle of Scottish pipe band music performed by the Gordon Highlanders Association Drums and Pipes.  An afternoon not to be missed.  Starts 2.30 p.m. Crathes