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Discover Banchory
Discover Banchory is your local guide to one of Deeside’s most welcoming towns.
Set along the banks of the River Dee and surrounded by woodland and open countryside, Banchory offers a mix of outdoor space, independent businesses and a strong community feel.
Whether you are visiting for the day, staying nearby or living locally, Discover Banchory brings together everything you need — from walks and family activities to cafés, shops and local events.
Our aim is simple: to make it easy to explore Banchory, discover great local places, and support the businesses that make the town special.
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Right Now in Banchory
Weather now
18°C
Cloudy · High 18° / Low 13°
Chance of rain
75%
Maximum forecast today
Daylight
06:02 –
20:20
Sunrise to sunset
Events today
0
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This Weekend in Banchory
28-30 August
Nature & Outdoors
Look Up: A Lunar Eclipse Is Coming to Banchory
27 August 2026
If you’re willing to set an early alarm this Friday, there could be something rather special to see in the skies above…
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Events & Festivals
explorr Festival Brings Three Days of Outdoor Adventure to Banchory
26 August 2026
A new outdoor festival is coming to Banchory this weekend, bringing together gravel cycling, trail running, live music, food and family activities…
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News & Featured
Perseid Meteor Shower: Look Up Over Banchory Tonight
12 August 2026
If the clouds stay away later on tonight, it’s worth looking up. The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight on 12-13…
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