

# Alford, SC Travel Events & Adventurous Activities

- **Subtitle**: Adventurous Trips & Weekend trek near Alford, Scotland. Get ready to bike, climb, race, and paddle at Alford, Scotland. Trips & Outdoor Activities in Alford, Scotland
- **Category**: Trips & Adventures
- **Display Name**: Trips & Adventurous Activities
- **Type**: category

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## Trips & Adventures Events in Alford

- **Event Name**: Illuminator 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the legendary Illuminator Race, back for 2026! 

Embrace the magic of the Scottish Highlands under the cover of darkness!  Join us for an exhilarating Night Time Trail Race that will ignite your sense of adventure. 

Choose from our 8km, 15km
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alford/illuminator-2026/200029334343155
  - **Venue**: Aboyne &amp; Deeside Community Centre
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- **Event Name**: Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival 15km race
  - **Description**: Glen Tanar is a trail runner’s paradise, offering some of the most scenic and challenging routes in Scotland. The diverse terrain, rich forestry, and well-maintained trails make it the perfect setting for both competitive racing and personal achievement.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alford/glen-tanar-trail-running-festival-15km-race/200029422645237
  - **Venue**: Glen Tanar Estate
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, sports, festivals, contests
- **Event Name**: The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Banchory
  - **Description**: Banchory, let the good times ROLL! The screening sensation known as The Big Bike Film Night is riding into town with your bike films fix!!!

Tickets live on Thursday 2nd April (better not release tickets on April Fools Day).

What's it all about??? The Bi
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alford/the-big-bike-film-night-2026-banchory/200029848294255
  - **Venue**: The Barn
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, trips-adventures, cycling, sports, performances, art, theatre, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Mountains on Stage Summer Edition 2026 - Banchory
  - **Description**: Get ready for the Summer Edition 2026, featuring a fresh lineup dedicated to summer adventures: alpine ascents, big wall climbing, paragliding, bold expeditions, and inspiring human challenges.

Mountains on Stage is a film festival that aims to bring the
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 71
  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alford/mountains-on-stage-summer-edition-2026-banchory/200029787229926
  - **Venue**: The Barn
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- **Event Name**: Easter Holiday Club
  - **Description**: Looking for an Easter holiday full of fresh air and adventure?
Join us in the woods for days packed with:
Woodland Games, Den building, Nature &amp; Easter crafts, Age-appropriate tool use
£30 per day
Small groups | Experienced
leaders | Safe woodland set
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 03 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri Apr 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alford/easter-holiday-club/200029750101800
  - **Venue**: knockiehill wood, melgum road, Tarland
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  - **Categories**: easter, holiday, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Big Butty Run [BBR]
  - **Description**: Following on from the National, a trip to Yorkshire/North Englandshire. Join from the South or North. Bet you thought BBR meant something else when associated with MX-5's!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 08:00 am – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alford/big-butty-run-bbr/200029550877236
  - **Venue**: Tesco Superstore (Hill Of Banchory E, Banchory)
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Alford

- **Event Name**: The Sound Of Scotland - DEESIDE THEATRE, ABOYNE
  - **Description**: After selling out shows in 2025, THE SOUND OF SCOTLAND WITH THE MACDONALD BROS returns in 2026, with a stunning new production which will take you on a musical journey celebrating Scotland’s greatest songs and artists. Join our outstanding live musicians
  - **Venue**: Deeside Theatre, Aboyne
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- **Event Name**: BEAST RACE 2026
  - **Description**: TICKETS LIVE 25 NOVEMBER 20:00 

BEAST yourself on an epic 10km obstacle course race over tough Scottish terrain.  Mega obstacles; giant water slides; icy loch water; thick mud &amp; swamp crossings - it’s the ultimate team or solo challenge. Test your st
  - **Venue**: Knockburn Sports Loch
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- **Event Name**: Illuminator 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for the legendary Illuminator Race, back for 2026! 

Embrace the magic of the Scottish Highlands under the cover of darkness!  Join us for an exhilarating Night Time Trail Race that will ignite your sense of adventure. 

Choose from our 8km, 15km
  - **Venue**: Aboyne & Deeside Community Centre
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- **Event Name**: Kiltwalk Aberdeen
  - **Description**: Not all Heroes wear capes… some wear kilts!

It’s time to don your tartan and get ready for the Kiltwalk 2026

Walk with Clan CHSS and make a real difference for people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid.

You’ll be helping peop
  - **Venue**: Bellfield Park, Banchory
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- **Event Name**: Desperados @ Aboyne Arts & Theatre
  - **Description**: DESPERADOS – 50 YEARS OF HOTEL CALIFORNIA

DESPERADOS: The Music &amp; Legacy of Eagles
Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES. Their impeccable harmon
  - **Venue**: Shows at Aboyne
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- **Event Name**: Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival 55km Ultra
  - **Description**: Join us for a challenging but beautiful ultra with 1,789 metres of elevation. Take in Scotland's most easterly Munro - Mount Keen - and enjoy the festival atmosphere of the event when you finish!
  - **Venue**: Glen Tanar Estate
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- **Event Name**: The Sound of Scotland with The Macdonald Bros
  - **Description**: This production will take you on a musical journey celebrating Scotland’s greatest songs and artists.

Outstanding live musicians, The MacDonald Bros perform the biggest hits from The Proclaimers to Deacon Blue and from Runrig to The Bay City Rollers plus
  - **Venue**: Aboyne & Deeside Community Centre
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- **Event Name**: Strawberry Fair 2026
  - **Description**: 🍓 Save the Date – Strawberry Fair 2026 🍓

The Strawberry Fair is back! 🎉
Join us for a much-loved community day filled with fun, colour, and plenty of reasons to smile. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a first-time visitor, this year’s fair is shaping up
  - **Venue**: Insch Hospital, Rannes Street, Insch
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- **Event Name**: Rain Of Animals With Jacob Jolliff
  - **Description**: Rain of Animals with Jacob Jolliff
Saturday 16th May 2026 7.30pm
Entrance £15
Tickets : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=glenbuchat

Rain of Animals with Jacob Jolliff
Saturday 16th May 2026 7.30pm
Entrance £15
Tickets : https://www.ticketsource.
  - **Venue**: Glenbuchat Hall
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Trips & Adventures events in Alford?
  - **A:** Illuminator 2026 (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 06:30 pm at Aboyne &amp; Deeside Community Centre), Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival 15km race (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Glen Tanar Estate), The Big Bike Film Night 2026 - Banchory (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Barn), Mountains on Stage Summer Edition 2026 - Banchory (Thu May 07 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Barn), Easter Holiday Club (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 09:00 am at knockiehill wood, melgum road, Tarland).
- **Q**: What Trips & Adventures events are happening in Alford in April 2026?
  - **A:** Easter Holiday Club (Fri Apr 03 2026 at 09:00 am at knockiehill wood, melgum road, Tarland).
- **Q**: How can I find Trips & Adventures events in Alford?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Trips & Adventures events in Alford on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Trips & Adventures events in Alford?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Trips & Adventures events in Alford?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Trips & Adventures events in Alford include Aboyne &amp; Deeside Community Centre, Glen Tanar Estate, The Barn.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Trips & Adventures events in Alford?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Trips & Adventures events in Alford include Illuminator Run, Glen Tanar Trail Running Festival, The Big Bike Film Night.
- **Q**: Are there any online Trips & Adventures events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Trips & Adventures events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Trips & Adventures events in Alford?
  - **A:** Follow the Trips & Adventures category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Trips & Adventures events are listed in Alford.

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