District 1010 - Scotland North
Aberdeen & Deeside
The club was founded in the small town of Banchory
in 1971. Until recently, membership was steady at
around 40 members and is currently 55. We are active
in fund-raising for local, national and international
good causes through a series of events throughout
the year.
The main annual fund-raisers are the Crathes Vintage
Car & Motorcycle Rally, which is held in May of each
year and the Inchmarlo Golf Challenge held in August.
The club supports and encourages international
exchange visits, sponsors educational, cultural and
youth activities and promotes enterprise through the
Young Enterprise programme in local schools.
But it's not just about fundraising. There is a strong
social aspect and members are part of a global
network of 1.3 million Rotarians spanning most
countries and cities around the globe.
Our Community
The town of Banchory (pop 6,500) lies on the north side of the
River Dee some 18 miles west of Aberdeen, Europe's oil capital.
Originally settled in 5-6th centuries at the confluence of the River
Feugh, the site became the location of the annual St Ternan Fair
during the middle ages.
The town flourished with the
coming of the Deeside Railway
line in 1853 and became a popular
destination for both holidaymakers
and day-trippers from Aberdeen.
During the 1970-90s the town
expanded as a result of the oil
boom and is currently undergoing
a new period of growth.
There are a range of shops,
hotels, restaurants, garages and
local services. The town has not
one, but two excellent golf
courses.
Webmaster:
Chris Engel
Treasurer:
Raymond Donald
Secretary:
David Holmes
President:
Ryan Bond
Welcome to our Club Website
Service above Self
Scolty Monument is located on a prominent
hilltop overlooking the town and was restored
by the Rotary Club in 1992.
On June 4th we will be celebrating the
Diamond Jubilee of HM the Queen and will
light a beacon on Scolty.
“A very warm welcome
to our club website.
We hope that you will
find some interesting
information about the
club and what we do
within the local
community, nationally
and internationally.”
To view a live webcam of
Banchory High Street
please click on icon
above - it takes a few
seconds to load.
The current weather in
Banchory is shown above.
For more detailed and live
information please click
onto the blue box.
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