Walking Meetings have been popular for some time, particularly in America where the weather can be more encouraging than in Scotland!

Leys Estate is home to 30 hectares of established willow, quite an imposing sight to see amid the Deeside countryside.

Visit Roselyne O'Neill's creation at Milton Art Gallery until the end of September.

Pop-ups will be welcomed back at Milton of Crathes from Friday, 30th April.

The Gallery reopens to the public on 27th April.

Profits from the sale of Deeside Quartet, painted by noted Aberdeen artist Chris Sharp, will be donated to River Dee Trust.

Affa Fine Markets will be held on the first Sunday of each month.

The warnings follow a number of worrying incidences in the Hill of Banchory area.

This position is now filled. Thank you to everyone who got in touch.

No Joining Fees!

Join the centre's dedicated team for the summer 2021 season.

TwinPeakes Fly Fishing, in partnership with LOOP Tackle UK, will take on the management of Leys Estate’s Crathes Castle beat on the edge of Banchory from 2021.

Members of staff delivered two-course Christmas meals to a number of residential tenants in the run up to Christmas.

Local residents create model of 18th Century Crathes Castle.

Applications are now closed for this position. Due to the current lockdown the recruitment process is currently on hold. We will be in touch with those who applied when restrictions ease.

Supporting the Don District Salmon Fishery Board.

The #HeadingWest project is making great progress.

Bookings now being taken for October - December 2020

Welcome to Banchory Business Centre Fiona!

Join us on Sunday, 6th September.

This vacancy has now been filled. Thank you for your interest.

Following its temporary closure, the art gallery is reopening in line with the latest Scottish Government guidelines.

From Wednesday, 15th July 2020 for hairdressers and beauticians.

This position is now filled, thank you to everyone for their interest.

The Going West appeal will see the the society expand its line to run into Banchory.

Inchmarlo Golf Centre has welcomed a steady flow of members and visitors back to the centre following the easing of lockdown measures.

Leys Estate is a long-term supporter of local community and sporting groups, assisting their expansion in many different ways.

The Queen's Course and driving range will be open to members and visitors from Friday, 29th May 2020.

We are delighted to reopen for bookings from Friday, 29th May 2020.

Scottish Home Awards 2020.

Pancake Day in aid of UCAN.

Distillery helps to address a local shortage of hand sanitiser.

Leys Estate is delighted to support this initiative to create an outdoor learning space.

The Leys Estate warmly welcomed students from Aberdeen University to the Hill of Banchory biomass unit as part of their MSc Oil & Gas studies.

Employees collected gifts to be used in the charity's raffles throughout 2020.

Join the open meeting on 22nd January at Banchory West Parish Church.

Representatives from North Banchory Company were among those welcoming the Duchess to Banchory.

2020 Fishers special offer is available now.

The next meeting will take place on 11th February.

Promotional membership rates now available for 2020/2021.

Learn a new skill this Christmas and New Year.

2019 presentation of annual club awards.

A wide range of Christmas gifts are also available at the gallery.

Local Primary Schools will be bringing some festive cheer to Bancon developments in December.

A fundraising hill walk was held in September raising more than £14,000.

Leys Group is delighted to support the 2019 appeal.

16th - 17th November 2019 at Milton of Crathes.

Ken Smith and Brian Sim share their experiences of working on Leys Estate.

Uncover the people who have shaped the historic castle through analysing its painted ceilings, which are recognised as some of the finest surviving in Scotland.

The exhibition runs until 10th November 2019.

Free to attend and everyone is welcome.

The draw will be made in December at Fife Arms Hotel, Braemar.

David Smart gives an insight into Leys Estate Group at September meeting.

Open communication is key between the estate and the businesses it supports.

Jonathan Wheeler will be telling us what inspires his work at a series of talks.

Celebrate 25 years of the Barn with a unique sound and light experience at Crathes Castle in September.

Join us on 16th & 17th November at Milton of Crathes.

The Loch of Leys lies to the north of Banchory and is currently designated as a Site of Interest to Natural Science by Aberdeenshire Council.

The winners identified day to day activities, sectors and landmarks which feature in the Leys Estate head.

The Leys Estate Group attended the show to engage with the local community and raise awareness of the part it plays in the local area.

A specialist training company has been established in Deeside in response to a growing need for its services throughout Scotland.

DRFC is currently trying to get its dream of our very own clubhouse over the line.

Generous employees of Leys Group, which includes The Bancon Group, Leys Estate and North Banchory Company, have presented a Deeside-based charity with a five-figure sum following a year of fundraising.

The meet the artist events will be taking place at Milton Art Gallery at Milton of Crathes near Banchory on 12th and 20th July between 2pm – 4pm. Kanita is also displaying her ‘Homage to Harris’ exhibition at the gallery from 12th July – 8th September.

The Salt Sanctuary will be holding a special open weekend on 6th and 7th July when customers can enjoy free 15 minute taster sessions, purchase special offers and enjoy complementary refreshments.

The local community pulled together to create the Trim Trail including support from the Leys Estate, Mr & Mrs Bert McIntosh, Aberdeenshire Council and Mid Hill Wind Farm Community Fund.

The Leys Estate is committed to ensuring future generations have access to, and awareness of the countryside around them.

The facility will be fully open to the public on 20th August 2019.

The 2019 awards are now open for nominations.

The new coat of arms was unveiled in Banchory at the end of May.

David Smart and Grace Noble of Aberdeenshire Highland Beef were invited to speak at the Scottish Land & Estates Spring Conference in Edinburgh.

The French under 14s team spent a weekend in Deeside May 2019.

We are delighted to welcome the north-east’s only salt therapy rooms to Milton at Crathes.

July and August camps full of music, art, crafts and dance.

Grace Noble and her business has grown from strength to strength on the Leys estate.

It’s has been a fantastic start to the 2019 fishing season.

Work is well underway with completion set for summer 2019.

From a small farm to one of the most successful community art centres in Scotland and beyond.

James Forbes started working for the estate as a 16 year old straight from school in 1968.

A dedicated clothing bank is now at Banchory Business Centre for your donations.

Scottish Potters Exhibition - 12th-19th May 2019.

Banchory St Ternan have been were crowned the North Region Junior McBookie.com First Division Champions!

Buchanan Bistro - more than just a restaurant.

The Leys Estate Group is proud to support the Deeside Rugby Club.