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Huntly
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Ideally placed within the countryside of Aberdeenshire and on the periphery of Speyside’s famous whisky trail, there is plenty to experience in and around Huntly.
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With its rich history and heritage, connections to the outdoors and nature, and array of locally produced Scottish fayre, Huntly offers lots to see, do and enjoy.
The iconic Huntly Castle offers a glimpse of its majestic heyday as home to the Earls of Huntly and a long history of prestige and fame, including acting as a shelter for Robert the Bruce. Today, Historic Environment Scotland invites visitors to explore the castle and enjoy its events, including living history sessions where visitors can step back in time and meet influential historic characters. A short drive from Huntly sits Leith Hall manor house, set in a 286-acre estate surrounded by scenic gardens. Now run by The National Trust, Leith Hall offers a tearoom and walks, trails and wildlife, providing a tranquil haven to relax and enjoy with family or friends. A trip to the Huntly Falconry Centre, home to a number of birds of prey, is also recommended, where you can watch demonstrations and get close to these magnificent creatures. Huntly also offers plenty for activity seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous routes for walking and cycling, leading along the River Deveron and up nearby hills which offer stunning views of the town and beyond. The Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre, Britain's only purpose-built all-weather facility for crosscountry skiing and roller skiing, offers year-round activities, and golfers can enjoy Huntly Golf Club’s parkland course, which lies between the banks of the rivers Deveron and Bogie.
When it comes to food and drink, there are a number of locally based producers contributing to Scotland’s rich larder.
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Across the town centre, a variety of independent producers offer an opportunity to stock up on the finest local goods. Select from a range of locally produced meats from award winning butcher Forbes Raeburn, or be tempted by a wide range of spice blends, rubs, seasonings and recipe boxes from Neep & Okra. Enjoy wholesome craft baked goods from The Honesty Bakehouse, or delight at the many sweet and savoury treats available from The Larder. The wonderful Ethical Gift shop & Refillery has an ethical range of locally hand crafted and fairly traded gifts, there’s something different for everyone. Huntly is also home to the Glendronach Distillery, which has been creating the finest Scottish malts for over 200 years. Whatever your reason for visiting, there is plenty to experience in Huntly, and a warm welcome awaits! For all you need to know about Huntly and to plan your visit, download the Experience Huntly app for free from the App Store or Google Play, or visit www.experiencehuntly.com Apple: https://apps.apple.com/ us/app/experience-huntly/ id1536747043#?platform=iphone Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/ details?id=com.experiencehuntly.mobileapp
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Experience Huntly is a new website and free to download app dedicated to Huntly and surrounding area. Aimed at local residents and visitors alike, Experience Huntly showcases everything from local business listings and deals, to events, community groups and current news. Business owners and community groups can list for free. For more details, please email:
info@experiencehuntly.com
Download the Experience Huntly app now for free from the Apple and Google Play app stores, by scanning the QR code. www.experiencehuntly.com
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Deals • News • Events Experience Huntly is a new website and free to download app dedicated to Huntly and surrounding area. Aimed at local residents and visitors alike, Experience Huntly showcases everything from local business listings and deals, to events, community groups and current news. Business owners and community groups can list for free. For more details, please email:
info@experiencehuntly.com
Download the Experience Huntly app now for free from the Apple and Google Play app stores, by scanning the QR code. www.experiencehuntly.com
Local Business Directory Listings and Information Community Groups and Clubs Special Offers and Deals News and Community Updates Events and What’s On Calendar Travel Information Media Links …and more! Huntly In Be part of Your Hand Scan to Download the App Experience Huntly
Deals • News • Events Experience Huntly is a new website and free to download app dedicated to Huntly and surrounding area. Aimed at local residents and visitors alike, Experience Huntly showcases everything from local business listings and deals, to events, community groups and current news. Business owners and community groups can list for free. For more details, please email:
info@experiencehuntly.com
Download the Experience Huntly app now for free from the Apple and Google Play app stores, by scanning the QR code. www.experiencehuntly.com
Local Business Directory Listings and Information Community Groups and Clubs Special Offers and Deals News and Community Updates Events and What’s On Calendar Travel Information Media Links …and more! Huntly In Be part of Your Hand Scan to Download the App Experience Huntly
Deals • News • Events Experience Huntly is a new website and free to download app dedicated to Huntly and surrounding area. Aimed at local residents and visitors alike, Experience Huntly showcases everything from local business listings and deals, to events, community groups and current news. Business owners and community groups can list for free. For more details, please email:
info@experiencehuntly.com
Download the Experience Huntly app now for free from the Apple and Google Play app stores, by scanning the QR code. www.experiencehuntly.com
Local Business Directory Listings and Information Community Groups and Clubs Special Offers and Deals News and Community Updates Events and What’s On Calendar Travel Information Media Links …and more! Huntly In Be part of Your Hand Scan to Download the App Experience Huntly
Deals • News • Events Experience Huntly is a new website and free to download app dedicated to Huntly and surrounding area. Aimed at local residents and visitors alike, Experience Huntly showcases everything from local business listings and deals, to events, community groups and current news. Business owners and community groups can list for free. For more details, please email:
info@experiencehuntly.com
Download the Experience Huntly app now for free from the Apple and Google Play app stores, by scanning the QR code. www.experiencehuntly.com
Local Business Directory Listings and Information Community Groups and Clubs Special Offers and Deals News and Community Updates Events and What’s On Calendar Travel Information Media Links …and more! Huntly In Be part of Your Hand Scan to Download the App Experience Huntly
Deals • News • Events Experience Huntly is a new website and free to download app dedicated to Huntly and surrounding area. Aimed at local residents and visitors alike, Experience Huntly showcases everything from local business listings and deals, to events, community groups and current news. Business owners and community groups can list for free. For more details, please email:
info@experiencehuntly.com
Download the Experience Huntly app now for free from the Apple and Google Play app stores, by scanning the QR code. www.experiencehuntly.com
Local Business Directory Listings and Information Community Groups and Clubs Special Offers and Deals News and Community Updates Events and What’s On Calendar Travel Information Media Links …and more! Huntly In Your Hand Scan to Download the App Huntly In Your Hand Scan to Download the App
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Established in 2007, the Ethical Gift Shop is jam packed full of quaint and quirky hand made arts and crafts gifts, jewellery, clothing, homewares and stationery. An eclectic mix of Fairtrade, ethical and local artisan produced curios will keep you browsing for hours! Our items are hand crafted from recycled, ethically sourced and sustainable materials from every corner of the World - you’ll be surprised at the creativity of our artists! We also have a great range of eco-friendly health and beauty products.
Our popular Refillery area boasts a whole range of Fairtrade, Organic, Free-From and Vegan produce including local honey and fresh vegetables* (*subject to availability) as well as our own brand products. Our loose produce is priced per 100g but you can buy as little or as much as you need. Bring your own tubs and jars to refill or use one of the paper bags provided.
Our plant based eco cleaning and household products are made in the UK, environmentally friendly and suitable for septic tanks. These refills are priced per 100ml. You will need to bring your own bottles to fill them up with these great products. Why not pop in past and have a chat to us about all things ethical. We’d love to see you. You’ll find us at: 9 Duke Street, Huntly, Aberdeenshire, AB54 8DL.
We’re open Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 5pm and Saturday 9.30am - 4pm.
You can also visit our website and shop online at:
www.ethicalgiftshop.uk
Keep up to date with all our news, events and offers by following our Facebook and Instagram pages.
Contact us:
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You can also refill your shampoos, conditioners, body and hand wash too!
If you’re not sure whether one of our liquid products will be suitable for you - we’ll give you a small sample to try.
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The Market CaféServing Home cooked Breakfasts, Lunches and snacks Evening meals Saturday and Sunday
Fresh scones baked daily and a great selection of home bakes Serving Home cooked Breakfasts, Lunches and snacks Sit in or take away Evening meals Saturday and Sunday Takeaway Afternoon tea boxes available to order for those day trips out Fresh scones baked daily and a great selection of home bakesAmple parking, disabled access
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8:30AM - 5PM MON - SAT. CLOSED SUNDAYS 8 - 10 DUKE STREET • HUNTLY
ABERDEENSHIRE • AB54 8DL TEL: 01466 792723 Serving Home cooked Breakfasts, Lunches and snacks
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Evening meals Saturday and Sunday Fresh scones baked daily and a great selection of home bakes Sit in or take away Takeaway Afternoon tea boxes available to order for those day trips out Ample parking, disabled access Contact us on
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Opening Times Tuesday 8:30 –3pm
Wednesday 8:30—4pm Thursday 8:30—3pm Friday 8:30—4pm Saturday 8:30—7pm Sunday 8:30—7pm Find us At The Huntly Mart Site The Ward Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4QU
High Teas Sunday 5-7pmThe Market Café Fresh scones baked daily and
a great selection of home bakes Serving Home cooked Breakfasts, Lunches and snacks Find us At The Huntly Mart Site The Ward Sit in or take away Evening meals Saturday and Sunday Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4QU Fresh scones baked daily and a great selection of home bakes Sit in or take away Takeaway Afternoon tea boxes available to order for those day trips out Ample parking, disabled access Contact us on
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Opening Times Tuesday 8:30 –3pm
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Serving Home cooked Breakfasts, Lunches and snacks Evening meals Saturday and Sunday Fresh scones baked daily and a great selection of home bakes Sit in or take away Takeaway Afternoon tea boxes available to order for Find us At The Huntly Mart Site The Ward those day trips out Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4QU Ample parking, disabled access Contact us on
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Opening Times Tuesday 8:30 –3pm Wednesday 8:30—4pm Thursday 8:30—3pm Friday 8:30—4pm Saturday 8:30—7pm Sunday 8:30—7pm
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01466 794795
Opening Times Tuesday 8:30 –3pm Wednesday 8:30—4pm Thursday 8:30—3pm Friday 8:30—4pm Saturday 8:30—7pm Sunday 8:30—7pm Find us At The Huntly Mart Site The Ward Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4QU
Find us At The Huntly Mart Site The Ward Huntly Aberdeenshire AB54 4QU
Takeaway Afternoon tea boxes Available to order for those day trips out Ample parking, disabled access CONTACT US ON 01466 794795 OPENING TIMES Tues 8:30am-3pm, Wed 8:30am-4pm Thurs 8:30am-3pm, Fri 8:30am-4pm Sat 8:30am-7pm, Sun 8:30am-7pm
50+ flavours available in this shop! Find us at The Huntly Mart Site, The Ward, Huntly,
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LOCAL MATTERS with local children’s author Aaron Gale at Orb’s Bookshop and the Great Scottish Youth Bake Off supported by The Larder.
The annual Room To Run 5k, 10k, half marathon and Wee Shortie races will also be taking place. Spectators are welcome to cheer on the runners as they voyage through the town streets and past the iconic Huntly Castle.
The Hairst is a unique annual harvest festival which takes place in Huntly to celebrate the food and traditions of Aberdeenshire. The event, which this year takes place on Saturday 4th September, is free to attend and provides something for all the family to enjoy.
The programme includes an extended Farmer’s Market with over 50 stalls showcasing the best local produce, cookery demonstrations and competitions, including The World Stovies Championship, and much more.
During the event, attendees can also look forward to browsing the best local handcrafts at the Huntly Crafters craft fair to be held in The Gordon Arms, cheering on competitors in the sausage eating competition at Huntly Football Club, and learning how to make the tastiest cocktails at Whiskies of Scotland.
For younger visitors, there is a fancy dress tea party with Wee Toots at the ExServiceman’s Club, crafts with the Huntly Christian Fellowship, Doric stories Special Hairst deals and offers will be available across local shops, bars, restaurants and cafes making this a great day to come and enjoy Huntly. Find the deals and offers on the Experience Huntly app as the Hairst approaches.
On Sunday 5th September, The Big Picnic at Leith Hall and Gardens provides a day for the family and lots of activities for the kids to enjoy.
This year, the Hairst will also showcase an online ‘Meet Our Producers’ week from 30th August to 3rd September, where we take the opportunity to highlight some of the great local producers in and around Huntly.
Events include Meat Monday, where Deveron Projects chefs in residence will give tips for making the best stovies, with free stovies making kits to be made available from The Square Deal in Huntly beforehand. Ideal if you fancy increasing your competitive edge in the World Stovies Championships during the Hairst event!
On Tuesday, Coldwells Organic Farm will show us how flour is made, and the Honesty Bakehouse will provide a bread making demonstration, followed by top tips from Diane Ingram for making the perfect oatcakes. It’s also curry night for the kids, with curry kits available from The Square Deal.
As mid week approaches, we look to sweeten things up. Rizza’s will share their story and tell us how to make ice cream, and also invite everyone to create their own flavour of ice cream and invent their ultimate ice cream sundae in an online competition. To win a years supply of ice cream.
On Friday, the eve of the Hairst, Neep & Okra Kitchen will share tips online for pickling your own beetroot and we enjoy Friday lunch with the Artisan Growers hosted by Deveron Projects.
See our website for more details of these events and to book places.
We hope we’ve given you a flavour of the great programme the Hairst offers and we really look forward to welcoming you to Huntly!
Full details and downloadable programme available on our website www.huntlyhairst. co.uk and on the Experience Huntly app.
SATURDAY 4TH SEPTEMBER, 9AM – 4PM FREE EVENT | THE SQUARE | HUNTLY
EXTENDED FARMERS MARKET | CRAFT FAIR STREET FOOD | DEMONSTRATIONS CHILDREN’S TEA PARTY COCKTAIL MAKING DEMONSTRATIONS SAUSAGE EATING COMPETITION | CHILDREN’S DORIC STORIES | GREAT SCOTTISH YOUTH BAKE OFF | ROOM TO RUN
HUNTLY GOLF CLUB
WORLD STOVIES CHAMPIONSHIP PICKLED BEETROOT AND OATCAKES COMPETITION ENTRIES CLOSE 3PM
SUNDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, 11AM – 3PM THE BIG PICNIC LEITH HALL AND GARDENS
CRAFT STALLS RARE BREEDS OF NORTH EAST SCOTLAND KIDS CRAFTING AND NATURE TRAIL AND MUCH MORE!
