Craft Fair
Organised by F.O.C.U.S, supporting Shopmobility. Town Hall, Inverurie, 12 July
Stonehaven Folk Festival
Performances at various venues around the town. Stonehaven, 10–13 July
The Outside Track
Traditional music with a modern twist. Woodend Barn, Banchory, 18 July, 8pm
New Deer Show
Livestock, food, trade stands – and one of the largest horse shows in the area. Craigieford Park, New Deer, 19–20 July
Peterhead Scottish Week
Activities and entertainment within the town. 19–26 July
Traditional Singing Weekend
Ceilidhs, singarounds, workshops, and a talk. Cullerlie Farm Park, Echt. 25–27 July
Banchory Show
Highland dancing, dog show, craft fair, and the Scolty Hill race, traditional fairground stalls and games. King George V Park, Banchory, 26 July 9am–5pm
Dufftown Games
Heavy, light and track events, children’s events, pipe bands and stalls. 26 July
Jaguars Enthusiasts’ Club
Craft stalls and children’s activities. Drum Castle, Banchory, 27 July, 12–4.30pm
Speyfest
Festival of traditional and contemporary Celtic music. Fochabers, Moray, 27 July–3 August
Much Ado About Nothing
Festival Players’ open air performance of Shakespeare’s popular comedy. Brodie Castle, 29 July, 7.30pm
Leith Hall Evening Garden Walk
A guided walk through the gardens with Toby Loveday, head gardener, in aid of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. Leith Hall, 30 July, 7.30–9pm