VIDEO & GALLERY: The Queen and Judi Dench join thousands of spectators at Braemar Gathering
The Queen was joined by acting royalty and thousands of spectators as this year's Highland Games season drew to a close in Deeside.
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Thousands expected to attend Braemar Gathering
Thousands of people are expected to flock to the Braemar today to take in the Highland games - and catch a glimpse of the Queen.
Vital bridge to Braemar will be one-way for ‘unspecified period’ to allow repair work
A historic bridge that forms a vital link for a Deeside village will be reduced to one-way only in September for an “unspecified period” of vital repair works.
Highland Games legend Bill Anderson dies, aged 82
Bill Anderson MBE was a “true highland games heavyweight legend” whose name was known in strongman circles around the world.
North attractions feature prominently in Lonely Planet’s list of 500 must-do experiences
Tourist attractions in the north of Scotland are set for increased global exposure after being named among the UK’s top must-do experiences.
‘Absolute beast’ of a manhood stone weighs in at 456lbs
A recently-discovered "manhood stone" in Deeside has been called an "absolute beast" after weighing in at 456lbs.
Braemar Royal Highland Society marches to new HQ
The Braemar Royal Highland Society marched through the village this weekend to ceremonially mark a move into new headquarters.
VIDEO and GALLERY: Queen unveils new Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion at Braemar Gathering
The Queen expressed her “delight” as she unveiled the new Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion during her annual family outing to the Braemar Gathering.
Excitement for Highland Games heritage museum gathers pace
Braemar heavies of the past back the Duke of Rothesay Highland Games Pavilion, writes Stephen Walsh.
Highland Games museum will help cement Braemar name globally
As a new museum charts the centuries-old traditions of the Highland games, Stephen Walsh learns more about the artefacts on show.
Fresh pictures reveal how the new Highland Games museum will look
Braemar Gathering is one of the oldest Highland Games events in the world. Stephen Walsh learns how a new heritage centre is aiming to preserve global games culture for future generations
Organisers of Deeside Highland Games donate £10,000 to Braemar world heritage centre
Organisers behind one of the north-east’s most popular Highland games have donated £10,000 to a new heritage centre.
Braemar’s new £2.5m heritage centre on track for Highland Games opening
Work on a new £2.5million heritage centre in Royal Deeside which will celebrate the traditions and giants of the area’s most historic event is gathering pace as the Highland Games season looms this year.
Work begins on Braemar heritage centre
Work has begun on a new £2.5million heritage centre in Royal Deeside this week, but more than half the funds are still needed before completion.
Tourists almost miss Braemar Gathering after tickets show wrong date
A German couple’s holiday to Scotland was almost ruined after a freak technological blunder meant they bought Braemar Gathering tickets dated this Sunday.
GALLERY: Pictures of Braemar Gathering from through the years
Tomorrow hundreds will descend on Braemar for the annual gathering.
Excitement builds ahead of the 202nd Braemar Gathering
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to Braemar this weekend for the 202nd Highland Gathering and Games.
Prince Charles agrees to champion Highland games events across Scotland
Prince Charles has agreed to champion one of Scotland's most ancient sporting traditions.
Thousands gather to catch a glimpse of Royal party at Braemar Gathering
Crowds gathered in their thousands over the weekend to celebrate the biggest highland games in Scotland.
Police advise revellers to allow extra time for Highland games journey
Visitors heading to the Braemar Gathering this weekend are being urge to allow plenty of time for their journey.
Travel advice for those heading to the Braemar Gathering
The Braemar Gathering returns on Saturday, September 3 and officers are encouraging visitors to the event to allow plenty of time for travel as the roads will be particularly busy.
Braemar Gathering hands £10,000 to flood victims to “get Ballater back on its feet”
The organisation behind one of the most famous Highland gatherings has donated £10,000 to flood victims in Deeside.
PICTURES: Braemar Gathering gets royal attention
The Braemar Gathering returned in the usual flurry of pipes and pageantry this Saturday - for the 200th year.
Moray malthouse celebrates games link
A Moray whisky distillery is marking more than 30 years in support of a historic Highland Games event.
PICTURES: More than 100 Highlanders march in footsteps of ancestors to Braemar Gathering
More than 100 marchers followed in the footsteps of their ancestors yesterday as they paraded through rural Aberdeenshire to one of the region's biggest events.
Highlanders to take to their Aberdeenshire heartland
A battalion of Highlanders will embark on a pilgrimage through Aberdeenshire this week as a historic march is brought back to life.
Queen attends Crathie Kirk service while holidaying at Balmoral Castle
Worshippers at Crathie Kirk were yesterday joined by the Queen for a service led by her two Scottish chaplains.
PICTURES: Youngsters take on Braemar Gathering junior games
Youngsters from as far afield as Australia showed off their talents at the weekend during the Braemar Junior Highland Games.
Braemar Junior Highland Games returns
Budding young athletes will show off their talents at the Braemar Junior Highland Games this weekend.
300-person march to herald in this year’s Braemar Gathering
Three hundred people in traditional Highland dress will march to this year's Braemar Gathering in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the distinguished event.
Doing the Highland hustle
This is Scotland's year of sport and as the spotlight falls on the proud nation, a new Scottish fitness craze is set to sweep the world.
Visitors flock to Braemar as royals roll in for annual gathering
An Aberdeenshire village with fewer than 1,000 residents welcomed more than 20,000 visitors from around the world - including senior royals - to its annual Highland games at the weekend.