News and Events

December 2023
December 2023 - Work Party Repair Willow Tunnels Update report from last work party of 2023 that was held at the Willow Tunnel at the Back of Bennachie.

November 2023
We Won! - 2023 NatureScot Community Initiative Award The 12th annual Nature of Scotland Awards were held on 22nd Nov at the EICC in Edinburgh and the Bailies of Bennachie won the Community Initiative Award.

November 2023
2024 Bailies of Bennachie Calendars 2024 Bailies of Bennachie calendars are now available for sale on the web shop.

July 2023
Would You Like To Try Archaeology? The Bailies of Bennachie are carrying out an archaeological dig this summer on the slopes of Bennachie. They are excavating mysterious landscape features near the Pittodrie House Hotel. It is the fourth time the group have delved into this rich area which has yielded finds from prehistorical and medieval times, including an unusual engraving that may date from the Neolithic.

July 2023
Archaeology Dig 2023 Have you ever wanted to try Archaeology? This could be your opportunity to give it a go.

June 2023
Bennachie Spirits Soar With Sales of Limited Edition Gin As part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of conservation charity the Bailies of Bennachie a one-off batch of gin has been distilled by local company Little Brown Dog. Members of the Bailies did a taste test to produce a unique recipe using botanicals from the hill.