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Welcome to Oldmeldrum.org, your hub for community news.
This website is owned and run by Oldmeldrum, Bourtie and Daviot Community Council.
Our Community Council works to keep everyone informed about local happenings, events, and services.
We’re dedicated to fostering engagement and providing valuable information for both residents and visitors.
Explore the Rich History of Oldmeldrum
Oldmeldrum (known locally as Meldrum) is a small town in Aberdeenshire. Just 18 miles northwest of Aberdeen City, Meldrum has a population of just under 2500. Surrounded by rolling farmland the town has pictureseque views over the surrounding countryside. To the south lies the Bennachie hill range, a popular walking and hiking area. The town is traditionally centred on farming and also boasts a distillery and a selection of engineering businesses mainly serving the agricultural and energy sectors
Glen Garioch Distillery was established in 1797 and produces some very fine single malt whisky.
The Battle of Barra (1308) was fought on land just outside the town and was a victory for the Scottish king Robert the Bruce over his chief domestic enemy, John Comyn, 3rd Earl of Buchan.
Oldmeldrum Sports and Highland Games has been held in the town every year since 1930
Featured Events
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Our wee town holds many regular community events.
Check out our featured events where you can learn about the activities and history of Oldmeldrum
June
Oldmeldrum Sports & Highland Games
Oldmeldrum Sports is a traditional Highland Games day held in June each year. Visitors can enjoy all the spectacle of a highland games with massed pipe bands, races, and “Heavy Events” such as Tossing the Caber and Weight over the Bar.
A great day out for all the family
August
Garioch Vehicle Restoration Society Rally
The “Garioch Vehicle Restoration Society Annual Rally always attracts a large turnout of vehicles to the annual rally which is held in the Pleasure Park at Oldmeldrum on the first Sunday of August.
December
The Big Switch On
Meldrum Amenities Improvement Group (MAIG) hold their Big Switch On event in early December each year. Mulled wine and mince pies and maybe a visit from the Big Man in the red suit!
A local celebrity is invited to switch on the Christmas lights. A pipe band and the local school musicians will perform.
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