Banchory
Wed 18th Feb 2026
Type of event: Local Race, Night
The Prize Giving meal will immediately follow the event at 'The Scolty Cafe' located with parking behind Duncans Furniture and Flooring Store, N.Deeside Road, Banchory AB31 5YR: what3words ///duet.graphic.informal.
Details here on how to order your meal.
The ninth and final MAROC event of this winter's Deeside Night Cup (DNC) series. Two courses, Long and Short suitable for technically confident orienteers who run 'Green' or above during the day. A head torch with back-up and suitable full-body clothing are essential.
A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, this includes dressing appropriately for the weather conditions, and carrying a whistle.
The DNC Series comprises 16 night events throughout the winter in and around Deeside, organised by MAROC and Grampian Orienteers. The best 9 results count towards lavish prizes that are awarded at a gathering after the last event in February.
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Event 1 of a 2 event weekend in Deeside
Sat 14th Feb 2026
Type of event: National Race, Major Race, Night
MAROC is pleased to host the Scottish Night Champonships at Muir of Dinnet on Royal Deeside to commemorate the 28th Anniversary of Maroc and Grampian's Deeside Night Cup Series.
In a double-header weekend Gramp OC will be holding a Regional Event on Deeside the following morning.
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Course has been updated and re-opened
Looking for an activity for the holidays? The Dess Permanent Orienteering Course is now open and updated!
29th Dec 25 Read more…
National level night-o returns to Muir of Dinnet
Maroc will host the 2026 Scottish Night Championships in Muir of Dinnet on the 14th of February
15th Dec 25 Read more…
Week-long national event visiting Deeside's best areas
Deeside hosts the Scottish 6 Days multi-day event from the 17th of July. MAROC to co-organise day 2: Glen Feardar West
02nd Jul 25 Read more…
Eilidh Campbell now in post
Maroc are delighted to announce the appointment of Eilidh Campbell as their Club Development Officer. Eilidh has been orienteering on Deeside since school days, and is now one of Britain's elite orienteers. Her part time post is for 6 months from March to August 2025, and her role is to capitalise on the Scottish 6 Days event being held in Royal Deeside this year, by attracting new people to the sport.
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