Banchory Urban
Wed 12th Nov 2025
Type of event: Local Race, Night
The second 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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Incorporating a Jon Duncan Junior Deeside Trophy (JD2) race
Sun 2nd Nov 2025
Type of event: Regional Race, JD2C
Results
A Regional Event for all abilities with a full suite of Colour-coded courses for all abilities from White to Brown. This is a British Orienteering Ranking Event.
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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
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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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Maroc has launched an update of their development plan.
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In these 3 sessions aimed at families new to Orienteering and adult beginners, you will learn the basics of Orienteering: learn to read the map, navigate through the forest, and plan your route. Run or walk, depending on your preference! Then try out your new skills at a local Orienteering event, included as part of the course fee.
The 3 training sessions will take place on:
Sunday, 16 February, 10.30-12 – Bellwood, Aboyne
Sunday, 2 March, 10.30-12 – Glen O’Dee, Banchory
Sunday, 9 March, 10.30-12 – Dess, Kincardine O’Neil
Then there will be a local Orienteering event at Sluie, Potarch on Sunday, 16 March.
To get the most out of this course, you should be able to attend all 3 training sessions.
The cost of the whole block, which includes a voucher to attend the event at Sluie is:
£30 for a family of 2 adults and their children
£18 for a family of 1 adult and their children
£12 for an adult
To attend, please sign up using the form below, and before Friday, 7 February. Entries may close sooner, if all places are taken.
Intro course Feb/March24 - Google Forms
If you would like further information or have any questions, please email Katja ()
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