Banff Castle will celebrate Scottish culture at Banffshire Highland Day event
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All things Scottish will be celebrated at Banff Castle next month when it hosts the Banffshire Highland Day.
Being held on Sunday, May 12, it will be a day filled with traditional Scottish music, dance, food and entertainment.
A Castle spokesperson said: “Immerse yourself in the rich culture of music as you enjoy live performances and demonstrations.
“This is an in-person event, so come ready to have a great time with friends and family.
“Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of six Banffshire pipe bands, Highland dancing and lots more.
“It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Scotland and enjoy live performances and demonstrations in a beautiful setting.”
People who are interested in attending can purchase tickets in advance via the event website or through the Eventbrite webpage.
Banff Castle Community Association has announced The Spotty Bag Shop as the main sponsor for the Banffshire Highland Day.
The spokesperson added: “Sponsorship and support are essential, especially in today's economic climate, to ensure the success of events.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Spotty Bag Shop for their generous contribution, which enables us to continue providing memorable experiences for our community.”
The committee’s aims include to bring vibrancy and footfall to the town and surrounding area, establishing Banff as an attractive place to live, work and play.
The spokesperson said: “Despite short planning our events held last year were a great success and attracted more than 10,000 through the gate.
“The events at the castle are also about the wider community and driving confidence back into the area.
“Banff Castle is not just a historical landmark; it's a focal point for community events and gatherings. Visitors and users supporting the castle contribute to the preservation of local heritage and help maintain a vibrant community space where people can come together, celebrate and create lasting memories.
“Banff Castle represents a significant part of the local culture and history. Attending events supports its upkeep and events, everyone can play a vital role in preserving this cultural heritage for future generations. This fosters a sense of pride and identity within the community.
“Events held at Banff Castle attract visitors to the area, boosting the local economy. Unfortunately, Banff has been impacted far more significantly than many other Aberdeenshire towns.
“With more prominent buildings now vacant and many office staff no longer working in the town centre all has added to reduced town centre footfall and loss of confidence in further investment.
“Your support helps ensure all the benefits from increased footfall and tourism can bring to the wider community and hopefully some of the vacant buildings will be transformed into new uses for tourism, retail and modern office space for business growth and new business start-ups.
“Banff Castle appreciates volunteers' support at events. As events expand, we call on both old and new volunteers to join us in making them a success.
“Your help is crucial in creating memorable experiences and upholding community engagement. Anyone who would be interested and willing to volunteer can contact info@banffcastle.com”
