Business Details
50+ Years
experience
The Aboyne & Glen Tanar Memorial Hall: Community Events & Weddings Venue
Established in 1921, The Aboyne & Glen Tanar Memorial Hall has served as a cornerstone of community life in Royal Deeside for over a century. Our historic granite building hosts a diverse range of events, from weddings and community ceilidhs to conferences and fitness classes, blending traditional charm with modern amenities. We prioritise accessibility and sustainability, recently upgrading facilities to meet 21st-century needs while preserving our heritage. Our trustees, meeting every six weeks, ensure the hall remains affordable for local groups while maintaining high standards. With versatile spaces including the Main Hall, Formaston Room, and digital meeting facilities, we cater to both intimate gatherings and large celebrations.Our fully equipped kitchen, sound system, and smart board technology support diverse event requirements. Through community consultations and fundraising initiatives like our centenary emblem design competition, we continually evolve to serve Aboyne and surrounding areas. Known for hosting Remembrance Sunday services and annual community days, we foster connections through arts, culture, and local traditions. Our flexible pricing structure offers preferential rates for AB34 postcode residents, reflecting our commitment to local engagement. As a registered charity (SCO16210), we balance financial sustainability with community benefit, ensuring this cherished landmark thrives for future generations.
Services
Wedding Venues
Community Events
Conference Facilities
Meeting Room Hire
Ceilidh Dancing
Fitness Classes
Cultural Activities
Venue Rental
Kitchen Hire
Digital Conferencing
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer century-old expertise in hosting community and private events.
- Our versatile spaces accommodate up to 300 guests with modern technological amenities.
- Preferential rates for local AB34 postcode residents ensure community accessibility.
- Fully licensed venue with kitchen facilities and bespoke wedding planning support.
- Sustainability initiatives balance heritage preservation with environmental responsibility.
Services
Wedding Venues
Our licenced venue transforms for weddings with flexible layouts, wooden beams, and ambient lighting. Couples access kitchen facilities, 100+ chairs, and sound systems. Local AB34 postcode rates start at 582 for single-day hire with bespoke planning support.
Community Events
Host ceilidhs, festivals, and charity events in our adaptable spaces. The Main Hall accommodates 250 guests with adjacent rooms for workshops or exhibitions. Preferential rates apply for AB34 postcode groups, including annual community day celebrations with live music and family activities.
Conference Facilities
Modern meeting rooms feature smart boards, WiFi, and USB charging ports. Hourly rates from 21 for local users include digital collaboration tools. Ideal for video conferencing, training sessions, or remote working with capacity for 14 attendees in dedicated conference space.
Venue Rental
Flexible room bookings available for private parties, performances, or storage. Options include the 45-capacity Creator Room, Formaston Room with balcony views, and Millennium Room. Pricing tailored to duration, group type, and included amenities like kitchen access or waste removal.
Cultural Activities
Supporting local heritage through art exhibitions, guided walks, and historical displays. The hall hosts annual community day events featuring local artists, education history showcases, and traditional Scottish dancing. Spaces equipped with lighting effects and cinema facilities for cultural programming.
People
Duncan Robson
Chairperson
Leading the hall's trustees, Duncan Robson oversees strategic direction and community engagement. With six-monthly meetings ensuring responsive management, he champions sustainability initiatives and heritage preservation while maintaining affordable access for local groups.
Questions
What wedding packages are available?
Customisable options include single-day (9am-1am) or two-day hires with kitchen access. Local AB34 rates start at £582, non-local at £963. Packages include waste removal and optional Friday afternoon setup.
Are there discounted rates for local groups?
Yes, AB34 postcode residents receive preferential pricing. The hall prioritises community affordability while maintaining facilities, with rates reviewed annually to reflect operational costs.
What facilities are available for conferences?
The digital meeting room features a smart board with collaboration tools, Zoom integration, and USB charging ports. Capacity for 14 attendees with hourly rates from £21 for local users.
How does the hall support sustainability?
Initiatives include energy-efficient heating assessments, waste reduction programmes, and community consultations exploring environmentally friendly upgrades to ensure the building meets 21st-century sustainability standards.
