Fun for all the family on Saturday, 12th and Sunday, 13th April.

Congratulations to Tom Comerford and Mike Allan on their recent work anniversaries with Leys Estate Group.

The team is seeking two new members to join its small, dedicated team ahead of the 2025 season.

Guests met at Milton Brasserie before being piped to the river bank to witness the first cast of the season.

Weather warnings are in place for the north-east on Friday, 24th January.

Members of the Leys Group Charity Committee delivered a bumper donation to The Archie Foundation the week before Christmas.

Members of the Burnett family and colleagues from across the Estate came together to wish Jim well in his retirement.

Employees, family and friends played for 24 continuous hours at Inchmarlo Golf Centre.

This exciting new apprenticeship opportunity is live!

Finlay dropped in to the Leys Estate Group stand at Banchory Show to thank the team for their support. 

The shop is open at Milton of Crathes from Wednesday to Sunday between 10am and 4pm.

Thank you to everyone for your interest. The available positions are now filled.

We were proud to be awarded the Most Interesting Trade Stand at Banchory Show 2024.

Damage was found to a bird feeder and information signs on the Loch of Leys path network.

The first home to be completed at Woodend at Crathes was handed over at the beginning of July.

The Sawmill is available for short-term pop-up retail shops and workshop opportunities.

A new 1.7km multi-user path at the Loch of Leys has been officially opened. 

Planned windblow clearance and silvicultural thinning will be carried out as part of the Leys Estate Forest Management Plan 2015 - 2035.

Positions now filled. Thank you to everyone for their interest.

This brings their total to almost £7,000 raised over three years.

This special book is now available to purchase via The Great British Bookshop or Amazon.

The donation of DIY bird feeders and seed brought the importance of supporting local wildlife during the winter period to life.

We were delighted to welcome the Scottish Land & Estates team to Crathes to reflect on the history of Leys Estate and how we have marked our 700th anniversary.

Positions are now filled, thank you for your enquiries.

The ceremonial first cast on the River Dee was done by Tiggy Pettifer, Head of Fundraising for the Atlantic Salmon Trust and a keen fisherwoman, as she blessed the river with whisky from Burn O'Bennie Distillery.

We were delighted to welcome the Scottish Land & Estates team to Crathes to reflect on the history of Leys Estate and how we have marked our 700th anniversary.

Leave your real Christmas Trees at the Hill of Banchory Energy Centre were we will recycle them for you.

Being part for the initiative has given the couple the confidence to drive forward, using the experience of the management and community groups as well as networking and visiting other farms.

A donation of £450 was made following a Christmas Concert put on my Primary 2 pupils from the school.

Leys Estate team members joined with staff and pupils from Crathes Primary School to expand the school's existing forest school area in November.

Throughout November, pupils from Banchory Primary School have been learning how individuals and organisations use technologies to support sustainability and reduce the impact on our environment.

The ladies raised a fantastic £2,000 for the charity.

The public is reminded to exercise caution around wooded areas and watercourses ahead of Storm Babet weather warnings.

Rural Business 2023 Winners Education Award 2023 Finalists in the Scottish Land & Estates Helping It Happen Awards.

An oak tree was planted at Woodend at Crathes as part of the country's celebrations to mark the coronation.

Aberdeen Artists Society brings Colours exhibition to Deeside for the first time.

Leys Estate Group employees and Business Centre tenants and visitors raised cash for Macmillan Cancer Support.

We were delighted to be able to celebrate with members of the local community.

From derelict farm buildings on the edge of Banchory to Woodend at Crathes, a sustainable community.

The 2022 event raised more than £1,000 for Leys Charitable Trust.

Between 30th July and 6th August 2023, more than 190 members of Clan Burnett travelled to Deeside to experience a week of activities. 

Helping It Happen Awards champion and support rural businesses that provide economic, social and environmental benefit to the countryside.

Congratulations to Andy who still had his lucky ticket to hand!

Visit Milton Art Gallery, Milton of Crathes between 28th July - 3rd September 2023 to view this exceptional exhibition.

Teams from across Leys Estate Group and members of the Burnett family spent time speaking with members of the public and sharing updates from across the Estate.

Jim Walker retired in July after 48 years working for Leys Estate and the Burnett family.

Toptracer Range transforms your driving range experience.

Banchory-based Deeside RFC recently took 42 S2 and S3 boys, along with coaches and some parent volunteers to Martignas-Illac RFC near Bordeaux as part of an annual exchange.

The positions have now been filled. Thank you to everyone for their interest.

The battle will be brought to life on Sunday, 6th August.

As part of our Education Strategy, over the past 12 months we have strengthened links with Primary and Secondary Schools within the local community; including Banchory Academy.

Secure your place for the event on 28th June 2023.

More than 100 people attended the event which celebrated the 700th anniversary of the Burnett family residing in the Crathes and Banchory area.

The show has raised over £9,000 across two events and returns on 11th June 2023.

Welcome to Susie and Megan

The Seed Box has started work on a new base in Deeside which will help the charity to respond to a growing need for its vital support services in the north-east. Situated on Leys Estate, the additional facility will allow the charity to expand the work and activities it provides for the people it supports.

Local athletes take to the rugby field at representative level thanks to solid starts at Deeside Rugby Football Club.

Founder-Director of Grace May People, Sasha Jaypalan.

River Dee’s salmon fishing season was opened on 1st February by Dame Katherine Grainger and the renowned angling photographer and writer Matt Harris will perform the ceremonial first cast.

The exhibition runs from 20th January to 1st February 2023.

The children helped to kick the festive season off with tinsel and mince pies galore.

Our Leys Estate Elves will be happy to take your real trees for recycling.

Leys Group supported this year's Coats For Kids appeal through a return to employee fundraising.

More than 60 individuals from the farming and livestock industry attended the first meeting of the initiative.

SMSA will continue to be based at the Business Centre thanks to a new partnership with Bancon Homes.

Leys Estate Group was invited to take part in the event - "Engaging Our Communities" - in November 2022.

The ladies raised £1,800 during a fundraising coffee morning and Texas Scramble event.

Taking place on Tuesday, 18th October from 10am, the event is open to everyone.

Leys Estate Group attended the evening event for the first time.

The Estate has proudly supported the development of this important resource.

All rooms now feature TV conference facilities for additional connectivity.

A rural space to grow, a space for adventure, a space to make your home.

Tickets are available now for this special evening event.

The horse and dog show took place at the Milton Events Field for the second year in a row.

We were delighted to play a small part in the Primary School's success at this year's competition by providing a safe area for the group to practice ahead of the day.

The event showcased the important skills needed whether the students were looking towards further education or securing roles in the workplace.

More than 100 people joined together to mark the celebration in the heart of Leys Estate.

Leys Group is now the proud shirt sponsor of both the junior and senior sections of the club.

The Pilates Hut is based at Inchmarlo Resort.

Positions now filled. Thank you for your interest.

Scottish Woodlands has added a Banchory office to its network of Scottish bases as part of a planned expansion.

Leys Estate Group has supported DRFC since it's move to Woodend at Crathes more than 20 years ago.

Special feeders have been installed across the Estate to help farmland birds during the winter and spring when food sources can often be low.

Charity makes Banchory Business Centre home.

Banchory-based Leys Estate Group has cemented it long-term support of a local rugby club with a new sponsorship deal.

More than 260 trees were left with us for recycling.

Leave your real trees at Hill of Banchory Energy Centre for our Estate Elves to recycle.

Employees from across Leys Group clocked up the miles during October raising thousands for charity.

Shop local at Milton of Crathes this Christmas.

Mhairi and Craig brought cover crops, soil carbon sequestration, hedgerows and biodiversity to life.

Please do not enter woodlands on Leys Estate or the Hill of Banchory due to safety concerns following Storm Arwen.

Livi Loves specialises in preowned vintage and designer fashion for men and women.

You can leave your new, unwrapped gifts at Banchory Business Centre.

Leys Group donated equipment which will be used by the charity at community events.

£50 credit towards a new adult or senior 2022 membership.

The group got together to mark the last competition in the 2021 ladies section while raising funds for Breast Cancer Now.

The shop will open its doors for the first time on Friday, 22nd October.

Fur will be flying at Milton Art Gallery throughout October.

Simon and Jen White have joined the Milton of Crathes Complex.

Youngsters are reminded of the potential dangers of playing around or climbing on timber stacks.