Next few events

Date Event location Near Type
Sun Sep 28th Club training - Dess, Deeside Activity Park Aboyne Coaching, Training
Sat Oct 18th Club Training Coaching, Training
Wed Oct 29th DNC Night Event: Haughton & Murray Country Park Alford Local Race, Night
Sun Nov 02nd Regional Event: Birsemore Aboyne Regional Race, JD2C
Sun Nov 09th Club training - Bellwood, Aboyne Aboyne Coaching, Training

Full calendar of events & location map

Can't wait? Try one of our Permanent Orienteering Courses, including mobile phone orienteering


Scottish 6 Days 2025

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…


Maroc appoints Club Development Officer

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.

26th Feb 25   Read more…


Launch of 2025 Club Development Plan

Maroc has launched an update of their development plan. 

19th Jan 25   Read more…


Introduction to Orienteering for families and adult beginners


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 ()

18th Dec 24   Read more…


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