Scottish Night Championships: Muir of Dinnet
Event 1 of a 2 event weekend of Orienteering on Deeside
Sat 14th Feb 2026
Type of event: Regional Race, Night
Type of terrain: Forest
Info updated: 10th Sep
MAROC is pleased to host the Scottish Night Champonships at Muir of Dinnet on Royal Deeside to commemorate the 28th Anniversary of Maroc and Grampian's Deeside Night Cup Series.
In a double-header weekend Gramp OC will be holding a Regional Event on Deeside the following morning.
Location
Nearest town: Ballater
- Grid Ref: NO370959
- Postcode: AB35 5QB
- Lat/Lon: 57.04984,-3.04023
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Pre Event Info
The Muir of Dinnet is a complex area of natural pine forest that is ideally suited to night orienteering and was the venue for the British Night Championships in February 2019.
The Event Centre will be located in Ballater with a 10 minute bus transfer to the Start and Finish location.
Contacts / Officials
Planners: Jon Musgrave and Jordan Matthews
Organisers: Caz Dudley and Pat Graham
Safety and Risk
A comprehensive risk assessment will have been carried out by the organiser, but participants take part at their own risk and are responsible for their own safety during the event.
This includes dressing appropriately for the weather conditions, and carrying a whistle.
Participants in orienteering should be aware of the risk of tick bites - more information here.
SPORTident timing will be used
Please note that a lost hire SI-Card will be charged for at a rate of £30, unless the Club Commitee agrees that there are special circumstances.
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