Banchory Outdoor and Active

Dee Street

Multi Use Games Area

Regeneration Project

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Banchory Outdoor and Active

Building an Active Community

Banchory Outdoor and Active’s (BOA) mission is to promote active and healthy lifestyles within the Banchory Community by renewing and regenerating sport facilities and in so doing fostering a community that prioritises physical and mental well-being.

Current Project Status

  • Scottish registered charity in place
  • Dee Street regeneration vision developed
  • Community backing established
  • Letters of support received from local organisations
  • Community Asset Transfer unanimously approved by the Marr Area Committee, subject to securing the funding required for Phase 1
  • Fundraising and sponsorship activity under way – Over £17,000 raised through Banchory Ladies Day 2026
  • Current priority: securing the funding required to deliver Phase 1 and move the Community Asset Transfer forward

Who Are We

Banchory Outdoor and Active is a Scottish registered charity established to improve recreational facilities and opportunities in Banchory. BOA is led by a volunteer board and supported by local people who want to see stronger participation in sport, better community facilities, and improved health and wellbeing.

Project Progress

BOA has developed a clear vision and phased plan for the regeneration of the Dee Street MUGA site. We are now progressing funding, partnerships and the next steps needed to bring the project forward for the benefit of the Banchory community.

Support Us

BOA is a grassroots charity and we need your support to help move the project forward. You can support us by donating, attending fundraising events, registering your interest, or helping us spread the word.

Donate to BOA

For Funders and Sponsors

BOA is seeking support to help deliver the regeneration of the Dee Street site into a modern community sports and wellbeing facility. If you are a funder, sponsor or potential project partner, please get in touch to request our latest project information and discuss how you can support the next phase.

Funding & Sponsorship Enquiries

Why This Matters

The Dee Street site sits in a prominent town-centre location but is currently underused and in poor condition. BOA’s aim is to bring it back into positive community use by creating better opportunities for sport, physical activity, wellbeing and local connection.

Community Impact

The project is intended to:

  • improve access to local sport and physical activity
  • support health and wellbeing across all ages
  • create more opportunities for young people and local clubs
  • bring a neglected site back into productive community use
  • strengthen community participation and inclusion

BOA is building momentum through a combination of community support, fundraising and local partnerships.

Featured Events

Banchory Ladies Day 2026 – Over £17,000 Raised

Our Cuban-inspired Banchory Ladies Day was a fantastic success, raising over £17,000 for Banchory Outdoor and Active. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to our incredible sponsors, supporters and prize donors who helped make the day possible.

Banchory Sports Awards – Date TBC

Our Banchory Sports Awards are still very much going ahead, but we have taken the decision to postpone the event and confirm a new date.

The awards will celebrate the achievements, commitment and contribution of local individuals, teams, coaches and volunteers across sport in our community.

New date to be confirmed soon.

To express your interest, please email: info@banchoryoutdoorandactive.org

Get Involved

You can support BOA by learning more about the Dee Street project, donating, attending one of our fundraising events, or getting in touch to discuss sponsorship or partnership opportunities.

View the Dee Street Project
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Banchory Outdoor and Active is a Scottish Registered Charity, SC051783 and is regulated by OSCR, the Scottish Charity Regulator. 98 Grant Road, Banchory, AB31 5UU