Mar Orienteering Club

Mar Orienteering Club

Next few events

Date Name Near Type
Sunday 27th Sep Morrone Birkwood Local Event Braemar Local Race, Coaching, JD2C
Wednesday 28th Oct DNC Night Event: Banchory Banchory Local Race, Night, Urban
Sunday 8th Nov Drumshalloch Wood Regional Event (venue tbc) Banchory Regional Race, Coaching, JD2C

Full calendar of events

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


Latest news

Membership

We would love you to consider joining our orienteering club!

Maroc is a friendly and active club based in the Deeside area. The ancient Kingdom of Mar, lies in Aberdeenshire between the Rivers Don and Dee amidst spectacular scenery, extending from the sea to the mountains in the northeast of Scotland.

You will become connected to others who will share their enthusiasm for the sport, and also their experience, giving guidance and encouragement to you whenever needed.

22nd June 2026

Dess permanent orienteering course

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Course has been updated and re-opened

Looking for an activity for the holidays? The Dess Permanent Orienteering Course is now open and updated!

29th December 2025

Scottish Night Champs 2026

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National level night-o returns to Muir of Dinnet

Maroc will host the 2026 Scottish Night Championships in Muir of Dinnet on the 14th of February

15th December 2025

Scottish 6 Days 2025

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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

2nd July 2025

Maroc appoints Club Development Officer

Maroc club development officer Eilidh Campbell

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 February 2025

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