Ballater Floods
Ballater Floods wreak havoc on 30th December 2015.
Unprecedented Ballater floods caused householders to be evacuated.
Many residents lost everything they had, and were forced into temporary accommodation.
Caravans were tossed around by the floods and washed downstream, smashing into houses, and the Ballater Bridge.
![Caravans smash into Ballater houses Ballater floods smash caravans into houses. A caravan came to rest upon other ones which had already smashed into houses during the flooding. (Bill Bagshaw/M. Williams)](http://www.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000wsa1sXpjLKQ/s/800/533/Caravans-swept-onto-houses.jpg)
Roads were badly damaged, and emergency services called in.
Cambus O May suspension bridge was submerged and badly damaged by flood debris, leaving a large bend at mid span with many planks missing.
![Cambus O'May Suspension Bridge bent by floods Cambus O May Suspension Bridge flood damage. Flood debris has badly damaged Cambus O May suspension bridge, which is bent in the middle. (Bill Bagshaw/M. Williams)](http://www.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000HvfRDTAnRdo/s/800/533/Cambus-O-May-Suspension-Bridge-flood-damage.jpg)
Remains of the green caravan that hit Ballater bridge
![Caravan hits Ballater bridge Remains of green caravan which hit Ballater bridge. The caravan was wrapped around the bridge after hitting it during the floodING. (Bill Bagshaw/M. Williams)](http://www.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Ji.gamjx2GU/s/800/535/Caravan-wrapped-around-Ballater-Bridge.jpg)
The Caravan site sustained massive damage.
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Reflection on a dark day
![Reflection on a dark day Reflection on a dark day. Ballater flooding 2015. Washed up caravan reflected in flood water (Bill Bagshaw/M. Williams)](http://www.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000RJ8Fm.Pt7Fs/s/800/1000/Reflections-on-a-dark-day.jpg)
Heavy Events
Heavy Events
Heavy Events are spectacles of amazing feats of strength. The competitors are known as Heavies. Heavies are the superstars of Scottish Highland Games.
Scottish Highland Games differ from Highland Games abroad where Heavy Events are more prominently featured.
Scottish Highland Games are also a festival of piping, Highland dress, races, pipe bands, tug o war, culture and highland dancing.
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![Aboyne Games Royal Deeside Swirling kilts as The Heavies put the stone at The Aboyne Highland Games,Royal Deeside,Scotland. dSider online magazine www.dsider.co.uk Photography by Bill Bagshaw photography courses (Bill Bagshaw & Martin Williams/Bill Bagshaw, dsider.co.uk)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1_Putting-The-Shot-Aboyne-Games.jpg)
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Braemar Gathering 2014
Braemar Gathering 2014
Braemar Gathering 2014 got off to a great start with a pleasant morning. In the afternoon The Gathering was hit by heavy rain, causing difficulties for the hill racers.
Fortunately the sun broke through before Her Majesty The Queen arrived, accompanied by Prince Charles and the Duke of Edinburgh.
The Queen accepts flowers watched by Prince Charles
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![The Queen & Prince Charles Braemar Gathering 2014 Her Majesty The Queen accepts flowers whilst prince Charles looks on Braemar Gathering 2014 (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Queen-accepts-flowers-Braemar-Gathering-2014.jpg)
The Royal Salute #BraemarGathering
![Braemar Highland Games Royal Salute Braemar Gathering Royal Salute. The massed pipe bands salute The Royal Family at Braemar Highland Games (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Royal-Salute.jpg)
A drummer enjoys the party atmosphere
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Even The Heavies were forced to take cover from the rain Braemar Versammlung Schottland
![Photo By: Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Heavies-shelter-from-rain.jpg)
Shot ! Putting The Stone 推铅球 苏格兰链球
![Shot Braemar Highland Games Shot Braemar Gathering (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Shot.jpg)
Tug O War
![Photo By: Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/14th-regiment-Tug-Of-War.jpg)
Pipers 苏格兰风笛
![Pipers Braemar Highland Games Pipers Braemar Gathering (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Pipers-Braemar-Gathering-2.jpg)
Braemar Royal Highland Society 风笛
![Photo By: Martin Williams (Martin Williams)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Braemar-Royal-Highland-Society-2.jpg)
The Hill Race Sets Off
![Photo By: Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/The-Hill-Race-sets-off-Braemar-Gathering.jpg)
Police Pipe Band Drum Major Schottischer Tambourmajor Braemar Schottland
![Braemar Gathering Police Drum Major Braemar. Police Pipe Band Drum Major, Braemar Gathering (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Police-Pipe-Band-Drum-Major.jpg)
Raising The Caber
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Drum Majoress
![Drum Majoress Braemar Highland Games Drum Majoress Braemar Gathering (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Drum-Majoress.jpg)
Tossing The Caber Baumstammwerfen
![Tossing the caber Braemar Gathering Tossing the caber Braemar Gathering (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Caber-Tossing.jpg)
Tug o War overhead view
![Braemar Gathering tug of war Braemar Gathering Tug O War aerial view (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1_Tug-Of-War-overhead-view.jpg)
Haste Ye Back to Braemar Gathering
![Haste Ye Back Braemar Highland Games Haste Ye Back Braemar Gathering (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/1_Haste-Ye-Back.jpg)
The stands await you for the next Braemar Gathering
![Braemar awaits the 2014 Gathering The grandstand at Braemar awaits the next Braemar Gathering which takes place in front of Her Majesty The Queen. copyright Bill Bagsgaw. www.dSider.co.uk dSider Royal Deeside Magazine, photo courses (Bill Bagshaw & Martin Williams/Bill Bagshaw, dsider.co.uk)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Highland-Games-Stand-Braemar.jpg)
Deeside Steam Vintage Rally
Deeside Steam Vintage Rally
Deeside Steam Vintage Rally August 16-17th. Banchory and Crathes go back in time, as vintage steam powered vehicles take over.
Little and Large #DeesideVintageRally #DeesideSteamRally #DeesideSteamVintageRally
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Steam Powered Vehicles Invade Banchory photos by Bill Bagshaw
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Steam Engine close up #dsider
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150th Ballater Highland Games
150th Ballater Highland Games massed Pipe Bands parade
150th Ballater Highland Games 14th August 2014. Massed Pipe Bands parade down Ballater High Street.
Ballaters Pipe Bands Drum Major signals a turn as massed pipe bands march into Monaltrie Park. #BallaterGames2014
Drum Major passes Ballater Church as massed pipe bands parade down Ballater High Street on the occasion of the 150th Ballater Games in 2014
![Massed pipe bands parade down Ballater High Street Drum major at 150th Ballater Highland Games in 2014. Massed pipe bands parade past Ballater Church (Bill Bagshaw/M.Williams/COPYRIGHT)](http://dsider.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Massed-pipe-bands-in-Ballater.jpg)
Massed pipe band passes Ballater Station #Ballater #BallaterStation #BallaterHighlandGames
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