Join Us!​
Crathes Public Hall Trust has changed its constitution to become a membership organisation.
Membership is FREE and open to anyone over 16 who supports the hall and lives in Crathes or the surrounding AB31 postcode area.
Become a member and have a say. More members will help us with funding applications for the refurbishment of the hall.
However, you don't have to be a member to book the hall or to participate in any of our regular activities and events. You'll be very welcome!
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The Hall
Crathes Public Hall is a wood-lined village hall just west of Crathes Crossroads (junction of the A93 North Deeside Road and A957 Stonehaven Road), three miles east of Banchory.
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Originally built in 1929, the hall has been improved and extended in 2001, 2012 and 2024/5 . The hall is available for weddings, parties, concerts, jumble sales, dances, lessons, club meetings etc. ​​
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The hall is 16 metres by 9 metres. Car parking currently exists for approximately forty cars.
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The Hall Is a Scottish registered Charity with OSCR ( Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) and is run by a Board of Trustees, who are all volunteers from the local area.
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hire the hall
The current rates are:
Hourly Rate: Monday - Friday: £16.50
Hourly Rate: Saturday and Sunday: £20
Reduced Hourly Rate for regular weekly groups: £15
Evening Function £200 + £100 deposit
Wedding (2 day hire) £500 + £100 deposit
Go to the Booking section to check availability or to make a booking.
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Hall News​
​At the recent Hall AGM, John Gaunt (above right) stood down from his position as Treasurer after being in the role for 3 years. John has been invaluable with his help, not only ‘project managing’ the renovation of the hall, but with the installation of solar panels, upgrading our booking system and many other tasks thrown his way! The Trustees would like to thank him for all his hard work and dedication to the hall, which is enjoyed by our community and beyond. His role has been taken over by Steve Kemp.
At the same meeting, Neil McHattie (above left) stood down from his position as Convener of the Board of Trustees.
Neil has been invaluable during his time as Convenor, successfully managing the transition from the initial plans to build a new hall, which was found impossible due to lack of funding post-Covid, to the decision to renovate the much-loved existing Hall. Since then it's been a busy few years, with lots achieved, and the Trustees would like to thank Neil for his relentless commitment and significant contribution, which not only improved the hall but also strengthened the sense of community it fosters. Although Neil is handing over the Convenor role to Derek Johnson, he's not disappearing altogether and fortunately is still happy to remain as a trustee .
Generous Donations from Local Businesses
Over the last few years work has been ongoing at Crathes Hall, with renovations and upgrades inside the hall, and this continues. However, we wanted the outside of our hall to look inviting too!
In 2024, we raised funds to have a sign erected at the entrance, on a huge piece of granite which was very kindly donated by McIntosh Plant Hire.
We thought the area around the sign needed some colour and that’s where Raemoir Garden Centre came in! Not only did they donate plants and compost, but they very generously did all the work too! We were absolutely delighted and so very grateful to them for this work they carried out. Below are a couple of pictures of the stone before and after Raemoir Garden Centre worked their magic.
Not only did Raemoir Garden Centre kindly donate plants, compost and labour, but Tesco also donated plants and compost. This has made such a difference to the front entrance to the hall as our pots were looking very tired and unkempt.
​Well, it didn’t stop there! Mains of Drum Garden Centre were amazing also and donated several alpine plants and potting grit. This will make such a difference all year round, hopefully making our hall look a lot more inviting!
