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LOCAL HERO FESTIVAL CLOSES EARLY

Local Hero Festival closes early as Boycott Scandal is uncovered at Visit Scotland, Visit Aberdeen and Screen Scotland. The ambitious festival was planned in just 5 weeks, with some 14 headliner events and an International Film Festival as part of the offering. Banff Resident and Festival Director, Andrew Mellon, 54 along with festival co-founder Nick […]

Local Hero Ceilidh

Local Hero Ceilidh

LOCAL HERO CEILIDH Join us at the hottest ticket in town this May, the recreation of The Local Hero Ceilidh, incredible evenings of nostalgia as 40 years later we are back at Hilton Hall. An event not to be missed its time to go back to the 80’s Local Hero Style. Prize for the Best Dressed Man […]

Exclusive Local Hero Dining Experience… You’ll Be On Cloud N/ine

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Local Hero immersive 6 course dining experience announced! Join Chef Andrew Mellon at his home, N/ine for his pop up Local Hero Immersive 6 Course Dining Experience, featuring the best local fish, seafood, meats and produce. Start the evening with a cocktails from our drinks Trolley in First Class, served by our air hostess followed […]

Local Hero Farmers & Makers Market Event Confirmed… 27th May, Banff

Local Hero Festival Farmers & Makers Market Event Confirmed

Exhibitor stalls sold out in one week! A week ago we announced the appointment of our hugely talented Communities Director, Kay Thomson (read article). Kay’s first task was to secure exhibitors at the planned Farmers and Makers Market. Well guess what… she’s only gone and done it. ALL STANDS SOLD OUT! So, it’s confirmed and […]

Calling All Businesses! Add Your Special Offer To The Local Heroes Business Directory.

Local Heroes Business Directory

Add your business to the Local Heroes Business Directory Dear business owners, entrepreneurs, corporations and anyone with a skill or service to sell… We are creating a Local Heroes Business Directory that works in conjunction with the Local Hero Festival. Create A Special Offer And Promote It To All Festival Visitors Visitors with wristbands will […]

Hill of Maunderlea Lodges Become An Official Partner Sponsor For Local Hero Festival

Hill Of Maunderlea-Lodges

Checkout these amazing luxury wooden lodges! Local Hero Festival is proud to announce a new Partner Sponsor today; Hill of Maunderlea Lodges. The Hill of Maunderlea Lodges are located in a stunning, safe location in the countryside with lots of woodland walks to enjoy fresh air.  Whether you’re wanting to just relax and enjoy a […]

Grampian Online – Banff’s Local Hero Festival Launches Bake Off Competition!

Local Hero Festival Bake Off Competition!

Grampian Online – Article Published Friday 31st March ’23. Another great article on Grampian Online by Kyle Ritchie today! “Banff’s Local Hero Festival has launched a twist to a popular competition making the National Rabbit Pie Bake Off the first of its kind. Residents of Banff, home to the classic movie Local Hero, are planning […]