I think it is important that all clubs get a mention as much as possible for two reasons. Clubs need the support to keep it viable to keep running and new converts need a place to go for advice and help in their new hobby. It is also a good meeting place for people to gather and converse with others that otherwise could have gone unnoticed. If you have a club or group of people who meet regularly and would like a mention then please use my contact form and I will put it on my site.
Peterhead Modellers & Wargamers Club This is a new club being formed at present which will occupy the cabin at Dales Park (near the skateboard area). It is intended to have a wargaming and model rail area as well as workbenches for any modellers looking for an area to build or maintain their hobby. Ask inside the shop for any details. Flying Clubs Buchan Aeromodellers This club was formed about 20 years ago to promote the hobby of aeromodelling in the Buchan area. They are non-profit organisation offering a wide range of help and advice in all aspects of building & flying both aeroplanes and helicopters. The main flying times are Saturday and Sunday afternoons, weather permitting, but many members fly in the summer evenings as well. See www.buchanaeromodellers.co.uk for more details. Application forms and information can also be found in the shop. Inverurie & District Model Flying Club Inverurie and District Model Flying club operates to provide a suitable and safe environment for the enjoyment of model aircraft flying. Our membership is open to all, and whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned veteran you will benefit from what we have to offer at IDMFC. Our flying site caters for all forms of model aircraft and is available all year round to its members. If you would like to get involved in this exciting hobby then check out the contacts and get in touch with one of our Committee members for more details. Where
are we? Click here to go to the site.
Montrose Model Aero Club Click here to go to the site. The
Club was established in 1944, We are based in Broomfield Road Montrose
with our flying field just a couple of hundred yards from the Club hut.
Aberdeen Aeromodellers Flying Club Aberdeen AeroModellers Flying Club (AAMFC) encourages all forms of radio controlled model flying, both fixed wing and helicopter. We have approximately 100 members and one of the best, dedicated model flying sites in N.E of Scotland. If you are in the Aberdeen area, please feel free to come and visit us. Click here on how to find us. Boating Buchanness Radio Yacht Club. Click here to go to the website. This club sails 1metre yachts at the Forester Hill resevoir on the Longside Road just up from the driving range. Sailing events are held most Saturdays. For more information contact Ali Law on 01779 473086 Aberdeen Model Yacht Club We sail RC International 1 metre yachts at Inchgarth Resevoir on the North Deeside road near Cults. Sailing most Saturdays from 10:00. To come along for a trial ring, John Owens 07817 021474 or Ian Dundas on 07900 137872 Aberdeen Model Boat Club AMBC encourages all types of model craft, including steam, electric, submarines and yachts. Modellers with any other type of boat are more than welcome. The AMBC met at Duthie Park lower pond every Sunday morning from )9:00 to 13:00 throughout the year and Wedenesday evenings during the summer. Click here to visit the site. Contacts John Reid - Chairman - 01224 480205 Bill Castles - Treasurer - 01569 730746
Another good contact for boat owners is the Model Yachting Association site. click here to go to this site. Supply Vessel Modelling
Model Railway Clubs Port Erroll - Cruden Bay This is not a club as such, but is a very good layout run by locals on a Sunday between 14:00 and 17:00. You are more than welcome to pop in to have a look and ask any questions you may have. The layout is in the hall opposite the bridge over to the beach down towards the harbour area. Donation are always welcome to help support the costs of running an open to the public system. Aberdeen Model Railway Club (http://www.aberdeenmrc.co.uk/) Aberdeen MRC has a vast range of members from the very young to the not so young! We are particularly keen to encourage the younger members to join the club. We currently meet in Bucksburn on a Wednesday night from 19:30 but we are making a move shortly to a new location in Aberdeen so keep looking back for more details. Glenrothes Model Railway Club (www.glenrothesmrc.org.uk/) We regularly attend exhibitions with our layouts. At present we have N, OO, HO and O gauge layouts, some up and running and others under construction. If any of these interest you just drop in and take a look. The club meets on Tuesday and Friday nights from 7:30pm (approx). New members are always welcome to the club. So why not drop in for a visit to our clubrooms for a chat and a cup of coffee. There is no obligation to join but if you do decide to become a member you can become as much or as little involved as you wish. Moray Model Railway Group (MMRG) www.portgordon.org.uk/mmrg/index.htm The
Moray Model Railway Group (MMRG) was founded in 1983 and meets every
Wednesday evening in Blacks' Barn, Sherrifston Farm, just off the A96
main road between Elgin and Lhanbryde. (Click here for map) There is
always a warm and friendly welcome to anyone, no matter what age, who
is interested in joining. Just come along on a Wednesday evening. The Group has a high profile within the Scottish model railway scene and is an active member of the Association of Model Railway Societies of Scotland. (AMRSS). As well as building models, the Group also has an active social side which includes visits to various venues around the country and also, during the winter, the organisation of courses on all aspects of railway modelling. Perth Model Railway Club (www.perthmrc.com) Established around 1960 (we are not sure of the exact date - can anyone help?), our club exists to promote the hobby of Railway Modelling in and around Perth. We meet every Thursday evening at our club room near Kinfauns in Perthshire and always welcome new members to come along for a look around before joining. If you would like your club mentioend here then please get in touch. As above, some of us are looking into starting a club in Peterhead and are looking for premises at present. Please get in touch if you would like to join a modelling club. Elgin Model Railway Club www.elginmodelrailwayclub.co.uk EMRC was formed in 1987 and are members of the Association of Model Railway Societies in Scotland (AMRSS). Our stated aim is to promote and encourage general interest in any aspect connected with railways and modelling. EMRC membership numbers have grown steadily over the years and the role is currently 28. All members can have their own keys if they wish and are free to use club facilities at any time although the usual club night is Thursday. Once a month club business is dealt with, otherwise the rest of the evening is down to those present. Some like to add to one of the club layouts while others just go to gossip, or best of all, to run trains.
Wargaming
Fraserburgh Wargames Contact the treasurer (01346 517018 email KMARSHALDAVOUT@AOL.COM)
Buchan Wargames Group
They play historical wargames of various periods, Napoleonics, Ancients, ACW,AWI,WWII also naval warfare. The scales are 28/25mm 15mm and 6mm if anyone is interested please give me a call or e-mail . A contact is Tony Carter who also runs a proffesional painting service for that extra special finish. See his site for more info. He also gets involved with the war gaming world and is hapy to help the newcomer find other to combat with - www.thewaroffice.co.uk
Aberdeen Wargames Club Meets Tuesdays, 19:00 at the Grammar FP on Queens Road. www.aberdeenwargamesclub.co.uk |