Leys Estate

21/09/2026

We are delighted to see TwinPeakes Fly Fishing recognised with the Innovation in Tourism Award at the Aberdeen City & Shire Thistle Awards 2026.

Based at Milton of Crathes, TwinPeakes has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional fly fishing experiences, welcoming visitors from across the UK and overseas to experience the River Dee and the landscapes of Aberdeenshire.

Alongside its specialist retail shop at Milton of Crathes, the team manages Crathes Castle Fishing and continues to play an important role in promoting our region as a destination for world-class angling and outdoor tourism.

A fantastic and well-deserved achievement. We wish the team every success as they go on to represent Aberdeen City and Shire at the National Thistle Awards. 🎣

11/09/2026

🚗 A gentle reminder for anyone planning to visit Milton of Crathes this weekend.🚗

With North East Open Studios starting, lots of fantastic businesses to visit across the courtyard and other local events, we expect the area to be a little busier than usual. To help accommodate everyone, the Events Field will be open as an overflow parking area and will be clearly signposted on arrival.

Please be respectful of fellow visitors, follow any signage and directions from staff, and take extra care around the site.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

08/09/2026

North East Open Studios is back this Saturday, and we're delighted to see Milton Of Crathes once again playing a part in this fantastic celebration of local creativity.

If you're planning your North East Open Studios tour, be sure to add Milton of Crathes to your list. With talented makers and artists exhibiting across the Milton Art Gallery and the Sawmill & Bothy, there's plenty to discover. You can pick up a NEOS book from Banchory Business Centre or the Milton Art Gallery.

While you're visiting, take some time to explore the wonderful businesses based around the courtyard. From unique gifts and local products to delicious food and drink, there are lots of reasons to make a day of it.

Who knows, you might stumble upon your next favourite place to visit!

03/09/2026

August marked the end of another busy summer season at the Milton Events Field. This year, the field has hosted seven diverse events, including the most recent, an exclusive private Game Fair experience as part of the Royal Scotsman, A Belmond Train tour of Scotland.

We hope the guests enjoyed experiencing the best of Scottish tradition and hospitality. We are already looking forward to welcoming many more visitors and events to Milton Of Crathes in the future.

28/08/2026

It's great to see construction activity well underway on the retail site in Banchory.

We look forward to watching its progress from above! 📸

26/08/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Here at Leys Estate we always enjoy welcoming your four legged friends.

We love when they come brighten up the day with a wagging tail and a friendly face, our canine companions bring plenty of smiles and a welcome distraction from the daily routine.

Today we're celebrating all the dogs who make our workplaces, businesses, and communities a little happier. Feel free to share a photo of your furry friend in the comments. We'd love to see them! 🐶❤️

24/08/2026

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Banchory Town Hall this week! 🌈✨

This is your chance to lose yourself in the magical world of Oz as Banchory Drama Club presents The Wizard of Oz!

We're delighted to have sponsored the Wizard himself, and were lucky enough to welcome him to the Milton Of Crathes before he headed off down the Yellow Brick Road. 🧙‍♂️

🎟️ Tickets are still available: Book your tickets here

Good luck to everyone involved! 🌟🌪️👠

21/08/2026

☀️ Great news! Our solar panel project is now complete and the system is up and running. ☀️

With the installation finished, our car park has returned to normal operation. We'd like to extend a big thank you to all our tenants and visitors for their patience and understanding throughout the project.

We look forward to welcoming you to Banchory Business Centre soon👋

18/08/2026

This Farming Life is returning to the BBC and they are on the hunt for farmers and crofters to feature in the programme.

If you, or someone you know might be interested, all you need to know is included in the post below 👇

🚜 The hit BBC series This Farming Life is returning!

Filming for the next series begins in 2027, and they're looking for farmers and crofters from across Scotland to get involved.

If you'd like to take part, or know someone who might, they would love to hear from you. Simply email a few details about yourself and your farm or croft to [email protected] to find out more.