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Rathven market is one of the North of Scotland’s largest stand alone funfairs if not the largest. Every year outside Buckie a large fair builds on the field beside the Road. The fair has everything to offer from the latest high octane thrill rides to the gentle amusements for the younger riders and a great variety of Side shows and catering to provide something for everyone!
According to local historians, the "St Peters Fair" at Rathven began in 1686!! It was a Sheep, cattle & horse trading fair to begin with coinciding with the local tradesmen’s holidays in July. Original ground was next to church in Rathven. Now ihas Evolved into a three day spectacular organized by John Anthony Cowley and Edward Percival Snr.
A Big Thanks goes to Colin Reid and John Marshall for their help in this feature!!!!
This years Rathven market runs from the 22nd of July to the 24th so make sure you dont miss it!!!! |
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1800: Tradition of funfair Rides visiting starts
1898: Whites Family present their Switchback Railway.
1920: Pinders bring their Circus to the event alongside the funfair.
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1967: Rathven becomes a 2 day event including the Thursday.
1970:
Early 70's sees many rides making appearences including gallopers, chair O Planes and dodgems
late 70's sees Codonas Moon buggy Ski Jump, Dodgems Dive Bombers and a Rotor.
1986: Rathven Market celebrates its 300th Anniversary Henry Evans Tip Top makes its Rathven Debut. this ride is regarded as the start of a new generation of thrill rides!!
1992: Rathven becomes a three day event with the Wednesday night opening. New this year D Codonas Tri Star and M&D's Kamikaze Sky master
1993: M&D's Bring along their Terminator Top Spin.
1995: M&D's Return with the Terminator and bring along the King Loops. Codonas also present the Enterprise (The entiprise held the record of Rathvens Tallest ride until 2005).
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2004: Sees Henry Evans and Graham Sedgwick go head to head with the uks only 2 KMG Experiences.
2004: The battle of the Afterburners as Hornes and Graham Sedgwicks machines battle it out.
2005: M&D's Reappear after a few years and fill the skyline with their Bomber.
2006: J A Wright Presents his "Family coaster" for the first time.
2009: Harry Millers Mega Mix joins the line up of Major Machines at Rathven. |
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