The Hall’s History

Built in the late 1800’s and originally known as the Richmond Hall, it was built to celebrate the Duke of Richmond and Gordon. The Duke was a major landowner in the area and made significant contributions to the village of Tomintoul. The hall offered a space to the village, and hosted many events.

In 1893, the Mayor of London who had close family ties to the area visited the village, and was honoured in a public banquet at the hall. Similarly in 1897, the village celebrated Queen Victoria’s 60^th Jubilee with a dinner for 300 people.

After the First World War, the hall was extended to feature a memorial to the local’s who hadn’t returned from the War, and became known as the Richmond Memorial Hall. The hall included accommodation for the hall keeper and family, and hosted events such as dances, plays, pantomimes, concerts and church sales. It also provided space for the local library.

Over the years, the memorial which has extended to commemorate those who served in the Second World War and later battles. The hall is now proud to be involved in the Remembrance Day services that occur every year.

In 1989, the hall was rebuilt to it’s current form. Since then it has continued to provide a space to the local community, showing pantomines, providing a space for many local clubs and groups, and running parties for generations through to the present day.