What’s On in Highland Perthshire January 2014 www.HighlandPerthsire.com Continuous Events
January 2014 www.explorescotland.net www.pitlochry-scotland.co.uk www.highlandperthshire.com www.hpwhatson.net www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com e.mail James@explorescotland.net or Tel: 01796 473335
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All Year Cinema, Live Event/Broadcasts The Birks Cinema PO Box 7517 Aberfeldy PH15 2WH see website for details & listings book online or Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk Every day 1230hrs Red Deer Encounter. Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ Come face to face with Britain’s largest native land mammal – the majestic Red Deer on our Red Deer Encounter, This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up really close to these magnificent animals. Armed with a handful of deer feed, stroll into our Deer Park with a knowledgeable Safari Ranger to be met by our friendly Red Deer Herd. Feed and stroke these magnificent animals as your Safari Ranger tells you about their fascinating life cycle, likes, dislikes, habits and personalities. A unique experience with great photo opportunities, ideal for families or individuals seeking a close encounter with nature at its best. Our Red Deer Park also has a viewing platform which is totally free and you can get some great views of our Herd. Duration: 20 mins Cost £5.00/person Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
Blair Castle Winter Opening Times Blair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TL Open 8th to 10th November and 14th and 15th & 21st&22nd December. Adults £7.90 Seniors/Students £6.60 Children £4.60 - Family ticket £20 (2Ad & 3 Children) Access to grounds/gardens free in winter. Tel: 01796 481207 Edradour Distillery 2013 Season Finished on 19th October. 2014 Season Opens 17th April to 18th October Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm Closed Sundays last tour always starts 1hr before stated closing time. January - Cairngorm National Park various events throughout the park see http://cairngorms.co.uk/resource/ docs/publications/06122013/CNPA. Paper.1931.Countryside%20Events%20 January%202014.pdf Tread Lightly in the Park January 2014
Cairngorms National Park Ranger Services Countryside Events
Rangers welcome visitors to the countryside and help people discover and appreciate what’s around them. Rangers run a variety of countryside events that encourage people to learn about the National Park. A full list of events can be found on www.cairngorms.co.uk or ask at your accommodation, local Visitor Information Centre or Ranger base.
Every Friday in January
January 11th
January 18th
10am – 11:30am
A WINTER WONDERLAND
HANDS ON CONSERVATION
A walk with the Ranger and a professional geologist to discover and discuss the formation of Corrie Fee and its physical features since the last Ice Age.
A day of ‘putting something back’ for nature.
(3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st)
HEALTH WALK A short sociable walk for all abilities, to help you recover or maintain well-being. Booking: not required Contact: 013398 886072 or ranger@glentanar.co.uk Meet: Glen Tanar Visitor Centre car park Cost: FREE Glen Tanar Charitable Trust Ranger Service
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11am – 2pm
Stout shoes, warm clothing and packed lunch required. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Booking: essential Contact: 01575 550233 or GlenDollRanger@angus.gov.uk Meet: Glen Doll Ranger Base Cost: FREE Angus Glens Ranger Service J2
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All welcome, adults or accompanied children. Booking: essential Contact: 01339 886072 or ranger@glentanar.co.uk Meet: Glen Tanar Visitor Centre Cost: FREE Glen Tanar Charitable Trust Ranger Service
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When you are enjoying the outdoors the key things to remember are: • Take responsibility for your own actions • Respect the interests of other people • Care for the environment • Contact the Cairngorms National Park Authority www.cairngorms.co.uk for more information
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Friday 4th October - Friday 31st January Modern Print Masters Exhibition The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15 2BG Exhibition open 10 - 5pm (11-5 Sunday) Includes Three Reds in Green by Patrick Heron, ‘Untitled’ by Eduardo Paolozzi, Mingulay by William Scott, Cave of Calypso by Victor Pasmore, Tel 01887 822896 email:info@aberfeldywatermill.com www.aberfeldywatermill.com
January 2014 Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Wednesday 1st The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry, Pitlochry New Year with The Red Pine Timber Company free Saturday 4th Fozzie free Saturday 11th Don Nicolson free Saturday 18th Fozzie free Saturday 25th Don Nicholson free Friday 31st Last Orders Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
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Every Wednesday Wonderful Golf Wednesdays Pitlochry Golf Club Golf Course Rd Pitlochry PH16 5QY An open competition every Wednesday for Gents Ladies & jnrs - Non members welcome £10 entry incl Gree Frees. Tel 01796 472792 or e.mail info@pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Every Wednesday, 9pm Open Music Sessions Bankfoot Inn, Main Street, Bankfoot PH1 4AB Saturday 2 November Open session for musicians of all abiliJanuary 2014 Friday 4 January 2014 Music at Mckays Bar & Restaurnat ties to gather and play music - any muChristmas Exhibition sic. Local musicians assemble to play a 138 Atholl Road Aberfeldy Gallery Kenmore Street, Pitlochry PH16 5AG variety of instruments and sing songs. Aberfeldy, PH15 2BL Open to all. Join in if you want, play The Xmas show is a mixed exhibition an instrument, or just sit in and enjoy Tel 01796 473888 of paintings by Gallery artists together Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk good music. with sculpture by Walter Awlson; Tel: 01738 787243 http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk/pitwood by Ian Baird, Jim White and Wes lochry_entertainment/programme.htm www.bankfootinn.co.uk McGregor; glassware by Colin and Lisa Badger and Lynn Shilp; pottery by Every 2nd Wednesday from Weekly Events Kinsman Blake Ceramics, jewellery and 8.30pm other gifts. The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld Every Sunday “Sunday Session” Please note our new opening hours PH8 0AQ 8-11pm Opening times Monday - Saturday 10 Open Mic Night in the bar from 8.30pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 am - 4 pm Wednesday and Thursday - anyone is welcome to come and join Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG closed Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm Tel 01887 Session night where a mixture of musi- or simply come and enjoy the music 829129 cians or those of you learning a musi- Free entry. http://www.aberfeldygallery.co.uk/ Tel: 01350 727340 cal talent gather round to sing, strum or drum what they know best, a great www.thetaybank.co.uk 7th November to 28th February fun night open to everyone. Free entry. Winter Alpine Safaris Thursday 7.30pm McKays, Atholl Road, Pitlochry Moulin Scottish Country Dance Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy Tel: 01796473888 Class Perthshire PH15 2JQ www.mckayshotel.co.uk Moulin Hall Moulin Pitlochry Head into the hills to experience the If you have not danced before or just sub arctic wilderness and search for Every Tuesday 7.30pm need a refresher come along and join elusive White Hares, Ptarmigan and Whisky Tasting us. All levels of dancers welcome. Red Deer. Enjoy refreshments in our McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Great fun and good excersie no partner cosy Mountain Bothy Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG required. £2 per night Tel June TempleTel: 01887 820071 Whisky Tasting from 7.30pm with a man on 01796 473488 www.highlandsafaris.net variety of distilleries. 7th November to 28th February Winter Watch/Land Rover Spotlight Safaris Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ As dusk turns into night, climb aboard your Land Rover and use the spotlight as a window into this mysterious nighttime world. Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Thursday “Traditional Thursdays” 8-11pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Every Tuesday from 8.30pm The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG A night of traditional Scottish music, PH8 0AQ dine in a relaxed atmosphere while Donny McElligott and Alan Dickson, lead the Tuesday night session with an listening to our live musicians playing an abundance of foot tapping tunes.... eccelctic mix of old and new tunes anyone welcome to come and join from Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 8.30pm. Free entry. www.mckayshotel.co.uk Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Every Thursday Traditional Fiddle Session The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Pete Clark leads a traditional fiddle session in the bar from 8.30 - again all musicians are welcome to come and join!! Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
Last Saturday of Every Month Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pm Just Laugh Comedy Club - at McKays Bar McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry . PH16 5AG 1 host, 3 stand up comedians - lots of laughter Enjoy Just laugh Comedy Club , last Saturday of every month £10 pp “Friday night Folk” 8-11pmGiggle and dine deal - 2 comedy tickets McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 and a meal for 2 - £20pp Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG After hit the floor as our DJ has you Traditional folk music from musicians all dancing until the early hours. Head over Scotland using an array of differ- Liner tbc - Main Support John McGolent instruments to bring you some of drick Support David Innes the best Scottish beasts and sounds. Tel: 01796 473888 Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk www.mckayshotel.co.uk www.mckayshotel.co.uk Every Friday Night Music Sessions Atholl Arms Hotel Bridgehead, Dunkeld, PH8 OAQ An open session for musicians of all abilities to gather and play music - any music. Or just come and enjoy the music. Free Entry. Tel: 01350 727 219 www.athollarmshotel.com Every Saturday from 9pm Live Music Old Mill Restaurant-Pub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk “Saturday night live@McKays” 9-11pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock, Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing dance and clap the night away... Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk “Saturday Night Fever” 11-1.30am McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG resident DJ plays some of the latest tunes to dance the night from 11pmlate, if you come in after 11pn there is a £3.00 door charge. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
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Wednesday 1st January 12.30pm 1st Footing Party MacKays bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Live music all day from our resident band “Shenanigans” “Hair of the Dog” Bloody Mary and Mulled wine bar. Traditional Stovies Served all day. Jamming session night for all musicians from 8.30pm
Friday January 3rd 8.00pm Fiddle Tree New Year Ceilidh Dance Birnam Hotel Perth Road, Dunkeld and Birnam, PH8 0AA The Fiddle Tree’s New Year Ceilidh Dance returns to the Baronial Hall at The Birnam Hotel on Friday January 3rd with an 8.00pm start. The band for the evening will once again be the January 2014 Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane ever-popular Bella McNab’s Dance Band from Edinburgh. Pitlochry PH16 5BH Wednesday 1st New Year with The Red To ensure that there’s plenty of space for the jigging, the number of tickets Pine Timber Company free available is again being limited to 100 Friday 3rd Fozzie free this year, so move fast to avoid disapFriday 10th Don Nicolson free pointment!! Friday 17th Fozzie free Tickets are available from Birnam CD Friday 24th Don Nicholson free (01350 727158), the Birnam Hotel Tel 01796 474020 (01350 728030), Pet Stop, Dunkeld www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk (01350 727918). Prices are £10 for adults, £5 for underDaily Diary Events 14s. Please note: cash and cheque only, card bookings are not available Wednesday 1st January 1 - 4pm for this event. Pitlochry’s New Years Day Street For postal bookings contact Birnam CD. Party Pitlochry. Pitlochry hosts a New Years Day street Friday 10th January 8pm to 12party on January 1st every year, from 30am. 1.00pm until 4.00pm, around or in the Auld New Year Celebrations vicinity of Fishers Hotel on Atholl Road. Blair Atholl Village Hall Blair Atholl This is a very child friendly gathering so Atholl Country Life Museum presents all children and families are welcome... a celebration of the Auld New Year in fun filled frolics on the first day of the Blair Atholl Village Hall on Friday 10 year in Pitlochry not to be missed! January 2014 8pm to 12-30am. The What better way to start the New Year entertainment will include singing, than with a shindig bringing locals dancing, music and recitation from and visitors together for a ceilidh in some well known local entertainers the street? Hot food and refreshments culminating in bringing in the Auld are available, includes a raffle and live New Year, formerly celebrated around music. Weather permitting! this time of year, in traditional fashion. This event is free for everyone, it relies Tickets £10 (including supper) can be on fundraising, if you go and enjoy it, obtained from Blair Atholl Post Office & please put a penny in the collection Tilt Stores or from Stewart MacGlashan bucket for next year’s event! Tel 01796 (01796 483339), John Cameron 472215 (01796 481232) or Lydia Busby (01796 474180).
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Wednesday 15th January Traditional Opening of the Salmon Season on the River Tay Kenmore Hotel The Square Kenmore PH15 2NU Join the parade of fishermen to the river bank with the Vale of Atholl Junior Pipe Band, the 1st cast of the season will be made to mark the opening of the River Tay and a speaker will wish the anglers ‘tight lines’ for the season. Salmon fishing permits are available from the hotel on the day. Tel 01887830205 Wednesday 15th January Opening of the Salmon Fishing Season at Dunkeld Hilton Hotel Dunkeld & River Tay Join the traditional ceremony & follow the piper down to the river for the first cast. Friday 17th January 7.30pm Music in Rannoch Concerts - Paul Chamberlain, classical accordian Old Kirk of Rannoch Bunrannoch Place Kinloch Rannoch PH16 5PY Tickets cost £8 at the door. Tel: 01882 633348 Friday 24th January 7.30pm Newton Faulkner Birnam Arts Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS Standing gig/ Over 14s only/ U16s to be accompanied by an adult Indie Rock Newton Faulkner, singer song-writer/ guitarist and owner of the most famous red dreadlocks in the UK hits Birnam Arts! Newton’s known for his unique, percussive style of guitar playing, describing himself as the ‘fleet fingered prince of sparkling guitar pop’! Ticket £22 Tel box office 01350 727674 admin@birnaminstitute.com www.birnaminstitute.com Saturday 25th January 7pm for 7.30pm Killiecrankie Burns Supper Killiecrankie Village Hall Killiecrankie PH16 5LG Traditional Burns Supper - Haggis neeps & tatties with homemade trifles. Entertainment, music and dancing Tickets £14.00 Tel: 01796 473934
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Saturday 25th January: 7.30pm Burns Nicht with Pete Clark & Friends Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR Annual celebration of the life, loves, poetry and song of Scotland’s honoured bard, Robert Burns with Dunkeld fiddler Pete Clark and fellow musicians. Tel: 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com Saturday 25th January from 7.30pm until late! Burns’ Supper Grandtully & Strathtay Village Hall Grandtully Nr Aberfeldy PH9 0PL Haggis, neeps ‘n’ tatties with complimentary glass of wine and Ceilidh Band... BYOB (bring your own bottle) £15.00 per adult & £7.50 per child Saturday 25th January 7.30pm. Good old fashioned Burns’ Supper Town Hall Crieff Road Aberfeldy PH15 2BJ The evening will enjoy the ‘address to the haggis’, sangs, poetry and the like! Tickets are charged at £15.00 per person, available from Wades Stores, Bank Street, Aberfeldy Saturday 25th January 7pm 10.30pm The Big Shed Burns Supper The Big Shed, Tombreck, Lawers, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PB A delicious cooked dinner with local Tombreck-produced tatties, turnips & above all … vegetarian & locally sourced, home made VENISON HAGGIS A last but not least …. a licensed bar with excellent range of whisky More details follow shortly Friday 31st January: 7.30pm The Springsteen Sessions Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR A blistering 2 hour medley of Springsteen’s four decades of hits by tribute band Springsteen Sessions Tel: 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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