What’s On March 2018 Aberfeldy, Blair Atholl, Dunkeld, Kenmore, Pitlochry and Rannoch
Please check the details with the venue before committing yourself to any event, - make sure there have been no change in details since publication. Also look at www.Pitlochry-Scotland.co.uk for updates. 1st March 7.30pm sharp to 9pm Quiz Night Auld Smiddy Inn, 154 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG Fun quiz night for all the family. Teams of 4 Cost: £10.00 money goes to local vaulting group. Stories at interval. Brush up on your James Bond, Game of Thrones, Alien, Star Wars and much more…. Monies raised will go towards helping local vaulting group heading to Saumur, France going to compete. Great prizes. Contact: Lorraine Walker, Tel: 01796472356 or info@auldsmiddyinn.co.uk and www.auldsmiddyinn.co.uk Every Thursday from 7pm to 10.30pm Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions Birks Cinema Aberfeldy, 1 Dunkeld St, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA Lead by Doug & Hilary Law from folk to blues, bluegrass to instrumental, the Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions welcome everyone whether to play or listen with like minded people sharing great music. Relaxed with a drink for an evening of free music in the comfort of our mezzanine bar. Free entry. For further detail call the cinema on 01887 822845 or Doug Law on 01887 820165. 2nd March 7.30pm Music and Poetry Night Spirit of Wood, Mains of Murthly, Aberfeldy PH15 2EA Rumour has it that Foy Vance may make an appearance, he was was such a hit last year, helping to raise money for Social Bite. (Social business serves fresh, local, healthy food, donating 100% of its profits to social causes in Scotland & throughout the world.) Spirit of wood is contributing £5000 worth of furniture to the Social Bite community hub in Edinburgh. Your £10 ticket includes drink and nibbles. All money raised will go towards more furniture for the Social Bite. Tickets are available
online at http://spiritofwood.uk/shop/ or from their showroom. Tel 01887 829 899 Friday 2nd 9.30PM Chris Small The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH A special acoustic set from Chris Small of Red Pine Timber Co. Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk 3rd March to 2nd April Easter Trail throughout Blair Castle Castle Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, By Pitlochry PH18 5TL Follow the Easter trail through the castle to win prizes. On Easter Sunday take part egg decorating and rolling at 11.00am. Free with Castle entry admission ticket. Phone: 01796481207 E-mail: bookings@blair-castle.co.uk Website 3rd March to 30th April, 10am to 5pm (from 11am Sundays) Scotland’s Treescapes Exhibition. Aberfeldy Watermill, Mill St, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG This exhibition features the work of Stuart Low, the founder of the Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition. He launches his latest book Scotland’s Treescapes. The exhibition will also feature the work of selected photographers from the Competition and will include an exclusive first showing of winning images from this year’s competition. It coincides with the publication of the fourth Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year Competition book.
Saturday 3rd March from 10am to 12noon Loch Tay Young Archaeologists’ Club Free Taster Session Scottish Crannog Centre, Loch Tay, Kenmore PH15 2HY Loch Tay Young Archaeologists’ Club ‘YAC’ is open to all aged 8 – 16 years old. The Club, led by local archaeologist and interpreter at the Centre Richard Hiden, will meet twice a month on Saturday mornings from 10am to midday. After this free taster session, membership is £4.00 per session or £48.00 for the season (March to September). Recently set up by the Scottish Crannog Centre at Kenmore, Loch Tay by Aberfeldy. Activities will include museum object handling together with visiting and investigating archaeological sites and historical places among many other archaeological related activities. For further information please contact the Scottish Crannog Centre on 10887 830583. The Young Archaeologists’ Club is part of the Council for British Archaeology who are an educational charity working throughout the UK to involve people in archaeology and to promote the appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of present and future generations. SATURDAY 3RD 9.30PM RED PINE TIMBER CO The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Old Mill favourites playing a mix of Americana & Country influenced originals. Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk Every Thursday from 7pm to 10.30pm Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions Birks Cinema Aberfeldy, 1 Dunkeld St, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA Lead by Doug & Hilary Law from folk to blues, bluegrass to instrumental, the Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions welcome everyone whether to play or listen with like minded people sharing great music. Relaxed with a drink for an evening of free music in the comfort of our mezzanine bar. Free entry. For further detail call the cinema on 01887 822845 or Doug Law on 01887 820165. FRIDAY 9TH 9.30PM GAVIN MUNRO The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH A special acoustic set from Gavin Munro of Red Pine Timber Co. Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk SATURDAY 10TH 9.30PM HOWLING RADIO The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Glasgow’s music collective, playing uplifting versions of classic 60’s/70’s songs. Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 11th March 10am to 3.30 pm Yoga for managing back pain The Big Shed, Tombreck, Lawers, Aberfeldy PH15 2PB The workshop will be led by Morgan Windram-Geddes, who developed it after working for several years with individuals with back pain. The Big Shed has mats, blankets and any other equipment you might need, but do bring your own if you wish. The cost is £45 with homemade vegetarian lunch is included. 0750 864 5453 www.BigShed.org.uk 11th March Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch Errichel, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy PH15 2EL Bookings now being taken for Sunday Lunch on Mother’s Day 11th March. Enjoy an outstanding meal created by Chef Paul Newman, showcasing Errichel Farm and local produce in the relaxing surroundings of Thyme at Errichel Restaurant. Booking essential dial 01887 820850 Web: www.errichel.co.uk Every Thursday from 7pm to 10.30pm Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions Birks Cinema Aberfeldy, 1 Dunkeld St, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA Lead by Doug & Hilary Law from folk to blues, bluegrass to instrumental, the Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions welcome everyone whether to play or listen with like minded people sharing great music. Relaxed with a drink for an evening of free music in the comfort of our mezzanine bar. Free entry. For further detail call the cinema on 01887 822845 or Doug Law on 01887 820165. Friday 16 March 7.30pm Music in Rannoch The Old Church, Kinloch Rannoch Scottish Clarinet Quartet. A varied programme including the lively suite of Early Hungarian Dances from the 17th Century by Ferenc Farkas. www.scq.org.uk £8.00 at the door with free admission for children. FRIDAY 16TH 9.30PM GAVIN MUNRO The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH A special acoustic set from Gavin Munro of Red Pine Timber Co. Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk SATURDAY 17TH 9.30PM CHERRY CRUMBLE The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Cherry Crumble are an energetic 3 piece rock band with a special twist, playing exclusively hits from the 1990’s! Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Every Thursday from 7pm to 10.30pm Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions Birks Cinema Aberfeldy, 1 Dunkeld St, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA Lead by Doug & Hilary Law from folk to blues, bluegrass to instrumental, the Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions welcome everyone whether to play or listen with like minded people sharing great music. Relaxed with a drink for an evening of free music in the comfort of our mezzanine bar. Free entry. For further detail call the cinema on 01887 822845 or Doug Law on 01887 820165. FRIDAY 23RD 9.30PM JONO The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH A singer/songwriter from Glasgow playing a mindblowingly eclectic mix of hits, old and new. He has been compared to Paolo Nutini and Kelly Jones (Stereophonics). Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk SATURDAY 24TH 9.30PM KINKY KARMA The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH A fantastic covers band from the Highlands playing their own take on great tunes from the 80’s to the present. Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk Every Thursday from 7pm to 10.30pm Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions Birks Cinema Aberfeldy, 1 Dunkeld St, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA Lead by Doug & Hilary Law from folk to blues, bluegrass to instrumental, the Celtic Acoustic Music Sessions welcome everyone whether to play or listen with like minded people sharing great music. Relaxed with a drink for an evening of free music in the comfort of our mezzanine bar. Free entry. For further detail call the cinema on 01887 822845 or Doug Law on 01887 820165. Friday 30th March, 8pm FREE! RED PINE TIMBER COMPANY Food in the Park, Blair Atholl PH18 5SG With their new Single and Album in the bag, Red Pine Timber Co. are on fire! On You Tube Playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals, Red Pine Timber Co. have developed their unique sound within this genre mostly due to the inclusion of the Saxophone and Trombone within the instrumentation (yes…amazingly this mix does work!). Country, Americana, Caledonian Americana, country rock… whatever you want to call it Red Pine Timber Company were born to entertain! 01796 481484 or 481205 www.foodintheparklive.co.uk/ FRIDAY 30TH 9.30PM LYNNIE CARSON The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Talented Glasgow based singer/songwriter playing a mix of originals & covers including the likes of Marvin Gaye and First Aid Kit. Free Admission T: 01796 474 020
www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk Sat 31 March 2.00 – 3.00pm Superegg Atholl Estates Rangers Service Can you makeyour egg fly and float? Join in our competitions for making boats and wings for eggs. Please bring yourown hard-boiled eggs. Who for: Families. £3 per child. Meet: Blair Atholl Information Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult on all events.To contact the ranger service, phone 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk Saturday 31st March, 8pm FREE! LAST ORDERS Food in the Park, Blair Atholl PH18 5SG A unique rock tribute act fit for any occasion. Last Orders play a wide and dynamic range of Rock & Pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi & AC/DC to Katy Perry and The Black Eyed Peas. Awesome musicians and a guaranteed fantastic night of live music…you won’t be sitting down for long! 01796 481484 or 481205 www.foodintheparklive.co.uk/ SATURDAY 31ST 9.30PM RED PINE TIMBER CO. The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Old Mill favourites playing a mix of Americana & Country influenced originals. Free Admission T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk