Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair 21st to 24th August 2014
What’s On in Highland Perthshire August 2014 www.HighlandPerthshire.com Dunkeld Art Exhibition. Daily Mon- Sat from 10.00am to 7.00pm, Sunday from 2.00pm to 7.00pm Thursday 19th June to Thursday 28th August.
All four printmakers (Becky Haughton, Rachael Kantaris, Liz Luckwell and Lynn Pascoe) live in If you have an Event you would Cornwall and their work seeks to extend the tralike to advertise ditions of the St Ives School. Though separated from Scotland by distance these Cornish images FREE OF CHARGE feel very close to home. Lovers of the Scottish info@explorescotland.net with landscape will find resonance in their expression The Duchess Anne Hall The Cross at the centre of light and colour. In this vibrant display of printDate/Time/Event/ Venue/Price of Dunkeld. making landscapes transform into abstract forms Now in its 44th year the Dunkeld Art Exhibition has been running for 10 weeks every summer to and colour itself takes on meaning. Watermill NB We try to make sure all the information we raise money for the upkeep of Dunkeld Cathedral. Gallery Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG 01887 post is accurate, but please check directly with the Artists from all over the UK show paintings, prints 822896 Open Mon - Sat 10am – 5.30pm & Sun venue concerned before committing yourself. 11am – 5.30pm and sculptures and the exhibition attracts some 10,000 visitors each year. E-mail DunkeldArt@aol. com www.dunkeldartexhibition.com Saturday 2nd - Friday 8th August
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Cinema, Live Event/Broadcasts The Birks Cinema PO Box 7517 Aberfeldy PH15 2WH
The Men’s Highland Open Golf Tuesday 1st April - 31st October Pitlochry Golf Club Pitlochry Golf daily 9.30am - 5.30pm Course Rd Pitlochry PH16 5QY Great War. Blair Castle Blair Atholl Play in the Highland Open at Pitlochry Golf PH18 5TL. As 2014 is Scotland’s Year of Download Draws A week of golfing and socialis-
Homecoming, the main highlight of the tour will be a focus on the profound effect that the Great War had on the family of the 7th Duke. Follow the story of Blair Castle being transformed into a Red Cross hospital, and how in WW2 the castle A selection of 6 plays including; was needed to house evacuees from Glasgow. Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Full Price £9.90, Conc Price £8.40 Child Price Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR £5.95 Note: Prices are a guide only and may A selection of 65 plays including; change on a daily basis. Tel:01796 481207 Whisky Kisses a funny, romantic and exuberant www.atholl-estates.co.uk new Scottish Musical. 2nd 8pm,5th 8pm, 6th 2pm, 11th 8pm,16th Daily 10am - 4.30pm 8pm,26th 8pm, 27th 2pm Beatrix Potter Interactive ExibiPerfect Days by Liz Lochhead tion and Garden. Birnam Arts & 1st 8pm,2nd 2pm,6th 8pm,9th 8pm,14th 8pm,23rd 2pm30th 8pm Conference Centre Station Road The Admirable Crichton by J.M Barrie Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS 8th 8pm,12th 8pm, 13th 2pm,22nd 8pm,28th Suitable for adults and children alike housing a 8pm history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per The Yellow on the Broom by Anne Downie personTel: box office 01350 727674 admin@ 4th 8pm,9th 2pm,15th 8pm,23rd 8pm,29th 8pm birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.com Passing Places by Stephen Greenhorn 7th 8pm,13th 8pm,16th 2pm,25th 8pm,30th 2pm Sunday 27th July 2014 - Tuesday Mr Bolfry by James Bridie 21st 2pm & 8pm,27th 8pm, 28th 2pm 16th Sep 2014 Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 From St Ives to Aberfeldy Four www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com see website for details & listings book online or Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk
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ing second to none, the Pitlochry Golf Course is proud to welcome you to the home of the Highland Open. Pitlochry Golf Course offers visitors the chance to play one of Perthshire’s most visually stunning golf courses and a fitting challenge for those of all handicaps. The competition comprises events andactivities both on and off the course, and with many new friends to make, old acquaintances to catch up with, and everything in between, it makes for a complete golfing experience. So come along, join in and taste for yourself the Highland golf experience at Pitlochry. Tel: 01796 472792 www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Daily April - October 10am 12noon & 2pm The Red Deer and Barn Owl Encounter Highland Safaris, Dull, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JQ
Come face to face with Britain’s largest native land mammal – the majestic Red Deer and meet and encounter our tame Barn Owl in a hands on demonstration as well as discovering the natural
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What’s On Highland Perthshire wonders of Highland Perth shire on a fun and inspiring short walk. 60 mins includes deer Food & knowledgeable Safari Ranger and a Badge for Children £8 per person £25 for a family of 4 Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
Saturday 26th July 2014 - Sunday 10th Aug 14 (Occurs Daily) Fortingall Art - 10th Anniversary Exhibition open daily 10am to 6pm. Free entry.
Exhibition of over 30 talented local artists and 400 entries to Schools mini-art Competition held in the beautiful arts and crafts style Fortingall Hall. Also guided walks to see the art and history of Fortingall on 2nd and 3rd August 2014 and sand sculpting, which changes day by day- more details on the website http://www.fortingallart.co.uk/ Venue:- Molteno Hall, Fortingall, Perthshire PH15 2LL - Follow AA signs from A9 and A827
Daily from 01 May - 30 Sep 2014 Twilight Golf Pitlochry Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5QY
Take advantage of the long summer evenings and play golf for only £20 every day after 4pmTel: 01796 472 792
Sunday 1st to Saturday 7th 10am-5pm Volunteer week Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Find out about volunteering – there’s something for everyone! Displays, information and advice. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt. org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/
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cians or those of you learning a musical talent gather round to sing, strum or drum what they know best, a great fun night open to everyone. Free entry. McKays, Atholl Road, Pitlochry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
First Sunday each month from 04 May 14 - 05 October 20 14 Aberfeldy Farmers Market 10am 2pm The Square Aberfeldy PH15 2DD
Locally produced bread, chocolate, cheese, meat fish, etc sold each first Sunday of the month. Tel 01738 582159 Email ad@theeventstore.com
Last Sunday of the month Blues Sunday 3pm The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ
Music at Mckays Bar & Restaurnat Every month we hold a Blues Sunday and a Sunday Jazz Jam - excellent afternoon sessions Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane 138 Atholl Road in the bar from 3.30pm. Pitlochry PH16 5AG For further info, please contact us on Pitlochry PH16 5BH Tel: 01350 727340. www.thetaybank.co.uk Tel 01796 473888 Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk/pitMONDAYS Tuesdays, Wednesday & Sundays lochry_entertainment/programme.htm from 01 Jun - 19 October 20 14 Every Monday 7pm for 7.45pm Ring of Breadalbane Explorer Bus Last Saturday of Every Month Highland Nights The Explorer bus commences on Sunday 1st June Pitlochry Recreation Ground Ferry and conclude on Sunday 19th October, operating Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays in the Road Pitlochry months of June, September and October and also Just Laugh Comedy Club Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, on Saturdays in July and August. Sweeney’s of Highland and Scottish McKays Bar & Restaurant Muthill, near Crieff will run the clockwise Crieff dancing, songs and music. 138 Atholl Rd Pitlochry PH16 5AG If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 – Comrie – St Fillans – Lochearnhead – Killin – Kenmore – Aberfeldy – Crieff route. Kingshouse Travel of Balquhidder will operate an anti-clockwise Killin – Lochearnhead – St Fillans – Comrie – Crieff – Aberfeldy – Kenmore – Killin circuit. The hop-on hop-off circular service calls at all of the major tourist attractions in the area. In an extension of the service, the Explorer will operate four (4) complete circuits on operating days from 9am until after 9pm, allowing passengers, for example, to attend early evening performances at The Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy.
Daily from 01 Apr 14 - 17 Aug 2014 Highland Pony Trekking Blair Castle Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TL
Enjoy a gentle trek or faster ride into the hills. Prices start from £27 pp Tel: 01796 481568 to make a booking: www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Daily from 01 Apr 14 - 31 Oct 2014 Land Rover Wildlife Safaris Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TL Discover Atholl Estates’ beautiful and diverse landscape and native wildlife on a 4x4 tour with an expert guide. Adult £36, Child £20 Booking essential. Tel: 01796 481355. www.atholl-estates.co.uk
1 host, 3 stand up comedians - lots of laughter Children £1. (TBC) Enjoy Just laugh Comedy Club , last Saturday of www.highlandnight.co.uk every month £10 pp Giggle and dine deal - 2 comedy tickets and a Every Monday meal for 2 - £20pp After hit the floor as our DJ has you dancing until Music at the Taybank Dunkeld the early hours. Head Liner tbc - Main Support The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld John McGoldrick Support David Innes PH8 0AQ Acoustic session lead by Shaun Tel: 01796 473888 Email: info@mckayshotel. Lowrey Tel: 01350 727340 co.uk www.mckayshotel.co.uk www.thetaybank.co.uk
Weekly Events SUNDAYS Every Sunday 11.30am Garden Tours. Explorers Garden Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR. Our
experienced tour guides provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture contained in Explorets, Lasting around 1.5hoursPrice £5.00 includes Garden Entry. Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com
Every Sunday “Sunday Session” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musi-
TUESDAYS Every Tuesday 7.30pm Whisky Tasting McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Whisky Tasting from 7.30pm with a variety of distilleries. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Tuesday from 8.30pm The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Donny McElligott and Alan Dickson, lead the Tuesday night session with an eccelctic mix of old and new tunes - anyone welcome to come and join from 8.30pm. Free entry. Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
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A whole host of activities will be on offer includAberfeldy, PH15 2DA. We would like to welcome you to our session, to ing canoeing, katakanuing, wetsuits for open water swimming, banana boat rdies and sailing. plaly or just listen with like minded people sharing a variety of music, from folk, blues, bluegrass £7.50 per child or instrumental. Enjoy an evening of free music in the comfort of the upstairs cinema bar with a SATURDAYS drink and a song Tel Doug 01887 820165
Every Wednesday from 04 Jun - 24 Sep 2014 Garden Tours 11.30am Explorers Garden Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, PitEvery Thursday “Traditional Thurs- Every Saturday from 9pm lochry PH16 5DR Live Music , Old Mill RestaurantOur experienced tour guides provide insights into days” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road PitPub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture contained in Explorers, Lasting around lochry PH16 5AG . A night of traditional Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of 1.5hoursPrice £5.00 includes Garden Entry. Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com
Scottish music, dine in a relaxed atmosphere while listening to our live musicians playing an abundance of foot tapping tunes.... Free entry. Tel: 01796473888. www.mckayshotel.co.uk
styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
session in the bar from 8.30 - again all musicians are welcome to come and join!! Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing dance and clap the night away... Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Wednesday Every Thursday Wonderful Golf Wednesday Pitlochry Golf Club Golf Course Rd Traditional Fiddle Session Pitlochry PH16 5QY An open competition The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Pete Clark leads a traditional fiddle every Wednesday for Gents Ladies & jnrs - Non members welcome £12 entry incl Gree Frees. Tel 01796 472792 or e.mail info@pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Every Wednesday, 9pm, Open Mu- Every Thursday 7.30pm sic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main Moulin Scottish Country Dance Street, Bankfoot PH1 4AB Class Open session for musicians of all abilities to Moulin Hall Moulin Pitlochry gather and play music - any music. Local musicians assemble to play a variety of instruments and sing songs. Open to all. Join in if you want, play an instrument, or just sit in and enjoy good music. Tel: 01738 787243 www.bankfootinn.co.uk
If you have not danced before or just need a refresher come along and join us. All levels of dancers welcome. Great fun and good excersie no partner required. £2 per night Tel June Templeman on 01796 473488
Every Wednesday April - September 2.00 - 4.00 pm, “Handbell Harmony” Dunkeld Cathedral. Dunkeld. The 10th season of solo ringing
Every Thursday 7.00 - 10.30pm Acoustic Music Session at Birks Cinema, The Square, Aberfeldy, PH15 2WH
performances in Dunkeld Cathedral from 2.00 4.00 pm on Wednesday afternoons commences April and continues weekly throughout the summer until the end of September. Solo ringing is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. You are invited to come and enjoy the music for a while. There is no charge, just a freewill collection for the Cathedral and the Handbell Group. Heather and Margaret are well experienced in this unusual form of ringing and recently returned from York where they represented Scotland in the Gala Concert of The Handbell Ringers of Great Britain’s National Rally. www.dunkeld-handbells.co.uk
Every Second Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ. Open Mic Night in the
bar from 8.30pm - anyone is welcome to come and join or simply come and enjoy the music Free entry. Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
THURSDAYS Every Thursday 7pm - 10.30pm Celtic acoustic music session Birks Cinema, 1 Dunkeld Street,
Welcome to play or just listen with like minded people sharing a variety of music. Anything from folk, blues, bluegfrass or instrumental. Enjoy an evening of free music in the comfort of the upstairs cinema bar with a drink and a song. For details Tel: 01887 820165
FRIDAYS “Friday night Folk” 8-11pmMcKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
“Saturday night live@McKays” 9-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG. Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock,
“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 11pm-late, if you come in after 11pn there is a £3.00 door charge. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Third Saturday each month Logierait Country Market 10am 2pm Mill of Logierait Farm Pitlochry PH9 OLH
There will be a good selection of local Produce, Crafts and Collectables on sale, as well as Live Traditional Music to listen to. The Farms own Narrow Gauge Railway will run from 11am, and there will be hot food and refreshments available. Just off the A9 at Ballinluig, South of Pitlochry on the Aberfeldy road. Local buses will stop at the gate. Tel: 07860 472 102 www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk
Daily Diary Events Friday 1st August 12.00pm 4.30pm Woodland Wildlife Day Atholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park
Traditional folk music from musicians all over Scotland using an array of different instruments to bring you some of the best Scottish beasts and Join the rangers for all kinds of woodland activities including walks, minibeast hunts, sounds. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 moth traps, building bird boxes. Who for: Evewww.mckayshotel.co.uk ryone. Free.Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@ atholl-estates.co.uk Every Friday Night. Music Sessions www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
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
Family Fun Fridays 3.00 - 8.00pm Taymouth Marina
Friday 1st August 9.00pm Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Don Nicolson Don Nicolson is an original singer/songwriter based in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland. His lyrics are straight from the heart and he draws on his life experiences for the content. His complex guitar
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire picking and looping techniques make the lyrics come to life. Don won Songwriter Of The Year at the Perthshire Amber Festival 2006 where he shared the stage with Dougie Maclean and his prize was to record in Dougie’s own studio. His professional stage presence and attitude adds to his musical and writing talents to give a package which appeals to young and old alike and a wide variety of genres. Don is a rare talent worth checking out. All who do are not disappointed... Tel:- 01796 474020 Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 3rd August 2014 – Secret Gardens Day around Pitlochry
Our annual Secret Gardens Day when local residents and businesses open their gardens, lawns and greenhouses for the day. A great variety of small, large, new, traditional, contemporary and commercial gardens on show. Come and join us for a Pimms in the Atholl Palace marquee kindly sponsored by Bells Blair Athol Distillery. The gardens, including Explorers, the Scottish Plant Hunters Garden will be open from 11am till 5pm. Programmes will be available from the Visitor Information Centre, Atholl Road from mid-July onwards. Programmes: £6.00, one per person required for entry. http://www.pitlochryinbloom.co.uk/
Friday 1st August 8.00pm 11.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG John Davidson and Sandy Marshall Sunday 3rd August 10am to 2pm Duo performing a blend of traditional and conAberfeldy Farmers Market temporary folk songs from Scotland and beyond. The Square Aberfeldy PH15 2DD Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 2nd August 7.30pm Scottish Country Dancing AT PITLOCHRY TOWN HALL
Localy produced bread, chocolate, cheese, meat fish, etc sold each first Sunday of the month. Tel 01738 582159 Email ad@theeventstore.com
Sunday 3rd August 10.00 am Pitlochry War Memorial, Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX Royal British Legion, Scotland.
2 August - Alasdair MacLeod 16 August - Frank Thomson 30 August - Colin Dewar A commemoration to mark the centenary of the 13 September - Glencraig 7.45 pm start of the 1st World War. Come along and join us on the dance floor, or watch and listen to the music provided by some Sunday 3rd August 10.15 am of Scotland’s best bands. ALL WELCOME Admission: Dancer: £7.00 Specta- Blair Atholl War Memorial, Intor: £2.00 vertilt Road, Blair Atholl, PH15 Contact June on 01796 473488 or email: jdat@ 5SG topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk
Royal British Legion, Scotland.
A commemoration to mark the centenary of the start of the 1st World War.
Saturday 2nd August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Sunday 3rd August 10am-4pm Pitlochry PH16 5BH Optics fair Mad Ferret Mad Ferret are the premier Scots / Irish folk duo Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 that are guaranteed to rile a crowd and ener0HH gize a room. For over two years they have been performing their original blend of traditional and contemporary folk music. Their lively, energetic performances are packed with technical mandolin work, tight harmonies, driving cajon beats and massive g...uitar sounds - then decorated with whistle and mouth organ, a passion for Scottish and Irish folk music. Definitely not to be missed, they are the only band that is - Mad Ferret! Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 2nd August 9.00pm 12.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Dave and Paul A covers and original band from Dundee, with a repertoire of over 300 songs. Great fun, great entertainment, a great night guaranteed. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
A wide selection of binoculars and telescopes available to buy, with expert advice from the Opticron representative on hand. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/
Sunday 3rd August 12 noon Atholl Palace Hotel, Perth Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5LX Family Fun Day
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Sunday 3rd August 8pm One Night Of Queen Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Firmly established as the true Champions of Queen, Gary Mullen and The Works bring their Kind of Magic to Rock You on the Pitlochry stage for a night of true Rhapsody! Tickets £22.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 3rd August 8pm Atholl Palace Hotel, Perth Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5LX Dance the Night Away Dance the night
away to the amazing Staxofmowtown from 8pm until late at the Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry. £10 per ticket, all proceeds in Aid of Maggie’s. To book Tel:- 07825 056384
Monday 4th August 10.30am – 12noon Minibeast Hunt Meet at The Lower Car Park at the Hermitage Dunkeld National Trust for Scotland Rangers - Bug hunt in the woods, followed by minibeast games and craft making. Suitable for families with 4 – 10 year olds. Children £2 Accompanying adults free Tel 0844 4932192 www.nts.org.uk
Monday 4th August 10.00 11.30am. Rannoch Ramble.
Starting at Kinloch Rannoch Village Square. Discover more about Rannoch’s past and present in this one mile walk along village paths. Tips - Please wear appropriate clothing for all of Rannoch’s weathers! Stout shoes or boots arfe recommended (please ensure boots & walking sticks are clean). All donations will be used to maintain local paths. Booking is essential and easy to do.... visit the Riverbank Cafe in Kinloch Rannoch. Email: rannochscotland@gmail.com or Tel: 07788 815812
Tuesday 5th August 10.30am Close Encounters - a children’s 2hrs. Ben Lawers NNR car park 6 miles NE of Killin, N of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827
An exploration of the habitats on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers; we hope to bring you close to some of the less obvious animals and plants that Bring all the family, to enjoy Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Falconry, Silly McB and the Death live here. Cost: adults £2, children £5. (Adults must be acSlide to name a few of the marvelous activities on offer! Free entry to the Atholl Palace Gardens. companied by a child and vice versa). Bring: Wellies and waterproofs. For further info. Tel: 01796 472400 www.athollpalace.com Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email benlawers@nts.org. uk. www.nts.org.uk
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Tuesday 5th August 2.00 – 3.30pm Minibeast Hunt and House Atholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Blair Atholl Information Centre We go on a minibeast hunt and then you can make a bug house to take home. Who for: Families. £1 per child and £2 per box Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 6th August 10.30am – 12pm Weem With a View – Forestry Commission Walk Weem Car Park one mile west of Aberfeldy on the B846 to Tummel Bridge. OS Grid Reference: NN839495 Enjoy the discoveries of the world-famous plant hunters, Douglas and Menzies, in stunning scenery near Castle Menzies. Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk
Wednesday 6th August 11am 4.30pm Iron Age Textiles & Fashion Show The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY Demonstrations of dyeing, spinning, weaving, braiding and rope & cord-making; see how it looks once put together in our Iron Age Fashion Show. Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk www.crannog.co.uk
Wednesday 6th August 6.30 - 8.30pm Women’s Cycling Skills Workshop Locus Centre Aberfledy.
Workshop designed to help boost your confidence to enable you to integrate cycling as part of your daily travel choices.- to book contact Kat Brown Kat@HighlandPerthshireCycling.co.uk
Thursday 7th August 10.30am – 12.00 midday Wet and Wild Atholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Blair Atholl Information Centre
Discover the watery world around the river.Price: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@ atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday 7th August 2pm – 3.30pm Battle of Killiecrankie Outside Killiecrankie visitor centre Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle. Interactive battle talk (1hour) in woods above Soldier’s Leap; followed by chil-
dren’s craft activities and a display of weapons Price Adults £4 Children £2 No booking required Killiecrankie Visitor Centre 0844 4932192; Dunkeld Area Office 0844 493 2194 www.nts.org.uk/property/killiecrankie/
Thursday 7th August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Stuart McKandie Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Friday 8th & Saturday 9th August The Atholl & Breadalbane Agricultural Show and Highland Gathering. Wade’s Park Aberfeldy 2 days of fun & games, in a beautiful setting. http://aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk/
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Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th 9am-11am Meet a wee mammal! Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Meet our smallest local mammals, mice and voles up close! Live trapping and releasing - fun for all! Adult £3, concession/ member £2, child £1. Booking Essentaial Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt. org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/
Saturday 9th August 9.00pm 12.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Shenanigans Duo from Dundee playing an eclectic mix of music from modern pop covers to classic. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 8th August 8.00pm 11.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th 5AG Sandie Brechin & Ewan Wilkenson 11am-4pm Pause for paws family fun days Legendary accordionist along with fantastic vocals and guitar, reflective songs and acoutstic wit! Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 0HH www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 8th August House of Bruar The Feis Spe Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail
A free session between 12.00 noon to 2.00pm
An introduction to Scotland’s charismatic mammals, including otters, pine martens and more. Children’s craft activities, quizzes and nature trail. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt. org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/
Friday 8th August Blair Atholl Village Hall 7.30pm The Feis Spe Cairngorms Ceilidh Trail will be visiting Blair Atholl again. This
Saturday 9th August Song Noir with Pumajaw Birnam Arts, Station Road, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS
talented group of young traditional musicians will be playing in the Village Hall - come and enjoy the the music and join in the dancing! Tickets £5 (under 16s free). Stovies £2.50. Tickets available at Tilt Stores and Post Office or on the door. For further details contact Donald Isles Tel: 01796 481663
Friday 8th August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Fozzie Fozzie’s music style varies from traditional
Scottish and Irish songs and tunes to more contemporary music e.g. John Martin and Richard Thompson, depending on the audience and venue. He has a good rapport with his audience and on numerous occasions has his audience up dancing. Fozzie is a talented vocalist, musician and session musician who has been in the music industry for over 30 years. He has a unique style of playing and plays several different instruments including guitar, mandolin, double bass, banjo, saxophone, clarinet and moothie. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
An evening of avant-garde cabaret with Pumajaw with their award winning Edinburgh Fringe Show, Song Noir. Tickets: £12/£10/£5 U16s. www.birnamarts.com
Saturday 9th August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH The Grip The Grip are a multi-talented covers band from deepest Perthshire. From the 50’s and 60’s right through to the present, The Grip are great entertainment for your Saturday night out. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 10th August 12 noon to 3pm Blair Atholl Village Hall. Blair Atholl
The annual Blair Atholl Village market is always very popular, there will be about 20 stall holders offering a wide range of locally produced quality goods for purchase.
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Sunday 10th August 8pm Big Vern ‘n’ The Shootahs Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
A fabulous night out is guaranteed with this rockin’ nine piece soul band from Glasgow, who play well known sounds with a soul-funk twist. If you’re a fan of The Commitments or The Blues Brothers, this will be the perfect evening’s entertainment for you! Tickets £18.50 & £20.00 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesday 13th August 8pm Grey Mare’s Tail: hunters, munchers and management Ben Lawers Ranger base, Lynedoch, Main Street, Killin
Illustrated talks by NTS conservation staff - Richard Clarkson, Property Manager, introduces some of the inhabitants of this diverse site and how they affect management.
Wednesday 13th August 7.30 pm. The Old Church of Rannoch. Kinloch Rannoch The Trumpet Shall Sound
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Friday 15th August 8.00pm 11.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Targe Harry MacFadyen and Jimmy Cassidy are a versatile duo with a wide selection of Scottish & irish songs and tunes and more. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 15th August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Scott MacDonald - a Glaswegian singer-songwriter from Glasgow and plays
Monday 11th August 11.00am – Grant Golding (trumpet) and Matt Edwards 12.30pm (organ). The instrument of Kings and the King of The Queens View – Forestry Com- Instruments. An unusual but splendid combinaacoustic guitar / harmonica. His main influences tion. Weel-known and easy-to-listen to classics. mission Walk are Neil Young, Martin Stephenson, John Martyn £8.00 at the door. Children free. Easy parking. Queens view Car Park, Take the and Mike Scott. He has appeared at T in the Park, Belladrum, Edinburgh Festival, Celtic ConB8019 westwards from Pitlochry, Interval refreshments. nections and The Ullapool guitar festival. Queen’s View is approximately Thursday 14th August 10.30am – Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 four miles west of the Garry www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk 12.00 midday Bridge. grid reference NN864 598. Clouds and Weather What’s the Forestry Commission up to? Learn Saturday 16th August 10am - 2pm the facts on a variety of topics - recreation, con- Atholl Estates Ranger Service servation and planning the forests of tomorrow Logierait Country Market Meet: Blair Atholl Information today. Mill of Logierait Farm Pitlochry Centre Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Discover more about the weather and make PH9 OLH Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk Monday 11th August 2-4pm Stanley Hill Science Meet at the Cross Dunkeld.
some of our own! Who for: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
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There will be a good selection of local Produce, Crafts and Collectables on sale, as well as Live Traditional Music to listen to. The Farms own Narrow Gauge Railway will run from 11am, and there will be hot food and refreshments available. Mill of Logierait Farm PH9 0LH, is just off the A9 at Ballinluig, South of Pitlochry on the Aberfeldy road. Local buses will stop at the gate. www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk
National Trust for Scotland Rangers -An afternoon Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane of nature-based science activities on Stanley Hill. Pitlochry PH16 5BH Suitable for families with 5 – 12 year olds. Fozzie Children £2 Accompanying adults free Fozzie’s music style varies from traditional ScotTel 0844 4932194 www.nts.org.uk tish and Irish songs and tunes to more conSaturday 16th August 11am – 1pm temporary music e.g. John Martin and Richard Tall Tales – Forestry Commission Monday 11th August 10.00 Thompson, depending on the audience and Walk venue. He has a good rapport with his audience 11.30am and on numerous occasions has his audience Craigvinean Car Park one mile Tummel Ramble up dancing. He has a unique style of playing Starting at Forestry Commission Car Park, Tumnorth of Dunkeld on the A9. Turn and plays several different instruments including mel bridge. This walk is about 3 miles along the off the A9 at the Hermitage. guitar, mandolin, double bass, banjo, saxophone, edge of the loch and shows the importance of A Forestry Commission ranger takes you on his water to Rannoch & Tummel’s every day life (due clarinet and moothie. definitive guide to Squirrel lifestyle. Prize for the Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 to potential forestry operations this walk may first person to spot a squirrel. www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk take a different route.) Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tips - Please wear appropriate clothing for all Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk of Rannoch’s weathers! Stout shoes or boots arfe Thursday 14th August 8.30pm – recommended (please ensure boots & walking 10pm Saturday 16th August sticks are clean). All donations will be used to Night Hunters Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane maintain local paths. Meet at The Lower Car Park at the Pitlochry PH16 5BH Booking is essential and easy to do.... visit the Hermitage Dunkeld Riverbank Cafe in Kinloch Rannoch. Email: ranThe Skip Hunter Band National Trust for Scotland Rangers - Find out nochscotland@gmail.com or Tel: 07788 815812 Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 about the elusive wildlife that frequents the www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk half-light between day and night. Bat detectors Tuesday 12th August 8.30 provided. Suitable for families with 5 – 12 year 10.00pm Saturday 16th 11.00am - 1.00pm olds. Adults £4 Children £2 Bats and Bat Boxes Tall Tales – Forestry Commission Walk CraigTel 0844 4932194 www.nts.org.uk vinean Car Park one mile north of Dunkeld on the Atholl Estates Ranger Service A9. Turn off the A9 at the Hermitage. Meet: Blair Atholl Information A Forestry Commission ranger takes you on his Centre definitive guide to Squirrel lifestyle. Prize for the Make a bat box and come on an evening walk to first person to spot a squirrel. Charge: Adults: see our local bats.Who for: Everyone, £5 per box. £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. Tel :01350 727284 co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk www.forestry.gov.uk
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August 1.30pm to 5pm Rannoch Highland Gathering Weller Poley Park Kinloch Rannoch
Loads to see & do in beautiful surroundings... including half mile race, hop step and jump; hill race, long jump, children’s races, solo piping, 9yrs-18yrs solo piping, sack race, confined tugo-war, highland dancing, and confined and open heavyweight competitions. Adults £4.00 per person, Children £2.00 each, Senior Citizens £3.00 per person, Family ticket only £10.00. Tel: 01882 632257 http://www.rannochandtummel.co.uk/things-to-see-do/localevents/2075Rannoch-Highland-Gathering
Saturday 16th August 7.30pm Scottish Country Dancing AT PITLOCHRY TOWN HALL
Monday 18th August 8pm Jinski Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Tuesday 19th August 8pm North Sea Gas Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Monday 18th August 10.00 -12.00 noon. Black Wood of Rannoch, Ranger Treat.
Wednesday 20th August 10am 4.30pm Lughnasa - Summer Harvest Festival The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY
A welcome return for this acclaimed duo, who mix acoustic roots and country with the resolutely modern. Performing original songs, plus the familiar sounds of Bob Dylan and Neil Young – you’re in for a treat! Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Starting at Dall Wood Shed. Join the Forestry Commission Ranger, Rob Coope, on a wander 2 August - Alasdair MacLeod throuhg the famous Black Wood of rannoch and 16 August - Frank Thomson learn the tricks and secrets of identifying tress 30 August - Colin Dewar and their habitats. 13 September - Glencraig 7.45 pm Tips - Please wear appropriate clothing for all Come along and join us on the dance floor, or of Rannoch’s weathers! Stout shoes or boots arfe watch and listen to the music provided by some recommended (please ensure boots & walking of Scotland’s best bands. sticks are clean). All donations will be used to ALL WELCOME Admission: Dancer: £7.00 Spectamaintain local paths. tor: £2.00 Booking is essential and easy to do.... visit the Contact June on 01796 473488 or email: jdat@ Riverbank Cafe in Kinloch Rannoch. Email: rantopofthebox.freeserve.co.uk nochscotland@gmail.com or Tel: 07788 815812
Saturday 16th August 9.00pm 12.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG K2 With a repertoire of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s music, this is rock and roll at it’s best! Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 16th August Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH. The Skip Hunter Band
Awesome blues/rock and contemporary covers band fronted by one of Scotland’s hardest working and talented musicians, Sandy Tweedale. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
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Simply, Scotland’s most popular folk band: guitars, bouzouki, fiddles, banjo, whistles and great harmonies. Expect a foot stompin’ night! Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@ PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Try ancient ploughing, sow seeds, learn about prehistoric farming, make herb garlands and bake your own harvest rolls in our clay ovens. Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk www.crannog.co.uk
Wednesday 20th August 10.30am An introduction to navigation 6hrs Ben Lawers NNR car park 6 miles NE of Killin, N of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827
Tuesday 19th August 10.30am Close Encounters - a children’s 2hrs. Ben Lawers NNR car park 6 miles NE of Killin, N of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827
Get to grips with the basics of how to use a map and compass in the hills. Requires a reasonable level of fitness. Cost: adults £15, children £7.50. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, food, map (OS Landranger 51 or Explorer 378) and compass. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email benlawers@nts.org.uk. www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 19th August 2 - 3.30pm Battle of Killiecrankie Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG
Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th August 2014 Blair Castle Barclays International Horse Trials and Country Fair Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TH
An exploration of the habitats on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers; we hope to bring you close to some of the less obvious animals and plants that live here. Cost: adults £2, children £5. (Adults must be accompanied by a child and vice versa). Bring: Wellies and waterproofs. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email benlawers@nts.org. uk. www.nts.org.uk
2014 will mark the 26th anniversary of international horse trials being held at Blair Castle. Blair Castle Barclays International Horse Trials and Country Fair is Scotland’s leading equestrian event, running over four days in August each year and attracting in excess of 40,000 visitors. Olympic medallists compete alongside amateurs in the four International event classes, whilst British Showjumping and showing classes provide a platform for riders in other disciplines to compete on Blair’s hallowed turf. The Bruadar Country Fair runs alongside the Atholl Estates Ranger Service Blair equestrian activities on the Saturday and Sunday, displays of both traditional and more Atholl Information Centre Look for the featuring modern countryside pursuits. A large shopping creatures that come out at dusk - bats, moths, village harbours all sorts of attractions and barowls and more. Who for: Adults £2 and Children gains in over 200 stands. £1 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-esTel 01796 481543 www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk tates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
National Trust for Scotland Rangers Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle. Interactive battle talk (1hour) in woods above Soldier’s Leap; followed by children’s craft activities and a display of weapons. The British Championships will be held on SunAdults £4 Children £2 day, August 17 and will consist of a 1900m swim, Tel 0844 4932194 90km bike, 21km run. www.nts.org.uk/property/killiecrankie/ It is anticipated that the event will attract around 750 athletes, including some of the best age group triathletes from across the UK. Tuesday 19th August 8pm - 10pm Entries will open in early January at Dusk Watch www.entrycentral.co.uk
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Thursday 21st August 2pm – 3.30pm Battle of Dunkeld Meet at the Cross Dunkeld
National Trust for Scotland Rangers Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle. Interactive battle talk (1 hour); followed by children’s craft activities and a display of weapons. Adults £4 Children £2 Tel 0844 4932192 www.nts.org.uk
Thursday 21st August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Analog Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Friday 22nd August 8.00pm 11.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Pete Clark & Bob Turner
Two of Perthshire finest exponents of traditional music on fiddle and accordion. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 22nd August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Don Nicolson
Don Nicolson is an original singer/songwriter based in Crieff, Perthshire. His complex guitar picking and looping techniques make the lyrics come to life. His professional stage presence and attitude adds to his musical and writing talents to give a package which appeals to young and old alike and a wide variety of genres. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 23rd August Strathardle Highland Gathering, Bannerfield Strathardle Kirkmichael
Welcome to our one hundred and thirty-first Strathardle Highland Gathering, Saturday 23rd August 2014. Let it be a day to meet friends, a day to compete, a day to enjoy, a day to make visitors welcome, a day to relax and a day to remember.
Saturday 23rd August 9.00pm - 12.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Dave & paul Dundee duo playing accoustic covers. Request your favourite song and if they can do it they will! Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 23rd August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Red Pine Timber Company
The Red Pine Timber Company a loose collective of musicians led by former Southpaw Singer/Songwriter and Guitarist Gavin Munro. Their style is described as Americana Country with a strong Celtic influence and through the band’s willingness to embrace talent when and where they find it, they now have a multinational line-up and unusually, a horn section! Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Monday 25th August 10am – 12noon Fantastic Fungi Meet at The Hermitage Lower car park Dunkeld
Fungi foray for beginners, includes basic I.D skills and folklore Adults £4 Children £2 Tel: Dunkeld Area Office Tel: 0844 493 2192 www.nts.org
Monday 25th 7pm-9pm Brilliant bats walk and talk Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Learn about bats on National Bat Night. Try your hand at bat detecting! Adult £5, concession/member £4, child £2. booking Essential Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/
Wednesday 27th August 8pm A migrant’s view of Ben Lawers Ben Lawers Ranger base, Lynedoch, Main Street, Killin
Illustrated talks by NTS conservation staff Gwen Raes, Seasonal Ranger Naturalist, on a seasonal ranger’s temporary input to a lasting contribution on this internationally important nature reserve.
Wednesday 27th August 1.30pm Hillside safari 2½ hours. Ben Lawers NNR car park 6 miles NE of Killin, N of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 Experience the rich flora of the lower slopes on this famous botanical nature reserve and the varied wildlife flourishing in restored native plant communities. Cost: adults £5, children £2. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. No need to book. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email benlawers@nts. org.uk. www.nts.org.uk
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Thusday 28th 11am-3pm Guided walk: Dunkeld to Loch of the Lowes Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld.
Ranger-led walk from the village to the reserve and back, with time at the Visitor Centre. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld. Adult £3,concession/member £2, child £1. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/
Thursday 28th August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Scott MacDonald
Scott MacDonald a singer/songwriter from Glasgow and plays acoustic guitar / harmonica. His main influences are Neil Young, Martin Stephenson, John Martyn and Mike Scott. He has appeared at T in the Park, Belladrum, Edinburgh Festival, Celtic Connections and The Ullapool guitar festival. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Friday 29th August 8.00pm 11.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Colin Ramage & Iain Anderson
Two of the finest artisits on the Scottish folk music scene. Colin’s acclaimed singing and guitar playing coupled with Iain’s energetic fiddle playing will keep audiences enthralled! Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 29th August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Skip Hunter
One man band Skip Hunter says... ‘I don’t use backing tapes, I do use a looper which means I sound like more than one guitar and a harmonizer for backing vocals. I play everything from the Beatles to Blues, Bowie to country, Dylan to pop, and even a bit slide guitar on certain songs’. Amazing live sound covering all eras. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Friday 29th August 8pm Birnam Arts, Station Road, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS Blazin’ Fiddles
Contemporary fiddle players form the Highlands and islands of Scotland mixed with keyboard and guitar arrangements. Tickets: £14/£12/£5 U16s www.birnamarts.com
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Saturday 30th August Dunkeld & Birnam Highland Games Little Dunkeld Birnam by Dunkeld.
A traditional Scottish Highland Games held amidst stunning Perthshire scenery. Events include: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Solo Piping, Light Field, Highland Dance. You’ll be sure of a warm welcome! Tel: 01350 727 270 http://www.birnamhighlandgames.com/
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st 11am-4pm ‘It’s our world’ weekend Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Saturday 30th August Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Last Orders FANCY DRESS NIGHT ft Last Orders
Come along and join the annual Pitlochry fancy dress party with live music from Old Mill favourites Last Orders, a 4 Piece rock & pop tribute band for pubs, clubs, functions & celebrations! No tapes, no backing tracks, just great live rock music!!! Rock tribute Act. Fancy Dress. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 30th August 9.00pm - 12.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG The Lewis Hamilton Band
Capture the essence of Scottish wildlife and the countryside: write a poem, paint a picture, take a photo, make a collage! Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk The band have played over 400 shows from http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofShetland to Poland and have appeared at most the-lowes/ of the UK’s biggest blues festivals. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
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Saturday 30th August 7.30pm Scottish Country Dancing AT PITLOCHRY TOWN HALL
2 August - Alasdair MacLeod 16 August - Frank Thomson 30 August - Colin Dewar 13 September - Glencraig 7.45 pm Come along and join us on the dance floor, or watch and listen to the music provided by some of Scotland’s best bands. ALL WELCOME Admission: Dancer: £7.00 Spectator: £2.00 Contact June on 01796 473488 or email: jdat@ topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk
Sunday 31st August 8pm Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Aly & Phil have played PFT for over 19 years now and their much admired fiddle and accordion musicianship, coupled with great anecdotes, always guarantees a sell-out crowd. Tickets £25.00 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@ PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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