What’s On in Highland Perthshire December 2014 www.HighlandPerthshire.com job as a senior executive at Macy’s department store with raising her daughter, Susan, by herself. If you have an Event you would Whilst Susan dreams of having a father and a like to advertise brother, her determined mother is far more concerned with organizing the Macy’s Thanksgiving FREE OF CHARGE Day parade – one of the biggest events in the Big info@explorescotland.net with Apple’s annual calendar – and renewing Macy’s Date/Time/Event/ Venue/Price deadly rivalry with the city’s “other” department store, Gimbel’s, in the run up to Christmas. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 NB We try to make sure all the information we www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com post is accurate, but please check directly with the venue concerned before committing yourself.
CONTINUOUS EVENTS 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
Winter Watch at Highland Safaris Highland Safaris, Dull, Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Head into the hills to experience this sub-Arctic Wilderness and search for elusive White Hare, Ptarmigan and Red Deer on our Alpine Safari! Includes Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Tea, a Dram of Dewar’s Whisky with Shortbread in our Mountain Bothy. Tel. 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
Friday 28th Nov to Sunday 21st December Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR Miracle on 34th Street
Saturday 22nd November - Sunday 4th January 2015 Thursday – Sunday from 22nd November – 18th December then daily until 4th January. (Closed 25th, 26th Dec and 1st January.) The Christmas Experience Highland Safaris Highland Safaris, Dull, By Aberfeldy, PH15 2JQ
Christmas Experience is a great opportunity to get out and do something as a family. It’s wonderful to engage with nature instead of battling on the High Street! Visitors will learn all about the Red Deer’s close cousin, the Reindeer, during an interactive session with a Safari Ranger in the Red Deer Barn before meeting our enigmatic Red Deer Herd and feeding them tasty treats. Ossian the Barn Owl will enchant the whole family too with her bewitching personality and the magic continues with a light filled Discover Trail! Warm up back at the Café with a Hot Chocolate and home baking in front of the Peat Burning Stove before browsing the Shop, packed with unusual gift ideas that you won’t find on the High Street including cosy clothing for outdoor lovers, beautiful books, jewellery, and more. Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
Daily 10am - 4.30pm Beatrix Potter Interactive Exibition and Garden. Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Suitable for adults and children alike housing a history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per person Tel: box office 01350 727674 admin@birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.com
Heartland Film Society (HFS)
Screenings are open to all, become a member at any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks.
Daily November - March 12noon 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 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
Scottish Première production of another great musical adapted from a hit Christmas film: the irrepressibly feel-good Miracle On 34th Street. In 1950s New York, Doris Walker juggles her
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What’s On Highland Perthshire WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS Every Sunday “Sunday Session” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musicians 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
Last Sunday of the month Blues Sunday 3pm The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Every month we hold a Blues Sunday and a Sunday Jazz Jam - excellent afternoon sessions in the bar from 3.30pm. For further info, please contact us on Tel: 01350 727340. www.thetaybank.co.uk
MONDAYS Every Monday Music at the Taybank Dunkeld The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Acoustic session lead by Shaun Lowrey Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
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
WEDNESDAYS
Every Thursday Traditional Fiddle Session Every Wednesday, 9pm, Open Mu- The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Pete Clark leads a traditional fiddle sic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main session in the bar from 8.30 - again all musicians Street, Bankfoot PH1 4AB Open session for musicians of all abilities to 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
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
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 £12 entry incl. Green Fees. Tel 01796 472792 or
THURSDAYS Every Thursday 7pm - 10.30pm Celtic acoustic music session Upstairs, Birks Cinema, 1 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2DA.
are welcome to come and join!! Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
FRIDAYS “Friday night Folk” 8-11pmMcKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Traditional folk music from musicians all over Scotland using an array of different instruments to bring you some of the best Scottish beasts and sounds. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 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
Family Fun Fridays 3.00 - 8.00pm Taymouth Marina £7.50 per child
A whole host of activities will be on offer including canoeing, katakanuing, wetsuits for open water swimming, banana boat rdies and sailing.
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You are welcome to join to play or just listen as Every Saturday from 9pm like-minded people share a variety of music from Live Music , Old Mill Restaurantfolk, blues, bluegrass or instrumental. Pub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Free entry. Contact Doug 01887 820165 Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Every Thursday “Traditional Thurs- Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk days” 8-11pm, McKays Bar &
Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG . A night of traditional 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
“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
Every Thursday “Traditional Thursdays” 8-11pm “Saturday Night Fever” 11-1.30am McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 McKays Bar & Restaurant, 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG A night of traditional 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
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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
What’s On Highland Perthshire Last Saturday of Every Month Doors Open 7pm. Show 8.30pm Just Laugh Comedy Club - at McKays Bar, Mackay’s 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 Giggle and dine deal - 2 comedy tickets and a meal for 2 - £20pp After hit the floor as our DJ has you dancing until the early hours. Head Liner tbc - Main Support John McGoldrick Support David Innes Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
DAILY DIARY EVENTS Friday 5th December 7.00pm Christmas Concert Moulin Hall. A ‘ Chistmas Night Out’
Eddie Rose and Ali, Donnie, Liam and a surprise guest. Tea and mince pies + raffle. Tickets £5.
Friday 12th December 8.00-11PM Colin Ramage & Iain Anderson Live @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Two of the finest artistes on the Scottish folk music scene, Colin’s acclaimed singing and guitar playing coupled with Iain’s energetic fiddle playing will keep audiences enthralled! Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
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Saturday 13th Dec 10.00am to 4.00pm Victorian Christmas Castle Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TL
Experience the castle decorated for Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke of Atholl and his family lived here. Spot the elves hard at work helping the family prepare for Christmas. Finish your trip with a stroll around the gardens in the crisp, winter air, before warming up in the restaurant. Adult £7.90; Conc. £6.60; Child £4.60; Family £20. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Friday 12th Dec Starts at 9.00PM Music at the Old Mill – Scott MacDonald Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH Saturday 13th Dec (10am to 3pm) Singer/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic Book now for Santa! guitar and harmonica driven music. Free entry. Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Tel:- 01796 474020 Saturday 13th Starts at 9PM PH18 5TL Music at the Old Mill – Red Pine Timber Co. Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH Old Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Visit our bagpipe-playing Santa in his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle. Boys and girls will receive an early Christmas present. Adult £7 per child. Booking essential. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Friday 5th December 7.30pm Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Saturday 13th December from Saturday 13th December 11.00am Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, 10.30am to 4.00pm Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Santa Day Himalayan Adventures. Simon Yearsley and Malcolm Bass. Extreme Events throughout Dunkeld and Diving Belle Clyde built puppets. For details. explorers For details. Birnam Tel: 01350 727674 Tel: 01350 727674 10.30 to 12.30hrs www.binamarts.com www.binamarts.com Santa in his Grotto at the Cross in Dunkeld.
to 11.45am Friday 5th December 8.00 -11.00 10.45 Puppet Show in the Birnam Institute. Tickets PM 01350 727674 Jack Badcock & Carrie Thomas 11am to 4pm Live @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pit- Community Market, the Cross Dunkeld + Winter Market (upstairs in the Royal Dunkeld Hotel). lochry PH16 5AG Sparkling tune sets and fresh interpretations of 12.30 to 3pm traditional songs, with vocals guitar and fiddle. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 5th Dec Starts at 9.00 PM Music at the Old Mill – Fozzie Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH
Sunday 14th December 10.00 am to 4.00pm Victorian Christmas Castle Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TL
Experience the castle decorated for Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke of Atholl and his family lived here. Spot the elves 12.45 pm hard at work helping the family prepare for Christ‘Just Singing’ at Birnam Hotel. mas. Finish your trip with a stroll around the gar1 to 1.30pm dens in the crisp, winter air, before warming up Santa Sleigh and Reindeer Parade from Birnam in the restaurant. Adult £7.90; Conc. £6.60; Child Hotel to Cross in Dunkeld. £4.60; Family £20. 1.45 to 3pm Tel: 01796 481207 Santa in his Grotto at the Cross, Dunkeld. www.atholl-estates.co.uk Street Programme led by Perthshire Brass
Fozzie, the front runner of The Clachies. At the 3 to 3.30pm heart of it all is a one man music machine. Free Ken Steven Story Telling for Children at Chanonry Sunday 14th Dec (10am to 3pm) on the way to the Cathedral. entry. Tel:- 01796 474020 Book now for Santa! Saturday 6th Starts at 9PM 4.00pm Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Music at the Old Mill – Mad Ferret Carols in Dunkeld Cathedral PH18 5TL Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH Visit our bagpipe-playing Santa in his magical Mad Ferret are the premier Scots/Irish folk duo grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle. Boys that are guaranteed to rile a crowd and energize and girls will receive an early Christmas present. a room. Adult £7 per child. Booking essential. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 Tel: 01796 481207 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk www.atholl-estates.co.uk
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Sunday 14th December 4.00pm Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. The Firebird Birnam Arts ballet. For details. Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com
Sunday 14th December 5.45pm The Snows of Kilimanjaro Heartland Film Society The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy
The Snows of Kilimanjaro (Les Neiges du Kilimandjaro), director Robert Guédiguian. A trade unionist retires early and plans to travel with his wife and enjoy a rosy future. But their lives are unexpectedly shattered by a crime and they are forced to take stock. Are their good deeds really good enough? Are the criminals really all bad? * Heartland Film Society screenings are open to all, become a member at any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks. The Snows of Kilimanjaro (2011) Cert 15, will be at The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy on Sunday 14 December at 17:45. Join us after the film for a chat in the bar. Online booking at: Tel: 01887 822845. www.birkscinema.co.uk
Tuesday 16th December 5.30pm Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. The Firebird Birnam Arts ballet. For details. Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com
Friday 19th Dec 8.00 -11.00PM John Davidson & Sandy Marshall Live @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Duo performing a blend of traditional and contemporary folk songs from Scotland and beyond! Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 19th Dec Starts at 9.00 PM Music at the Old Mill – The Grip Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH A four piece band from Perth that have been together for around four years. Play and write their own tunes, they also play a wide variety of popular cover songs. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 20th Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Winter solstice family fun days Find out how the darkest days of winter affect wildlife. Children’s activities, quizzes and nature trail. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/
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Saturday 20th Dec 8.00pm Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Lateshift Christmas Dance Night For details. Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com
Saturday 20th December 10.00am to 4.00pm Victorian Christmas Castle Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TL Experience the castle decorated for Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke of Atholl and his family lived here. Spot the elves hard at work helping the family prepare for Christmas. Finish your trip with a stroll around the gardens in the crisp, winter air, before warming up in the restaurant. Adult £7.90; Conc. £6.60; Child £4.60; Family £20. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 20th Dec 10am to 3pm Book now for Santa! Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TL Visit our bagpipe-playing Santa in his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle. Boys and girls will receive an early Christmas present. Adult £7 per child. Booking essential. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
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ing up in the restaurant. Adult £7.90; Conc. £6.60; Child £4.60; Family £20. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 21st 11.00 am -3.00pm Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Winter solstice family fun days Find out how the darkest days of winter affect wildlife. Children’s activities, quizzes and nature trail. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/
Friday 26th December 8.00 -11.00PM Karys Watts & Dave Macfarlane Upbeat fiddle/guitar duo based in Dunkeld who are also part of the group ‘Tunna’. Lively, quirky arrangements of traditional music with hints of jazz, rock, reggae and cajun Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 27th Dec 8.00 -11.00 PM True Gents Live @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Multi-faceted musical collective based in Perthshire. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 20th Dec 9.00 PM Music at the Old Mill – Red Pine Timber Co. Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH
Monday 29th Dec 8.00 - 11.00 PM Kate & Roddy Live @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Old Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Tunes and songs from the borders to the shetlands, with the multi-instrumentalists. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Sunday 21st Dec (10am to 3pm) Book now for Santa! Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TL
Tuesday 30th Dec 8.00 -11.00 PM Joy Live @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Sunday 21st December 10.00am to 4.00pm Victorian Christmas Castle Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TL
Wednesday 31st December HOGMANAY Music at the Old Mill – Last Orders [Ticketed Event] Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH
Visit our bagpipe-playing Santa in his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle. Boys and girls will receive an early Christmas present. Adult £7 per child. Booking essential. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Experience the castle decorated for Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke of Atholl and his family lived here. Spot the elves hard at work helping the family prepare for Christmas. Finish your trip with a stroll around the gardens in the crisp, winter air, before warm-
A mix of pop and rock songs such as The Police, The Blues Brothers, Amy Winehouse, The Beatles and many many more. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
A night not to be missed! Last Orders are our favourite Rock tribute act. They play a dynamic range of rock and pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi and AC/DC to Katy Perry and The Black Eyed Peas. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
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NEW YEAR’S DAY Wednesday 31st December 8.00 11.00 pm 1st January 1 to 4pm Dallahan Live @ McKays 138 Atholl Road The Pitlochry New Year’s Day Street Party Pitlochry PH16 5AG Their unique arrangements of original music and Atholl Road, Pitlochry traditional Irish tunes and songs are securing their appearance at festivals and venues both in the UK and internationally. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
New year is welcomed in style by closing Atholl Road, Pitlochry’s main street to traffic and having it filled with new year revellers, between 1pm to 4pm. Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Jack Delaney’s Ceilidh Band, Silly McBee, the Clown, Shetland’s Up Helly Aa, Viking Fire Festival Jarl Squad, Hog Roast at the auld Smithy. Entrance is free, the raffle and donations fund it year to year. Full details Tel: 01796 473153 www.PitlochryNewYear.co.uk
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Thursday 1st Jan 2.00 - 5.00 PM Sandy Tweeddale & Dougie Strong Live @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Fantastic duo playing Blues to Beatles, Wellar to Winehouse. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Thursday 1st Jan from 4.00 pm Music at the Old Mill – Red Pine Timber Co. Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BH After the Pitlochry street party, join us for a party like no other with Old Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
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