Whats on Highland Perthshire July 2014 by Explore Pitlochry

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What’s On in Highland Perthshire July 2014 www.HighlandPerthshire.com Dunkeld Art Exhibition. Daily MonSat from 10.00am to 7.00pm, Sunday from 2.00pm to 7.00pm Thursday 19th June to Thursday 28th August.

main highlight of the tour will be a focus on the profound effect that the Great War had on If you have an Event you would the family of the 7th Duke. Follow the story of like to advertise Blair Castle being transformed into a Red Cross hospital, and how in WW2 the castle was needed FREE OF CHARGE to house evacuees from Glasgow. info@explorescotland.net with Full Price £9.90, Conc Price £8.40 Child Price The Duchess Anne Hall The Cross at the centre £5.95 Note: Prices are a guide only and may Date/Time/Event/ Venue/Price of Dunkeld. change on a daily basis. Now in its 44th year the Dunkeld Art Exhibition has been running for 10 weeks every summer to Tel:01796 481207 NB We try to make sure all the information we raise money for the upkeep of Dunkeld Cathedral. www.atholl-estates.co.uk post is accurate, but please check directly with Artists from all over the UK show paintings, prints the venue concerned before committing yourself. and sculptures and the exhibition attracts some June - Music at The Old Mill Inn, 10,000 visitors each year. E-mail DunkeldArt@aol. Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH com www.dunkeldartexhibition.com Free Entry to all events. Music starts at

Continuous Events

Cinema, Live Event/Broadcasts The Birks Cinema PO Box 7517 Aberfeldy PH15 2WH

Tuesday 1st April - 31st October daily 9.30am - 5.30pm Great War. Blair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TL. As 2014 is Scotland’s Year of

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 5 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 5 plays including; change on a daily basis. Tel:01796 481207 www. Whisky Kisses a funny, romantic and exuberant atholl-estates.co.uk new Scottish Musical. 2nd 8pm,5th 2pm,8th 8pm,9th 2pm,11th Daily 10am - 4.30pm 8pm,19th 8pm,25th 8pm,30th 8pm Beatrix Potter Interactive ExibiPerfect Days by Liz Lochhead 3rd 8pm,7th 8pm,12th 2pm,19th 2pm,24th 8pm tion and Garden. Birnam Arts & The Admirable Crichton Conference Centre Station Road by J.M Barrie 1st 8pm, 2nd 2pm,4th 8pm,9th Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS 8pm,12th 8pm,21st 8pm,26th 8pm,29th Suitable for adults and children alike housing a 8pm,30th 2pm, history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per The Yellow on the Broom by Anne Downie personTel: box office 01350 727674 admin@ 5th 8pm,10th 8pm,18th 8pm,23rd 8pm,26th birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.com 2pm,31st 8pm. Passing Places by Stephen Greenhorn 17th 2pm & 8pm,22nd 8pm, 23rd 2pm,28th 9pm, Tuesday 1st April - 31st October Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 daily 9.30am - 5.30pm www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com see website for details & listings book online or Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk

Blair Castle - Blair Atholl PH18 5TL

9PM. Friday 4th July - Don Nicolson. Complex guitar picking and looping techniques make the lyrics come to life. Don is a rare talent worth checking out. Saturday 5th July - Red Pine Timber Co. Our old favourites again, not to be missed! Playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals... Friday 11th July - Scott MacDonald. Singer/ songwriter from Glasgow. Plays acoustic guitar and harmonica driven music. Saturday 12th July - Last Orders. Last Orders rock tribute act. A dynamic range of Rock & Pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi & AC/DC to Katie Perry & The Black Eyed Peas. Friday 18th July - Bobby Holly. Bobby Holly is a singer/songwriter from Perth, gaining a growing reputation for his electric live performances. Saturday 19th July - Mad Ferret. Mad Ferret are the Premier Scots/Irish folk duo that are guaranteed to rile a crowd and energize a room. Friday 25th July - Fozzie. Fozzie, the front runner of the Clachies. At the heart of it all is a one man music machine. Saturday 26th July - Abba Tribute Act A Great Night Out. All the ABBA tunes that you know and love... Visit www.oldmillevents.co.uk for up to date info. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

As 2014 is Scotland’s Year of Homecoming, the

What’s On Highland Perthshire June Music at Mckays Bar & Restaurant, 138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG

Fri 4th July 8-11pm John Davidson & Sandy Marshall. Duo performing a blend of traditional and contemporary folk songs from Scotland and beyond! Sat 5th July 9-12pm Shenanigans - Duo from Dundee playing an eclectic mix of music from modern pop covers to classic. Fri 11th July 8-11pm Jack & Norman. Scottish finalist of the trad awards 2014 and legendary ceilidh master. Witness Scottish music playing at its best. Sat 12th July 9-12pm The Ducatos. Glasgowbased 3-piece Rockabilly band! Fri 18th July 8-11pm CDavid & Clare. Refreshing fusion of traditional and contemporary folk music with guitar, vocals, flute and whistle. Sat 19th July 9-12pm Joy. A mix of pop and rock songs such as The Police, The Blues Brothers, Amy Winehouse, The Beatles and many many more. Fri 25th July 8-11pm Sandie Brechin & Ewan Wilkenson. Legendary Accordionist along with fantastic vocals and guitar, reflective songs and acoustic wit! Sat 28th July 9-12pm Macpolvo. Delighting audiences with their repertoire of Scottish traditional songs, and a smattering of Irish and English thrown into the mix. Tel 01796 473888 Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk/pitlochry_entertainment/programme.htm

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 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

Tuesdays, Wednesday & Sundays from 01 Jun - 19 October 20 14 Ring of Breadalbane Explorer Bus

The Explorer bus commences on Sunday 1st June and conclude on Sunday 19th October, operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays in the months of June, September and October and also on Saturdays in July and August. Sweeney’s of Muthill, near Crieff will run the clockwise Crieff – 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

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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

Daily from 01 Apr 14 - 31 Oct 2014 Land Rover Wildlife Safaris Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TL

Last Sunday of the month Blues Sunday 3pm The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ

Daily from 01 May - 30 Sep 2014 Twilight Golf Pitlochry Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5QY

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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

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

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

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

Find out about volunteering – there’s something for everyone! Displays, information and advice. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt. org.uk Whisky Tasting from 7.30pm with a variety of http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofdistilleries. the-lowes/ Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.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 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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Every Wednesday from 04 Jun - 24 Sep 2014 Garden Tours 11.30am Explorers Garden Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, PitEvery Sunday “Sunday Session” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant lochry PH16 5DR Our experienced tour guides provide insights into 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and archi5AG . Session night where a mixture of musi- tecture contained in Explorers, Lasting around cians or those of you learning a musical talent gather round to sing, strum or drum what they

1.5hoursPrice £5.00 includes Garden Entry. Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com

What’s On Highland Perthshire 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 Gree Frees. Tel 01796 472792 or e.mail info@pitlochrygolf.co.uk

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

Every Wednesday, 9pm, Open Mu- FRIDAYS sic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main “Friday night Folk” 8-11pmStreet, Bankfoot PH1 4AB Open session for musicians of all abilities to McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 gather and play music - any music. Local musiAtholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG cians 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 Wednesday April - September 2.00 - 4.00 pm, “Handbell Harmony” Dunkeld Cathedral. Dunkeld. The 10th season of solo ringing

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

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

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

Wednesday 2nd July:Meet: 1.30pm Hillside safari 2½ hours Every Friday Night. Music Sessions Ben Lawers NNR car park 6 miles Atholl Arms Hotel Bridgehead, NE of Killin, N of Loch Tay, on the Dunkeld, PH8 OAQ . An open session for hill road off the A827

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

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 SATURDAYS 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 Every Saturday from 9pm and Margaret are well experienced in this unuLive Music , Old Mill Restaurantsual form of ringing and recently returned from Pub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH York where they represented Scotland in the Gala Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of Concert of The Handbell Ringers of Great Britain’s styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: National Rally. 01796 474020 www.dunkeld-handbells.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Every Second Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ. Open Mic Night in the

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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

Wednesday 2nd July 5.30pm Kenmore Highland Games Sports Field Kenmore An evening Highland Games held in a unique and beautiful setting, from 5.30pm in the Recreation “Saturday night live@McKays” 9-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant Park. Kenmore Highland Games includes heavyweight 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 championship, track events, highland dancing, hill 5AG. Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock, race, tossing the caber, light shot, tug o’ war...

Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing dance plus much more. and clap the night away... Free entry. Trade stalls include jewellery, Scottish goods, Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk crafts, fresh strawberries, home baking, plus catering stalls and the bar. A children’s roundabout THURSDAYS “Saturday Night Fever” 11-1.30am and bouncy slide will be there to keep the young entertained. McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Entry charges to be confirmed nearer the time, Every Thursday 7pm - 10.30pm Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG school aged children free. Parking is free. Celtic acoustic music session resident DJ plays some of the latest tunes to Tel: 01887830281 Birks Cinema Aberfeldy. We would like dance the night from 11pm-late, if you come in after 11pn there is a £3.00 door charge. to welcome you to our session, to plaly or just Thursday 3rd July 10.30am – listen with like minded people sharing a variety of Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk 12.00 midday music, from folk, blues, bluegrass or instrumental. Enjoy an evening of free music in the comfort Scottish Country Dancing Clouds and Weather of the upstairs cinema bar with a drink and a AT PITLOCHRY TOWN HALL Atholl Estates Ranger Service song Tel Doug 01887 820165

7.30pm Meet: Blair Atholl Information Saturday 5 July Marian Anderson Centre Every Thursday “Traditional ThursDiscover more about the weather and make Saturday 19 July Colin Dewar days” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & some of our own! Who for: Children £2 Tel: Come along and join us on the dance floor, or Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pit01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk watch and listen to the music provided by some www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk lochry PH16 5AG . A night of traditional of Scotland’s best bands.

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

ALL WELCOME Admission: Dancer: £7.00 Spectator: £2.00 Contact June on 01796 473488 or email: jdat@ topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk

What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Friday 4th July Queen’s Baton Relay - Blair Atholl Baton arrives at west end of Blair Atholl (by Blair Atholl Station) at 1pm and is handed on to first carrier. Relay ends at St Andrews Crescent,

Bridge of Tilt (just beyond the Tilt Stores) by 1.30pm. Names of Baton Bearers is on www.glasgow2014.com

Friday 4th July Queen’s Baton Relay - It is estimate that the Queen’s Baton will be in Pitlochry about 1.45pm, it is starting at junction of Lagreach/ Clunie Bridge Road (the junction for the Green Park Hotel and the Boating Station, at the Blair Atholl end of town) and finishing at Aldour, by Whisky Still Flower Bed (just beyond Bells Blair Athol Distillery and the petrol pump on the Perth end of town). Relay ends at the Whisky Still Flower bed (at the Perth end of Atholl Road). Names of Baton Bearers is on www.glasgow2014.com

Jenkins. Tickets £18.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, food, map (OS Landranger 51 or Explorer 378) boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com and compass. www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 www.nts.org.uk

Sunday 6th July 2 to 5pm ‘SPORT A SMILE’, a family Fun Day Wednesday 9th July 10am of Sports,The BIG EVENT sponsored by Blair Atholl Tourism Association this year takes 4.30pm place on: Sunday July 6th in The Memorial Park, Bronze-Age Metalworking Blair Atholl, from 2pm to 5pm. ‘SPORT A SMILE’, The Scottish Crannog Centre Kena family Fun Day of Sports, will feature Activimore Loch Tay PH15 2HY ties and Games for all ages, including: Archery, Fly Casting, Segway, Target Golf, Tennis, Bouncy Boxing, Dog Agility, Hunt The Haggis, Bouncy Castle, Wacky Races, Tug-Of-War ............ and there’s more!

Craft your very own pendant or spiral ring to take home, and watch demonstrations of bronzecasting replica ancient artefacts. Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk www.crannog.co.uk

Monday 7th July 1.00pm- 3.00pm Big Tree Country – Forestry Commission Walk Queens view Car Park, Take the B8019 westwards from Pitlochry, Queen’s View is approximately four miles west of the Garry Bridge. grid reference NN864 598.

Wednesday 9th July 10.30am – 12.30pm Pine Cone Point Walk – Forestry Comm Walk Craigvinean Car Park one mile north of Dunkeld on the A9. Turn off the A9 at the Hermitage.

A brisk forest walk up hill and down dale. Tall tales and big, big trees. The forestry commis- Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk sion takes a look at the wonders of the big tree country. Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Thursday 10th July 10.30am – Tel: 01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

Friday 4th July Queen’s Batoon Relay Start (2.48 pm) entering Birnam from the A9 along ‘Perth Road’ (near entrance Tuesday 8th July 10.30am to Erigmore Caravan Park and Pet- Close Encounters - a children’s rol Pump), it continues over Dunkeld Bridge Walk 2hrs. into Bridge Street, then follows the road as it Ben Lawers NNR car park 6 miles turns into Atholl Street and through Dunkeld. NE of Killin, N of Loch Tay, on the It is scehduled to finish (2.53 pm) at the A923 junction (the turn to Loch of the Lowes and But- hill road off the A827 terstone) with Blairgowrie Road. All timings are approximate. Names of Baton Bearers is on www.glasgow2014.com

Saturday 5th July 9pm Moth Night Ben Lawers NNR car park 6 miles NE of Killin, N of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827

See some of the moths of the mountains as they are attracted to our harmless light traps. The rangers will be returning to the traps on Sunday morning to inspect the overnight catch and you are welcome to join them again then. Stay As long as you like adults £2, children £1 Bring: Warm clothes, midge repellent, torch and sunglasses. Meet: 9.00pm Ben Lawers NNR car park. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email benlawers@nts.org.uk. www.nts.org.uk

Sunday 6th July 8pm An Evening with Peter French Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR

A fantastic feast of entertainment with selections from The Great American Songbook. Peter French will be at the Steinway grand playing beautiful arrangements by Sinatra’s conductor, Gordon

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12.00 midday Soil and Worms Atholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park

We get muddy and investigate the wriggly life beneath our feet. Who for: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

An exploration of the habitats on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers; we hope to bring you close to Saturday 12th July 1pm-3pm some of the less obvious animals and plants that Guided walk: dragonflies and butlive here. Cost: adults £2, children £5. (Adults must be ac- terflies companied by a child and vice versa). Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 Bring: Wellies and waterproofs. For further info. 0HH Tel: 0844 4932 136 Walk with Danielle Muir, British Dragonfly Society, or email benlawers@nts.org.uk. www.nts.org.uk and the ranger. Adult £3, concession/member £2, child £1.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthTuesday 8th July 2.00 – 3.30pm elowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofMinibeast Hunt and House the-lowes/

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 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Wednesday 9th July 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 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

Sunday 13th July at 10.30am or 1.30pm. Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve Community Action Day; Native woodland restoration. Come and

try some hands-on conservation on your local national nature reserve Join National Trust for Scotland staff planting native trees on the lower slopes and learn about the ongoing programme to restore lost plant communities to these hills. Meet at the Ben Lawers NNR car park at 10.30 or 13.30 for a short guided walk culminating in the opportunity to plant some trees. Everyone welcome, stay as long as you like. You will need walking boots and waterproofs. Please bring gardening gloves if you have them. For further info Tel: 0844 4932136 or email benlawers@nts.org. uk Booking not essential, but helpful to us!

What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Monday 14th July 10.30am3.30pm Riders of the Storm Vaulting Day.

Great fun day vaulting for all levels and ages. Your vaulting lesson starts by learning some moves on the barrel. You will then be introduced to your horse and assist with tacking up. Now is your chance to practice your new skills on horseback. We will start things off slowly at a walk and progress through to canter. Vaulting lessons are available for individuals and groups., £25 per person for the day. To book call 07784119377 or email info@ridersofthestorm.co.uk

Monday 14th July 8pm Tickling The Ivories with Michael Lunts 8pm Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR A light hearted and humorous musical romp through one hundred years of comedy song including Tom Lehrer, Flanders & Swann, Noël Coward and Monty Python, performed from the piano by the inimitable Michael Lunts. Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Tuesday 15th July 10.30am3.30pm Riders of the Storm Trick Riding Day.

Great fun day Trick Riding. During your Trick riding lesson you will learn about your horse and tack as well as an amazing array of new skills. An unforgettable day, whether you want to enjoy a new experience or learn the art of trick riding and become a professional. £30 per person for the day. To book call 07784119377 or email info@ridersofthestorm.co.uk

Tuesday 15th July 8pm “Something Familiar...?” Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR Linda Ormiston and James Nicol, with Andrew Nicol at the piano, are back with songs familiar (and some not so familiar!) from the musical worlds of Stage and Screen. Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Tuesday 15th July 2.00pm 3.30pm Wildlife Whodunnit Atholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park

Follow the clues to find out who has committed this wildlife murder mystery. Who for: Families. £2 per child. Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Wednesday 16th July Aberfeldy Move 2 Improve Ceilidh Music by Jim Hardie & Hamish Reid and Guests. On Wedneday 16th July

in Moness Country Club, Doors open 7pm Ceilidh 7.30 --- 10.30 pm. Raffle & Bar. Tickets £5, Under 10 £2.50 at door on the night or from Committee.

Wednesday 16th July 10am 12noon Den Building Meet in the Lower carpark The Hermitage Dunkeld National Trust for Scotland Rangers - Den building in the Hermitage woods. Suitable for families with 5 – 12 year olds. Children £2 Accompanying adults free Tel 0844 4932192 www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 16th July 9.30am Mountain Flowers walk 7 hours Ben Lawers NNR car park 6 miles NE of Killin, N of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 A high-level

guided walk to see some of the arctic-alpine plants for which these hills are famous. Requires a reasonable level of fitness. Cost: adults £25, children £12.50. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, packed lunch and drink. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email benlawers@nts.org.uk. www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 16th July 8pm North Perthshire in Trust Ben Lawers Ranger base, Lynedoch, Main Street, Killin

Illustrated talks by NTS conservation staff - Louise Medine, Ranger Naturalist, tells us about the history, natural history and conservation of the Trust’s North Perthshire properties.

Thursday 17th July 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 children’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/

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Thursday 17th July 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

Friday 18th 11am-2pm Wildflowers and dragonfly walk at Keltneyburn Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH Join the ranger to enjoy this fabulous flower and orchid meadow, and to spot dragonflies. Adult £3, concession/ member £2, child £1. Booking Essential Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust. org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

Saturday 19th July 10am - 2pm Logierait Country Market 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. 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. Tel: 07860 472 102 www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk

Saturday 19th July 10.30am to 4.30pm Play in a Day Challenge Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR

An ancient Pictish settlement is unearthed in the Highlands. It holds a dark and dangerous secret . . . what happens next is up to you! Join a bunch of other folk just like you and create your own performance, where you decide the characters and script, guided by our experienced youth theatre leaders. Learn new drama skills and decide how this story ends. For ages 9 and over, 10.30am to 4.30pm (performance at 4.00pm) Price: £15.00 (participants will need to bring their own packed lunch) Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Thursday 17th July 10am - 4.30pm Iron Age Gourmet Day Saturday 19th July 7.30pm – 9pm The Scottish Crannog Centre Ken- Treemendous Trees – Forestry more Loch Tay PH15 2HY Comm Walk Cooking, tasting, savouring – fabulous, down to Faskally Car Park Pitlochry off earth, nutritious foods prepared as our ancient ancestors would have done the B8019, approximately 1 mile Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk north-west of Pitlochry. www.crannog.co.uk

OS Grid Reference: NN 922 591. What’s the Forestry Commission up to? Learn the facts on a variety of topics - recreation, conservation and planning the forests of tomorrow today. Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Sunday 20th July 8pm Ceilidh - including hot stovies! Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR Another great night out for locals and visitors alike with skirlin’ ceilidh band, Scotch in a Box. Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Mon 21 Jul 14 - Fri 25 Jul 14 (Occurs Daily) Activities Week ages 5-9yrs 10.30am to 12noon Monday 21st July - Friday 25th July 10.30am to 12noon Activities Week ages 5-9yrs Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR

Each session is aimed at ages 5 – 9 and runs from 10.30am – 12noon. Booking in advance is highly recommended. 21st Messy Nessy Session Create your own crazy version of Scotland’s favourite monster. Price: £3.50 22nd The Hiper Haggis Hunt Help Hamish the Hunter find Horace, the elusive Highland Haggis. Price: £3.50 23rd Crazy Cardboard Kilts Design your own tartan and make a cardboard kilt to wear! Price: £3.50 24th Caledonian Capers These are Highland Games like you’ve never seen them before . . . Price: £3.50 25th Tattie-bogle Time Daft games and difficult challenges involving scarecrows! Price: £3.50 Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Tuesday 22nd July 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 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

Tuesday 22nd July 10.30am 12noon Killer Killiecrankie Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG National Trust for Scotland Rangers - Children’s activity walk discovering the darker side of the

Pass of Killiecrankie, from Jacobite battle stories to wildlife murder mysteries. Suitable for families with 5 to 12 year olds,Children £2 Accompanying adults free Tel 0844 4932194 www.nts.org.uk

Tuesday 22nd July 2.00pm 3.30pm Rocky Treasure Hunt Atholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Blair Atholl Information Centre

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Saturday 26 Jul 14 and Sunday 27 Jul 14 10am - 5pm Soldiers of Killiecrankie To comemorate 325th year since the Battle of Killiecrankie. Jacobite Cavalry and Government and Jacobite troups. Jacobite storytellers, Music of the period. Battlefield tours, piping from the late 1600s, Stalls, food, and much more. Free parking. At Killiecrankie Battlefield. Tel: 01796 473335 www.SoldiersOfKilliecrankie.co.uk

A family event searching for rocks and treasure. Meet: Blair Atholl Information Centre Who for: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Wednesdays 23rd, 30th July 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

Saturday 26 Jul 14 7.30pm Thursday 24th July 1pm – 5pm Soldiers Of Killiecvrankie BIG Tent Charcoal Making Demonstration Ceilidh Outside Killiecrankie visitor centre Big Tent Ceilidh at Killiecrankie Battlefield, join Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG the Jacobite and Government Troops for a Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the art of charcoal burning at our kiln site in the Pass of Killiecrankie. Price Adults £15 Booking required Tel: Killiecrankie Visitor Centre 0844 4932194 Dunkeld Area Office 0844 4932192 www.nts.org

Thursday 24th July 10.30am – 12.00 Soil and Worms Atholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park

We get muddy and investigate the wriggly life beneath our feet. Who for: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Saturday 26th July Tapas Night - Strathgarry Hotel 113 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5AG

Discover the true meaning of Tapas, a wide variety of appetizers in Spanish cuisine, our chefs will be creating some of the best food in Perthshire this evening but with Spanish flair! Tel: 01796 472469 www.strathgarryhotel.co.uk

Sunday 27th July 3pm Blues Sunday 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

Traditional Ceilidh (where there will be people encourage to take a turn), helped by Jimmy & Sandy Lindsay, aiding the dancing! Beer / food tent & raffle. Tickets £5 on the night. Preorder tickets Tel:- 01796 473335 www.SoldiersOfKilliecrankie.co.uk

From Sunday 27 Jul 14 daily From St Ives to Aberfeldy Four Cornish Printmakers

All four printmakers (Becky Haughton, Rachael Kantaris, Liz Luckwell and Lynn Pascoe) live in Cornwall and their work seeks to extend the traditions of the St Ives School. Though separated from Scotland by distance these Cornish images feel very close to home. Lovers of the Scottish landscape will find resonance in their expression of light and colour. In this vibrant display of printmaking landscapes transform into abstract forms and colour itself takes on meaning. Watermill Gallery Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG 01887 822896 Open Mon - Sat 10am – 5.30pm & Sun 11am – 5.30pm

Sunday 27th 2pm-3pm Slovenia – land of hidden natural beauty Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH

Beautifully illustrated talk on the wildlife of Slovenia.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@ swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/

What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Sunday 27th July 8pm The Elvis Years Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR

Direct from the West End hit musical Jailhouse Rock and officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Mario Kombou performs a 2 hour concert as The King that takes you through the entire musical career of Elvis. Tickets £22.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Monday 28th July 6.30pm 8.00pm A Walk On the Wild Side – Forestry Commission Walk Weem Car Park one mile west of Aberfeldy on the B846 to Tummel Bridge. OS Grid Reference: NN839495 Step back in time and hear a tall tale or two in this old, old wood. Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

Wednesday 30th July 10.30am3.30pm Riders of the Storm Vaulting Day.

Wednesday 30th July 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

Wednesday 30th July 11.30am – 1.30pm Rannoch Regeneration – Forestry Comm Walk

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Thursday 31st July 10.30am3.30pm Riders of the Storm Trick Riding Day.

Thusday 31st July 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 Carie Car Park, Rannoch - At Kinloch Rannoch, the Visitor head for the South loch Rannoch Road, and folInformation Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld. Adult low this along the shore of the loch for just under £3,concession/member £2, child £1. Tel. 01350 3 miles (4.5km) to reach the car park at Carie. 727 337 Kinloch Rannoch is the nearest village. OS Grid E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scotReference: NN617571 tishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/ A ramble amongst the ancient pines of Rannoch. Charge:Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Thursday 31st July 2pm – 3.30pm Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

Wednesday 30th July 8pm The hidden world of the water vole. Ben Lawers Ranger base, Lynedoch, Main Street, Killin

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 children’s craft activities and a display of weapons Illustrated talks by NTS conservation staff - Sarah Price Adults £4 Children £2 No booking required Killiecrankie Visitor Centre 0844 4932192; DunWatts, Seasonal Ecologist, gives an insight into the life of these shy mammals, the threats facing keld Area Office 0844 493 2194 www.nts.org.uk/property/killiecrankie/ them and their conservation.