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What’s On in Highland Perthshire June 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 Friday 6th Scott MacDonald
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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 4 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 4 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. 7th 8pm.13th 8pm,17th 8pm20th 8pm,23rd Daily 10am - 4.30pm 8pm,28th 8pm Beatrix Potter Interactive ExibiPerfect Days by Liz Lochhead tion and Garden. Birnam Arts & 6th 8pm14th 2pm, 18th 2pm,21st 8pm,25th 8pm,28th 2pm Conference Centre Station Road The Admirable Crichton by J.M Barrie Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS 5th 2pm & 8pm, 7th 2pm, 14th 8pm, 18th 8pm, Suitable for adults and children alike housing a 21st 2pm, 26th 8pm, history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per The Yellow on the Broom by Anne Downie personTel: box office 01350 727674 admin@ 12th 2pm & 8pm, 16th 8pm, 19th 8pm, 24th birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.com 8pm,25th 2pm, 27th 8pm, 30th 8pm Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 Tuesday 1st April - 31st October www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com see website for details & listings book online or Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk
daily 9.30am - 5.30pm Blair Castle - Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Saturday 7th GT’s Boos Band Friday 13th Stuart McKandie Saturday 14th Surround Friday 20th Fozzie Saturday 21st The Old Mill Inn, The Grip Friday 27th Old Mill Inn Music and Beer Festival ft Last Orders Saturday 28th Old Mill Inn Music and Beer Festival ft Acoustic Butterfly (evening, 8.30pm) and Al Hughes (afternoon, 3pm) Sunday 29th Old Mill Inn Music and Beer Festival Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
June Music at Mckays Bar & Restaurant, 138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Fri 6th June 8-11pm John Davidson & Sandy Marshall Sat 7th June 9-12pm Sandy Tweeddale & Dougie Strong Fri 13th June 8-11pm Pete Clark & Bob Turner Sat 14th June 9-12pm Shenanigans Frid 20th 8-11pm Colin Range & Iain Anderson Sat 21st June 9-12pm Joy Fri 27th June 8-11 Tich Frier & Neil Paterson Sat 28th June True Gents 9-12pm Tel 01796 473888 Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk/pitlochry_entertainment/programme.htm
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May Tummel & Tay Festival. Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, The Birks Cinema and Birnam Arts have worked together to create the brand new Tummel & Tay Festival between 23-25 May. In its inaugural year, the Festival will celebrate the amazing whisky, food and culture of Highland Perthshire. The three day Festival forms part of Homecoming Scotland 2014’s Whisky Month in May, and will offer a variety of things to see and do at the three venues, all around the central theme of whisky. As part of the Tummel & Tay Festival, Pitlochry Festival Theatre will launch its Summer Season with Whisky Kisses, a new Scottish musical comedy. This funny, romantic and exuberant new Scottish musical, performed by PFT’s large, highly talented cast of actor-musicians will be the highlight of the Summer Season. Tel: 01796 484626 boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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.
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Prices start from £27 pp Tel: 01796 481568 to make a booking: www.atholl-estates.co.uk
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
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
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
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
Find out about volunteering – there’s something Whisky Tasting for everyone! Displays, information and advice. McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt. Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG 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
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
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
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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
tecture contained in Explorers, Lasting around 1.5hoursPrice £5.00 includes Garden Entry. Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com
Every Wednesday from 04 Jun - 24 Sep 2014 Garden Tours 11.30am Explorers Garden Pitlochry FesEvery Sunday “Sunday Session” tival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pit8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant lochry PH16 5DR 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 Our experienced tour guides provide insights into 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musi- the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and archi-
First Sunday each month from 04 May 14 - 05 October 20 14 Aberfeldy Farmers Market 10am 2pm The Square Aberfeldy PH15 2DD
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
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Every Wednesday, 9pm, Open Mu- Every Thursday “Traditional Thurssic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main days” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Street, Bankfoot PH1 4AB Restaurant 138 Atholl Road PitOpen session for musicians of all abilities to lochry PH16 5AG . A night of traditional 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 Wednesday April - September 2.00 - 4.00 pm, “Handbell Harmony” Dunkeld Cathedral. Dunkeld. The 10th season of solo ringing
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
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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
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
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
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Thursday 1st, 8th & 15th May 6.30 Every Saturday from 9pm 8.30pm. Women’s Cycling Skills Live Music , Old Mill RestaurantWorkshop. 2 St Ninians Wynd Pub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Dunkeld. Contact Kat Brown Kat@Highland- Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of
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Thursday 7.30pm. Moulin Scottish Country Dance Class, Moulin Hall Moulin Pitlochry. 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
styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
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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 Sunday 1st June 10am to 2pm Aberfeldy Farmers Market The Square Aberfeldy PH15 2DD
Localy produced bread, chocolate, cheese, meat fish, etc sold each first Sunday of the month. Tel 01738 582159 Email ad@theeventstore.com
Monday 2nd June Jambouree Cabaret Singers Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
This talented, vibrant harmony group from Perth make a welcome return to perform an exciting repertoire of Scottish songs and hits from the Musicals. Arrangements by ‘Mr Music’ John Scrimger. Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Tuesday 3rd June 8pm Yours Truly – Jack The Ripper Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
At last, the true story! Isoceles Theatre stage a gripping drama evoking those terrible weeks when East London was in a grip of fear and the world held its breath! Underscored with witness readings and music from the time. Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
“Saturday night live@McKays” 9-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant Wednesday 4th June 6.30 8.30pm 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 Women’s Cycling Skills Workshop 5AG. Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock, Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing Village Hall Blair Atholl. dance and clap the night away... Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
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
Every Thursday 7pm - 10.30pm “Saturday Night Fever” 11-1.30am Celtic acoustic music session McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Birks Cinema Aberfeldy. We would like Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Wednesday 4th June 6.30 to welcome you to our session, to plaly or just resident DJ plays some of the latest tunes to listen with like minded people sharing a variety of dance the night from 11pm-late, if you come 8.30pm Cycle Maintenance Workmusic, from folk, blues, bluegrass or instrumenin after 11pn there is a £3.00 door charge. Tel: shop Locus Centre Aberfeldy tal. Enjoy an evening of free music in the comfort 01796473888 of the upstairs cinema bar with a drink and a www.mckayshotel.co.uk song Tel Doug 01887 820165
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
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quizzes and trails.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. Thursday 5th June 8-9.30pm lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildMeet the Midgy Munchers lifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/ starting in Kinloch Rannoch village square PH16 5PZ Monday 9th June 8pm So what creatures eat the pesty little insects that The Man Who Left The Titanic drive us all mad? They make up a good meal Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na for many a creature but who? Bring a torch and warm jacket. Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR Tel: 07786 063678 rannochscotland@gmail.com
Saturday 7th June The Pitlochry in Bloom Coffee Morning The Green Park Hotel Pitlochry
The Pitlochry in Bloom Coffee Morning which is held at The Green Park Hotel is on Saturday 7th June 2014. Lots of delicious cakes and goodies very kindly supplied by Alistair and Diane McMenemie of the Green Park. Tickets are £5.00. http://www.pitlochryinbloom.co.uk/diary.html
Saturday 7th 1pm-3pm Big bug hunt Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Make a bug hotel to take home and join the ranger for a big bug hunt! 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/
Saturday 7th 9.30 - 5.30pm Blair Castle Charity Day
J. Bruce Ismay sailed away that dreadful night from the stricken ship and its doomed passengers. Was he a coward or merely doing what he needed to do to survive? This enthralling drama from Isoceles Theatre explorers the tragic and chilling facts. Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Tuesday 10th June 8pm Alan Reid & Rob Van Sante Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Stalwarts of the award winning Battlefield Band, Alan and Rob return for a rousing acoustic evening of modern and traditional Scottish folk music. Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesday 11th June 6.30 8.30pm Cycling Skills Workshop Atholl Centre Pitlochry
Workshop designed to help boost your confidence to enable you to integrate cycling as part All entrance fees for today will be donated to The of your daily travel choices.- to book contact Kat Brown Kat@HighlandPerthshireCycling.co.uk Royal Highland Educational Trust and Scotland’s Garden Scheme. Thursday 12th June 11 – 1pm The Royal Highland Education Trust supports schools by teaching Scottish schoolchildren about Fabulous Faskally – Forestry Comfood, farming and countryside issues. mission Walk Scotland’s Gardens Scheme raises funds for Faskally Car Park Pitlochry off various charities by facilitating the opening of the B8019, approximately 1 mile gardens of horticultural interest throughout Scotland. north-west of Pitlochry. Please come along and help to support them. OS Grid Reference: NN 922 591. Explore off Prices: Castle Grounds Ticket. Adults/seniors/stu- the beaten track in this wee wood with a big hisdents £5.25 Children (5-16) £2.40 Family £13 tory with a forestry ranger. Booking: None required. Adults:£3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk
Sunday 8th 2pm-3pm John Taylor: the importance of honeybees Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
A fascinating talk by local beekeeper John Taylor. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th 11am-4pm Buzzy bees and busy bugs family fun days Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Explore the fascinating world of bees and bugs with crafts,
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Thursday 12th June 8.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Face by peter Arnott. ‘This face is my book’. Live at McKays. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 13th June - Sunday 15th June Highland Perthshire’s Adventure Festival Breadalbane Community Campus Crieff Rd Aberfeldy
Perth and Kinross Council’s Outdoor Education team for the third year running are excitedly opening their doors to offer you an expanded and extended Adventure Festival in the Fair City
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of Perth. Offering families and individuals from novice to expert an array of adventure activities, cultural and environmental sessions. Inspirational Speakers include: Gold Medal Canoeing Olympian Tim Baillie MBE Blind Big Wall Climber Steve Bate Swam the length of the UK Sean Conway Centenary of Shackleton’s Endurance Antarctic Expedition Stephen Venables Adventure Family The Meeks Project Wild Thing Documentary Film www.pkc.gov.uk/adventurefestival
Sunday 15th 11am-4pm Derek Robertson: learn as you paint – ospreys Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Create your own painting of our osprey family with famous Scottish wildlife artist, Derek Robertson. £5 per painting.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/
Sunday 15th June 11am - 4.30pm Lotions & Potions from Plants The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY Our ancestors used what was around them to heal – join us for this fascinating insight into traditional ancient remedies and healing herbs. Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk www. crannog.co.uk
Sunday 15th June 8pm Ceilidh including hot stovies! Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
A 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
Tuesday 17th June 11.00am 3.30pm Red Deer Recce Atholl Estates Ranger Service
A walk to look for red deer in the hills and enjoy other wildlife too. 6 miles, bring lunch. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Time: Who for: Adults £6 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 18th June 7.30pm 9.30pm Roe Buck Seat walk – Forestry Commission Walk Craigvinean Car Park one mile north of Dunkeld on the A9. Turn off the A9 at the Hermitage.
Enjoy an evening walk in the lomg evening light , to an old viewpoint overlooling The woods of perthshire Charge Adults £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk
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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 21st June 10am - 2pm Logierait Country Market Mill of Logierait Farm Pitlochry PH9 OLH
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Who for: Adults £8 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd 11am-4pm Wildlife at midsummer family fun days Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
What is the midsummer solstice? How does it affect wildlife? Children’s craft activities, painting and scavenger hunt. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/ visit/loch-of-the-lowes/
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. Sunday 22nd June Mill of Logierait Farm PH9 0LH, is just off the A9 Carig Dhubh - Scotland’s Gardens at Ballinluig, South of Pitlochry on the Aberfeldy This wonderful private garden is open to the pubroad. Local buses will stop at the gate. lic, money raised will go to Tenandry Kirk (20%), www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk Aberfield Society (20%), and the Scotland Gardens Beneficiaries (60%). Address:- Carig Dubh, Bonskeid PH16 5NP (on the right on the way to Saturday 21st June 7pm - 12pm Queens View). Admission £3.50 Country & Western Night Tel: 01796 473469
Killiecrankie Village Hall.
Music, Dancing and Food. Come in costume if you can!! The 60s night we had was brilliant, so don’t miss this one. £10 per ticket available from Eileen or Ronnie Owens 01796 473934.
Saturday 21st June 7.30pm Scottish Country Dancing AT PITLOCHRY TOWN HALL
21 June - David Oswald 5 July - Marian Anderson 19 July - Colin Dewar 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
Saturday 21st June 8-11pm Midsummer Music Celebrations The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY Watch the sun go down and listen to Scottish music while soaking up the magical atmosphere around the fire in our Iron-Age loch-dwelling. Real ale tent and covered seating outdoors for session breaks. Booking essential. Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 22nd June 8pm The Johnny Cash Roadshow Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
After a hugely successful concert in 2012, here’s another chance to see this thrilling musical tribute to the legendary Man In Black. This will be the very essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show. Unmissable! Tickets £18.50 & £20.00 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@ PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesday 25th June 11.00am – 3.00pm Orchids Galore Atholl Estates Ranger Service
Now is the time for the upland flower extravaganza. Enjoy orchids and other flowers on this 6 mile walk. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Who for: Adults £5 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@ atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 25th June 6.30 8.30pm Cycling Skills Workshop Atholl Centre Pitlochry
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
Thusday 26th at 11am-3pm Guided walk: Dunkeld to Loch of Saturday 21st June 9.30pm – Mid- the Lowes Meet at the Visitor Information night Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld. Solstice Nightwalk Ranger-led walk from the village to the reserve Atholl Estates Ranger Service Walk into the darkness on our shortest night and investigate the dusk-time wildlife.
and back, with time at the Visitor Centre. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, The Cross,
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Dunkeld. Adult £3,concession/member £2, child £1. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/
Friday 27th June 10am Insect Foray starting in Kinloch Rannoch village square PH16 5PZ Bugs, bugs and a few more bugs. What bugs can we find along a woodland stroll? They are not all scary and it is National Insect week! Tel: 07786 063678 rannochscotland@gmail.com
Friday 27th 1pm-3pm Wildlife spy: tracking, field-craft and camera traps Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Use camera traps and nest box cameras with the ranger to spy in secret! Adult £3, concession/member £2, child £1. ADVANCE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL 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-of-the-lowes/
Saturday 28th June 11.00am 3.00pm Half a Munro Atholl Estates Ranger Service
Climb Creag Urrard, half the height of a Munro, and enjoy some fantastic views from the top. 5 miles. Bring lunch. BOOKING ESSENTIAL Who for: Adults and active families. Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@athollestates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 29th June 8pm Skerryvore Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR The talented lads from Tiree return for a 5th time to perform tunes from their brand new album. This exciting band blend pipes, whistles, vocals, fiddle and accordions with rock and jazz to produce a unique sound.Tickets £20.00 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 29th June 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
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