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What’s On in Highland Perthshire September 2014 www.HighlandPerthshire.com If you have an Event you would like to advertise FREE OF CHARGE info@explorescotland.net with Date/Time/Event/ Venue/Price
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.
The Duchess Anne Hall The Cross at the centre of Dunkeld. Now in its 44th year the Dunkeld Art Exhibition has been running for 10 weeks every summer to NB We try to make sure all the information we raise money for the upkeep of Dunkeld Cathedral. 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 10,000 visitors each year. E-mail DunkeldArt@aol. com www.dunkeldartexhibition.com
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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
Sunday 27th July 2014 - Tuesday 16th Sep 2014 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
A selection of 6 plays; Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR
A selection of 6 plays including; Whisky Kisses a funny, romantic and exuberant new Scottish Musical. 3rd 8pm,4th 2pm,8th 8pm,13th 2pm,18th 2pm,20th 8pm,25th 2pm,26th 8pm, Perfect Days by Liz Lochhead 5th 8pm,11th 8pm,16th 8pm, 17th 2pm 24th 8pm,29th 8pm, The Admirable Crichton by J.M Barrie 2nd 8pm, 3rd 2pm,10th 8pm,15th 8pm,20th 2pm,27th 8pm
The Yellow on the Broom by Anne Downie 4th 8pm,9th 8pm,10th 2pm, 17th 8pm 22nd 8pm,27th 2pm, Passing Places by Stephen Greenhorn 6th 8pm,12th 8pm,18th 8pm, 23rd 8pm,24th 2pm, Mr Bolfry by James Bridie
1st 8pm,6th 2pm,11th 2pm,13th 8pm,19th 8pm,25th 8pm,30th 8pm Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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 was needed to house evacuees from Glasgow. Full Price £9.90, Conc Price £8.40 Child Price £5.95 Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. Tel:01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk
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 personTel: box office 01350 727674 admin@ birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.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
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 6th September to Friday 31st October 2pm- 4pm Cloud Felts. Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Exhibition 10.00am to 5.00pm. Free Entry. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com
Enjoy tremendous photo opportunities in the fading light and a chance to see Red Deer, Mountain Hare and Golden Eagle. Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
Last Saturday of Every Month Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pm Just Laugh Comedy Club McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Rd 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 The Explorer bus commences on Sunday 1st June After hit the floor as our DJ has you dancing until and conclude on Sunday 19th October, operating the early hours. Head Liner tbc - Main Support on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays in the John McGoldrick Support David Innes months of June, September and October and also Tel: 01796 473888 Email: info@mckayshotel. on Saturdays in July and August. Sweeney’s of co.uk www.mckayshotel.co.uk Muthill, near Crieff will run the clockwise Crieff – Comrie – St Fillans – Lochearnhead – Killin – Kenmore – Aberfeldy – Crieff route. Kingshouse Last Sunday of the Month 3pm Travel of Balquhidder will operate an anti-clockBlues Sunday wise Killin – Lochearnhead – St Fillans – Comrie The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld – Crieff – Aberfeldy – Kenmore – Killin circuit. The hop-on hop-off circular service calls at all of PH8 0AQ Every month we hold a Blues Sunday and a the major tourist attractions in the area. In an extension of the service, the Explorer will operate Sunday Jazz Jam - excellent afternoon sessions four (4) complete circuits on operating days from in the bar from 3.30pm. For further info, please contact us on 9am until after 9pm, allowing passengers, for Tel: 01350 727340. www.thetaybank.co.uk example, to attend early evening performances at The Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy.
Tuesdays, Wednesday & Sundays from 01 Jun - 19 October 20 14 Ring of Breadalbane Explorer Bus
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
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
Music at Mckays Bar & Restaurnat 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Tel 01796 473888 Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk/pitlochry_entertainment/programme.htm
July – mid September Highland Safaris, Dull, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JQ
Our renowned ‘Sundowner’ Safaris are up and running again from now until mid-September. Nothing can prepare you for the beauty, peace and tranquility of our hills and glens at dusk.
Weekly Events SUNDAYS Every Sunday 11.30am Garden Tours. Explorers Garden Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR. Our
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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 7pm for 7.45pm Highland Nights Pitlochry Recreation Ground Ferry Road Pitlochry
Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Children £1. (TBC) www.highlandnight.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
Whisky Tasting from 7.30pm with a variety of distilleries. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Tuesday from 8.30pm
experienced tour guides provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld contained in Explorets, Lasting around 1.5hourPH8 0AQ Donny McElligott and Alan Dickson, sPrice £5.00 includes Garden Entry. lead the Tuesday night session with an eccelctic Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com mix of old and new tunes - anyone welcome to come and join from 8.30pm. Free entry. Tel: 01350 727340 Every Sunday “Sunday Session” www.thetaybank.co.uk
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
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
WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday from 04th Jun 24th September 2014 Garden Tours 11.30am 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 Explorers, Lasting around 1.5hoursPrice £5.00 includes Garden Entry. Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Every Wednesday Wonderful Golf Wednesday 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- Every Thursday 7.30pm Moulin Scottish Country Dance sic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main Class Street, Bankfoot PH1 4AB Moulin Hall Moulin Pitlochry 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
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 Thursday 7.00 - 10.30pm Every Wednesday April - 24th Acoustic Music Session at Birks September 2.00 - 4.00 pm, “Hand- Cinema, The Square, Aberfeldy, bell Harmony” Dunkeld Cathedral. PH15 2WH Dunkeld. The 10th season of solo ringing Welcome to play or just listen with like minded 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, Aberfeldy, PH15 2DA.
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
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SATURDAYS Every Saturday from 9pm Live Music , Old Mill RestaurantPub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.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
“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
Last Saturday of Every Month Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 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 Traditional folk music from musicians all over Giggle and dine deal - 2 comedy tickets and a Scotland using an array of different instruments to bring you some of the best Scottish beasts and meal for 2 - £20pp After hit the floor as our DJ has you dancing until sounds. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 the early hours. Head Liner tbc - Main Support www.mckayshotel.co.uk John McGoldrick Support David Innes Tel: 01796 473888 Every Friday Night. Music Sessions Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk Atholl Arms Hotel Bridgehead, www.mckayshotel.co.uk Dunkeld, PH8 OAQ . An open session for musicians of all abilities to gather and play music Third Saturday each month - any music. Or just come and enjoy the music. Logierait Country Market 10am Free Entry. Tel: 01350 727 219 2pm Mill of Logierait Farm www.athollarmshotel.com
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Family Fun Fridays 3.00 - 8.00pm Taymouth Marina
A whole host of activities will be on offer including canoeing, katakanuing, wetsuits for open We would like to welcome you to our session, to 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 drink and a song Tel Doug 01887 820165
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
Every Thursday “Traditional Thursdays” 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
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Daily Diary Events Monday 1st 7pm for 7.45pm Highland Nights Pitlochry Recreation Ground Ferry Road Pitlochry
Saturday 6th September (Evening) 7pm - 8.30pm Iron Age Banquet The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY
Join us for this very special evening. Our Iron Age Banquet promises good wholesome food Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, prepared served in the manner of our ancestors. Highland and Scottish The Banquet of locally sourced and foraged foods dancing, songs and music. promises a foodie experience like no other. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk Children £1. (TBC) www.crannog.co.uk www.highlandnight.co.uk
Friday 5th September 8.00pm Three Worlds Meet Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Historical performance. £10/£8/£5. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com
Friday 5th September from 9pm Don Nicolson Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH.
Saturday 6th September 8.00pm Three Worlds Meet Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Historical performance. £10/£8/£5. For
If you wish to enter the marathon you can complete an entry form by http://highlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk/ Included in the entry price is: free camping & car park - a pasta party – post race refreshments – shower & swim – leg massage – ceilidh – vest with number – a medal for each competitor – prizes for each category. Hard to believe we know but it’s just honest to goodness value. The marathon is limited to 500 competitors so complete your entry form soon. contact Event Secretary Highland Perthshire Marathon 6 The Beeches Kenmore Road Aberfeldy PH15 2BZ E-mail: hpmarathon@aol.com http://http://highlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk/
Saturday 6th September 2.00pm – 3.30pm Fabulous Fungi Atholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl Fungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and ecology. Who for: Adults £3 Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Monday 8th 7pm for 7.45pm Highland Nights Pitlochry Recreation Ground Ferry Road Pitlochry
Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Children £1. (TBC) www.highlandnight.co.uk
Friday 12th September 7.00pm Twilight Sad Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Indie-Rock £13.50 Tickets through Ticket Master. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts. com
details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com
Friday 12th September from 9pm Saturday 6th September from 9pm Games Weekend with Last Orders Bruce Springsteen Tribute Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Last Orders rock tribute act. A dyPerth and Kinross PH16 5BH.
Free Entry. A night of brilliant Springsteen covers Free Entry. Complex guitar picking and looping from The Rising. Not to be missed by all Boss techniques make the lyrics come to life. Don is a and music fans alike. rare talent worth checking out. Tel: 01796 474020 Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 6th September Highland Perthshire Marathon, Half Marathon, Run or Bike Poplar Avenue Aberfeldy PH15
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Sunday 7th September 10am to 2pm Aberfeldy Farmers Market The Square Aberfeldy PH15 2DD
namic range of Rock & Pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi & AC/DC to Katy Perry and The Black Eyed Peas. Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 13th September 10.30am to 5.00pm Pitlochry Highland Games Recreation Ground Ferry Rd Pitlochry PH16 5DZ
Localy produced bread, chocolate, cheese, meat fish, etc sold each first Sunday of the month. Tel Pitlochry Highland Games has been hosting com01738 582159 Email ad@theeventstore.com petitors and enthralling spectators since 1852. Today’s events include: Pipe Bands, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Tossing the Caber, Throwing Sunday 7th September 8pm the Hammer, Putting the Stone, Tug o’ War, Track The Simon & Garfunkel Story Events, Children’s Races, Cycling, Massed Pipe Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Bands Parade, Stalls and Catering. A fun day out for the whole family. Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR Dean Elliott as Paul Simon, and a cast of talented http:/Tel: June Templeman 01796 473488 Email:secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk/ actor-musicians take you on a powerful musical journey. Homeward Bound, Bridge Over Troubled www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk/ Water, The Sound of Silence - the hits go on and on . . . Tickets £18.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail Saturday 13th September 7.45pm boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com Scottish Country Dancing www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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Sunday 7th September 12noon Quavers Beginners Band Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Saxaphones/woodwind workshop £10 For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts. com
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 7th September 7.30pm Philomena Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Cinema. Donation. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Saturday 13th September from 9.00pm Games Weekend with Tunna from 4PM, followed by Red Pine Timber Co Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals. Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 14th September 11 am to 4.30 pm Prehistoric Weaponry The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY
Learn about weapons used by our ancestors; demonstrations & exhibits and you can try your hand at archery to see how you might have fared in ancient times. Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk www.crannog.co.uk
Thursday 18th September 10am – 12.30 Red alert – 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
Friday 19th September from 9pm Fozzie Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Fozzie, the front runner of The Clachies. At the heart of it all is a one man music machine. Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 14th September at 5.45pm Saturday 20th September ‘A Royal Affair’, at The Birks cin10am - 2pm ema, Aberfeldy PH15 2DD. Logierait Country Market The dramatic love story of the young wife of the Mill of Logierait Farm Pitlochry mentally ill King Christian VII of Denmark, and PH9 OLH Royal Physician Struensee (Mads Mikkelsen), whose influence on the king brings about revolutionary reforms but incurs the wrath of the aristocracy. A Royal Affair, Cert 15, directed by Nikolaj Arcel, will be at The Birks cinema, Aberfeldy on Sunday 14 September at 17:45. Join us after the film for a discussion in the bar. Online booking with www.birkscinema.co.uk or phone 01887 822845. Heartland Film Society at The Birks screenings are open to all, but become a member at any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks. Tel:- 01887 822845 www.birkscinema.co.uk
Sunday 14th September 8pm Fiddlers’ Rally! Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
70 sets of strings and a whole lot of energy! The Dunkeld & District Strathspey & Reel Society with special guests and soloists - will raise the roof with a spectacular performance! Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50 (u-16: £10.00 - must be booked in person or by phone: 01796 484626) Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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
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Saturday 20th September from 9pm GT’s BoosBand Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH.
Free Entry. A blues-rock sound, similar at times to Gary Moore, at other times the sounds in the clubs of the Southside of Chicago and then again the British Rhythm & Blues sound of the 60’s Friday 26th September from 9pm Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 21st September 8.00pm The Ivor Novello Story by John Cairney Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Ivor Novello’s story and songs including Some Day My Heart Will Awake, Keep The Home Fires Burning and We’ll Gather Lilacs are brought to life beautifully by two singers, an actor and a pianist. Prepare yourself for a refined evening of romance, nostalgia and showbiz glamour! Tickets £18.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@ PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesday 24th September 2014 - 10am and 1pm Conservation of a 13th century cathedral. Dunkeld Cathedral, Cathedral Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AW
Join a 2 hour tour to see conservation in action on the ruined nave and tower of this stunning and important centre of the early Scottish church. Gain an insight with the Historic Scotland conservation and maintenance team into the history, significance and conservation of a 13th Saturday 20th September and century cathedral and its setting. The event will Sunday 21st 11am-4pm provide the opportunity to see on-going masonry Tremendous trees family fun days consolidation of a section of the un-roofed nave. Structural considerations and technical assessLoch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 ments for the conservation of masonry will be 0HH discussed, and delegates can opt to access the Get to know your oaks from your beeches this scaffold to see close-to specialist conservation autumn with quizzes and a children’s scavenger of masonry including new carved sections and hunt! wallhead treatment. Times: 10:00am to 12noon. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt. 1pm to 3pm. Entry- £20.00 (Historic Scotland org.uk members will receive a 10% discount on tickets). http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofFor additional info Hazel Johnson, the-lowes/ Tel: 0131 668 8683
Saturday 20th September 1pm3pm Discover trees walk Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Take an educational stroll through the woods with the ranger. 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/
Thusday 25th September 11am3pm 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-of-the-lowes/
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Thusday 25th September 7.30pm Kiss The Water. Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Cinema. Donation. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com
Saturday 27th September 7.30pm Grandtully Village Hall Grandtully, Autumn Ceilidh Tickets from Strathtay Stores or pam Blanks on 01887 840789 £12.50 Adults. &6.50 Children. Stovies and a complimentary glass of wine.
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Sunday 28th September 8pm The Outside Track & The Paul McKenna Band Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Two dynamic, award-winning traditional Celtic music acts join forces for a dazzling and compelling double bill concert. Tickets £16.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 26th September Scott MacSaturday 27th September 8.00pm Donald Hela Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Singer/songwriter from Glasgow plays Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Sunday 28th September 7.30pm Theatre. £12/£10/£5 For details. +Tel: 01350 acoustic guitar and harmonica driven music. The Bridge Rising and the Red Bal727674 www.binamarts.com Supports include: Seasick Steve, Bert Jansch, loon. Martin Stephenson & Eddie Reader Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Tel: 01796 474020 Saturday 27th September from Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk 9pm Cinema. Donation. For details. +Tel: 01350 Surround 727674 www.binamarts.com Saturday 27th September and Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Sunday 28th September 11amPerth and Kinross PH16 5BH. 4pm Free Entry. You will probably tell by the haircuts that you will hear lots from the likes of the BeaSuper squirrels family fun days tles, The Kinks etc., but with a classic 3 piece line Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 up of guitar, bass and drums. 0HH Tel: 01796 474020 Squirrel related craft activities and quizzes all www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk weekend.Illustrated talks by Ken Neil on Sunday. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt. org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-ofthe-lowes/
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