What’s On in Highland Perthshire August 2017 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
Tuesday 1st August to Monday 14th AUGUST Kids Summer Activity Days Wee Adventures, Aberfeldy Area
We have SIX WEEKS of Activity Days lined up this year. For 5 - 12 year olds with a maximum group size of 8. Be it pirateering in canoes on Loch Tay, survival missions in the woods, climbing and abseiling crags or trees to save the day NB We try to make sure all the information we or secret spy missions in the forest, we have you post is accurate, but please check directly with covered. There are a few half day adventures too the venue concerned before committing yourself. this summer; perfect for the new adventurer. We promise to return muddy, wet, tired and inspired children to you at the end of their Wee Adventure with Biscuit. But we can’t promise that they won’t CONTINUOUS EVENTS beg and pester you for more! Check out our list of activities and dates on the website or go Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th straight to booking a place via the big orange link below. Over half of the places are taken so BOOK August 2017 QUICKLY or face the wrath of a disappointed The Blair Castle Horse Trials and child! Biscuit also runs a brilliant birthday party Bruadar Country Fair. and fabulous family and friends’ adventures. Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl, PH18 http://www.weeadventures.com Telephone: 07780 675859 or E-mail sarah@weeadventures. 5TH Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Coun- com to make a plan! try Fair is Scotland’s leading equestrian event, running over four days in August each year and attracting in excess of 40,000 visitors. Box office Every Day 10am, 12noon, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm opens in Spring 2016. Tel01796 481543
Saturday 19th August to 16th December (3rd Saturday each month) 10.00am to 2.00pm Pitlochry Market Pitlochry Business Centre, Armoury Road.PH16 5AP.
Local Traders, Produce and Crafts. For more details email: stalls@pitlochrymarket.co.uk or www.PitlochryMarket.co.uk
Thursday 17th Aug to Saturday 19th August 8.00am to 6.00pm Scottish National Sheep Dog Trials Milton of Tulliemet, PH9 0PA The Scottish National Sheep Dog Trials will be held at Milton of Tulliemet, signed from the A9 at Ballinluig between August 17-19. There will be 150 competitors from whom will be chosen the 15 members of the Scottish Team to compete in the International. Spectators welcome all day from 8am to approx. 6pm, catering & toilets on site and a commentary will explain what is happening. £5 Admission
Saturday 1st July to 14th October High Society Pitlochry Festival Theatre Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter Book by Arthur Kopit
For the socialites of New England, it will be the Wedding of the Year: seven hundred guests, magnums of Veuve Clicquot and the beautiful, sophisticated Tracy Lord as the bride-to-be. And the groom? According to the invitations, that honour goes to self-made man, George Kittredge. And even if George is, well, not quite from the top drawer and a little dull - his upright character perfectly Cruise Loch Tay matches Tracy’s reputation as a paragon of Loch Tay Safaris, Pier Road, Kenvirtue. more, Perthshire PH15 2HG After our smash-hit production of Kiss Me, Kate A unique one and a half hour cruise on Loch Tay in 2010, PFT returns to the genius of Cole Porter exploring the history, heritage and folklore of with a large cast, a fabulous swing band and Perthshire’s largest loch. Our modern customsome great songs (including True Love, Let’s built boat is comfortable, fast, dry & gets in close Misbehave, Well, Did You Evah! and Who Wants to the inaccessible parts of the loch to explore To Be A Millionaire?) for the Scottish première of the wildlife & nature. Live commentary from our this witty, sparkling, high energy musical! passionate and knowledgeable crew will take you To book, call Box Office on 01796 484 626 or go on a journey through the local history, heritage online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com. and folklore. Experience the breath taking scenery and learn about this mysterious and dramatic landscape from our local and knowledgeable skipper, you will be enchanted by the Loch’s mystical charm! £30per person, £20per child Book on line http://www.lochtaysafaris.net or by Tel: 01887 820071 or e-mail info@lochtaysafaris.net
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August Saturday 5th August to Friday Summer Watch Safari 11th August Highland Safaris, Weem, PH15 2JQ 2017 Highland Open Nothing can prepare you for the beauty, peace Pitlochry Golf , Golf Course Road and tranquility of our hills and glens on our HighPitlochry PH16 5QY land Perthshire Estates at dusk. Seeing the sun set from a remote spot almost 3000’ up is the highlight of our very special Sundowner Safari. The fading light will offer amazing photo opportunities and the serenity and sheer magnificence of this vista will become an everlasting memory. You may even be lucky enough to see the Majestic Red Deer, the Famous Grouse, the elusive Mountain Hare and the soaring Golden Eagle. In the company of your experienced and knowledgeable Safari Ranger, you will witness this wilderness environment as you’ve never seen it before. The Summer Watch Safari includes a glass of chilled beer or wine as you watch the sunset. Remember to bring your camera! DURATION: 2½ hours. DEPARTS: Approx 18.30hrs (times may vary) COST: Adult £40 Teenager £25 (12-18) Child £17.50 INCLUDES - • Binoculars & telescope • Glass of Wine or Beer • Wildlife identification sheets & fact-files. Tel: 01887 820017 www.highlandsafaris.net
Sunday 6th August to Sun 1st October (1st Sunday each month) 10.00am to 2.00pm Aberfeldy Farmers Market The Square, Aberfeldy PH15 2DD
The farmers market has a fantastic range of fresh produce including meat, vegetables, fish, cheese, bread, chocolate and lots of beautiful hand crafted items for sale. Further details from Fiona MacEwan, 01887 829343 or 07990 834092 or aberfeldymarket@btopenworld.com.
Tuesday 15th AUGUST to Thursday 31st AUGUST Outdoor Activities with Wee Adventures Wee Adventures, Aberfeldy Area
Pitlochry Golf, since 1909, has offered visitors the chance to play one of Perthshire’s most visually stunning golf courses - a fitting challenge for those of all handicaps. The competitions comprise events and activities both on and off the course, and with many new friends to make, old acquaintances to catch up with, and everything in between, it makes for a complete golfing experience. So come along, join in and taste for yourself the Highland golf experience at Pitlochry. Entry Cost: Non-Member £90, Country Member £60, International Member £60, Full Member £40 Saturday 5th - Texas Scramble, Shot Gun Start @ 4pm Sunday 6th - George Hogg (Handicap) and John “Puff ” Rutherford (Scratch) Memorial Trophies. Monday 7th - First Round 18 Holes Strokeplay Qualifying Tuesday 8th - Second Round 18 Holes Strokeplay Qualifying Wednesday 9th - AM Matchplay Knockout, the Scratch, the Handicap, the Over 55’s and 2 Plate/ Consolation sections. We also offer The Blair Athol Trophy at Blair Atholl Golf Club for all non qualifiers PM Matchplay Knockout, the Scratch section plus a Stableford competition for all those not involved in the knockout stages. Thursday 10th - AM Matchplay Knockout, the Handicap, the Over 55’s, the 2 Plate/ Consolation sections and the Scratch section followed by the Bill Blair Trophy, an additional competition, for all players not involved in the latter stages of competition. PM Matchplay Knockout, the Handicap, the Over 55’s and both Plate/ Consolation sections Friday 11th - AM First Round of 36 Hole Scratch Section Final followed by a Fourball Better Ball Pairs competition PM Finals of the Over 55’s, the 2 Plate/ Consolation and the Handicap section with the Second Round of 36 hole Scratch Section final commencing at approx 2pm. FOOD AND GOOD CRAIC AVAILABLE IN THE CLUBHOUSE EVERY NIGHT If you have any queries or need any clarification on any issues relating to the Highland Open please contact our Head professional Neil Douglas on 01796 472792 or email pro@pitlochrygolf. co.u
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J.M. Barrie’s eerie supernatural drama of youth, love and loss, written in the aftermath of the Great War, was first staged in 1920 – and a young Alfred Hitchcock was one of the many who fell under its spell. To book, Tel: 01796 484 626 or go online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com.
Saturday 1st July to Thursday 12th October People By Alan Bennett Pitlochry Festival Theatre With a bath on the billiard table and a garden resembling a jungle, aristocrat (and former model) Dorothy Stacpoole faces a desperate situation. The decaying family pile is close to ruin. And with the coffers all but empty, Dorothy must now choose between auctioning off the historic contents - or handing everything over to the National Trust. Archdeacon June, her sister, is all for the Trust. But Dorothy loathes the idea of opening her home to the public: people spoil things, don’t they, trampling over history, gawking at family memories? The thought of flogging off the art and the heirlooms is equally unbearable. And there’s a third option, too: a shady, über-rich consortium is interested in buying the house and relocating it from Yorkshire to somewhere altogether more desirable. Like Dorset. Whilst pondering which way to jump, Dorothy unexpectedly encounters a familiar face from her modelling days. Theodore, now a producer of “adult” films, is in search of the perfect period setting - and four poster bed - for his latest porn epic. Please note that this play contains occasional strong language, partial nudity and some sexual content. To book, Tel: 01796 484 626 or go online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com.
Saturday 1st July to Thursday 12th October Absurd Person Singular By Alan Ayckbourn Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Three ill-matched couples. Three different kitchens. Three horrendous Christmases . . . Early 1970s suburbia: the ambitious Sydney Biscuit is an adventure sports coach and a guide, Hopcroft is hoping to secure backing for his new the private bookings are aimed at entire families, business from two guests he’s invited to his fesadults young and old, or groups of kids. There tive gathering: architect Geoffrey Jackson and are THREE WEEKS available for private bookings. old-school banker Ronald Brewster-Wright. But Unplug and replenish your soul in the spectacuthe pressure of the situation proves a little too lar outdoors of Highland Perthshire. Let Biscuit Saturday 1st July to Wednesday much for Sydney’s put-upon wife, Jane, as she introduce you to a new activity with a half or attempts to keep the party sailing along upon a 11th October full day, polish up your adventure sports skills sea of gin and shiny formica worktops . . . Pitlochry Festival Theatre or really embrace your spirit of adventure with One year later, and it’s the turn of serial philanMary Rose a multi-day multi-activity expedition. Perfect for derer Geoffrey and his clinically depressed wife, families, friends, children and adults. http://www. By J.M. Barrie -When the young Mary Rose Eva, to play host. Before their guests arrive, climbs an apple tree and announces her plans to Geoffrey decides the time is right to tell Eva that weeadventures.com Telephone: 07780 675859 marry, the news is greeted by her doting parents their marriage is over. Already befuddled with or E-mail sarah@weeadventures.com to make a first with unbridled joy - then, strangely, with pills, Eva believes there’s only one way out - but plan! furrowed brows . . . why can’t any of the merry visitors see what For Mr and Mrs Morland now feel duty-bound to she’s really trying to do? tell Simon, their jovial future son-in-law, about a To book, Tel: 01796 484 626 or go online: mysterious incident in their daughter’s past about www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com. which they have never spoken . . . not even to Mary Rose herself. When she was a young girl, Mary Rose and her parents holidayed on a tiny island in the Outer Hebrides. And, one day, Mary Rose disappeared. Without trace.
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What’s On Highland Perthshire What’s On Highland Perthshire Thursday 20th July to Saturday 14th October The Ruling Class By Peter Barnes Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The aristocracy: backbone of Britain, pillar of Church and State, the living embodiment of tradition. And purveyors of certain eccentricities. Some stranger than others... When the 13th Earl of Gurney dies in somewhat embarrassing circumstances, the title is inherited by his son, Jack – to the horror of the rest of the family. Why? Well, Jack’s particular eccentricity is a little more extreme than most: he’s a paranoid schizophrenic who thinks he’s the Father, Son and Holy Ghost... Returning home from a clinic to assume the title and to preach an alarmingly subversive brand of peace, love and understanding - Jack is spectacularly unsuited to life in elite society. Appalled, the scheming Gurneys close ranks and deliver an ultimatum to Jack’s psychiatrist, Dr. Herder: Jack must either be cured completely of his delusion – or quietly declared insane and committed to an asylum. But Herder’s attempts to shock Jack into normality are far from orthodox... and whilst the treatment may appear outwardly successful, deep within Jack’s psyche, something dark and deadly is released... One of the landmark plays of the 1960s, Peter Barnes’s classic cult comedy, influenced by everything from music hall to Ealing comedy, is a theatrical tour de force, combining feverish energy, ferocious humour, razor-sharp satire and genuine horror. The 1972 film earned Peter O’Toole an Oscar nomination, whilst James McAvoy starred in the acclaimed 2015 London revival. Do not miss this! Please note that this play contains occasional strong language and some adult content. To book, call Box Office on 01796 484 626 or go online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Thursday 24th August to Friday 13th October Europe By David Greig Pitlochry Festival Theatre
On the platform of a provincial railway station, in a border town somewhere in Europe, two refugees arrive: Sava and his daughter, Katia. They’ve been travelling forever. All they want to do is rest and find a place to begin again. But it won’t be here. Tensions rise, threaten to explode. And at night, out in the forest, the wolves gather... So who will live and who will die? Who will find love when it is least expected? And who will manage to escape..? This startlingly contemporary work by Scotland’s greatest living playwright is a fierce and compassionate drama about shifting borders, changing identities and globalisation. Please note that this play contains frequent strong language. To book, call Box Office on 01796 484 626 or go online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
WEEKLY EVENTS MONDAYS
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Friday 4th August at 7.30 pm FAMILY CEILIDH BLAIR ATHOLL VILLAGE HALL
The annual tour by the young traditional musicians from the Cairngorms National Park area Every Monday 3rd July - 4th Sep- returns to Blair Atholl Village Hall for a Family Ceilidh. Come along and enjoy a great eventember. ing of traditional music and dancing from these Highland Nights very talented youngsters. Stovies available Pitlochry Recreation Ground (In during the interval, bar, raffle and competition bad weather, it is transferred to for the kids. Tickets £5.00 (under 16s free) from the Tilt Stores or at the door. All welcome! the Pitlochry Town Hall) The park has a natural terraced banking for seat- Neil Mackintosh, tel 01796 481310, mail@ ing at one side, where a travel rug, warm clothes blairathollvillagehall,co.uk and a cushion will bring added comfort. Or you can drive in and park your cars round the arena. Watch the show from the comfort of your vehicle Friday 4th August 8.00m and show your appreciation by tooting your horn! The Mess Arounds Adults - £7 Children - £1 (Indoors: Adults - £7 Live in the Park, Food in the Park, Children - £4) Programme - £1. 7:15pm - Gates Blair Atholl PH18 5SP open at the Recreation Ground for cars and those Dundee based Northern Soul band bring their on foot. 7:20pm - The pipe band marches from up tempo 60s sound to the stage - think Gladys Fisher’s Hotel to the Recreation Ground. 7:45pm Knight, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Al - Show begins at the Recreation Ground ** Wilson and Shirley Ellis. Seriously... you won’t 9:15pm - Show ends and the pipe band marches be sitting down for long! Tel: 01796 481484 back to Fisher’s Hotel. ** From 28th August, to make best use of the remaining daylight, Friday 4th August 9.00 PM the show will begin at 19:30 at the Recreation Ground. For more deta\ils:- Gillie McNab Charlie Gorman Tel: 07733 152223 E-mail: GMcNab00@aol.com The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-
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Singer/songwriter from Glasgow and lead singer with King of Birds. Charlie has been invited on tour with Simple Minds, Crowded House and John Hiatt. FREE Admission. T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Wednesday 5th July to Wednesday 4th October Wonderful Wednesdays Pitlochry Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5QY Saturday 5th August £15 includes Green Fees and Stableford competi10.30 am to 4.30 pm tion entry fee, if you have an official registered The Celts are Coming! CONGU handicap Non handicapped golfers are also welcome for The Scottish Crannog Centre, Ken£15 Green Fees. A great excuse for a midweek more, PH15 2HY break in Pitlochry. AN OPEN COMPETITION MOST WEDNESDAYS* – open to all - gents, ladies, seniors, juniors and visitors. *Due to other events such as our Golf Week and both Highland Open weeks, our Wonderful Wednesday competitions may not run - please check with the Pro Shop team. Tee times available all day - no restrictions (Bookings essential – Phone Pro-Shop). For entry details call 01796 472 792 or email info@ pitlochrygolf.co.u
DAILY DIARY EVENTS Tuesday 1st August 10.30am12noon Animal Detectives Hermitage by Dunkeld
Who and what lives in the Hermitage woods? Join the rangers to be an animal detective; we will look for tracks and trails that the animals have left behind? Suitable for children 5 - 12 years. Children £3; accompanying adults free.
The Scottish Crannog Centre’s first living history extravaganza is at the Forestry Commission picnic site at Dalerb (between Kenmore and Fearnan), and at the Scottish Crannog Centre. There is something for all the family, find out how our ancestors made the most of their surroundings in this unique and interactive event. Follow the Iron Age Trail between The Scottish Crannog Centre and Dalerb! Expert craftsmen and women will be assembling from far and wide to demonstrate dynamic Iron and Bronze Age crafts and skills at the Dalerb site. These include: Bronze-SwordMaking; Smelting Iron in a Clay Furnace; HideScraping and Tanning; Leather-working; Building and Firing Clay-Pots; Textile Crafts rendering rich colours from native plants; Prehistoric Cooking; Celtic Garden Display; Basketry and more! You will see the Iron Smelting Furnace in action too! !, Entry Adults £10 Children £7. Discounts for family groups (e.g. 2 adults 1 child £25; 2 adults 2 children £32 etc). Tel : 01887 830583
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What’s On Highland Perthshire What’s On Highland Perthshire Saturday 5th August 8.00pm Comedy Night Live in the Park, Food in the Park, Blair Atholl PH18 5SP
A fantastic night of live comedy from some of Scotland’s best comedians! Headlining will be Gary LIttle, with Jamie Dalgleish and Ray Bradshaw creating the laughs before him. Bringing the whole night together as our MC will be the awesome Tony Basnett! Bought to you by ‘Get Comedy’ agency, the night is set to be one to remember! 3 Live acts plus a superb Compere Blair Atholl is set to get it’s ribs tickled! SCTRICTLY OVER 18s ONLY! Click on the ‘COMEDY’ tab above for more details of the comedians! All tickets £10 on the door! Tel: 01796 481484
Wednesday 9th August 10.30am12noon Messy Art Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Join the rangers for a morning of fun activities at Killiecrankie. Create some woodland art and make some crafts to take home with you. Suitable for children 5-12 years. Children £3; accompanying adults free.
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Saturday 12th August The Atholl & Breadalbane Show and Highland Gathering. Wade’s Park, (just outside Aberfeldy over Wade’s Bridge)
On Friday there are Horse and Pony classes for children of all ages - from 4 to 64! The fun begins at 9.00am with the slightly more serious show classes, then the working hunter classes and after lunch time, the fancy dress on horseback and rounding off the day with the mounted Friday 11th August games. The Atholl & Breadalbane Show Saturday morning is when the farmers in the and Highland Gathering. area take the opportunity to compete against each other for the championships in the Sheep Wade’s Park, (just outside Aberand Cattle sections which begin at 9.00am. This feldy over Wade’s Bridge) is also when the judging of Highland Ponies and On Friday there are Horse and Pony classes Clydesdale Horses begins. Saturday 5th August 9.00PM for children of all ages - from 4 to 64! The fun From 11.00am you can watch the local Highland begins at 9.00am with the slightly more serious The MMC Band Dancers, Heavyweight Athletes and see the show classes, then the working hunter classes The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitdisplay of Vintage Tractors. and after lunch time, the fancy dress on horseOn the Saturday Afternoon there is a full prolochry back and rounding off the day with the mounted gramme of Highland Games which begins with Rooted in Swing, Soul, Blues, Jazz, R’n’B, Coungames. the arrival of the Pipe Band who will march from try, American-Songbook, R’n’R, Rockabilly, TraSaturday morning is when the farmers in the the Square in Aberfeldy, over the historic Wade’s ditional and Rock, MMC Band provides a varied area take the opportunity to compete against Bridge and into Wade’s Park. repertoire of uplifting good-time music designed each other for the championships in the Sheep to entertain. FREE Admission. T: 01796 474 020 and Cattle sections which begin at 9.00am. This During the afternoon you will be treated to Open Highland Dancing competitions , Piping competiwww.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitis also when the judging of Highland Ponies and tions, the Hill Race, Wrestling, Tug o’War, Terrier lochry.co.uk Clydesdale Horses begins. Racing, and the carrying of the Menzies Stone. From 11.00am you can watch the local Highland Friday: Adults £3, Children £1. Saturday: Adults Dancers, Heavyweight Athletes and see the Sunday 6th August 10.30 am to £10, Children £5 display of Vintage Tractors. 4.30 pm On the Saturday Afternoon there is a full proThe Celts are Coming! gramme of Highland Games which begins with Saturday 12th August 8.00pm The Scottish Crannog Centre, Ken- the arrival of the Pipe Band who will march from Last Orders the Square in Aberfeldy, over the historic Wade’s more, PH15 2HY Live in the Park, Food in the Park, Bridge and into Wade’s Park. The Scottish Crannog Centre’s first living history extravaganza is at the Forestry Commission picnic During the afternoon you will be treated to Open Blair Atholl PH18 5SP Highland Dancing competitions , Piping competi- Hailing from the shores of Dundee and Perth, site at Dalerb (between Kenmore and Fearnan), tions, the Hill Race, Wrestling, Tug o’War, Terrier Last Orders are a unique, energetic Pop & Rock and at the Scottish Crannog Centre. There is Racing, and the carrying of the Menzies Stone. covers band. They cover classics from the likes something for all the family, find out how our of Bon Jovi, Queen, and Thin Lizzy right through ancestors made the most of their surroundings in Friday: Adults £3, Children £1. Saturday: Adults to Abba, Lady GaGa and even One Direction… this unique and interactive event. Follow the Iron £10, Children £5 all with some added rock and awesomeness to Age Trail between The Scottish Crannog Centre boot!! If you haven’t seen these guys make sure and Dalerb! Expert craftsmen and women will Friday 11th August 8.00pm they are a priority… A brilliant show is always be assembling from far and wide to demonstrate dynamic Iron and Bronze Age crafts and skills at Yard of Ale guaranteed! Tel: 01796 481484 the Dalerb site. These include: Bronze-SwordLive in the Park, Food in the Park, Making; Smelting Iron in a Clay Furnace; HideBlair Atholl PH18 5SP Saturday 12th August 9.00PM Scraping and Tanning; Leather-working; Building From the Lothians, Yard Of Ale perform a and Firing Clay-Pots; Textile Crafts rendering rich fantastic mixture of folk, country, traditional and Fraser John Lindsays Blues Incencolours from native plants; Prehistoric Cooking; contemporary music with plenty of close harmony tive Celtic Garden Display; Basketry and more! You and cheeky banter! Scottish music, Irish music, The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitwill see the Iron Smelting Furnace in action too! American music and, if it takes our fancy, some lochry !, Entry Adults £10 Children £7. Discounts for English music. Acoustic guitars, banjos, fiddle, A Glasgow-based outfit, interpreting blues family groups (e.g. 2 adults 1 child £25; 2 adults mandolin, harmonica, whistle, washboards, kaclassics (Robert Johnson, Freddie King, How2 children £32 etc). Tel : 01887 830583 zoos, in fact anything they can rattle a good tune lin’ Wolf and T-Bone Walker etc.) in their own or rhythm out of will be pressed into service! Tel: unique style. Everything about the band is pure Sunday 6th August 8.00pm 01796 481484 dynamite, further emphasized by guitarist Fraser John Lindsay’s mean riffs, and blues-soul vocalist Ganked Charlotte Marshall’s fiery performance. FREE Live in the Park, Food in the Park, Friday 11th August 9.00PM Admission. T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents. Blair Atholl PH18 5SP JONO co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk Ganked are a 3 piece acoustic quartet who didn’t The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitdo very well at maths at school! Reviving everylochry Sunday 13 August, 11.00am thing from punk, mod and indie from their youth A singer/songwriter from Glasgow playing a to modern day tunes with an acoustic twist and Guided Archaeology Walk mind-blowingly eclectic mix of hits, old and new. a pinch of sarcastic banter, Ganked do their thing He has been compared to Paolo Nutini and Kelly Errichel Farm, Crieff Road, Abermainly in pubs, houses, halls and cowsheds in NE Jones (Stereophonics). FREE Admission. T: 01796 feldy PH15 2EL Scotland. They’re looking forward to returning to 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theold- Scottish history, amazing views, a lovely walk, Food in the Park and giving the people of Blair millpitlochry.co.uk delicious cake and coffee at the top of the hill Atholl a damn good Ganking! Tel: 01796 481484 and the company of Fergus the Shetland pony!
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What’s On Highland Perthshire What’s On Highland Perthshire Errichel has teamed up with Richard Hiden, a local Archaeologist with an interest in Scottish Prehistory and Experimental Archaeology. Richard, our Farm Guides and our Shetland Pony Fergus, (who will carry refreshments) will take you on a walk over the hill at Errichel Farm, visiting sites of interest, from the place of a farm steading dating back to the middle ages, to sites of prehistoric round huts and evidence of ancient rigged cultivation. The sites are undisturbed - to the untrained eye it would be easy to pass them by for rocks, heather and grass. Richard will bring these areas to life, describing how people would have lived and worked the land over the millennia. The walk is approximately 4 km with some steep sections over uneven ground. Good walking boot/shoes essential. Tea/Coffee and cake will be served at the top of the hill. Who is this suitable for? Adults and families with children over 8 years* old. Ideal for those with an interest in Scottish prehistory, nature, wild life, walking. Price: £12 per adult, £8 per child, Family ticket (2 adults plus 2 children) £36 Advance booking essential. Email: enquiries@ errichel.co.uk Call: 07974171699 / 01887 829562 *This is a recommended age - if you have a younger child who is used to walking and enjoys the countryside we can be flexible on this, please discuss with us at the time of booking.
Friday 18th August 8.00pm Independence Live in the Park, Food in the Park, Blair Atholl PH18 5SP
Awesome Rock and Blues covers band from Dundee whose influences are from Zeppelin to Hendrix, from Killers to Queen and so many more in between! Tel: 01796 481484
Friday 18th August 9.00PM Scott MacDonald The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Singer/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic guitar & harmonica driven music. FREE Admission. T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Dun Deardail, Glen Nevis organised by Forestry Commission Scotland and the Nevis Landscape Partnership. Dun Deardail is a vitrified hill fort dating to Iron Age or Pictish times located near Fort William. We will be setting up camp in the Braveheart Blues Mama are a Glasgow based blues covers Car Park where our demonstrations will include band playing songs from the back catalogues woodworking with replica ancient tools, cordage of artists such as Etta James, Rory Gallagher, and rope-making, jewellery making, medicinal Taj Mahal and BB King. The band is made up plants, ancient cooking over open fires and disof former pro musicians and described by a top plays of ancient tools and weapons. Glasgow music venue as “the real deal”.... BeMore details will be posted when available. (use cause Mama loves the blues. Tel: 01796 481484 last year’s poster/post card image of the hillfort.) T: 01887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk
Lively concert with young local musicians More details on www.bigshed.org.uk £10 Tickets via http://www.wegottickets.com/TheBigShedTombreck or on the door
Tuesday 15th August 8.15pm10.00pm Bats and Beavers in Dunkeld Dunkeld
Spend an evening exploring the banks of the River Tay from Dunkeld, looking for beaver signs and learning all about bats. We will have bat detectors available for use so that we can listen to the bats as they fly overhead. Adults £5; Children £3. For more information call rangers on 01350728641 or email hpatterson@nts. org.uk
Saturday 19th August 8.00pm Suited and Booted Live in the Park, Food in the Park, Blair Atholl PH18 5SP
Suited and Booted’s repertoire features classics from every era and genre, from real old rock’n’roll through the brilliant artists of the 60s and 70s, and right up to the most contemporary chart acts. They can literally deliver everything from Elvis, The Beatles, David Bowie, Dolly Parton, Kylie Minogue, Manic Street Preachers to Daft Punk – no act is immune from the Suited and Booted treatment! Tel: 01796 481484
Wednesday 23rd August 8.00pm Iain Thomson and Marc Duff in Concert Big Shed, Tombreck, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PB
Saturday 19th August: 10.30am – Concert - the ‘singing shepherd’ Iain Thomson, 4.30pm from Mull and Capercaillie multi instrumentalist, IRON AGE FESTIVAL – DUN DEAR- Marc Duff. £10 More details on www.bigshed. DAIL, GLEN NEVIS - CRANNOG org.uk Tickets via http://www.wegottickets.com/ TheBigShedTombreck or on the door AWAY DAY The Scottish Crannog Centre, KenFriday 25th August 8.00pm more, Loch Tay, Perthshire PH15 Red Pine Timber Company 2HY For the second year running, the team from the Live in the Park, Food in the Park, Crannog will form part of the Iron Age Festival at Blair Atholl PH18 5SP
Sunday 13th August 8.00pm Blues Mama Live in the Park, Food in the Park, Blair Atholl PH18 5SP
Tuesday 15th Aug at 7.30pm Baile Lively concert Big Shed, Tombreck, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PB
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Saturday 19th August 1.30pm Rannoch Highland Gathering Weller Poley Park, Kinloch Rannoch
It includes tossing the caber, highland dancing, hill race (anyone over 15 can enter the latter but you need to be fit!) Also races for children, sales of cakes and plants etc in aid of local charities, delicious barbeque, tea tent... and a Beer tent. Entry Adults - £5, Concessions - £4, Children £3, Family (2 adults + 2 kids) - £12, Cars - £1. Tel: 07790 383671
With their new Single and Album in the bag, Red Pine Timber Co. are on fire! Playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals, Red Pine Timber Co. have developed their unique sound within this genre mostly due to the inclusion of the Saxophone and Trombone within the instrumentation (yes...amazingly this mix does work!). Country, Americana, Caledonian Americana, country rock... whatever you want to call it Red Pine Timber Company were born to entertain! Tel: 01796 481484
Friday 25th August 9.00PM JONO The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
A singer/songwriter from Glasgow playing a mind-blowingly eclectic mix of hits, old and new. He has been compared to Paolo Nutini and Kelly Jones (Stereophonics). FREE Admission. T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www. theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 19th August 9.00PM Red Pine Timber Co. The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Old Mill favourites playing a mix of Americana & Country influenced originals. FREE Admission. T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www. theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
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What’s On Highland Perthshire What’s On Highland Perthshire Saturday the 26th August 11.00am to 5.00pm Dunkeld & Birnam Highland Games Little Dunkeld Birnam by Dunkeld.
A traditional Scottish Highland Games held amidst stunning Perthshire scenery. Gates Open: 10am, with the Heavy weight events starting at 11am. The Parade leaves the Square in Dunkeld 12noon, follow the Games Chieftain and pipe band to the games field for the opening. vents include: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Solo Piping, Light Field, Highland Dance. You’ll be sureof a warm welcome! Adults: £6 Concession: £4 Children: £4 Family (2 Adults, 2 Children): £16 Car Park: £1 Tel: 01350 727 270 www.birnamhighlandgames.com
Saturday 26th August 2017 Strathardle Highland Gathering & Show Bannerfield in the centre of Kirkmichael, Perthshire PH10 7NS
A traditional, friendly gathering, proud of our independent traditions in Strathardle and none more so that the annual Gathering. As well as the Games, be sure to visit the Agricultural Show with a fine selection of local livestock and also the Home Industries Tent. 9.30am Agricultural Show - commencement of judging. 12.45pm Procession to Bannerfield, with the Coupar Angus Pipe Band, and guests the Clan MacThomas Society 1.00pm Games Opened by Chieftain Sir Michael Nairn, Bt. Contact details info@ strathardlehighlandgames.org.uk Tel: 01250 881447
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Saturday 26th August at 4.00pm (free) 7.30pm Concerts Big Shed, Tombreck, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PB
4pm free edited highlights for parents with small children. Main concert £10 More details on www. bigshed.org.uk Tickets via http://www.wegottickets.com/TheBigShedTombreck or on the door
Saturday 26th August 9.00 PM Last Orders The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Last Orders are our favourite Rock tribute act. They play a dynamic range of rock and pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi & AC/DC to Katy Perry & The Black Eyed Peas. FREE Admission. T: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 27th August 10.30am – 4.30pm SUMMER HARVEST FESTIVAL The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay, Perthshire PH15 2HY Artefact of the Month - Foot Plough
Try ancient ploughing, sow seeds, learn about prehistoric farming, make herb garlands and bake your own harvest rolls in our Iron Age clay ovens. Activities will also include making floral crowns, threshing and grinding grain, and trying
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out ancient-style hand ploughs. All day time events include museum exhibits, talks around a log-fire in the Crannog roundhouse, demonstrations and hands-on experience of ancient crafts and technologies. Lughnasa also marks the period when the grains are ripening but not harvested yet. Throughout the Celtic world, the ripening of the grain was cause for great celebration. The reaping, threshing and preparation of breads formed great ritual and ceremony to ensure bounty for the following year. Today modern celebrations include fetes and country fairs, singing, dancing, and feasting in community gatherings. Accordingly, our last artefact for this month is a 2,500 year old foot plough discovered under the house floor during the underwater excavation of Oakbank Crannog in Loch Tay, along with grains of barley, spelt and emmer wheat. The digging end of the plough may have originally been covered with an iron point, or it may have been a ceremonial deposit. There are at least two other crannogs in Scotland where a similar type of object was discovered under floor timbers. Too many for coincidence? Join us for a great day out for all. T: 01887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk