What’s On in Highland Perthshire August 2015 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
miles away! Departure is 1630 hours – booking is essential. Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
Saturday 1st August - Monday 31st August Sundowner Safari Highland Safaris, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JQ
Saturday 1st August 2015 to Sat- From 1st July. This is a very special Safari – the peace on the hill in the evening really has to be urday 17th October 2015 experienced to be believed. These Safaris also ofPitlochry Summer Season - A Little fer amazing photo opportunities - on a clear day NB We try to make sure all the information we you can see Ben Nevis 50 miles away! Departure Night Music - Music and lyrics by post is accurate, but please check directly with the is 1630 hours. Stephen Sondheim and book by venue concerned before committing yourself. Tel: 01887 820071 booking is essential. Hugh Wheeler www.highlandsafaris.net Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Saturday 1st August 2015 to SatContinuous Events Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece is a deliciously urday 17th October 2015 funny exploration of love lost, love found and love rediscovered. With an achingly beautiful Pitlochry Summer Season - ImSaturday 1st August 2015 - Thurs- score – including The Miller’s Son, The Glamorous probable Fiction By Alan AyckLife, A Weekend In The County and the magical bourn day 31st December 2015 Blair Send In The Clowns – this 1973 Broadway clasPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 Castle Annual Pass sic, performed by a large cast of talented actor5DR Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL musicians, promises to be the most elegant, Visitors can visit Blair Castle and Gardens as many times as they like during a full calendar year with a £12 Annual Pass. Valid for a full year from the date of purchase this represents excellent value – even if you just want to meet friends for a coffee or lunch, you still experience everything this 5-star visitor attraction has to offer. Tel: 01796 481355 www.blair-castle.co.uk
romantic PFT musical yet. Could there be a better way to launch the 2015 Summer Season? All tickets (From £15.00) from Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Daily 10.00am - 4.30pm Beatrix Potter Interactive Exibition and Garden. Birnam Arts & Saturday 1st August - Sunday 18th Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS October Suitable for adults and children alike housing a Summer Watch Safari history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per Highland Safaris, By Aberfeldy, person Perthshire, PH15 2JQ Tel: box office 01350 727674 admin@birnaminstitute.com Summer Watch Safari - running until www.birnamarts.com mid-September. Every season brings a new magic. Enjoy the peace on the hill in the early evening. These Safaris offer amazing photo opportunities - on a clear day you can see Ben Nevis 50
Alan Ayckbourn’s 2005 comedy is a dazzling, hilarious exploration of what can happen when you let your imagination run wild. If you enjoyed the hugely popular A Chorus Of Disapproval in 2013, then this is the one for you! All tickets (From £15.00) from Tel: 01796 484626 or www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 1st August 2015 to Thursday 31st October 2015 Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL Blair Castle Land Rover Safaris
In July Mondays and Wednesdays from 6.30pm9pm, and on Saturdays from 2pm-4.30pm. Blair Castle Land Rover Safaris continue this month through to the end of October. Once again, Sandy Reid is your guide as you experience the beauty of rural Scotland in just a few hours in a 4x4. You will cover challenging terrain as you climb and descend hills searching for red deer, birds of prey and other native wildlife. During July our scheduled safaris run on Mondays
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Thursday 2nd July 2015 to Thursday 15th October 2015 Pitlochry Summer Season - Home And Beauty By W. Somerset Maugham Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Heartland Film Society (HFS)
Screenings are open to all, become a member at any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks.
Thursday 2nd July 2015 to Wednesday 14th October 2015 Pitlochry Summer Season - The Lady In The Van By Alan Bennett Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Miss Shepherd used to drive ambulances in the war. She might also have been a nun. Now, she sells pencils and pamphlets, frequently hears voices and enjoys regular visits from the Virgin Mary. Oh, and she lives in a clapped-out, hand1919: with the turmoil of the Great War beginpainted Bedford van. Which one day she decides ning to recede, life in Britain is returning to to park in Alan Bennett’s front garden in Camden – well, not quite normal. For after four years of war, the staid Edwardian era is truly over and the Town. Alan Bennett’s award-winning play from 1999 is a fascinating, true life story of a complex Jazz Age is about to begin . . . Society beauty relationship, an experiment in tolerance and a Victoria definitely looks to the future. After her unique tale of British eccentricity. If you enjoyed first husband, Bill, was killed at Ypres, she went completely to pieces, but managed to pull herself our production of Habeas Corpus in 2008, you’ll love this acclaimed, thoroughly entertaining play together - after a year’s dutiful mourning - by marrying her husband’s best friend, Frederick. All from one of Britain’s – and PFT’s – best loved playwrights. All tickets (From £15.00) from tickets (From £15.00) from Tel: 01796 484626 or Tel: 01796 484626 or www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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
Thursday 20th August to Wednesday 14th October Pitlochry Summer Season - Pyrenees By David Greig Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
In a mountain pass, high in the Pyrenees, two climbers discover a middle-aged man unconscious in the snow. He wears a coat with an American label and a suit by a tailor in Geneva. In one hand, he clasps a briefcase full of euros; in the other, the scallop-shell medallion traditionally carried by pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. He has no papers, no passport, and no memory of who he is or how he got there. And he speaks English . . . David Greig is widely regarded as Scotland’s greatest living playwright. All tickets (From £15.00) Tel: 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 1st August - Saturday 31st October (Occurs Daily) Red Deer Centre Family OFFER Highland Safaris, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JQ
Saturday 1st August 2015 to Monday 31st August 2015 (Occurs Daily) Blair Castle Atholl pony rides Daily (except Tuesdays) Blair Castle Trekking Centre, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
For a traditional adventure, why not see the estate from the back of a sure-footed Atholl pony? Whether you’re experienced or a beginner we have a trek for all abilities. The Trekking Centre is situated near to the castle and is open daily (except Tuesdays) until the end of August. Riders must be aged 12 or over (and under 14 stone). Pre-booking is essential. Call 01796 481568 or email helen@atholl-estates.co.uk. On Sundays at 1.30pm-3pm Castle & Gardens ticket holders can give their younger kids a ride on one of the ponies for £5. Bookings are not necessary for this. www.blair-castle.co.uk
Thursday 16th July 2015 to Friday 16th October 2015 The Importance Of Being Earnest By Oscar Wilde Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
The dependable Jack Worthing, J.P., a pillar of the Hertfordshire community, is profoundly in love with the prim Gwendolyn Fairfax, daughter to the imposing Lady Bracknell. Jack’s closest friend, the dashing aristocratic playboy Algernon Moncrieff, is besotted with Jack’s ward, the beautiful (and extremely Buy a family ticket for the Red Deer Centre and wealthy) Cecily Cardew. for an extra £5 the children can enjoy Gold & Gem Panning for the duration of your stay! Book- Sadly for both suitors, however, Gwendolyn and Cecily are in love with someone else. Someone ing required called Ernest . . . Tel: 01887 820071. All tickets (From £15.00) from Tel: 01796 484626 www.highlandsafaris.net www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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Saturday 1st August to Sunday 23rd August 10am - 11.30am. Every Mon, Wed, Thurs and Sun Blair Castle’s Vintage Tractor and Trailer Tours Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Blair Castle’s popular Vintage Tractor and Trailer Tours with Sandy Reid, the estate’s legendary ghillie, will be your guide as you explore hidden parts of the castle’s grounds on a 90 minute tour. It’s a great way to see the animals that live within the grounds, including Red Deer, Highland Ponies and Highland Cows. These tours follow the estate tracks through open fields and farmland. The tours are scheduled to run on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays from 10am-11.30am. Prices: Adults £8, Child £3, Family £20. Private tours can be arranged for groups of up to 30 people. These will run until until 23rd August. Tel: 01796 481355 www.blair-castle.co.uk
Saturday 1st August to Sunday 9th August (10am to 6pm daily) Fortingall Art Summer Exhibition Molteno Hall, Fortingall, near Aberfeldy PH15 2LL
Entry is free. Exhibition of over 30 local artists, featuring painting, photography, printmaking, woodwork,ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, and all entries for our young people’s Mini-Art Competition. Held in the elegant Molteno Hall, in the village of Fortingall, with its Arts and Craft style architecture, and ancient Yew tree. Molteno Hall, Fortingall, near Aberfeldy PH15 2LL Follow AA signs from A9 and A827 For more information see www.fortingallart.co.uk
Weekly Events SUNDAYS Every Sunday 2nd August to 25th October 11.30am Garden Tours. Explorers Garden Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR. Our
experienced tour guides provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture contained in Explorets, Fun, fascinating and informative! Lasting around 1.5hours Price £5.00 includes Garden Entry. Tel for group bookings Tel: 01796 484626 www.ExplorersGarden.com
Sunday 2nd August to Sunday 27th September 10.00am to 4.00pm. Aberfeldy Farmers Market Aberfeldy Town Square, PH15 2DD The first Sunday of the month an eclectic mix of food, art and craftsmanship. So come along, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy what Highland Perthshire has to offer! aberfeldymarket@ btopenworld.com Tel:- 07990834092 or 01887834092
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Every Sunday “Sunday Session” WEDNESDAYS 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 Wednesdays 11.30am June to Sept 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musi- Explorer Garden Tours cians or those of you learning a musical talent Beside Pitlochry Festival Theatre, gather round to sing, strum or drum what they PH16 5DR know best, a great fun night open to everyone.
Every Thursday Celtic Acoustic Music Session 7pm to 10.30pm Upstairs Birks Cinema Bar, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2DA
Last Sunday of the month Blues Sunday 3.00pm The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ
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Free entry. McKays, Atholl Road, Pitlochry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
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 from 3rd August to 7th September. Highland Nights. 7.45pm Recreation ground Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music. The 50th year of Highland Nights. Gates open 7pm. Adults £6 Children £1 Souvenir programme £2. If wet it is in Pitlochry Town Hall.
Every Monday Music at the Taybank Dunkeld The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Acoustic session lead by Shaun Lowrey Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
TUESDAYS Every Tuesday 7.30pm Whisky Tasting McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Whisky Tasting from 7.30pm with a variety of distilleries. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Tuesday from 8.30pm The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Donny McElligott and Alan Dickson, lead the Tuesday night session with an eccelctic mix of old and new tunes - anyone welcome to come and join from 8.30pm. Free entry. Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
Led by experienced guides who bring Explorers to life! Lasting approximately one and a half hours, our guided tours provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture contained in Explorers. Fun, fascinating and informative! Price: £5, includes Garden entry. Tel for group bookings Tel: 01796 484626 www.ExplorersGarden.com
Every Wednesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm till 23rd September Solo Handbell Ringing Dunkeld Cathedral, Cathedral Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AW
Weekly performances of Solo Handbell Ringing take place throughout the summer in Dunkeld Cathedral on Wednesdays. Small Ensemble Ringing included once a month. Solo ringing is most unusual, fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. Come and enjoy the music for a while, Freewill donation.
Every Wednesday, 9.00pm, Open Music Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main Street, Bankfoot PH1 4AB
Open session for musicians of all abilities to gather and play music - any music. Local musicians assemble to play a variety of instruments and sing songs. Open to all. Join in if you want, play an instrument, or just sit in and enjoy good music. Tel: 01738 787243 www.bankfootinn.co.uk
Every Second Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ.
Open Mic Night in the bar from 8.30pm - anyone is welcome to come and join or simply come and enjoy the music Free entry. Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
THURSDAYS 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
You are welcome to join to play or just listen as like minded people share a variety of music from folk, blues, bluegrass or instrumental. Free entry. Contact Doug Tel: 01887 820165
“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
SATURDAYS 3rd Saturday August to 3rd Saturday October 10.00am to 2.00pm Logierait Farmers Market Mill of Logierait, Ballinluig, Perthshire, PH9 0LH
Selection of traders selling local produce and crafts, from fresh fish, meats, pies, bread, baking, vegetables to chocolates and preserves. Also find plants, soaps, fudge, dog treats, jewellery, art, woodcrafts and collectables. Free car parking, the local buses stop at the gate. There is somewhere to sit down, have a blether, enjoy a mug of coffee or tea, and a hot pie locally made by MacDonalds, and listen to some live fiddle music, and even nice loos! The Farm’s Narrow Gauge Railway runs on Market days, from Midday. Tel:- 01796 482222 www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk
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
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What’s On Highland Perthshire “Saturday night live@McKays” 9-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG. Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock,
Tuesday 4th August Anytime from 2.00 - 4.00pm Kite Making. Blair Atholl Information Centre.
Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing dance Have a go at making some simple kites and fly them too if it’s windy enough. Who for: Families. and clap the night away... Free entry. Donations for materials. To contact the Atholl Tel: 01796473888 Estates Ranger Service, www.mckayshotel.co.uk Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. “Saturday Night Fever” 11-1.30am co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
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
Daily Diary Events Saturday 1st August 9PM Cherry Bombz Unplugged @ the Old Mill Inn The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Vintage & Modern Rock covers band from Dundee. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission unless indicated. Bands correct at time of posting information. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Sunday August 2nd August, 1.00 to 5.00pm ‘Sport A Smile’ activity day Memorial Park, Blair Atholl
The ‘Sport A Smile’ activity day will take place in the Memorial Park, Blair Atholl from 1.00 to 5.00pm. A wide range of activities will be featured to test the skills of those attending; these include fly casting, archery, Segway rides, bowls, slow bike riding, golf, face painting, beat the Goalie, Bouncy Castle, tug-of-war and hay rides, with Silly McBee adding a popular element of chaos to the proceedings. This event took place for the first time in 2014 and attracted an excellent crowd and great deal of interest. Entry is FREE and refreshments will be available.
Tuesday 4th August 10am to 7.00pm Kenmore Church, Kenmore PH15 2NU The Kenmore Church Quilt and Craft Show
Has a very special guest appearance on the 4th August of a fourty strong Sikh Band that is travelling from Malaysia to take part in the World Pipe Band Championship in Glasgow. The quilt exhibition displays locally made Loch Tay quilts. There is a sales table where we have smaller items lavender bags, Christmas decorations etc.
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The pet show at 1.00pm for pets of all shapes, sizes and species! There’s also the funfair, bucking bronco and various trade stances selling a variety of craft and other items.
Saturday 8th August at 9.00am Atholl & Breadalbane Agricultural Show and Highland Gathering
Saturday starts 9.00am when the farmers in the area take the opportunity to compete against each other for the championships in the Sheep and Cattle sections. This is also when the judging of Highland Ponies and Clydesdale Horses Tuesday 4th August 10.00am begins. By lunchtime, the various Championships Malaysia Sikh Band Tour Highland have been decided and they all come together Perthshire for Champion of Champions. From 11.00am you can watch the local Highland Dancers, Castle Menzies by Aberfeldy Heavyweight Athletes and see the display of Where Maharaj Duleep Singh lived to see small Vintage Tractors. Saturday Afternoon there permanent exhibition to Maharaj Duleep Singh. is a full programme of Highland Games which 40 Strong Malaysian Sikh Band. 12 noon - Kenmore on Loch Tay with a short per- begins with the arrival of the Pipe Band who will march from the Square in Aberfeldy, over the formance in front of Kenmore Church, followed historic Wade’s Bridge and into Wade’s Park. The by a short ceremony at Maharaj Duleep Singh’s son’s grave side. 40 Strong Malaysian Sikh Band. Pipe Band then leads the Games Chieftain and 12.45 The pipe band marches over the Kenmore members of the Clan Menzies on a march around Bridge to Mains of Taymouth Courtyard for lunch. the arena. The Gathering will then be declared A great place to see the band in its full splendour. officially open by our 2015 Chieftain Mr Duncan McDiarmid of Castle Menzie, Aberfeldy. You will 40 Strong Malaysian Sikh Band. be treated to Open Highland Dancing competi3pm - Blair Castle where Maharaj Duleep Singh tions , Piping competitions, the Hill Race, Wreswas a guest of the Dukes and Duchesses of tling, Tug o’War, Terrier Racing, and the carrying Atholl. 40 Strong Malaysian Sikh Band. Castle of the Menzies Stone. Also visit the marquee and grounds ticket £5.80 adults and £2.50 children view the talents of the local gardeners in the includes this display. Horticultural Show and the ladies of the Scottish Women’s Institute in the Industrial Section. There Wednesday 5th August 2.00pmis a Craft Fair for local “crafty people”, where 3.30pm they display their talents. Ample car parking, full catering facilities and bar and toilets (including a Battle of Killiecrankie disabled unit). Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle. Interactive battle talk, weapons display and children’s craft activities. Adults £4; Children £2. For all Killiecrankie events please meet in the stone circle outside the Visitor Centre. Further details please contact the ranger service on 0844 4932192 or Killiecrankie Visitor Centre on 0844 4932194.
Thursday 6th August 10.30 - 12.00 midday Dinosaur Tracking Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl. Follow the tracks and clues through the wood and see if you can find a dinosaur. Who for: Families. £2 per child. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT ON ALL EVENTS. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Friday 7th August at 9.00am Atholl & Breadalbane Agricultural Show and Highland Gathering
Friday 7th starts 9.00am - there are Horse and Pony classes for children of all ages - from 4 to 64! Begins 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 games.
Sunday August 9th, 12noon to 3.00pm Blair Atholl Annual Summer Market Blair Atholl Village Hall
The Annual Summer Market will take place in the Blair Atholl village hall from noon to 3.00pm. Twenty stalls Excellent Selection of Local Produce and Craft Items, Home Baking; Bread & Cakes; Delicatessen, Prints; Handcrafted Cards; Atholl Gems; Wooden furniture; Local Honey; Handcrafts; Arts & Crafts; Handcrafted Herbals; Plants; Mary’s Meals; Tombola; Artwork; Handbags; Homemade jams & marmalades; Jewelry; Macaroons, Teas & Coffees; ..and more! Entry is FREE! A popular event with stallholders many booking stalls months ahead of the event.
Tuesday 11th August 7.30 10.00pm. Dunkeld Dusk Watch Meet: Cally Car Park
Look for the creatures that come out at dusk bats, moths, owls and more. 4 mile walk. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Who for: Adults £3 and Older Children £1. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Wednesday 12th August 8.30pm10.00pm Dunkeld Nightlife Bat Walk Outside Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre Find out more about the elusive wildlife that frequents the half-life between day and night. There will be bat detectors available to use. Adults £4; Children £2. For Dunkeld events please meet outside the Visitor Information Centre in the Cross, Dunkeld.
Wednesday 12th August 11.00am to 4.30pm Lughnasa – Summer Harvest Festival Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay PH15 2HY
Try ancient ploughing, sow seeds, learn about prehistoric farming, make herb garlands and bake your own harvest rolls in our Iron Age clay ovens. Tel: 1887 830583
Thursday 13th August 10.30am – 12.00 midday Red Squirrel Scampers Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl Find out more about our treetop friends. Who for: Children £2. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT ON ALL EVENTS. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 15th August 2015 1.30pm to 5.00pm Rannoch Highland Gathering Weller Poley Park at Kinloch Rannoch,
Started in 1958 by Major James de S. La Terriere and was intended originally for shepherds, keepers and other locals. Today a typical small local highland games, the genuine article, which is not specially laid on for tourists. 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. Adults £4, Senior Citizens - £3. Children - £2 Family (2 adults + 2 kids) - £10. Cars - £1
Tuesday 18th August 2.00 3.30pm Magic Spells and Broomsticks. Blair Atholl Information Centre
Practice spells in the woods and make a broomstick to take home. Who for: Children £3. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT ON ALL EVENTS. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 19th August 7.30 to 10.30pm Ceilidh - Aberfeldy Move 2 Improve Moness Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2DY Music Jim Hardie & Hamish Reid & Guests. Tickets £5 under 10 £2.50 at door on night or from Committee. Bar & Raffle. Doors open 7pm Ceilidh 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Tel 01887 820 770
Thursday 20th August 10.30am – 12.00 midday Wet and Wild. Meet: Blair Atholl Information Centre
Discover the watery world around the river. Who for: Children £2. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT ON ALL EVENTS. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
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and guests the Clan MacThomas Society. 1.00pm Games Opened by Chieftain Sir Michael Nairn, Bt. Heavyweights, Piping Competition. 1.15pm Fancy Dress for boys and girls. 2.00pm Robertson Cup Tug o’ War, Strathardle against Blackwater Pipe Band and Display. 3.30pm Circuit by the Vintage Vehicles. 3.45pm Round Bale Rolling Final. 4.00pm Highland Dash Sprint by Heavyweight Athletes, Sack Race, Dog Racing, Ladies Tug o’War, Musical Cars.
Monday 25th August 8.00 10.00pm Dusk Watch Meet: Blair Atholl Information Centre.
Look for the creatures that come out at dusk bats, moths, owls and more. Who for: Adults £2 and Children £1. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 27th August 2.00pm Thursday 20th August 12.20hrs 3.30pm Canadian Massed Pipes and Drums Woodland Treasure Hunt. March Past Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park A family event searching for clues and treasProvost Liz Grant takes the salute Who for: Children £2. To contact the Atholl outside Fishers Hotel in Pitlochry Main ure. Estates Ranger Service, Street Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk Thursday 20th August 6.30pm Canadian Massed Pipes and Drums Saturday 30th August 11.00am to Mini Tatoo March Down Pitlochry Main Street MSP Pete 5.00pm Wishart takes the salute outside Fishers Hotel, Dunkeld & Birnam Highland followed by Tattoo in Pitlochry Recreation Games Ground. (Adults £6; 5yrs to 15yrs £3 (under 5yrs Little Dunkeld Birnam by Dunkeld. free entry) Car Park £1
Friday 21st August 2.00pm4.00pm Battle of Dunkeld Weapons Display Dunkeld Visitor Information Centre
Learn about this little known battle, there will be an opportunity to handle replica weapons used at the time. Adults £2; Children £1. For Dunkeld events please meet outside the Visitor Information Centre in the Cross, Dunkeld. Further details please contact the ranger service on 0844 4932192 or Killiecrankie Visitor Centre on 0844 4932194.
Saturday 23rd August Strathardle Highland Gathering, Bannerfield Strathardle Kirkmichael PH10 7NS
A day to meet friends, a day to compete, a day to enjoy, a day to make visitors welcome, a day to relax and a day to remember. 9.30am Agricultural Show - commencement of judging. 10.30am Local Heavyweights starts 11.30am Highland Dancing starts. 12.45pm Procession to Bannerfield, with the Coupar Angus Pipe Band,
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. Events include: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Solo Piping, Light Field, Highland Dance. You’ll be sure of a warm welcome! Tel: 01350 727 270 www.birnamhighlandgames.com
Saturday 30th August 2.00pm – 3.30pm Fabulous Fungi Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Fungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and ecology. Who for: Adults £3. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
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