What’s On in Highland Perthshire December 2015 www.HighlandPerthshire.com the Columbia Inn and drum up some much need- Cinema, Live Event/Broadcasts ed business. Little do they know that they are If you have an Event you would destined to end up in a tangled romantic quartet The Birks Cinema PO Box 7517 Aberfeldy PH15 2WH like to advertise under the mistletoe with two singing sisters! see website for details & listings book online or With an ensemble of 21 talented performers FREE OF CHARGE and a dynamic 10 piece orchestra, this sparkling Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk info@explorescotland.net with stage adaptation of the classic 1954 movie is Date/Time/Event/ Venue/Price packed with classic Irving Berlin hits like Snow, Sisters, Blue Skies, What Can You Do With A Daily 10.00am - 4.30pm General?, How Deep Is The Ocean, and the NB We try to make sure all the information we unforgettable title song, White Christmas. Beatrix Potter Interactive Exibipost is accurate, but please check directly with the Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 tion and Garden. Birnam Arts & venue concerned before committing yourself. www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Continuous Events Tuesday 1st December - Thursday 31st December 2015 Blair Castle Annual Pass Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Tuesday 1st December to Sunday 3rd January 12noon to 4pm Christmas Experience Highland Safaris, Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
The Red Deer Centre has interactive session with a Safari Ranger where you will learn the key characteristics of the Reindeer and have the Visitors can visit Blair Castle and Gardens as opportunity to make a comparison with the Highmany times as they like during a full calendar land Safaris’s Red Deer Herd. Red Deer Feeding year with a £12 Annual Pass. Valid for a full year at 12 noon daily – Booking required. You will also from the date of purchase this represents excelmeet one of the Red Deer Centre’s most popular lent value – even if you just want to meet friends residents, Ossian the Barn Owl. There is also for a coffee or lunch, you still experience everythe Discovery Trail which is filled with Christmas thing this 5-star visitor attraction has to offer. lights that encourages visitors of all ages to enjoy Tel: 01796 481355 and learn about the natural wonders of Highland www.blair-castle.co.uk Perthshire. (Closed 25th and 26th December and 1st January.) Tel: 01887 820071 or marketing@ Tuesday 1st December to Sunday highlandsafaris.net www.highlandsafaris.net. 27th December
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Pitlochry Festival Theatre PH16 5DR The Musical is the greatest Christmas show ever! When Broadway song-and-dance stars Bob Wallace and Phil Davis discover that their old commanding officer from World War Two, General Waverley, is struggling to make a go of running an inn in Vermont, they decide there`s only one thing to do – take their spectacular new show to
Thyme at Errichel Restaurant December Menu Errichel, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, Scotland, PH15 2EL
Open for evening dining on Thurs / Fri / Saturdays during December (closed 24th / 25th & 26th December) Groups of 8 or more receive a discount of £4 on the 3 course menu - advance booking required. Email fionasloan@errichel.co.uk Tel: 01887 820850 www.errichel.co.uk
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 person Tel: box office 01350 727674 admin@birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.com
Tuesday 1st December - Sunday 28th February Winter Watch Safari Highland Safaris, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JQ
Escape to the high tops to marvel at the snow covered landscape and discover a land steeped in history, culture, nature, and breathtaking views. You may even be lucky enough to witness the elusive white Mountain Hare, the snowy White Ptarmigan and the Majestic Red Deer. Each Land Rover is equipped with snow chains and your experienced Safari Ranger will take you on a journey into this sub Arctic wilderness. Included in the Winter Watch Safari are tea, coffee, (or hot chocolate) Kenmore Shortbread and a dram of Dewars Whisky in one of our heated Mountain Bothies, surrounded on all sides by inspiring mountain views. Booking essential. Tel. 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Tuesday 1st December to Thursday 31st December Christmas Craft Market Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS An exciting and eclectic collection of works for sale by Scottish artists. Tel: 01350 727 674 www.BirnamArts.com
Weekly Events SUNDAYS Every Sunday “Sunday Session” 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. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Last Sunday of the month Blues Sunday 3.00pm 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 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
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Every Wednesday, 9.00pm, Open Music Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main Street, Bankfoot PH1 4AB
“Friday night Folk” 8-11pmMcKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
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.
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. Open Mic Night in the bar from 8.30pm - anyone Tel: 01350 727 219 is welcome to come and join or simply come and www.athollarmshotel.com enjoy the music Free entry. Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk SATURDAYS
THURSDAYS Chinese Nights Every Thursday 6 to 9pm Schiehallion Hotel, 6 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2AF (opposite the Coop Petrol Pump)
Two course Chinese Meal £10.95. The Schiehallion is newly renovated, locally owned hotel based in the centre of Aberfeldy, offering luxurious en suite bedrooms, a large bar serving a wide variety of local ales, wines and spirits and an extensive menu to suit all. Tel: 01887 820421 www.schiehallionhotel.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
“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
Every Thursday Traditional Fiddle Session The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld “Saturday Night Fever” 111.30am PH8 0AQ Pete Clark leads a traditional fiddle session McKays Bar & Restaurant, 138 in the bar from 8.30 - again all musicians are Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG welcome to come and join!! Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
Every Thursday Celtic Acoustic Music Session 7pm to 10.30pm Upstairs Birks Cinema Bar, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2DA
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
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
What’s On Highland Perthshire Daily Diary Events Friday 4th December 9.00PM Scott MacDonald The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Singer/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic guitar & harmonica driven music. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Saturday 5th December 9.00PM GTs Boos Band The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
A blues-rock sound, similar to Gary Moore, at other times the sounds in the clubs of the Southside of Chicago & then again the Rhythm & Blues sound of the 60’s. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Saturday 5th December 9.00PM GTs Boos Band The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
A blues-rock sound, similar to Gary Moore, at other times the sounds in the clubs of the Southside of Chicago & then again the Rhythm & Blues sound of the 60’s. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Saturday 5th December 10.00am4.00pm Ultimate Stunt Days Riders of the Storm, Killiecrankie
It really is an ultimate equestrian day, try your hand at Vaulting (gymnastic’s on horseback), Trick Riding, Jousting Games, including lunch for only £45 per person. Kids and adults welcome. For more information and to book your place call 07784119377 or email info@ridersofthestorm. co.uk www.ridersofthestorm.co.uk
Friday 11th December 9.00PM Fozzie The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
At the heart of it all Fozzie is a one man music machine. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Saturday 12th December 10.30am-3.30pm Christmas Vaulting Party Riders of the Storm, Killiecrankie
Riders of the Storm’s Annual Christmas Party. Join in the fun trying Vaulting, Trick Riding, teaching your pony tricks and Jousting! Joined with some party games and food with a very special present from the Riders of the Storm Horses! Only £30 each. For more information and to book
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Friday 18th December 9.00PM Charlie Gorman The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, PitSunday 12th December at 5:40pm lochry PH16 5BH Singer/songwriter from Glasgow and lead singer The Great Beauty with King of Birds. FREE Admission. Heartland Film Society at the Birks Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk Cinema, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA your place call 07784119377 or email info@ridersofthestorm.co.uk www.ridersofthestorm.co.uk
‘The Great Beauty’ won best foreign film at the Oscars, the Baftas and the Golden Globes. (2013 Italy/France 138 min Cert 15) Director: Paolo Sorrentino. Aging writer and socialite Jep Gambardella, famous knowing everyone who matters, is at the centre of Rome’s fashionable nightlife. After his 65th birthday party, he wanders through the historic city streets, reflecting on life, love, and his sense of unfulfillment, until the revelation of a stranger triggers in him a new passion. Everyone is welcome to HFS screenings but become a member any time for just £10.00 and get 12 months of reduced prices on all HFS films at The Birks plus free DVD loans of HFS films and all the benefits of belonging to a friendly film society www.heartlandfilmsociety.org Join us after the film for a chat in the Chummies bar at the Birks. Information and online booking Tel: 01887 822845. www.birkscinema.co.uk
Saturday 12th December 9.00PM Surround The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Surround are a professional cover band from Glasgow, performing a mix of classic songs and current chart hits. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Monday 13th December 7.00pm Christmas Carol Concert Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Christmas Carol Concert in Blair Castle Ballroom. We are delighted to have Jambourée Choir to get things going. Refreshments provided. Proceeds to Marie Curie. Adult £10, Child £5 (refreshments included) Tel: 01796 481207. www.blair-castle.co.uk
Monday 13th December Victorian Christmas at Blair Castle Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Saturday 19th December 9.00PM Red Pine Timber Co. The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Old Mill favourites playing a mix of Americana & Country influenced originals. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Sunday 20th December Victorian Christmas at Blair Castle Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Discover the seasonal splendour of Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke and his family lived here. Warm up with a Christmas Sunday lunch next to the roaring fire in the Ballroom (12pm-3pm): £24.95pp. Booking essential. Listen to Santa playing Christmas jingles before stepping into his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle (10am-3pm): Child £7.50. Booking essential. Tel: 01796 481207. www.blair-castle.co.uk
Thursday 24th December 1200hrs Christmas Eve Rafting Splash White Water Rafting, Dunkeld Rd, Aberfeldy PH15 2AQ Christmas Eve Rafting with Hot Mulled wine and christmas cake after the rafting. Tel 01887 829706 www.rafting.co.uk
Friday 25th December 2.00pm and 5.00pm Christmas Day Festive Carvery Buffet McKays Hotel, 138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Why not treat yourself to a Festive Carvery Buffet on Christmas Day? Adults £49.95; Children (3 to 10 yrs) £19.95 BOOK 01796 473 888 or E-mail: Discover the seasonal splendour of Christmas as bookings@mckayshotel.co.uk it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke and Tel: 01796473888 his family lived here. Warm up with a Christmas www.mckayshotel.co.uk Sunday lunch next to the roaring fire in the Ballroom (12pm-3pm): £24.95pp. Booking essential. Listen to Santa playing Christmas jingles before stepping into his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle (10am-3pm): Child £7.50. Booking essential. Tel: 01796 481207. www.blair-castle.co.uk
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What’s What’sOn OnHighland HighlandPerthshire Perthshire Friday 25th December Christmas Day Three Course Menu Croft Restaurant, Black Watch Inn, Bank Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BB The Black Watch is Aberfeldy’s oldest and most famous public house, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike since the 1890’s. Office and Group Christmas Parties. Comfortably seating around 40 guests. £18.95 per head for 3 courses. Large Bookings Rock N Roll, Bingo or Discos available. Three Course Christmas Day £37.95 Booking Essential. Tel:- 01887 820699 www.theblackwatchinn.co.uk
Saturday 26th December from 6.00pm Boxing Day Quiz and Live Music The Foutain Bar, 14-16 The Square, Aberfeldy PH15 2DD
Quiz starts at 6pm followed by live music from 9pm. A friendly family bar offering informal dining and entertainment in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The extensive menu caters for all and consists of a wide variety of home made meals, snacks, a wide range of wines, beers, spirits and malts too. Tel:- 01887 820418 www.aberfeldypubs.co.uk
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Sunday 27th December 9.00PM Acoustic Butterfly The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Acoustic Butterfly create melting pot of styles & rhythms, catchy melodies & harmonies. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Hogmanay and New Year Hogmanay Menu + Live music Croft Restaurant, Black Watch Inn, Bank Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BB
Four Course Menu with Prosecco on arrival followed by Live Music with Ian Whitelfield from 9.30pm. Dinner and Music £35. Music Only £5 (from 9.30pm). The Black Watch is Aberfeldy’s oldest and most famous public house, enjoyed by locals and visitors alike since the 1890’s. The Restaurant was re-opened in 2010 and is newly decorated in a modern and elegant style. Comfortably seating around 40 guests The Black Watch Restaurant has a lovely ambiance. Tel:- 01887 820699 www.theblackwatchinn.co.uk
Hogmanay Last Orders [Ticketed Event] The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
A night not to be missed! Last Orders are our favourite Rock tribute act. They play a dynamic range of rock and pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi and AC/DC to Katy Perry and The Black Eyed Peas. Just £5, you are strongly recommend that you buy your tickets well before the night. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Thyme at Errichel Hogmanay Thyme at Errichel Restaurant, Errichel, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, PH15 2EL
6 course meal with welcome cocktail. £65 per person. Cocktails from 7.30pm with Dinner served at 8.15pm. A relaxed & friendly welcome to the New Year. Local pick-up & drop off service available (small charge applies) must be pre-booked. ONLY one table left for Hogmanay!! Email fionasloan@errichel.co.uk Tel: 01887 820850 www.errichel.co.uk
Thyme at Errichel New Year’s Day Brunch 11am - 2pm Thyme at Errichel Restaurant, Errichel, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, PH15 2EL
Enjoy a delicious Brunch in the relaxing surroundings of Thyme at Errichel Restaurant.There may even be a little bubbly ... £25 per person - booking essential. Email fionasloan@errichel.co.uk Tel: 01887 820850 www.errichel.co.uk
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