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history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per person Tel: box office 01350 727674 admin@birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.com
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 Heartland Film Society (HFS) in the bar from 3.30pm. Screenings are open to all, become a member at For further info, please contact us on any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of Tel: 01350 727340. NB We try to make sure all the information we reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks. www.thetaybank.co.uk post is accurate, but please check directly with the venue concerned before committing yourself. Daily February - March 12noon
CONTINUOUS EVENTS 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 1st February - Saturday 28th February. Winter Watch at Highland Safaris Highland Safaris, Dull, Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Head into the hills to experience this sub-Arctic Wilderness and search for elusive White Hare, Ptarmigan and Red Deer on our Alpine Safari! Includes Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Tea, a Dram of Dewar’s Whisky with Shortbread in our Mountain Bothy. Tel. 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
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
The Red Deer and Barn Owl En- MONDAYS counter Highland Safaris, Dull, By Aber- Every Monday Music at the Taybank Dunkeld feldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JQ Come face to face with Britain’s largest native land The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld mammal – the majestic Red Deer and meet and PH8 0AQ Acoustic session lead by Shaun encounter our tame Barn Owl in a hands on dem- Lowrey onstration as well as discovering the natural won- Tel: 01350 727340 ders of Highland Perth shire on a fun and inspiring www.thetaybank.co.uk short walk. 60 mins includes deer Food & knowledgeable Safari Ranger and a Badge for Children £8 per per- TUESDAYS son £25 for a family of 4 Tel: 01887 820071 Every Tuesday 7.30pm www.highlandsafaris.net
WEEKLY EVENTS SUNDAYS
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 Sunday “Sunday Session” Every Tuesday from 8.30pm 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 PH8 0AQ Donny McElligott and Alan Dickson, 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musi- lead the Tuesday night session with an eccelctic cians or those of you learning a musical talent gather round to sing, strum or drum what they know best, a great fun night open to everyone. Free entry. McKays, Atholl Road, Pitlochry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
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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“Saturday night live@McKays” 9-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant Every Wednesday, 9pm, Open Mu- 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG. Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock, sic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing dance 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
FRIDAYS “Friday night Folk” 8-11pmMcKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG
Traditional folk music from musicians all over Scotland using an array of different instruments to bring you some of the best Scottish beasts and sounds. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Friday Night. Music Sessions Atholl Arms Hotel Bridgehead, Dunkeld, PH8 OAQ . An open session for musicians of all abilities to gather and play music - any music. Or just come and enjoy the music. Free Entry. Tel: 01350 727 219 www.athollarmshotel.com
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
DAILY DIARY EVENTS Friday 6th February 8.00pm Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS George Galloway with Graham Spiers My life in 5 Games promoting his latest book. £14 - £12 Conc - £5 Under 16 year olds. Tel: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com
Friday 6th February 9.00pm Stuart McKandie The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Pop, Rock, Folk Singer/Songwriter from Abernethy influenced by Snow Patrol, The Script, Foo Fighters, Brandon Flowers (The Killers). Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Saturday 7th February 9.00pm Red Pine Timber Co. The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Old Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana & Country influenced originals. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Friday 13th February 10.00am to 11.00am Winter Words Festival - Roger Hutchinson Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
This talk will bring St Kilda island to life, not just through its wildlife and scenery, but through tales of the people who lived there. | £7.50 T Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 13th February 11.30am12.30pm Winter Words Festival - Catriona Macdonald & Dr. Patricia Andrew Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Winter Words brings together two authors and two books for this discussion about Scotland, war, art and how the people left behind in World War One coped with the difficulties of the times. | £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 13th February 1.00pm– 2.15pm Winter Words Festival - Polly Pullar - The Isle of Muck Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Local author Polly is a brilliant story teller and speaker. Her new biography reveals the fascinating life of Lawrence MacEwen - the Laird of Muck - whose family have owned the island since 1896. £23.50* - includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Thursday 12th Feb 8.00pm Gianni Schicchi by Puccini Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Friday 13th February 3.00pm4.00pm SATURDAYS Dunkeld PH80DS Winter Words Festival - James Scotland’s Newest and dynamic porfessional opera company. £13 £11Conc £5 Under 16 Robertson & Jill Calder Every Saturday from 9pm year olds. Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 Live Music , Old Mill RestaurantTel: 01350 727 674 5DR Pub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH www.birnamarts.com 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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Robert the Bruce: King of Scots Robert The Bruce: King of Scots is a visually stunning book, with James’ words accompanied by the bold and colourful illustrations of Jill Calder.The duo will
What’s On Highland Perthshire discuss the structure of the book, development process and the complicated interaction between words and images – and the challenge of how the book sits alongside academic books and the reinforcing of traditional views of the past.£8.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 13th February 4.30pm5.30pm Winter Words Festival - Robyn Young Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Saturday 14th February 11.30am12.30pm Winter Words Festival - Judy Fairbairns Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
In Island Wife we discover the story of Judy Fairbairns, who, aged 19, met her ‘Wild Pioneer’. And so began a marriage of forty years, and an unexpected life on a remote Hebridean island. Judy will also talk about getting the book published and how she has taken to blogging and the joys of social media to promote it! £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Best-selling historical novelist, Robyn Young, brings an entirely different perspective to the Bannockburn story with her latest book Kingdom, Saturday 14th February 1.00pm– the third in her recent Insurrection trilogy about 2.15pm the rise of the mighty Robert the Bruce. Winter Words Festival - Linda In this event, Robyn will discuss where fact and Cracknell fiction meet, examining the process of taking an important story and reimagining it for a Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 novel. £8.50* 5DR Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 Doubling Back is a fascinating account of walking www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com in the footsteps of others. From the Highlands of Scotland to the Swiss Alps and Kenya, author and dramatist Linda Cracknell describes her series Friday 13th February 8.45pm– of moving journeys in the footsteps of others. 9.45pm £23.50* includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of Winter Words Festival - Fearie wine! Tales Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
5DR Feast your ears on a selection of spooktakular tales penned especially for Winter Words 2015 brought to life by familiar faces from the PFT stage. Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 13th February 9.00pm Fozzie The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Fozzie, the front runner of The Clachies. At the heart of it all is a one man music machine. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Saturday 14th February 10.00am11.00am Winter Words Festival - Patrick Baker Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Saturday 14th February 1.15pm to 2.00pm Winter Words Festival - Love Poetry Please Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day with a selection of love poems at a free event in the foyer. If you would like to hear your favourite read poem read aloud, drop your request in to the Box Office before lunchtime on the day, then settle down with a cup of something hot, and a slice of cake and enjoy! Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 14th February 2.30pm Winter Words Festival - Gareth Watson at Wild Space Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
“In 2010, I had a chance encounter with Robert Macfarlane, who was on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, where I live, researching his book The Old Ways. This led to a collaboration in words and pictures prompted by the great Barvas Moor, the Mointeach Riabhach (Mointiuch Patrick seeks out the unlikeliest and most interRiuvuvch) or the Brindled Moor, an area of over esting of features in places far off the beaten track and explores the cultural and human impact 100 square miles of peat bog in the north of the island.” Gareth Watson will be reading and on this stunning landscape, and reflects on the history of mountaineering. Come and hear Patrick discussing his paintings which are being exhibited at Wild Space. £5.00* recall some of his most amazing experiences on Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 the Cairngorms in this captivating talk. £7.50* www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626
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Saturday 14th February 3.00pm 4.00pm Winter Words Festival - Mark Beaumont Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Sportsman, TV presenter, record breaking roundthe-world cyclist and ultra endurance adventurer, we welcome Mark Beaumont to Winter Words to talk about his incredible life. £10.00* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 14th February 4.30pm5.30pm Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR A Winter Words Festival - lan Rowan
When Alan Rowan finished his shifts as a subeditor at midnight, he knew he was too jacked up on deadline adrenaline to attempt sleep. He was also starting to worry he would never complete his ambition to reach the summit of every Munro in Scotland. One night, he hit upon the solution. He would begin his ascents in the middle of the night, see the sun rise and come down the mountain just as everyone else was going up. He’s now close to finishing his third time round all the Munros! Join us for this fascinating illustrated talk about his adventures. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 14th February 7.00pm UK and Ireland Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Pitlochry Festival Theatre PH16 5DR
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour features an exhilarating selection of short films that will take you to the most captivating places on earth. Through the big screen, be transported to the world’s last great wild places, follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thoughtprovoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. Tickets: £13.50/£12 concession For tickets: www.banff-uk.com www.banff.uk
Saturday 14th February 9.00pm Last Orders. The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Rock tribute act. 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. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillevents.co.uk
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What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Saturday 14 February 10.00pm– 11.00pm Winter Words Festival - Fearie Tales Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Join us, if you dare, for another installment of spine-tingling supernatural Fearie Tales. Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 15th February 10.00am11.00am Winter Words Festival - James Crawford Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR This illustrated talk, featuring a selection of photographs from Scotland’s Landscapes (published by RCAHMS), will tell the enduring story of the interaction between man and his environment. These are Scotland’s landscapes as you have never seen or understood them before. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 15th February 11.30am12.30pm Winter Words Festival - Jim Crumley Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR This is an essential event for wildlife lovers and eco-enthusiasts. Author Jim is a nature writer with almost 20 books to his name, mostly on the landscape and wildlife of Scotland. He is also a columnist and presenter of radio programmes. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 15th February 1.00pm 2.15pm Winter Words Festival - Keith Williams & Caroline Brown Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Keith Williams and Caroline Brown from the University of Dundee will bring to life the work of Dundonian poet Joseph Lee in a fascinating and richly illustrated talk. £23.50* includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 15th February 3.00pm4.00pm Winter Words Festival - Ann Cleeves Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Thin Air is the next book in Ann Cleeves’ Shetland series - which is now a major BBC One
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drama starring Douglas Henshall as detective Jimmy Perez. Join Ann as she discusses this striking new novel and talks about seeing her work adapted for the small screen. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 15th February 4.30pm5.30pm Winter Words Festival - Alan McCredie Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
100 Weeks of Scotland is Alan McCredie’s fascinating photography project charting 100 weeks in the life of Scotland in the run up to the 2014 Independence Referendum. Don’t miss this exciting illustrated talk with Alan, as he examines the varied aspects of a modern nation and paints a poignant picture of Scotland. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 15th February 7.00pm8.30pm Winter Words Festival - Andrew Greig & Rachel Newton Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
The wild Scots Borderlands of the 16th Century have spawned many a dark tale, no more stirring than Andrew Greig’s breathless, romantic adventure of Fair Helen of Kirkonnel Lea, one of the many dark, rousing Border Ballads which will be celebrated at this atmospheric evening of music, verse and prose.Andrew’s readings will be complemented by the wonderful Scots Trad musician, Rachel Newton on clarsach and fiddle. £12.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesday 18th February 8.00pm Michael McGoldrick, John McClusker & John Doyle Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS
Master of Flutes, Whistels and Uillean Pipes £14 - £12Conc - £5 Under 16 year olds. Tel: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com
Friday 20th February 9.30pm– 10.30pm Winter Words Festival - Fearie Tales Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Claim your spot in the Theatre Bar for the penultimate session of eerie Fearie Tales – not for fearties! Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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Friday 20th February 10.00am– 11.00am Winter Words Festival - Ruary Mackenzie Dodds Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Regular contributor to BBC shows such as Countryfile, Springwatch and Nature Detectives, Ruary Mackenzie Dodds comes to Winter Words to read from and discuss his book, Dragonfly Diaries. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 20th February 11.15am– 12.45pm Winter Words Festival - Cynthia Rogerson Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR An inspiring workshop (Max’m capacity of 16 ) for writers of any level of experience who want to learn about a special approach to Short Story writing. Cynthia Rogerson is Programme Director of Scotland’s Writing Centre at Moniack Mhor. She won the V.S. Pritchett Prize in 2007, and her work was short-listed for Best Scottish Novel 2011, and serialised on Women’s Hour. £12.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 20th February 11.30am12.30pm Winter Words Festival - Iain Macwhirter Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Journalist and political commentator Iain Macwhirter joins us in this post referendum Scotland to discuss the way the debate has changed Scotland forever, and where we go now. In this provocative talk, Iain argues that the UK will never be the same again, exploring Scotland’s political and cultural landscape in the immediate build up to, and aftermath of, the referendum. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 20th February 1.00pm– 2.15pm Winter Words Festival - Kenneth Calman Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
In this talk, Kenneth looks at public health and the practice of medicine, from the 18th century to the present day; the developing role of doctors in society and their relationship with their patients. £23.50* includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
What’s What’s On On Highland Highland Perthshire Perthshire Friday 20th February 2.45pm5.00pm Winter Words Festival - Cynthia Rogerson Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Is your manuscript ready to see the light of day? Would you love to get some feedback to help you take the next step – whether it’s just to see if you are on track or even get some useful advice on how to present your work to a publishing agent, the Doctor will see you now! Please email a maximum of 1,500 words plus a synopsis of up to one side of A4 to: annie.hibberd@pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com by Thursday 12 February, 6.00pm and bring a printed copy of your piece to the session. £10.00 per 20 min session. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 20th February 2.45pm5.00pm Winter Words Festival - Cynthia Rogerson Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Is your manuscript ready to see the light of day? Would you love to get some feedback to help you take the next step – whether it’s just to see if you are on track or even get some useful advice on how to present your work to a publishing agent, the Doctor will see you now! Please email a maximum of 1,500 words plus a synopsis of up to one side of A4 to: annie.hibberd@pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com by Thursday 12 February, 6.00pm and bring a printed copy of your piece to the session. £10.00 per 20 min session. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Prize. He will be taking to the stage to read and discuss his recently published Collected Stories. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 20th February 7.30pm Simon Thacker (guitar) & Justyna Jablonska (cello) - Music in Rannoch Old Church of Rannoch, Kinloch Rannoch
Simon Thacker (guitar) & Justyna Jablonska (cello) – This concert recently performed in Warsaw, will delight the audience with Balkan, Indian, Brazilian and Spanish music and will feature traditional Gaelic (reimagined) and Polish romantic pieces. Wine, soft drinks and nibbles at the interval. £8 at the door, children free entry.
Friday 20th February 7.30pm9.00pm Winter Words Festival - Penny Junor Scenes at Buckingham Palace Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
For more than 30 years Penny Junor has been writing books about the Royal Family. Her latest book is Prince Harry: Brother, Soldier, Son. There will be a Q&A session. £14.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 20th February 9.00pm Don Nicolson The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Complex guitar picking and looping techniques make the lyrics come to life. Don is a rare talent worth checking out. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Friday 20th February 3.00pm4.00pm Winter Words Festival - Kenneth Steven Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 Saturday 21st February 10.00am– 5DR 11.00am Acclaimed Perthshire poet, Kenneth Steven’s Winter Words Festival - New life-long love of the island is illustrated in his Writing Scotland latest publication, Iona: The Other Island. Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 Teaming up with photographer Iain Sarjeant, the book is a beautiful and unique tribute to 5DR those hidden coves, remote corners and majestic beaches that few visitors get to see. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 20th February 4.30pm5.30pm Winter Words Festival - Bernard MacLavertyng Stories Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Winners of The Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award will read and discuss their work, giving us an introduction to some of the most affecting, exciting and engaging new writing being created across Scotland. £5.00* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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Saturday 21st February 11.30am12.30pm Winter Words Festival - Helen & William Bynum Plants That Shape Our Lives Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Helen Bynum, a graduate of the University College London and prolific medical writer joins William Bynum, a professor emeritus of the history of medicine at University College London and MD from Yale University, to expertly guide us through the rich histories, significance and uses of over 80 key plants, revealing our relationship with them, both utilitarian and aesthetic. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 21st February 1.00pm2.15pm Winter Words Festival - Theresa Talbot Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
From Traffic & Travel to Lulu, Andy Williams and Glen Campbell via Beechgrove and BBC Comedy… Join us for lunch with hilarious tales from one of Scotland’s best known radio voices. £23.50* includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 21st February 1.15pm2.00pm Winter Words Festival - Poetry Please Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Drop a copy of your favourite poem into the Box Office before lunchtime on this Saturday, along with your name and the reasons why this piece of verse is special to you. Then grab a light snack, sit back and enjoy as your favourite poems are read aloud by our Festival readers! Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 21st February 3.00pm– 4.00pm Winter Words Festival - Christopher Brookmyre Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
A welcome return to Winter Words for awardwinning thriller writer, Christopher Brookmyre who will be talking about his brand new Jack Parlabane novel, Dead Girl Walking, published in January 2015. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Bernard MacLaverty has enjoyed great success as a novelist with Cal and Lamb both of which have been adapted into feature films and Grace Notes being shortlisted for the Man Booker
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Saturday 21st February 4.30pm5.30pm Winter Words Festival - Kirsty Wark Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Saturday 21st February 9.30pm10.30pm Winter Words Festival - Fearie Tales Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Saturday 21st February 9.00pm Acoustic Butterfly The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
The New Natives Tuesday 24th February 7.30pm The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, PitThe Great Tapestry of Scotland lochry PH16 5BH Perth based band who put their own spin on with Andrew Crummy and cult covers with an Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, popular array of genres from rap and hip hop to rock and Dunkeld PH80DS pop. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission.
Saturday 21st February 7.30pm9.00pm Winter Words Festival - James Naughtie Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR
Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th February 7.00pm 83rd Perthshire District Festival of One Act Plays Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS £TBA
Kirsty Wark’s debut novel, The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle, is a story of the richness behind socalled ordinary lives, and the secrets and threads that hold women together. Kirsty will be reading from and discussing her novel in this captivating talk. £10.00* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Acoustic Butterfly music is a melting pot of styles and rhythms, catchy melodies and harmonies. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillevents.co.uk
James will be joining us to discuss his first foray into fiction writing with The Madness of July, a sophisticated spy thriller, set in the endgame of the Cold War, in which James uses all of his experience reporting on World affairs to great dramatic effect. £14.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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Friday 27th February 9.00pm Scott MacDonald The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Singer/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic guitar & harmonica driven music. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Gather round with family and friends to hear tales of shapeshifting demons and eerily desolate Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillevmoors. . . you might be glad of the company on ents.co.uk the way home! Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com Saturday 28th February 9.00pm
Unveiled in 2013 breaking the record for the longest embroidered tapestry in the world. £14 £12Conc - £5 Under 16 year olds. Tel: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com
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