What’s On in Highland Perthshire June 2016 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 NB We try to make sure all the information we post is accurate, but please check directly with the venue concerned before committing yourself.
Continuous Events Sunday 1st June to 2nd October (1st Sunday each month) 10am to 2pm Aberfeldy Farmers Market + Craft Fair 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, 01887 829343 or 07990 834092 or aberfeldymarket@btopenworld.com. The Aberfeldy Craft and Arts Fair has handmade, traditional, contemporary, unique, bespoke, Scottish, quality gifts and presents from in and around beautiful Highland Perthshire. For more details contact Judith Toner 01796 473030 or shona.jennings@icloud.com
Saturday 18th June to 17th December (3rd Saturday each month) 10.00am to 2.00pm Pitlochry Market Pitlochry Business Centre, Armoury Road.
Local Traders, Produce and Crafts. For more details email: stalls@pitlochrymarket.co.uk or www. pitlochrymarket.co.uk
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
Daily 10am - 4.30pm Beatrix Potter Interactive Exibition and Garden. Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Suitable for adults and children alike housing a history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per person. Tel: box office 01350 727674 www.birnamarts.com
Birks Cinema Celtic Acoustic Music Every Thursday 7pm to 10.30pm Birks Cinema Celtic Acoustic Music Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA Everyone is welcome to come along to play or just enjoy the music, which may be anything from folk, blues, bluegrass or instrumental. It is free entry, sit in comfort in the upstairs cinema bar, with a drink and song. Further details Doug 01887 820165
Wednesday 1st to Tuesday 7th June 10am-5pm Volunteer week Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross, PH8 0HH
Drop in and find out about volunteering with the Trust in our visitor centre or on our reserves. There’s something for everyone! Displays, information and advice all week. Tel: 01350 727 337 www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Friday 15th April to end of June Spring Watch Safari – Departs 0630hrs Highland Safaris, Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Experience the noise and drama of the dawn chorus as the moors and glens come to life, and enjoy a delicious Scottish Breakfast on your return. No question – this is one of our best Safaris! Capture the magic of the Highlands and enjoy the early morning wildlife. This is a perfect time to experience the noise and drama of the dawn chorus as the moors and glens awaken with fantastic photographic opportunities. You may even be lucky enough to see the Majestic Red Deer, Black Grouse lekking, 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 Spring Watch Safari includes morning tea & coffee on the hill and to make sure you finish on a high note, a delicious Scottish Breakfast in our Highland Safaris Café on your return at 0900hrs. Adult - £52.50, teenager (13 – 18) £40, child £35. Tel. 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net
June to 15th October Carousel - Musical Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s flagship production for 2016. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Music by Richard Rodgers. A dramatic testament to the enduring power of love, Carousel is Rodgers & Hammerstein’s towering achievement. New England, 1873: when a travelling carnival pitches up in a small fishing village, an unlikely relationship develops between the charismatic carousel barker, Billy Bigelow, and Julie Jordan, a naïve local mill worker. Within weeks - and against everyone’s advice - the seemingly ill-matched lovers are married. But Billy’s fiery temper quickly
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What’s On Highland Perthshire causes problems for the newly-weds. After losing his job, Billy begins to feel hemmed in by the constraints of married life. And his financial difficulties quickly mount. The discovery that he is soon to be a father only intensifies Billy’s need to find some cash – and fast. So when Billy’s friend, the shady sailor Jigger, suggests that robbing the local mill owner could solve all of Billy’s problems, Billy doesn’t take much persuading. But the robbery goes horribly wrong - and Billy ends up risking not only his life, but also his immortal soul . . . All tickets (From £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office on Tel: 01796 484626 or online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Thursday 2nd June to 13th Oct Thark By Ben Travers Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
Thark By Ben Travers; adapted by Clive Francis. Things are looking up for sporting, man-abouttown, Sir Hector Benbow . . . Not only has he finally managed to offload his gloomy country pile, Thark, onto an unsuspecting buyer, but he’s also caught the eye of the beautiful Cherry Buck. ... . Ben Travers’s classic 1927 Aldwych farce, in a glorious new version by Clive Francis, is fast-paced, rip-roaring and hilariously inventive: perfect Summer entertainment! All tickets (From £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office on Tel: 01796 484626 or online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Thursday 23rd June to 13th Oct RolePlay Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR RolePlay By Alan Ayckbourn. Each play in this trilogy is an entirely separate, stand-alone story, featuring completely different characters. Uniquely, however, all three plays share the same actors and the same set! A wickedly funny and sometimes poignant story of love, lust and the hazards of dinner parties, the third part of the Damsels In Distress trilogy is classic Ayckbourn. If you enjoyed PFT’s hugely popular A Chorus Of Disapproval in 2013, you won’t want to miss this! All tickets (From £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office on Tel: 01796 484626 or online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Weekly Events SUNDAYS
Every Sunday “Sunday Session” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant Thursday 9th June to Sunday 12th 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musiOctober Gameplan Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
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
GamePlan By Alan Ayckbourn. The first play in Ayckbourn’s dazzling Damsels In Distress trilogy, GamePlan is a sharp, contemporary black comedy of metropolitan morals and mishaps. Each play MONDAYS in this trilogy is an entirely separate, stand-alone story, featuring completely different characters. Uniquely, however, all three plays share the same Every Monday 7.45pm 30th May to actors - and the same set! GamePlan is a sharp, 5th September contemporary black comedy of metropolitan morals and mishaps. If you enjoyed Communicating HIGHLAND NIGHTS 50th Anniversary Doors in 2012, you’ll love this! All tickets (From £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office Venue - Recreation Ground. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. on Tel: 01796 484626 or online: Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Highland and Scottish www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com dancing, songs and music. Gates open 7pm. Adults £6 Children £1. www.highlandnight.co.uk
Thursday 16th June to 12th OctFlatSpin Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
FlatSpin By Alan Ayckbourn. Each play in this trilogy is an entirely separate, stand-alone story, featuring completely different characters. Uniquely, however, all three plays share the same actors - and the same set! With echoes of Hitchcock’s North By Northwest, FlatSpin is an hilarious, high-energy story of mistaken identity, magic and misdirection, featuring twist, after twist, after twist. If last Season’s Improbable Fiction caught your fancy, book your seats now! All tickets (From £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office on Tel: 01796 484626 or online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday, 9pm, 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
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THURSDAYS Every Thursday 7.00pm to 10.30pm Birks Cinema Celtic Acoustic Music Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA Everyone is welcome to come along to play or just enjoy the music, which may be anything from folk, blues, bluegrass or instrumental. It is free entry, sit in comfort in the upstairs cinema bar, with a drink and song. Further details Doug 01887 820165
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
Every Thursday Traditional Fiddle Session The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Pete Clark leads a traditional fiddle session in the bar from 8.30pm - 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
SATURDAYS Every Saturday from 9pm Live Music , Old Mill RestaurantPub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
“Saturday night live@McKays” 9-12pm, 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
What’s On Highland Perthshire “Saturday Night Fever” 12-1.30am 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 3rd June The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Music Starts at 9.00PM with FREE Admission unless indicated otherwise. Jono Jono is a solo singer/songwriter from Glasgow and has been compared to artists like Kelly Jones, Jeff Buckley, Jason Mraz and James Morrison. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 4th June 9.30am Photographing Wild Flowers Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
Perry & The Black Eyed Peas. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
raffle supplied by Cafe Calluna. Tickets £12.50 Concessions £10 Children under 16 years £8 (5 years and under free) Tickets from kar43@standrews.ac.uk or Tel: 0783 448 5610
Sunday 5th June 9.30am Photographing Wild Flowers Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
Saturday 11th June The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Learn how to take stunning photographs of plants in their natural habitats. We will introduce the basic issues to consider when photographing plants in the wild, concentrating on camera operation in the field. Saturday will include an indoor discussion of basic photographic concepts and their application to plant photography, before heading out for a supervised session in the grounds of Moirlanich Longhouse. Sunday will be devoted to practical demonstrations and exercises on this floristically rich nature reserve. Duration: 1 or 2 days. Cost: £ 50 per day. Selfcatering bunkroom accommodation is available at £15 per night. Bring: walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, your own camera, tripod etc and laptop if you have one. You will need a packed lunch and drink each day. Meet: Saturday 4th June, 9.30am Ben Lawers NNR Ranger Base, Lynedoch, Killin, FK21 8UW. Sunday 5th June, 9.30am Ben Lawers NNR car park. Booking is essential. Telephone 01567 820988 or email benlawers@nts.org.uk or book online
Learn how to take stunning photographs of plants in their natural habitats. We will introduce Sunday 5th June 11.00am-4.00pm the basic issues to consider when photographNuts about squirrels ing plants in the wild, concentrating on camera operation in the field. Saturday will include an Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, indoor discussion of basic photographic conDunkeld, Perth & Kinross, PH8 cepts and their application to plant photography, 0HH before heading out for a supervised session in Discover your inner red squirrel with the grounds of Moirlanich Longhouse. Sunday will be devoted to practical demonstrations and squirrel expert Ken Neil from Saving exercises on this floristically rich nature reserve. Scotland’s Red Squirrels. Lots of squirDuration: 1 or 2 days. Cost: £ 50 per day. Selfrel themed children’s activities including catering bunkroom accommodation is available a red squirrel trail - follow the clues to at £15 per night. Bring: walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, your own win a prize. Suggested donation for camera, tripod etc and laptop if you have one. activities – £2 per child. You will need a packed lunch and drink each day. Tel: 01350 727 337 Meet: Saturday 4th June, 9.30am Ben Lawers www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk NNR Ranger Base, Lynedoch, Killin, FK21 8UW. Sunday 5th June, 9.30am Ben Lawers NNR car Friday 10th June park. Booking is essential. Telephone 01567 The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit820988 or email benlawers@nts.org.uk or book online lochry Music Starts at 9.00PM with FREE Admission unless indicated otherwise. Saturday 4th June 7.30pm. Scott MacDonald SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING. Singer/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic Pitlochry Town Hall guitar & harmonica driven music. Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or Tel: 01796 474 020 come along and watch. Dancers:£7.00, Spectawww.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk tors:£2.00 Tel: 01796 473488
Saturday 4th June The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Music Starts at 9.00PM with FREE Admission unless indicated otherwise. Last Orders 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
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Saturday 11th June Family Ceilidh Pitlochry Town Hall Saturday 11th June 7.30pm Family Ceilidh Pitlochry Town Hall Pitlochry Town Hall, West Moulin Road, Pitlochy A great evening of Scottish dancing to tunes by the Barrack Brothers Ceilidh Band. Funds raised are in aid of Project Zambia (to aid schools in Zambia). Bring your own booze with food and
Music Starts at 9.00PM with FREE Admission unless indicated otherwise. Shadey Pete & the Blues Concession Five piece Blues band with a great mix of blues standards by the likes of BB King, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Robben Ford. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 12th June Ancient Textiles & Nettle Festival Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY
Enjoy this special day of fibre work and fun. Demonstrations and exhibits, nettle fibre processing & spinning and textile art together with dyeing, spinning, weaving, braiding and ropemaking. All events include museum exhibits, talks around a log-fire in the Crannog roundhouse, demonstrations and hands-on experience of ancient crafts and technologies. Part of VisitScotland’s year of Architecture, Innovation and Design. Booking essential for large groups otherwise, just come along and enjoy the fun. Tel 01887 830583 www.Crannog.co.uk
Sunday 12th June Grandtully Gala
Grandtully Gala Sunday 12th June 1-4pm, Grandtully Recreation Park - look for the balloons! A great family fun day out with stalls, games, food, music and events galore! This year it’s a little more special - we’re celebrating the Queen’s Official 90th birthday. Entry £2 adults and children are free. Please come along and support the upkeep of the village hall.
Monday 13th June 1.00pm Beaver Tracking with Atholl Estates Rangers
A walk to look for signs of our newest residents at Mill Dam and find out more about them. 5 miles. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Time: 1.00 4.30pm Who for: Adults £6. To contact the ranger service, phone 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 15th June 1.30pm Bumblebee Safari Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
Did you know that bumblebees have smelly feet? Join us for a guided walk to discover why, and to learn more about the fascinating lives of bumblebees. We’ll be identifying the species found
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What’s What’s On On Highland HighlandPerthshire Perthshire on the lower slopes of the reserve, including some less widespread. Duration: 2 hours. Cost: adults £5, children £2.50. Bring: walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. Meet: 1.30pm, Ben Lawers NNR car park. Numbers are limited, so booking is advisable. Telephone 01567 820988 or email benlawers@ nts.org.uk or book online
Friday 17th June The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Music Starts at 9.00PM with FREE Admission unless indicated otherwise. Fozzie At the heart of it all Fozzie is a one man music machine. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 18th June 10.00am to 4.00pm. STITCH WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY Karelia House, Keltneyburn, Between Kenmore and Aberfeldy PH15 2LS. This is an amazing chance to use all (yes all!) the decorative stitches on your machine! Using variegated and colour threads create a veritable stitch masterpiece. Not only will you learn what your machine can do, but Kit will help you realise your artistic talent! This is such a fun workshop - come and enjoy sewing machine freedom in this stitch window of opportunity. Course Instructor: Kit Strathearn. The Course is aimed at Basic Skills for Sewinmg Machine Use. Course cost: £45.00 Tel: 01887 822 027 www.kareliahouse.co.uk
Saturday 18th June 7.30pm. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING. Pitlochry Town Hall
Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or come along and watch. Dancers:£7.00, Spectators:£2.00 Tel: 01796 473488
Saturday 18th June The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Music Starts at 9.00PM with FREE Admission unless indicated otherwise. Mac Fleetwood [Tribute] Scotland’s leading Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 18th June 9.30pm Solstice Nightwalk with Atholl Estates Rangers
Walk into the darkness on our shortest night and investigate the dusk-time wildlife. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. 9.30pm – Midnight Who for: Adults £8. To contact the ranger service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
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Saturday 18th June 7.30pm Strathbrann & Spice Night Thyme at Errichel Restaurant, Errichel, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, PH15 2EL.
Paul Newman, Thyme at Errichel Chef / Patron alongside Mark & Martin Proctor of Strathbrann Brewery based in Trochry bring you an evening of Strathbrann & Spice. A truly outstanding four course meal prepared by Paul & his team paired with the fabulous locally brewed Strathbrann Beers. The evening will start with beer inspired cocktails in the delightful Roundhouse Restaurant before moving onto a delicious meal with Strathbrann Beers. Cocktails 7.30pm with dining at 8pm. £45 per person includes welcome Cocktail, 4 course meal & matched Beers (nonalcoholic options available). To book dial 01887 820850 or email fionasloan@errichel.co.uk
Saturday 18th June 11.00am4.00pm Wildlife at midsummer - family fun days Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross, PH8 0HH Children’s craft activities, painting and scavenger hunt. Suggested donation for activities – £2 per child. Tel: 01350 727 337 www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Sunday 19th June 11.00am4.00pm Wildlife at midsummer - family fun days Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross, PH8 0HH Children’s craft activities, painting and scavenger hunt. Suggested donation for activities – £2 per child. Tel: 01350 727 337 www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Tuesday 21st June 8.00pm to 10.00pm Midsummer Tales, Forestry Commission Walks
Enjoy an evening stroll in Highland Perthshire on the longest day of the year. Adults: £3.50, Children £2. Meet at Faskally Car Park. Faskally Forest is just off the B8019, about 1 mile (2km) north-west of Pitlochry. The car park is at grid reference NN 922 591. PH16 5LB is the nearest postcode. Organised by Tay Forest District, Inverpark, Dunkeld PH8 0JR Tel: 01350 727284 Email: tay@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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Thursday 23rd June 9.30am to 7.00pm Mar Lodge to Forest Lodge Walk
A walk with Atholl Estates Rangers from Braemar to Glen Tilt. 15 miles with a river crossing. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Meet at Blair Atholl, drive to start at Braemar included. Time: 9.30am – 7.00pm Who for: Adults £40. To contact the ranger service, phone 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Friday 24th June The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Music Starts at 9.00PM with FREE Admission unless indicated otherwise. Charlie Gorman 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. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 25th June The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry
Music Starts at 9.00PM with FREE Admission unless indicated otherwise. Wolftrain The Wolftrain style ranges from authentic blues, rock & roll, swing to original material, but its their horns that give them their unique sound. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.ukWednesday 29th June
1.30pm Mossing About Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
Join our first ‘Learn 5’ event, focussing on familiarising yourself with some of the mosses of the hillside. The aim is that you will leave knowing 5 easy to identify mosses, and if you are really keen maybe a few more. No experience or equipment is required. Duration: 2½ hours. Cost: adults £5, children £2.50 Bring: walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. Meet: 1.30pm Ben Lawers NNR car park. Numbers are limited, so booking is advisable. Telephone 01567 820988 or email benlawers@ nts.org.uk or book online.
Wednesday 29th June 7.30pm 9.30pm. The Plant Explorers Walk, Forestry Commission Walks
Enjoy the discoveries of the world famous plant hunters, David Douglas and Archibald Menzies, in stunning scenery near Castle Menzies. Meet at the Weem Woodland Car Park. Weem Wood is one mile west of Aberfeldy on the B846 to Tummel Bridge. PH15 2JD is the nearest postcode. Tay Forest District, Inverpark, Dunkeld PH8 0JR Tel: 01350 727284 Email: tay@ forestry.gsi.gov.uk