What’s On in Highland Perthshire March 2016 www.HighlandPerthshire.com Trail – loads of fun for all the family! The Barn THURSDAYS Owl: Meet Ossian our Barn Owl in a Hands-on If you have an Event you would demonstration and have learning about this caplike to advertise tivating phantom bird of the night time. Booking Every Thursday 6 to 9pm recommended. Enjoy our home baking and a Schiehallion Hotel, FREE OF CHARGE lovely Glen Lyon coffee on your return. Feeding 12 6 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy PH15 info@explorescotland.net with noon. Closed Mondays. Normally entry cost £8 – 2AF (opposite the Coop Petrol Date/Time/Event/ Venue/Price Quote ‘Explore Highland Perthshire Offer’ Pump) Tel: 01887 820071 Two course Chinese Meal £10.95. The Schiehalwww.highlandsafaris.net NB We try to make sure all the information we lion is newly renovated, locally owned hotel post is accurate, but please check directly with the based in the centre of Aberfeldy, offering luxurivenue concerned before committing yourself. Weekly Events ous en suite bedrooms, a large bar serving a wide variety of local ales, wines and spirits and an extensive menu to suit all. SUNDAYS Tel: 01887 820421 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
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
Daily 1st March - 31st March 12noon 2 for 1 entry Red Deer Centre Offer Highland Safaris, Dull, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JQ
Red Deer Centre: Red Deer & Barn Owl Encounter. From the shelter of The Red Deer Barn, stroke, feed & photograph these magnificent & iconic animals in the company of a knowledgeable Safari Ranger and then explore our exciting Discovery
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. McKays, Atholl Road, Pitlochry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
WEDNESDAYS
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
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Every Wednesday, 9pm, Open Mu- Friday night Folk” 8-11pmMcKays Bar & Restaurant 138 sic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG 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
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
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What’s On Highland Perthshire SATURDAYS Every Saturday from 9pm Live Music , Old Mill RestaurantPub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
STARTING Wednesday 2nd March 10AM - 1PM OR 6.00pm to 8.30pm BEGINNER’S SEWING CLASS Course - Make A Pair of Pyjama’s
Karelia House Ltd, Kenmore Road, Comrie Bridge, By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2LS You will learn all aspects of sewing to create a beautiful pair of Pyjama’s. This is your starter to sewing your own clothes. This is your opportunity to enjoy expert tuition from Tracy to give you the skill to confidently “Saturday night live@McKays” use your sewing machine and make a useful 9-12pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant garment. This is your first step to making wearable clothes with confidence. Not only that you’ll 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG. Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock, make new friends with the same aim! Come and Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing dance enjoy the friendly and enthusiastic ambience of Karelia House. Course cost £55.00 (including and clap the night away... Free entry. pattern). Tel: 01796473888 Tel: 01887 822027 www.mckayshotel.co.uk www.kareliahouse.co.uk Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
“Saturday Night Fever” 12-1.30am Thursday 3rd March 8.00pm McKays Bar & Restaurant, 138 Mark Thomas - Trespass Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, resident DJ plays some of the latest tunes to dance the night from 11pm-late, if you come in Dunekld, PH8 0DS after 11pn there is a £3.00 door charge. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Daily Diary Events Tuesday 1st March 7.30pm Scottish Opera Emerging Artist 2015/16 Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0DS
Scottish Opera hits the road once more with four fabulous singers and a pianist with their Opera Highlights, traversing Scotland with a selection of the best of the world of operatic highlights. Bringing a fun-filled evening of music and good company. Whether you’re new to opera or a seasoned fan, there’s sure to be something for you, be it a tune you’re discovering for the first time or an old favourite you’ll be humming all the way home. The tour features the vocal talents of soprano Filipa van Eck, mezzo-soprano Samantha Price, tenor Anthony Flaum (Macbeth 2014), and 2013 Kathleen Ferrier Song Prize winner baritone Johnny Herford. Book tickets Tel: 01350 727 674
Wednesday 2nd March 7.30pm Gaelic Place names of Atholl and Lude Atholl Arms Hotel, Blair Atholl PH18 5SG
Dr Simon Taylor of Glasgow University is giving a talk on the Gaelic place names of Atholl and Lude. Your chance to learn what all these strange sounding names actually mean. £5 includes refreshments. Organised by the Atholl Country Life Museum, Blair Atholl.
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Trespass carries on from where Mark’s previous show 100 Acts of Minor Dissent left off. It is his usual odd mix of theatre, stand up, activism, a dash of journalism and a dollop of mayhem. Mark asks the question: If the ramblers of the 1930’s were here now what would they do to open up the cities? How do we turn the skyscrapers and corporate squares into our playgrounds? He sets out to try and carve a small space in the urban world where mischief and random chance can lurk. No one knows where this show is going to end up, so join Mark on the journey. £15 / £13 Concessions. Tel 01350 727674
Friday 4th March 7.30pm Woody Pines - Americana Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0DS
North Carolina hotshots Woody Pines have wowed the crowds on both sides of the Atlantic and are widely regarded as one of the most entertaining acts on the Americana circuit... whenever their next visit to these shores is announced, dates get filled in record time. Recently signed by Nashville’s Muddy Roots Records, the trio’s distinctive bigger-than-three viper sound is beefed up by Skip Frontz Jnr on upright bass, adding both foot tappin’ low-end and rapid fire percussion with his red hot slap technique, and the brilliant Brad Tucker on vintage electric guitar and vocal harmonies. To book Tel: 01350 727 674
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Sunday 6th March Mother’s Day Lunches Thyme at Errichel Restaurant, Errichel, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, PH15 2EL Treat the Mum in your life to a delicious lunch in the relaxing surroundings of Thyme at Errichel. Show her she’s your shining star this Mother’s Day, by whisking her away to celebrate with a fabulous family lunch in Thyme at Errichel. To book dial 01887 820850 or email fionasloan@errichel.co.uk
Monday 7th March 2016 7.30pm At the Mountains of Madness Theatre Drama Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0DS
Desperate. Incensed. Exhausted. William Dyer returns from a cursed expedition to the Antarctic. To protect our world, he keeps deep secrets that he knows the speaking of will only serve to shatter his fragile mind. But as he comes to the realisation that we, the audience, are planning to go further into the penetrating cold than he dared, will he allow his secrets to unfold? Will he share the truth and the horror of things that should not be? “From the moment that Hardy delivers the first line we know we are in the hands of a consummate performer” ***** Kate Saffin on Galileo, Fringe Review. To book Tel: 01350 727 674
Saturday 12th March March into Pitlochry Pitlochry Town Hall, McKays, Old Mill Inn, Fishers Hotel
More than 20 Indie and American artists drawn from all over Scotland, featuring Roddy Woomble of Idlewild fame, award-winning Colonel Mustard and Dijon Five, Kevin McDermott and a string of localbands including New Madrids and Gordon Duncan Jr. Full weekend ticket is £55, with various shows free of charge and open mic sessions. Tickets can be purchased from Old Mill Inn (01796 474020), McKays Hotel (01796 473888), Robertsons Whisky Shop (all Pitlochry) and in Perth at Concorde Music and Greyfriars Bar.
Friday 11th March 8.00pm Monthly Jazz Concerts Fishers Hotel, 79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN
Enjoy a sophisticated evening concert of live melodic Jazz in relaxed comfortable surroundings, with Ian Millar saxophone and Dominic Spencer piano. These monthly concerts will allow audiences to hear a new repertoire of jazz standards from The Great American Songbook and original compositions, in a wonderful setting. A very accessible melodic style which explores, improvises and develops ideas without losing the essence of each piece of music, and to interact together in a very creative way. £8 to book your ticket, please phone: 01796 472 000
What’s On Highland Perthshire
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Saturday 12th March March into Pitlochry Pitlochry Town Hall, McKays, Old Mill Inn, Fishers Hotel
Information and online booking www.birkscinSunday 20th March 10.00amema.co.uk or phone 01887 822845. 4.00pm Everyone is welcome to HFS screenings but become a member any time for just £10.00 and get Birdwatching for beginners Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, 12 months of reduced prices on all HFS films at More than 20 Indie and American artists drawn The Birks plus free DVD loans of HFS films and all Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross, PH8 from all over Scotland, featuring Roddy Woomble the benefits of belonging to a friendly film society 0HH of Idlewild fame, award-winning Colonel Mustard www.heartlandfilmsociety.org If you have an interest in birds and would like to and Dijon Five, Kevin McDermott and a string of increase your knowledge and gain confidence, localbands including New Madrids and Gordon join local birder Scott Paterson as he guides you Friday 18th March 8.00pm Duncan Jr. Full weekend ticket is £55, with varithrough the basics. Adult £45, member £35 (not The Niel Gow Festival 2016 Gorous shows free of charge and open mic sessions. suitable for under 16s). Booking essential. Bring Tickets can be purchased from Old Mill Inn don Gunn, Roddy Matthews, Liam packed lunch and binoculars. (01796 474020), McKays Hotel (01796 473888), Manion & Bernadette Kellerman Tel: 01350 727 337 Robertsons Whisky Shop (all Pitlochry) and in scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk The Royal Hotel, Atholl Street, Perth at Concorde Music and Greyfriars Bar.
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Saturday 12th March 10AM 4.00PM CHILDREN’S FLEECE TOP Course Karelia House Ltd, Kenmore Road, Comrie Bridge, By Aberfeldy, PH15 2LS
Under the supervision of our instructor Tracy Shepherd, come along and make a unique and cozy Children’s Fleece jumper for a Child (ages 4-7) all in a day! What will Karelia House provide? Brother Overlockers (Limited Overlockers participants are advised to bring their own), Iron, Ironing Board, Pattern-Kwik Sew 2106, Fleece Material, Elastic Binding, Ribbing, Zip. Lunch is homemade soup with a selection of sandwiches with tea or coffee, all of which is included in the course price. What other materials might the participants require to buy on the day? Thread. What level of craft worker is this course aimed at? All Levels. What do participants need to bring with them? A fully operational sewing machine (sewing machines available to borrow),scissors, basic sewing kit, threads. If you have an overlocker, please bring it along. £35 Tel: 01887 822027 www.kareliahouse.co.uk
Saturday 12th March 10.00am to 4.00pm SEWING COURSE FOR ALL - Make a Children’s Fleece Top
The Niel Gow Festival 2016 gets off to a great Sunday 20th March 11.00amstart with performances from Performers include 4.00pm students from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Bernadette Kellerman (Germany) and local Spring equinox - family fun days Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, fiddler Liam Manion (Pitlochry), plus Northumbrian fiddler Roddy Matthews and, making a Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross, PH8 return visit, Gordon Gunn from Wick... Under 16s 0HH (£6.00) Adult (£12.00). What is an ‘equinox’? How does it affect wildlife? Tel 01350 727 674 Celebrate the start of spring with crafts, quizzes and nature trails. Suggested donation for activities – £2 per child. Saturday 19th 11.00am-4.00pm Tel: 01350 727 337 Spring equinox - family fun days scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross, PH8 0HH
What is an ‘equinox’? How does it affect wildlife? Celebrate the start of spring with crafts, quizzes and nature trails. Suggested donation for activities – £2 per child. Tel: 01350 727 337 scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
Saturday 19th March 11.00am - 12 noon The Niel Gow Festival 2016 - Pete Clark & Ron Shaw Recital Murthly Castle, Murthly, PH1 4HP
Held in The Music Room at Murthly Castle, a 5 minute drive from Dunkeld, Pete Clark (fiddle) and Ron Shaw (cello) provide a fantastic hour of tunes... Spaces are limited so prior booking Karelia House Ltd, Kenmore Road, Comrie Bridge, is strongly advised. Adult (£12.00), Under 16s (£6.00). By Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2LS Tel 01350 727 674 Under the supervision of our instructor Tracy,come along and make a unique and cozy Children?s Fleece jumper for a Child (ages 4-7) Saturday 19th March 2.30pm all in a day! £35 The Niel Gow Festival 2016 - SatTel: 01887 822027 urday Afternoon Concert - Various www.kareliahouse.co.uk
Artists Sunday 13th March 6.00pm Birnam Arts and Conference CenHeartland Film Society at the Birks tre, Station Road, Birnam, DunCinema, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA keld, Perthshire PH8 0DS Supremely watchable, with a dark sense of history. The Secret in Their Eyes (El Secreto de sus Ojos) (2009 Argentina 129 min Cert 18) Director: Juan José Campanella. A retired criminal lawyer starts to write a novel about an unsolved crime from the bad old days of 70’s Argentina, an event which has obsessed him for decades, as has his unrequited love for his old boss, Irene. Currently being remade by Hollywood with Nicole Kidman - we recommend the original! Join us after the film for a chat in the Chummies bar at the Birks.
Sunday 20th March The Niel Gow Festival 2016 - Sunday Afternoon Concert Birnam Arts and Conference Centre, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0DS
The final concert of the 2016 Festival, certainly not to be missed... featuring Dunkeld & District Strathspey & Reel Society, Douglas Lawrence & Maureen Rutherford, Marie Fielding & Tom Orr and rounding off the festival for another year Pete Clark, Gregor Lowrey & Jim Leighton. Adult (£12.00), Under 16s (£6.00). Tel: 01350 727 674
Saturday 26 March 11.00am to 2.00pm Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt The Hermitage, is west of Dunkeld off the A9 PH8 0AN
Bunny’s been up to his old tricks again! He’s left clues at lots of National Trust for Scotland places across the country. Let your kids follow the clues, solve the puzzle and claim a chocolatey reward! Each Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt is completely different - the perfect excuse to try your hand at more than one! £3 per child. Tel 0844 493219
Featuring four acts, The Blackford Fiddlers, Ryan Young & Innes Watson, Muriel Johnstone & Pete Clark and Roddy Matthews & Jim Nichol. Adult (£12.00), Under 16s (£6.00) Tel: 01350 727 674
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What’s What’s On On Highland HighlandPerthshire Perthshire Saturday 26th March 2pm Egg Olympics .00 Blair Atholl Information Centre, Blair Atholl. PH18 5SP
Some eggy activities for families. Please bring a (well trained) hard-boiled egg with you. Time: 2.00 – 3.30pm Meet: Who for: Children £2. To contact the ranger service, phone 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
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Sunday 27th March 11.00am to 2.00pm Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, 3 miles north of Pitlochry on B8079 PH16 5LG Bunny’s been up to his old tricks again! He’s left clues at lots of National Trust for Scotland places across the country. Let your kids follow the clues, solve the puzzle and claim a chocolatey reward! Each Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt is completely different - the perfect excuse to try your hand at more than one! £3 per hunt. For further information please call 0844 4932192
Sunday 27th March Easter Eggstravaganza Easter Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Loch Tay PH15 2HY
Celebrate Easter Iron Age style with pancakes cooked over an open fire; make your own bread rolls baked in our clay ovens and churn your own butter to spread on them. Handson fun and learning all in one go! Booking essential for large groups, otherwise just come along and enjoy the fun! Tel 01887 830583 www.Crannog.co.uk