What’s On in Highland Perthshire May 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
Friday 22nd May 2015 to Saturday let your imagination run wild. If you enjoyed the hugely popular A Chorus Of Disapproval in 2013, 17th October 2015 then this is the one for you! All tickets (From Pitlochry Summer Season - A Little £15.00) from Night Music - Music and lyrics by Tel: 01796 484626 or www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com Stephen Sondheim and book by Hugh Wheeler Heartland Film Society (HFS) Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 Screenings are open to all, become a member at 5DR
NB We try to make sure all the information we Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece is a deliciously post is accurate, but please check directly with funny exploration of love lost, love found and the venue concerned before committing yourself. love rediscovered. With an achingly beautiful score – including The Miller’s Son, The Glamorous Life, A Weekend In The County and the magical Send In The Clowns – this 1973 Broadway clasContinuous Events sic, performed by a large cast of talented actormusicians, promises to be the most elegant, Friday May 1st to Sunday 31st May romantic PFT musical yet. Could there be a better way to launch the 2015 Summer Season? All – 12.00 to 5.00pm tickets (From £15.00) from “Scotland Year of Food & Drink Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 Whisky Month” www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Grandtully PH9 0PL. Daily 10.00am - 4.30pm Taste Chocolate & Whisky pairings in the Chocolate Shop, Whisky-themed Gifts & Prize Draw for Beatrix Potter Interactive Exibition and Garden. Birnam Arts & Whisky Companion Box of Chocolates. Special Whisky-themed dishes in Legends Coffee & Conference Centre Station Road Chocolate House. Contact Iain Burnett Highland Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS Chocolatier, Legends of Grandtully between Aberfeldy & Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire PH9 0PL Tel. 01887 840775 www.highlandchocolataire.com
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
any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks.
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
Every Sunday April to 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: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com
Sunday 3rd May to Sunday 27th September 10.00am to 4.00pm. Weekly Events Aberfeldy Farmers Market Thursday 28th May 2015 to SaturAberfeldy Town Square, PH15 2DD day 17th October 2015 SUNDAYS The first Sunday of the month an eclectic mix Pitlochry Summer Season - Imof food, art and craftsmanship. So come along, probable Fiction By Alan Aycksoak up the atmosphere and enjoy what HighEvery Sunday “Sunday Session” bourn land Perthshire has to offer! aberfeldymarket@ 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant btopenworld.com Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 Tel:- 07990834092 or 01887834092 5DR 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musiAlan Ayckbourn’s 2005 comedy is a dazzling, hilarious exploration of what can happen when you cians or those of you learning a musical talent gather round to sing, strum or drum what they
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What’s On Highland Perthshire know best, a great fun night open to everyone. Free entry. McKays, Atholl Road, Pitlochry. 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 from 11th May to 7th September. Highland Nights. 7.15pm Recreation ground
The 50th year of Highland Nights. Adults £6 Children £1 Souvenir programme £2
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
Solo ringing is most unusual, fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. Come and enjoy the music for a while, Freewill donation.
WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday 2.00pm to 4.00pm 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 until 23rd September. Small Ensemble Ringing included once a month.
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3rd Saturday April to 3rd Saturday October 10.00am to 2.00pm Every Wednesday, 9pm, Open MuLogierait Farmers Market sic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main Mill of Logierait, Ballinluig, PerthStreet, Bankfoot PH1 4AB shire, PH9 0LH 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
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
Every Tuesday from 8.30pm FRIDAYS The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Donny McElligott and Alan Dickson, “Friday night Folk” 8-11pmlead the Tuesday night session with an eccelctic McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 mix of old and new tunes - anyone welcome to come and join from 8.30pm. Free entry. Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk
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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
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
“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
“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 1st May from 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 & The Killers. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
Every Friday Night. Music Sessions Saturday 2nd May from 9.00PM Atholl Arms Hotel Bridgehead, Acoustic Butterfly Dunkeld, PH8 OAQ . An open session for The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitmusicians of all abilities to gather and play music lochry PH16 5BH - any music. Or just come and enjoy the music. Free Entry. Tel: 01350 727 219 www.athollarmshotel.com
Acoustic Butterfly music is a melting pot of styles and rhythms, catchy melodies and harmonies. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk
What’s On Highland Perthshire Sunday 3rd May 11.00am to 4.30pm Celtic Spring Food Festival Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay PH15 2HY
Discover Iron Age cooking including clay-baked and smoked fish, spit-cooked meat, Crannog stews, locally foraged greens, breads & spreads and themed beverages. Try our ancient craft activities while you’re waiting for a taste of what life was like 2,500 years ago. Tel: 1887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 10th May 2.00pm Open Day - Atholl Country Life Museum Old School, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5SP
Three exciting new exhibitions to view, the Foundry Bar Boys will provide music, refreshments and home baking can be obtained at Food in the Park. Special guest Dolina MacLennan will be present to sign her new book “An Island Girl’s Journey” Thanks to the generosity of the McBeath family, whose ancestor Donald McBeath features on the Blair Atholl Road sign, we have a unique letter written on Birch bark to display. It was sent Friday 8th May 1.00- 4.00pm from North Bay in Canada over 100 years ago in Pitlochry and Moulin Heritage cen- 1906. The versatility and uses of birch will also be shown. tre at the MoulinKirk opens. Photographs of local interest and new exhibitions. The Voices of Atholl project is now up and running. Eighteen local people talk about how life was in Blair Atholl and the Glens to provide an Friday 8th May from 9.00PM interactive display with touch screen technology. Carrying on with the previous theme about Molly McCabe World War 1 and our outreach programme, Blair The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, PitAtholl, Logierait and Grandtully Primary Schools lochry PH16 5BH have each given material for a joint exhibition. A Perthshire based Singer/Songwriter playing a It covers, life in the trenches, using models mixture of covers & originals. FREE Admission. made by the pupils, and also those at home Tel: 01796 474 020 in Scotland at this time with poems written by www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry. the children which really touch the heart. Two co.uk schools presented a play in December about the Christmas Truce in 1914. Photos and excerpts from the script which give a vivid reality to life Saturday 9th May 8.00pm The Unremarkable Death of Mari- on the battle field will be on view along with an old leather football from the Museum used in the lyn Monroe. play. Everyone is very welcome to come along Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, and join us on this special event. Dunkeld PH80DS Tel: 01796 481232. Offers a radical interpretation of this Hoolywood www.athollcountrylifemuseum.org.uk legend, and leads us - in real time, to the very moment of her death. £12, £10, £5 Sunday 10th May From 4.00PM. Tel: 01350 727 674 www.BirnamArts.com Red Pine Timber Co
Saturday 9th May from 9.00PM The One Eyed Fish The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
3 piece covers band with songs from the 1940’s right up to the present day. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry. co.uk
Sunday 10th May Marie Curie Cancer Care - Etape Caledonia, closed road 81miles around Highland Perthshire
The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Old Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 10 May 6.00pm Heartland Film Society The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy PH15 2WH
Tom at the Farm (Tom à la Ferme) (2013 Canada/France Cert 15) written and directed by Xavier Dolon. Arriving at a remote farm for the funeral of his lover Guillaume, Tom finds that the Etape Caledonia is revered within the cycling family knows nothing of him or his relationship community as the UK’s premier cycling sportive. with their son – they believe he was happily marWelcoming over 5,500 each year, the stunning 81 ried. Tom goes along with the story and a tense mile closed road route is the perfect way to kick psychological drama unfolds as he becomes emstart the sportive season. Taking you on a jourbroiled in complicated family relationships, in parney through the breathtaking Highland scenery, ticular with Guillaume’s menacing brother Francis. riders can expect an undulating route along with Join us after the film for a chat in the Chuma legendary festival atmosphere at the finish line mies bar at the Birks. Online booking at www. to look forward to! birkscinema.co.uk or phone 01887 822845. HFS www.etapecaledonia.co.uk 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. Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk
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Tuesday 12th May 9.30am Tryst Walking Group Harrietfield to Amulree
Distance 7 miles. For further information Tel: 01796 470575
Thursday 14th May 8.00pm The Scottish Watershed Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS Join Chris Townsend as he talks about his walk along the Scottish Watershed. £5 Tel: 01350 727 674 www.BirnamArts.com
Friday 15th May from 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 www.theoldmillpitlochry. co.uk
Saturday 16th May. Cairngorms Nature Festival, Blair Atholl Information Centre
Events will be run throughout the weekend within a 20 minute drive of four Visitor Information Centre’s: Blair Atholl, Aviemore, Ballater, and Tomintoul. Pop along to Blair Atholl for a ‘Wild Night Out’, ‘Become a Citizen Scientist’, contribute to the Woolly Woods or find out more about our ‘Special Upland Birds’. For more information go to http://cairngorms.co.uk/look-after/cairngormsnature/festival
Saturday 16th May 2.00pm – 4.00pm Miniature Killiecrankie Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Discover the miniature world of Killiecrankie. Look closely at the plants and flowers, find out who or what is hiding in the undergrowth. Bug boxes provided. Children £2; Accompanying Adults free. 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
Saturday 16th May from 9.00PM Mad Ferret The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Mad Ferret are the premier Scots/Irish folk duo that are guaranteed to rile a crowd and energize a room. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry. co.uk
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Saturday 16th to Sunday 17th May 6 - 10pm Saturday; 8 - 10am Sunday Wild Night Out
Sleep out and experience the night-time sights and sounds of nature. Join the rangers for evening and morning wildlife activities. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Bring your own camping gear. Field and facilities provided. Who for: Families, Adult £12, Child £6. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 17th May 10.30am 12.30pm Spring Explorers Safari Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Thursday 21st May evening Chocolate & Whisky Pairing Masterclass Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Grandtully PH9 0PL.
Chocolate and Whisky Pairing Masterclass Evening with Julie Collier (Reservation Required). Contact Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Legends of Grandtully between Aberfeldy & Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire PH9 0PL Tel. 01887 840775 www.highlandchocolataire.com
Friday 22nd May from 9.00PM Fozzie The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
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Games, which includes traditional events such as tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer. Highland Games date back many centuries, most of the events tracing their roots back to ancient Scottish battle weapons & fighting techniques. Admission: Seniors £5.00 5 - 16 year old £3.00 under 5s free parking free Tel: 01796 481207 www.blair-castle.co.uk
Monday 25th May 11.00am 4.30pm Ancient Textiles & Nettle Festival Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay PH15 2HY
Enjoy this special day of fibre work, food and fun. Demonstrations and exhibits, nettle fibre processing & spinning, nettle food, drink and textile art At the heart of it all, Fozzie is a one man music together with dyeing, spinning, weaving, braiding machine. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry. and rope-making. Explore the Pass of Killiecrankie on foot, and Tel: 1887 830583 discover some of it’s secret corners. Learn about co.uk www.crannog.co.uk our wildflowers and trees and find out about the larger animals that inhabit the woodland. There Saturday 23rd. from 2.30pm will be an opportunity to see our live mammal Blair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TL. Tuesday 26th May 9.30am traps in action and handle some animal skins and 4.30pm The two day Atholl Gathering weekend consists skulls. Adults £4; Children £2. For all Killiecrankie of The Atholl Highlanders’ Parade on Saturday. A Moroccan experience day with events please meet in the stone circle outside the Gardens admission fee applies.followed by the Chef Paul Newman Visitor Centre. Further details please contact the Highland Games on Sunday. Discover more about ranger service on 0844 4932192 or Killiecrankie the fascinating history of the Atholl Highlanders, Thyme to Eat, Cookery School, Visitor Centre on 0844 4932194. Blair Castle’s private army, watch the annual pa- Errichel, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy rade in the afternoon. A special talk in the castle ballroom explains how the regiment was granted their colours and the history and tradition behind the annual parade, from 11.00am to 12noon. Admission £5.00 Events will be run throughout the weekend within Tel: 01796 481207 a 20 minute drive of four Visitor Information www.blair-castle.co.uk Centre’s: Blair Atholl, Aviemore, Ballater, and Tomintoul. Pop along to Blair Atholl for a ‘Wild Saturday 23rd May 8.00pm Night Out’, ‘Become a Citizen Scientist’, contribute to the Woolly Woods or find out more about our Bruce Molsky ‘Special Upland Birds’. For more information go Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, to http://cairngorms.co.uk/look-after/cairngorms- Dunkeld PH80DS nature/festival An American Fiddler, banjo player, guitarist and singer performing old time music of the Appalachian region. £14, £12, £5 Tuesday 19th May 8.00pm Tel: 01350 727 674 A World Beyond Man www.BirnamArts.com
Sunday 17th May. Cairngorms Nature Festival, Blair Atholl Information Centre
Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS Saturday 23rd May from 9.00PM Charts the Extraordinary true story of navigator Trees Don’t Travel Valerian Albaov’s 235 mile journey across the artic ice in search of rescue. £12, £10, £5 The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, PitTel: 01350 727 674 lochry PH16 5BH www.BirnamArts.com
Based around Aberfeldy & Dunkeld telling tales of hardship, struggle, defeat & discovery and perhaps redemption... FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
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Dips, Flatbreads, fluffy Cous Cous and a delicious Moroccan Tagine. Learn how to blend spices and make a delicious Moroccan Meal under the expert tuition of our Chef Paul Newman. 1 day course cost £150 per person. Includes lunch, refreshments & a Microstoven Terrine to take your creations home. To book or for further information Email fionasloan@errichel.co.uk Call 07483 352 123 or 01887 820805
Friday 29th May 8.00pm Its in The Bag - Theatre ComedyBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS The Birnam Institute Players present an evening of Mystery, menace and mayhem! £8 Tel: 01350 727 674 www.BirnamArts.com
Friday 29th May from 9.00PM Don Nicolson The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Complex guitar picking and looping techniques Wednesday 20th May 8.00pm make the lyrics come to life. Don is a rare talent Seth Lakeman worth checking out. FREE Admission. Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Tel: 01796 474 020 Dunkeld PH80DS www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry. Sunday 24th May. West Country folk-singer, song writer and multico.uk The Atholl Gathering and Highland instrumentalist. £20, Tel: 01350 727 674 Games. Blair Castle Blair Atholl Saturday 30th May 8.00pm www.BirnamArts.com PH18 5TL. Its in The Bag - Theatre ComedyThe Highland Gathering on Sunday, with the Atholl Highlanders officially opening the Highland Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS Games with a “March On” at 1.15pm, led again by the skirl of their pipes and the deep, sonorous booming of their drums. Following the March On, heavyweight strong men from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out in the Highland
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The Birnam Institute Players present an evening of Mystery, menace and mayhem! £8 Tel: 01350 727 674 www.BirnamArts.co.uk