What’s On in Highland Perthshire September 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 4th September 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 17th September 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
Daily 10am - 4.30pm Beatrix Potter Interactive Exibition and Garden. Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
September to 13th October 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, September to 15th October in a glorious new version by Clive Francis, is Carousel - Musical fast-paced, rip-roaring and hilariously inventive: Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na perfect Summer entertainment! All tickets (From £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR on Tel: 01796 484626 or online: Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s flagship production for www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com 2016. Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Music by Richard Rodgers. A dramatic testament to the enduring power of love, Carousel is Rodg- September to Sunday 12th Octoers & Hammerstein’s towering achievement. New ber England, 1873: when a travelling carnival pitches Gameplan up in a small fishing village, an unlikely relationPitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na ship develops between the charismatic carousel barker, Billy Bigelow, and Julie Jordan, a naïve Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR local mill worker. Within weeks - and against GamePlan By Alan Ayckbourn. The first play in everyone’s advice - the seemingly ill-matched Ayckbourn’s dazzling Damsels In Distress trilogy, lovers are married. But Billy’s fiery temper quickly GamePlan is a sharp, contemporary black comedy causes problems for the newly-weds. After losing of metropolitan morals and mishaps. Each play his job, Billy begins to feel hemmed in by the in this trilogy is an entirely separate, stand-alone constraints of married life. And his financial difstory, featuring completely different characters. ficulties quickly mount. The discovery that he is Uniquely, however, all three plays share the same soon to be a father only intensifies Billy’s need to actors - and the same set! GamePlan is a sharp, find some cash – and fast. So when Billy’s friend, contemporary black comedy of metropolitan morthe shady sailor Jigger, suggests that robbing the als and mishaps. If you enjoyed Communicating local mill owner could solve all of Billy’s problems, Doors in 2012, you’ll love this! All tickets (From Billy doesn’t take much persuading. But the £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office robbery goes horribly wrong - and Billy ends up on Tel: 01796 484626 or online: risking not only his life, but also his immortal soul www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com . . . All tickets (From £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office on Cinema, Live Event/Broadcasts Tel: 01796 484626 or online: The Birks Cinema PO Box 7517 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com 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
Aberfeldy PH15 2WH
see website for details & listings book online or Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk
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What’s On Highland Perthshire Friday 30th September to Sunday 30th October (daily) The Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry
The Enchanted Forest, Perthshire’s hugely popular multi-award winning sound and light show. Tickets sells fast with the first to go, being the popular weekend slots. Tickets do sell out, so the sooner you get your tickets the more choice you will have as to times. Our recommendation is to go for the early evening twilight slots which allows you to see the show in twilight and in the dark. Tickets for this year’s show will go on sale mid-June.
Septmeber to 12th October FlatSpin 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. All tickets (From £15.00) PFT’s Box Office on Tel: 01796 484626 or online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
September to 13th October 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
September to 15th October This Happy Breed By Nöel Coward Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR
1919: almost unscathed from his time in the trenches, Frank Gibbons returns to civilian life, starts a new job in a travel agency and moves his wife, Ethel, their three children, Reg, Vi and Queenie, and his mother-in-law, Mrs. Flint, into a new home near Clapham Common. On the day of the move to Number 17 Sycamore Road, Frank is delighted to discover that their nearest neighbour is Bob Mitchell, an old comrade-in-arms whom he had given up for dead in 1915. With the Mitchells – Bob, his wife Nora, and son Billy - living cheek
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by jowl with the Gibbonses, the two families adapt to life in suburbia - and to peacetime. Coward’s saga of the lives and loves of one lower-middle-class family and their friends during a turbulent period of history is warm-hearted, funny, deeply moving and infused with a love of Britain and its people. All tickets (From £15.00) can be purchased from PFT’s Box Office on 01796 484626 or online: www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Weekly Events SUNDAYS Every Sunday “Sunday Session” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musicians or those of you learning a musical talent gather round to sing, strum or drum what they know best, a great fun night open to everyone. Free entry. McKays, Atholl Road, Pitlochry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
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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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
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
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
Every Thursday 7.00pm to “Saturday night live@McKays” 10.30pm Birks Cinema Celtic Acoustic Music 9-12pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy PH15 2DA 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 Everyone is welcome to come along to play or 5AG. Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock, 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
Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing dance and clap the night away... Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk
“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
What’s On Highland Perthshire Daily Diary Events Monday 5th September HIGHLAND NIGHTS 50th Anniversary Venue - Recreation Ground. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music. Gates open 7pm. Adults £6 Children £1. www.highlandnight.co.uk
Friday 2nd September 9.00PM Jono The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Jono is a solo singer/songwriter from Glasgow and has been compared to artists like Kelly Jones, Jeff Buckley, Jason Mraz and James Morrison. FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 3rd September 2.00pm Fabulous Fungi Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl
Fungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and ecology. Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl. Who for: Adults £3. To contact the ranger service, p hone 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates. co.uk or www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 3rd September 9.00PM The Irritable Owls The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Fresh from Perth bringing Ska, reggae, covers & a whole lot of dancing. FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Friday 9th September 9.00PM Red Pine Timber Co Unplugged The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
A special acoustic set from Old Mill favourites! FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 10th September 11.00am-4.00pm Discover diving ducks - family fun days Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Dunkeld, PH8 0HH
Saturday 10th September 10.30am to 5.00pm Pitlochry Highland Games Recreation Ground Ferry Rd Pitlochry PH16 5DZ
Pitlochry Highland Games has been hosting competitors and enthralling spectators since 1852. Today’s events include: Pipe Bands, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Tossing the Caber, Throwing the Hammer, Putting the Stone, Tug o’ War, Track Events, Children’s Races, Cycling, Massed Pipe Bands Parade, Stalls and Catering. A fun day out for the whole family. Adults £8 Children (5 - 16 years) £2 Car Parking £2. Dogs welcome on leads. Games Secretary June Templeman 01796 473488 Email: secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk/ www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk/
Saturday 10th September 9.00PM Surround The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH Surround are a professional covers band from Glasgow, performing a mix of classic songs and current chart hits. FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Sunday 11th September 10.30am last entry 3.00pm Annual Amulree & Trochry Clay Pigeon Shoot
Clashcat, Amulree PH80EE, (Amulree is on the back road from Dunkeld to Crief, and Aberfeldy to Crief back road - at Amulree follow the signs by the bridge to the shoot.) The shoot is open to everyone with prizes for the Open, Local (those living in Glen Quaich, Amulree, Auchnafree and Strathbraan), Ladies and Under 18’s categories. The cost for the 35 clay bird shoot is £15.00 per entry with £10.00 re-entry. Under 18’s is £5.00 per entry with £4.00 re-entry. Raffle with great prizes, also a refreshment tent selling soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee, and cakes all day. There is also free coaching from BASC for those who have never shot before. The event is in aid of the Amulree and Trochry Community Fund which raises funds for community events such as the annual Christmas party for all of the children in the Glen. Inquiries contact Helen Taylor tel: 07718954946
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Friday 16th September 9.00PM Red Pine Timber Co Unplugged The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
A special acoustic set from Old Mill favourites! FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 17th September 9.00PM The Splinters The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
An Ayrshire 4 piece band putting their own stamp on classic & modern tracks from Kate Bush, Blondie, Buzzcocks to The Who, Pink and Radiohead. FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www. theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Thursday September 22nd at 7.30pm Blues Concert with The Blueswater Big Shed, Tombreck, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PB Tickets via eventbrite More details on www.bigshed.org.uk
Friday 23rd September 9.00PM Stay Classy The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Brilliant acoustic duo covering songs from Caledonia to Aviici and beyond! FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www. theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 24th September 9.00PM Allveltes The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
A guest band all the way from Norway playing a wide range of popular covers. FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www. theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Saturday 24th September 7.30pm Blues Concert with Matthew Fox Sunday 11th September 11.00am- and Dan Phelps Big Shed, Tombreck, Loch Tay, 4.00pm Discover diving ducks - family fun Aberfeldy, PH15 2PB More details on www.bigshed.org.uk days Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre, Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross, PH8 0HH
How deep does a duck dive? How long can it stay under water? Discover the answers and look for the ducks on the loch. Games and quizzes. SugHow deep does a duck dive? How long can it stay gested donation for activities – £2 per child. Tel: 01350 727 337 scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk under water? Discover the answers and look for the ducks on the loch. Games and quizzes. Suggested donation for activities – £2 per child. Tel: 01350 727 337 scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk
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What’s What’s On On Highland HighlandPerthshire Perthshire Saturday 24th September 10.00am Yoga workshop with Morgan Windram-Gedds - £45 including lunch Big Shed, Tombreck, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy, PH15 2PB More details on www.bigshed.org.uk Book via website or txt/phone 07508645453 Sunday 25th September 9.30am Red Squirrel Walk Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl
Come on a walk to see our red squirrels and find out more about their lives. Time: 9.30 11.00am. Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park. Who for: Adults £2 and Older Children £1. To contact the ranger service, phone 01796 481355, or email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk or www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
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Monday 26th September 10.30am – 12 noon Red Alert, Forestry Commission Walks
Join in the Search for the Perthshire Red Squirrels as they stock up in preparation for winter. 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
Friday 30th September 9.00PM Fozzie The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
At the heart of it all Fozzie is a one man music machine. FREE Admission. 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk | www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
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Friday 30th September to Sunday 30th October (daily) The Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry
The Enchanted Forest, Perthshire’s hugely popular multi-award winning sound and light show. Tickets sells fast with the first to go, being the popular weekend slots. Tickets do sell out, so the sooner you get your tickets the more choice you will have as to times. Our recommendation is to go for the early evening twilight slots which allows you to see the show in twilight and in the dark. Tickets for this year’s show will go on sale mid-June.