April 2009 Events in Highland
Perthshire
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Saturday 21st March - 27th April
Liz Murray - Albert & Solange (Exhibition)
Aberfeldy Watermill Mill St Aberfeldy.
Comprised of delicate mixed media works that build up in two
and three dimensions, the exhibition suggests a romance between a
botanist and a dressmakers, Albert and Solange, in 1920's Paris.
Thursday 2nd and Friday3rd April
FRESA Y CHOCOLAT - Heartland Film Society
The Locus Centre, Aberfeldy
This acclaimed, Oscar-nominated film set in Cuba follows the
unlikely friendship between David, an uptight macho communist
student, and Diego, an extravagant gay artist with an irreverent
attitude to the Castro regime. The title refers to David’s
comment that he knew immediately that Diego was gay when he
chose strawberry ice cream even though chocolate was available.
Combining drama with a bit of humour, this film provides a light
but realistic look at the Cuban Revolution, government
persecution of marginalized groups, and the tendency of human
kindness to overcome hardship. Cuba/Spain 1994 (Sub-titled)
Certificate 18, 110 mins Tel:01887 830307
www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk
Friday3rd April 7.30 - 10pm
Country Dancing
Kynachan Hall Country Dancing - Tummel Bridge
Beginners welcome - you don't need a partner and you get a
cup of tea! £4 per evening or £20 for all sessions.
Friday 3rd April 2009 7.30pm
Duncan Chisholm & Ivan Drever
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
with their dynamic marriage of fiddle, guitar and song,
Tickets £14. Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 4th April 12noon
Behind Closed Doors (Blair Castle Attics)
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
A special interest tour of the attics of Blair Castle. This 90
minute tour starts at 12noon. Please note that this tour
involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for
the fully able. Spaces are very limited, so booking is essential
by contacting the castle on 01796 481207. Tours take place on 4,
11, 18 and 25 April; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May; 6, 13, 20 and 27
June; 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July; and 7, 14 and 21 August.
Admission - £11 per person Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 4th April 7.30pm
Dunkeld District Strathspey & Reel Society - Concert
Mid Atholl Hall Ballinluig
£5 includes Supper and Raffle contact 01796 482240 or 01796
482589
Saturday 4th April 7.30pm
Memory Lane - Music & Dance Extravaganza!
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Performed by West End vocalists, who are accompanied by the
fantastic and elegant Memory Lane Dancers, this show is
beautifully costumed and choreographed for each decade.
Sing along to some of the greatest songs ever written.
Tickets £15.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 4th April 8pm
Music of the Night: Rebecca Caine
Birnam Institute Birnam
Songs from Hit Musical with all Electric Productions.
Tickets £12 (Concessions £10)
Telephone - 01350 727674 Email:
admin@birnaminstitute.com Web
www.birnamarts.com
Sunday 5th April 12 noon to 4pm
Discover Atholl Estate Day - Forestry & Farming
Blair Castle Grounds - Blair Atholl
Anyone interested in learning more about estate life,
introducing the wider work of Atholl Estates. Free as part
of castle or grounds admission. Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday 06th April 2.30pm
The Tryst, Pitlochry
Alisdair Fleming talks on St Kilda.
Tuesday, 7th April 11am - 4pm
All Day Iron Age Breakfast
The Scottish Crannog Centre
The Crannog Creperie: Breakfast with the Ancients! Cook
and eat your own Iron Age crepes or pancakes from our clay
ovens. Includes tour of the crannog. Tel : 01887 830583 e.mail:
info@crannog.co.uk
www.crannog.co.uk
Tuesday 7th April 2-3.30pm
Make your own Bird Feeders Suitable for families with 5-12 year
olds
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
It’s an important time of year to feed the birds – come along
and make your own feeders and bird cake to take away with you.
Children £2; accompanying adults free 5 miles North of
Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 8th April 1pm
That's Rubbish - Puppet Animation Festival
Birnam Institute Birnam
With Puppet Animation Scotland. Skiprat's looking for his
lunch, but all he can find is rubbish....and it's talking to
him. Suitable for ages 4+ Tickets £5 Categories
Contact - BI Arts Centre Telephone - 01350 727674 Email:
admin@birnaminstitute.com
Web www.birnamarts.com
Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th April 10.30am -
4.30pm
Drawing with Oil Pastels with Hugh Scott (Workshop)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Discover or improve your skills in this medium with Hugh
Scott, experienced artist and visual arts lecturer. £88. Tel Box
Office 01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Wednesday 8th April 7.30pm
Fuchsia Talk
Aberfeldy School
Perthshire Highland Horticultural Society are holding a
special Fuchsia Talk. All members and visitors are
welcome. No entrance fee (silver collection at the door)
Friday 10th April 9.30am - 5.30pm
Easter Fun Weekend - for families
Blair Castle and Grounds. Blair Atholl
A range of fun activities over the Easter weekend. Will
include egg paining and rolling on Easter Sunday, chocolate egg
hunts in the grounds, castle treasure hunt and colouring
competition in Banvie Hall. Activities will be short
usually not more than 1/2 an hour long and will repeat
throughout the day. Free as part of Castle or grounds
admission. Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Friday 10th April
Easter Egg Hunt on Safari
Highland Safaris, The Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy,
Come and enjoy our Forest Safari – ideal for families. Climb
aboard your Safari Land Rover and get close to nature to
discover tracks & trails, views & clues. Then search for the
hidden Easter eggs! For bookings and details contact
Highland Safaris on 01887 820071
Perthshire. PH15 2JQ Email:
info@highlandsafaris.net
www.highlandsafaris.net
Friday 10th April 3.43pm
Steam Train Coming Through!
Pitlochry - Blair Atholl
THE GREAT BRITTAIN 2. LMS CLASS 5MT 4-6-0 45231, LMS
CLASS 5MT 4-6-0 45407
PITLOCHRY ARR 15.43 DEP 15.48 - BLAIR ATHOL PASS
16.01
Friday 10th April 7.30pm
Behind Enemy Lines - with Dr Mark Baldwin
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
In 1940, the Special Operations Executive was created by
Churchill to co-ordinate undercover operations in occupied
countries. In its six-year life, SOE trained over 9,000 agents,
who operated in 19 European countries as well as in the Far East
and Africa.
In this show, Dr. Mark Baldwin explores the origins and aims of
the SOE and explains some of the specialised equipment developed
to assist these agents. He also highlights some striking
achievements by famous women agents such as Odette Sansom and
Violette Szabo. Tickets £14
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Friday 10th April
Border Boogie Band
McKay's Hotel Atholl Rd Pitlochry
Long term collaborators with the late John Martyn, with Fish
from Marillion, and have been their support ban on many
occasions. Entry £8.00 Tel: 01796 473888
Saturday 11th April 9.30am - 5.30pm
Easter Fun Weekend - for families
Blair Castle and Grounds. Blair Atholl
A range of fun activities over the Easter weekend. Will
include egg paining and rolling on Easter Sunday, chocolate egg
hunts in the grounds, castle treasure hunt and colouring
competition in Banvie Hall. Activities will be short
usually not more than 1/2 an hour long and will repeat
throughout the day. Free as part of Castle or grounds
admission. Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 11th April 10am
Coffee Morning.
The Tryst, Pitlochry
Arthritis Awareness in Atholl: Spring Coffee Morning
Saturday 11 April
Enochdu Walk Distance: 8 miles Start grid ref: NO062628
Strathtay Ramblers
An easy walk following part of the Cateran Trail towards the
Spittal of Glenshee on a good track, returning on a good
footpath over higher ground. Note: No dogs please. Tel: 01796
474114
Meeting Info: OLD CHURCH CAR PARK, CRIEFF ROAD, ABERFELDY. at
9.30 a.m. or Enochdu at 10.30 a.m. Local grade: C+
Saturday 11th April
Easter Egg Hunt on Safari
Highland Safaris, The Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy,
Come and enjoy our Forest Safari – ideal for families. Climb
aboard your Safari Land Rover and get close to nature to
discover tracks & trails, views & clues. Then search for the
hidden Easter eggs! For bookings and details contact
Highland Safaris on 01887 820071
Perthshire. PH15 2JQ Email:
info@highlandsafaris.net
www.highlandsafaris.net
Saturday 11th April 10am - 5pm
Door Open Day - get behind the scenes
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Every year we open our doors and welcome in anyone and
everyone, all day long! This is your chance to get an
insight into daily life behind the scenes. FREE Tel Box
Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 11th April 12noon
Behind Closed Doors (Blair Castle Attics)
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
A special interest tour of the attics of Blair Castle. This 90
minute tour starts at 12noon. Please note that this tour
involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for
the fully able. Spaces are very limited, so booking is essential
by contacting the castle on 01796 481207. Tours take place on 4,
11, 18 and 25 April; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May; 6, 13, 20 and 27
June; 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July; and 7, 14 and 21 August.
Admission - £11 per person Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 11th April 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Egg Olympics
Atholl Estates Information Centre - Blair Atholl
Some eggy activities for families. Please bring a well
hard-boiled egg with you.
Children £1 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 11th April 7pm
Inge McIlroy
at the Taybank bar in Dunkeld,
headlining is Andi Neate also playing is Sam Risdale. I
will be doing a slot and singing backing vox with Andi. see
Inge's myspace page at
www.myspace.com/ingemusic
Saturday 11th April 7.30pm
Queens of Song - with John Scrimger and Friends.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
International opera singers, Linda Ormiston and Marilyn Hill
Smith join forces with Perth`s “Mr. Music”, John Scrimger, for a
magical night of songs, arias and duets. Tickets £12.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday 12th April 9.30am - 5.30pm
Easter Fun Weekend - for families
Blair Castle and Grounds. Blair Atholl
A range of fun activities over the Easter weekend. Will
include egg paining and rolling on Easter Sunday, chocolate egg
hunts in the grounds, castle treasure hunt and colouring
competition in Banvie Hall. Activities will be short
usually not more than 1/2 an hour long and will repeat
throughout the day. Free as part of Castle or grounds
admission. Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 12thth April
Easter Egg Hunt on Safari
Highland Safaris, The Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy,
Come and enjoy our Forest Safari – ideal for families. Climb
aboard your Safari Land Rover and get close to nature to
discover tracks & trails, views & clues. Then search for the
hidden Easter eggs! For bookings and details contact
Highland Safaris on 01887 820071
Perthshire. PH15 2JQ Email:
info@highlandsafaris.net
www.highlandsafaris.net
Sunday 12 April 11am-4pm
Be a Celt for a Day: Iron Age Costume, Cooking & Crafts
Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore
Complete your costume, cook like a Celt, and take home crafts
that you make. Booking Essential.
Tel - 01887 830583
Email:info@crannog.co.uk Web
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 12th April 11.30am
Puppet Animation Festival - The Post Man - Velo Theatre & Clydebuilt Puppet
Theatre (Ages 4+)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The Postman A happy-go-lucky postman goes on his daily
bicycle round, laden with letters and parcels to deliver. Upon
opening one of the packages, he discovers a fantastic, magical
world inside. As he opens more parcels, they become a magical
mystery tour. We visit exotic locations, jungles, volcanoes and
meet mermaids and game hunters! There’s even a circus to
discover . . .
A wonderful, wordless adventure from France’s Vélo Théâtre ,
full of tenderness, humour and theatrical magic. Tickets
Adults £5 per show Children/concs £3 per show Family ticket £14
(2 Adults + 2 children) Tel Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday 12th April 1pm – 4pm
Easter Trail - Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Call in anytime to follow the Easter trail and find an Easter
egg. Children £2. 5 miles North of Pitlochry Tel
0844 493 2192 www.nts.org.uk
Sunday 12th April 3.30pm
Puppet Animation Festival - The Three Bears - Velo Theatre & Clydebuilt Puppet
Theatre (Ages 3+)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Porridge, porridge, porridge. Do you like porridge? The
Three Bears love it and have it every day for breakfast.
Goldilocks lives above a sweet shop and has never tasted this
delicious dish – until she visits The Three Bears` home . . .
what fun she is going to have . . .
Porridge is the staple diet of European storytelling and plays a
big part in Scottish culture, too! This fun new show from
Clydebuilt tackles shopping and healthy eating whilst
entertaining wee ones! Tickets Adults £5 per
show Children/concs £3 per show Family ticket £14 (2 Adults + 2
children) Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 13th April
Easter Egg Hunt on Safari
Highland Safaris, The Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy,
Come and enjoy our Forest Safari – ideal for families. Climb
aboard your Safari Land Rover and get close to nature to
discover tracks & trails, views & clues. Then search for the
hidden Easter eggs! For bookings and details contact
Highland Safaris on 01887 820071
Perthshire. PH15 2JQ Email:
info@highlandsafaris.net
www.highlandsafaris.net
Monday 13th April 1pm – 4pm
Easter Trail - Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Call in anytime to follow the Easter trail and find an Easter
egg. Children £2. 5 miles North of Pitlochry Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 14th April 10.30am-12 noon
Noisy Nature – Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds.
The Hermitage Lower Car Park
What’s that noise? Games and activities finding out how animals
communicate in the woods.
Children £2; accompanying adults £1 The Hermitage by Dunkeld.
Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 14th April 7pm
Talk on Cairngorms Biological Recording System.
Lesser Hall, Pitlochry Town Hall, West Moulin Rd, Pitlochry
Interested in Wildlife on your back door? Please come
along and find out how you can get involved.
Tuesday 14th April
Quiz Night
The Auld Smiddy Inn, Atholl Rd Pitlochry
Quiz Night - Grand Final.
Wednesday 15th April 10am-12noon
Heather, Hills & Hamish
Blair Castle Trekking Centre Blair Atholl
Take a trek on the Atholl Ponies following old drover tracks.
Spot wildlife and chat with Hamish an Estate Ghillie. Booking
Essential. Treks take place on 15, 22, and 29 April; 6, 13, 20
and 27 May; 3, 10, 17 and 24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July; and
5, 12 and 19 August. Admission - £39 Victoria Bogan
Telephone - 01796 481568 Email:
vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk Web
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Wednesday 15th April 2pm – 4pm
Woodland Treasure Hunt
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park – Blair Atholl
A family event searching for clues and treasure.
Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 15th April 2pm
The Postman - Puppet Animation Festival
Birnam Institute Birnam
With Velo Theatre (France)/ Puppet Animation. An
impeccably dressed postman goes on his daily bicycle round,
laden with letters and packages to deliver. On opening one
of the packages he discovers inside a fantastic magical world.
Suitable for ages 5+ Tickets £5
Telephone - 01350 727674 Email:
admin@birnaminstitute.com Web
www.birnamarts.com
Wed 15th April 2009 7.45pm
Town Hall Pitlochry
Eddie Rose - Easter charity Scottish Night Out concert
proceeds will go to The Pitlochry old folks Community Bus.
Tickets will be on sale around end of March for more information
e mail comicrose@aol.com
Contact E Rose 01796472600
www.edierose.co.uk
Thursday, 16th April 11am - 4pm
Iron Age Archery
The Scottish Crannog Centre
Discover simple longbows and shoot arrows at a range of targets.
Tickets £5 per session. For ages 7+. Booking advised. Tel :
01887 830583 e.mail:
info@crannog.co.uk
www.crannog.co.uk
Friday 17th April 11.00 to 1pm
Signs of Spring
Weem Woodland Car park
Spring has sprung, enjoy this ancient woodland as the sap begins
to rise.
Take Castle Menzies entrance then right to car park from B846,
one mile west of Aberfeldy.
Adults: £3.00, children: £1.00 Just turn up Dogs
Allowed: Tel Peter Fullarton Recreation Forester 01350 727284
e-mail:
peter.fullarton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
www.forestry.gov.uk
Friday 17th April 7.30 - 10pm
Country Dancing
Kynachan Hall Country Dancing - Tummel Bridge
Beginners welcome - you don't need a partner and you get a
cup of tea! £4 per evening or £20 for all sessions.
Friday 17th April 7.30pm
Pete Clark & Friends - renowned Perthshire Fiddler
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Combining songs and tunes with stories and wit, Pete Clark
returns with some old friends to perform in the relaxed
atmosphere of the Theatre's Ben Vrackie Bar. Tickets
£12.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 18th April 10am - 2pm
Country Market
Mill of Logierait Farm beside the A827 just off the A9 at
Ballinluig
Local produce, crafts, collectibles. Music,
refreshments, free parking and toilet facilities.
For more info contact the project officer on 07958 531 980 or
info@hpcp.co.uk
Saturday 18th April 12noon
Behind Closed Doors (Blair Castle Attics)
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
A special interest tour of the attics of Blair Castle. This 90
minute tour starts at 12noon. Please note that this tour
involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for
the fully able. Spaces are very limited, so booking is essential
by contacting the castle on 01796 481207. Tours take place on 4,
11, 18 and 25 April; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May; 6, 13, 20 and 27
June; 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July; and 7, 14 and 21 August.
Admission - £11 per person Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 18th April 7.30pm
Mozart, Karl Jenkins & Cunningham
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Pitlochry & District Choral Society accompanied by the Angus
Chamber Orchestra conducted by Andrew Tillett. Tickets £12 Tel
Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 18th April 7.30pm
Pitlochry & District Choral Society.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
£12.
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 10.30am -
4.30pm
Radio Drama with Morag Stark (Workshop)
This workshop will cover devising scripts to performance
level and techniques for successful recordings. You'll
even take away your own CD. £88 Tel Box Office 01796
484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday19th April 2 - 3.30pm
Red Squirrel Walk
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park – Blair Atholl
Come and look for red squirrels and learn more about them.
Adults £2, Children £1 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 21st April 10am - 12noon
Help us choose a Fairtrade Coffee!
Dewars World of Whisky Aberfeldy
Sample some Fairtrade coffees and some local baking and help
us choose the best for our coffee shop. All we ask from
you is your opinion, but if you've enjoyed your coffee and
baking, we'll be happy to accept donation in aid of Sigtsavers
International - and any sum raised will be matched by Dewar's.
Tel 01887 822010
www.dewarswordofwhisky.com
Tuesday 21st & Wednesday 22nd April 10.30am - 4.30pm
Watercolours: Beginners with James Murdoch (Workshop)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
You will leave this midweek workshop with new skills and
techniques as well as a completed painting! £88 for the
two days. Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Wednesday 22nd April 10am-12noon
Heather, Hills & Hamish
Blair Castle Trekking Centre Blair Atholl
Take a trek on the Atholl Ponies following old drover tracks.
Spot wildlife and chat with Hamish an Estate Ghillie. Booking
Essential. Treks take place on 15, 22, and 29 April; 6, 13, 20
and 27 May; 3, 10, 17 and 24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July; and
5, 12 and 19 August. Admission - £39 Victoria Bogan
Telephone - 01796 481568 Email:
vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk Web
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Thursday 23rd April Workshops at 10am and
1.30pm
Looking Good Feeling Great
style and colour workshop with fitness and beauty advice.
Tickets £20 - must be bought in advance from Jane Burrows,
Beauty & Wellbeing
www.beautywellbeing.co.uk Tel: 07905 952908
Thursday 23rd April 7.30pm
If You Fall: Karen Darke
Birnam Institute Birnam
With Speakers from The Edge. Karen Darke is a truly
remarkable woman. Just 4yrs after being paralysed from the
chest down in a rock climbing accident, Karen set out on a hand
bike to cross the Tien Shan and Karakoram mountains of Central
Asia. Set against a backdrop of inspirational images and
footage. "If You Fall" is a unique opportunity to meet one
of the most extraordinary adventurers of our time. Tickets £8
(Concessions £6) Telephone - 01350 727674
Email:
admin@birnaminstitute.com Web
www.birnamarts.com
Friday 24th April 7.30pm
"Suits You Sir"
Atholl Arms Hotel Blair Atholl
Fund raising event - a talk by Susan Payne of Perth Museum &
Art Gallery centres around a remarkable 17th century garment
known as the Urrard Jacket.
Friday 24th April 7.30pm
Fashion Show in Aid of the Aberfeldy Cottage Hospital
Molteno Hall Fortingall
The Show is to be staged by NOA of Aberfeldy. Wine and
nibbles to help the event go with a swing Tickets available from
NOA or Tel Morag on 01887 830322 or Sue on 830871
Friday 24th April 8pm
Anything Goes - Madcaps
Moulin Hall,
Saturday 25th April 12noon
Behind Closed Doors (Blair Castle Attics)
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
A special interest tour of the attics of Blair Castle. This 90
minute tour starts at 12noon. Please note that this tour
involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for
the fully able. Spaces are very limited, so booking is essential
by contacting the castle on 01796 481207. Tours take place on 4,
11, 18 and 25 April; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May; 6, 13, 20 and 27
June; 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July; and 7, 14 and 21 August.
Admission - £11 per person Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 25th April 12.00 - 4.00pm
Pitlochry Superdog
Pitlochry Recreation Ground
A fun afternoon for dogs with competitions,
displays and doggy games. Free Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tel 0844 493 2192 www.nts.org.uk
25 April 8pm
Lights Out By Nine
Birnam Institute Birnam
An evening of Hot Beats - Light out by Nine play powerhouse
rhythm and blues and have now developed a collection of their
own original songs, commanding a growing amount of media
attention. Join Birnam Arts and Light Out by Nine for a
fantastic evening of dancing and rythmic music. Tickets
£10 (Concessions £8) Tel - 01350 727674 Email:
admin@birnaminstitute.com Web
www.birnamarts.com
Sunday 26 April 2009
Glen Banvie/Tilt Circular Distance: 10 miles Start grid ref:
NN875664
Strathtay Ramblers
From CP through castle grounds to Glen Banvie, cross over into
Glen Tilt along to Gilberts Bridge then via Fender Bridge back
to CP. Note: No dogs please Contact phone: 01796 474198
Meeting Info: OLD CHURCH CAR PARK, CRIEFF ROAD, ABERFELDY. at
9.30 a.m. or Old Bridge of Tilt CP at 10.15 a.m. Local grade: B
Sunday, 26th April 11am - 4pm
Annual Celtic Food & Drink Festival
The Scottish Crannog Centre
Sample some of Perthshire's finest produce inspired by
underwater discoveries of Iron Age food remains. Tastes include
spit roast beast, smoked fish and dairy products, nutty breads &
spreads, herbs, and range of suitably themed beverages. There's
plenty to do while you wait to taste...try out archery,
woodturning, and more! Kindly supported by the Highland
Perthshire Herb Society Tel : 01887 830583 e.mail:
info@crannog.co.uk
www.crannog.co.uk
Monday 27th April 12pm onwards
Classic Historic cars - Scottish Malts reliability trial
Killiecrankie Area
These Classic cars will pass through Killiecrankie about 12.20pm
Monday 27th April 7.30pm
The Real MacBeth - talk by Fiona Watson
Moulin & Pitlochry History Circle AGM The Tryst Pitlochry.
The talk will follow the meeting, Visitors are welcome.
Monday 27th April 7.30pm
Aquaculture - The Blue Revolution - talk by Dr Malcolm Beveridge
The Tryst Pitlochry.
Malcolm is a past Director of the Fisheries Research
Services Freshwater Laboratory at Faskally.
His lecture will consider the role of aquaculture in helping to
satisfy the food requirements of a growing population at a time
of increasing environmental uncertainty. Light
refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome.
Tuesday 28th April 2009 at 7.15pm
Dunkeld Cathedral Concert - The Ljubljana Waldorf Choir from
Slovenia
Performing arrangements of sacred, traditional and contemporary
songs from Slovenia. The choir have toured extensively
throughout Europe and are now making their first visit to
Scotland. Slovenia is the most northerly republic of the former
Yugoslavian federation, famed for the magnificent mountain
scenery and the warm hospitality of the people.
Pete Clark and Friends and Sine Nomine A choral group from
Highland Perthshire
Admission £5.00
The performers would welcome your company at The Taybank to
continue the evenings entertainment and to experience the
hospitality of Highland Perthshire.
Tickets are available from The Taybank and Dunkeld News from 1st
April.
Proceeds are to be shared between the Dunkeld Cathedral and the
performers.
For information please contact dennys@pitlochry.org or phone
01350 720015
Tuesday 28th April 8.00pm.
The Fiddle Tree presents The Tannahill Weavers
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam, Dunkeld
The Fiddle Tree's 2009 programme continues on April 28th with a
rare Highland Perthshire appearance by one of Scotland's premier
traditional bands, the legendary Tannahill Weavers. Adult
tickets are priced £8 in advance, £10 on the door. Under-18s
tickets cost £3, or 2 for a fiver. They are available at
Zigzags, Dunkeld (01350 728666) and at Birnam CD (01350 727158).
Postal bookings - please call Birnam CD for details. Credit /
debit card bookings are only available online at:
www.thebooth.co.uk .
Wednesday 29th April 10am-12noon
Heather, Hills & Hamish
Blair Castle Trekking Centre Blair Atholl
Take a trek on the Atholl Ponies following old drover tracks.
Spot wildlife and chat with Hamish an Estate Ghillie. Booking
Essential. Treks take place on 15, 22, and 29 April; 6, 13, 20
and 27 May; 3, 10, 17 and 24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July; and
5, 12 and 19 August. Admission - £39 Victoria Bogan
Telephone - 01796 481568 Email:
vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk Web
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
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