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April 2012
Events in Highland Perthshire
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Wednesday 4th April 7.00am - 9.30am
Moths and Music
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park Blair Atholl
Listen to the joys of the dawn chorus and look at the
amazing moths we have caught overnight in our live moth trap.
Adults £3 Telephone 01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday 5th April 11 – 12 noon Age 6+
Easter Crafts
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Rd,Birnam By Dunkeld PH8 ODS
A fun filled morning of Easter crafty activities led by
popular children’s tutor, Kathy Burns, who’ll get your
imagination flowing and help you make your creation – choose
from Easter chicks, cards, hats and decorations, or come up with
your own idea. You’ll have fantastic fun in this workshop! All
materials provided. £6 Tel: box office 01350 727674.
www.birnaminstitute.com
7 April 2.00 – 3.30pm
Egg Olympics
Meet: Atholl Estates Information Centre Blair Atholl
Some eggy activities for families. Please bring a (well
trained ) hard-boiled egg with you. Children £2 Telephone 01796
481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 7th April 7.30pm
The Johnny Cash Roadshow
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Fronted by respected singer/songwriter Clive John and backed
by The Spirit Band, The Johnny Cash Roadshow re-creates The Man
in Black’s timeless sound.
Celebrating the life and works of an American legend, The Johnny
Cash Roadshow is one tribute show that fans and lovers of great
music won’t want to miss.
Tickets: £18.50 Tel: Box Office (01796 484626)
www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
Saturday 7th April 8:00pm
A Wanderer Fantasy
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Rd,Birnam By Dunkeld PH8 ODS
This fascinating and original show explores the last days of
Franz Schubert’s short life, interweaving the sublime music that
the composer wrote at that time, into dramatic action - a chance
both to see and hear Schubert, man and musician, live.
Performer Michael Lunts has carved out a reputation as both an
actor and a classical pianist, touring his own ‘plays with
music’ to literally hundreds of theatres, festivals and music
societies around the UK, and abroad. These unique fusions of
drama and live music cast new light on defining moments in the
lives of the great composers. Using the metaphor of ‘The
Wanderer’, a figure that haunted the Romantic imagination, ‘A
Wanderer Fantasy’ offers an often moving insight into the
much-misunderstood creative genius of Franz Schubert.
Tickets: £10 / £8 Tel: box office on 01350 727674.
www.birnaminstitute.com
Sunday 8th April 2.00pm
Rosemary Squires - Those Were The Days
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Rosemary Squires, sometimes dubbed ‘Britain’s Doris Day’,
takes a look back in this special two hour concert to what many
believe were the Golden Years of popular entertainment - years
in which both Rosemary and her Music Director, Brian Dee, played
a part.
Tickets: £15.00 - £16.50 Box Office (01796 484626)
www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
Tuesday 10th April 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Woodland Treasure Hunt
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park Blair Atholl
A family event searching for clues and treasure. Children £2
Telephone 01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
 Friday 13th April 7.30pm
A Night Of Romantic Opera
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Swansea City Opera
The acclaimed Swansea City Opera make a welcome return to the
Pitlochry stage with a captivating new production, transporting
audiences into the world of romantic opera with music from some
of the most loved composers, including Puccini, Verdi, Bizet,
Mozart and many more.
Tickets: £18.50 Box Office (01796 484626)
www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
 Saturday 14th April 7.30pm
Così Fan Tutte
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Così Fan Tutte Swansea City Opera
With elegant, classical 19th century costumes, Mozart’s
hugely popular comic opera Così Fan Tutte contains some of his
most poignant and romantic compositions, including several
famous arias and ensembles you are sure to know and love.
Performed in English Tickets: £18.50 - £22.50 Box Office (01796
484626)
www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com
Saturday/ Sunday 14th/15th April 10am - 2pm
Digital Animation Ages 8+
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Rd,Birnam By Dunkeld PH8 ODS
Create your own character, aka Wallace & Gromit, and watch it
come to life through a few simple frames of animation. Learn
about flip books and stop-frame animation and how to create the
characters from plasticine. Then you’ll put all the elements
together and create a short group animation. With digital
animator wizard, Ross Angus.
Bring a packed lunch! £20 Tel: box office on 01350 727674.
www.birnaminstitute.com
 Saturday
14th April 8:00pm
Stax of Motown
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Rd,Birnam By Dunkeld PH8 ODS
Back by popular demand! Get your dancing shoes on for the
fabulous Stax of Motown… based in Scotland, these talented
musicians created a huge stir when they appeared at Birnam Arts
last summer, treating us to a brilliant night of pure soul
music. Stax have performed with Hue & Cry , Curtis Stigers,
Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, Wolfstone, Red Hot Chilli Pipers,
Skerryvore, The Average White Band and Carol Kidd to name a few
!……. Playing music of the soul greats - Marvin Gaye,
Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross & the
Supremes and so many more of the Motown artists…. Stax of Motown
will give you a night to remember. Party frocks at the
ready! Tickets: £14 / £12 / £5 Tel: box office on 01350 727674.
www.birnaminstitute.com
Friday 20th April 8:00pm
Cabaret Chordelia
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Rd,Birnam By Dunkeld PH8 ODS
Putting their trademark modern stamp on live cabaret, Company
Chordelia present an evening of song and dance, sensuality and
sumptuousness, inspired by 1930s Berlin cabaret.
In this Edinburgh Fringe hit directed by Kally Lloyd-Jones and
featuring internationally acclaimed baritone Damian Thantrey,
traditional touches intermingle with modern. Alongside the high
leg kicks and Minelli-esque vamping, classical forms are infused
with 21st Century twitches, and old torch songs sit side-by-side
with upbeat pop and darker moments of emotional depth.
Tickets: £12 / £10 Tel: box office on 01350 727674.
www.birnaminstitute.com
Friday 27th April 8:00pm
Maxwell String Quartet
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Rd,Birnam By Dunkeld PH8 ODS
The members of the Maxwell String Quartet all hail originally
from Scotland, where they are now based. Having studied
individually at various music academies, the quartet was formed
in 2010 at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, now
the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and where the quartet are
now Junior Fellows in Chamber Music.
Programme: Joseph Haydn, String Quartet in E Flat, Op. 64 No. 6
(Hob. III:64) (20mins)
Benjamin Britten, String Quartet No. 1, Op. 25 (26 mins)
Interval (20 mins)
Antonín Dvoøák, String Quartet No. 13 in G major, Op. 106 (B.
192) (38 mins)
Tickets: £12 / £10 / £5 Tel: box office on 01350 727674.
www.birnaminstitute.com
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April 2011
Events in Highland Perthshire
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April – October: Sundays, 11.30am
Additionally, June-September: Wednesdays, 11.30am
Explorers Garden - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Garden Tours
Led by experienced guides who bring Explorers to life!
Lasting approximately one and a half hours, our guided tours
provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art
and architecture contained in Explorers. Fun, fascinating and
informative! Price: £4, includes Garden entry Tel 01796
484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Every Saturday 11 - 11.30am
Childrens’ story Telling,
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15 2BG.
tel:01887 822896 email:info@aberfeldywatermill.com
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Friday 1st April 7.30pm
Showaddywaddy - Wham-a-lam-a-ding-dang
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Famous for their catchy pop versions of old ‘50s US rock ‘n'
roll songs as much as their flamboyant Teddy Boy look, dance
routines and numerous television appearances, Showaddywaddy will
return to the Pitlochry stage for another sure-to-sell-out
performance of finger clicking, side-stepping, rock ‘n' roll!
From a catalogue of hits from over 30 years (their first single,
Hey Rock ‘n' Roll was released in 1974), they will perform
timeless pop favourites such as Under The Moon of Love,
Heartbeat and Blue Moon. Tickets: £20.00 Tel:Box Office:
01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 2nd April 10:00am unti 30th April
Maria Doyle and Lisa Gribbon Exhibition - free
Birnam Institure, Birnam by Dunkeld
An exhibition of drawings and prints by artists Maria Doyle and
Lisa Gribbon. The work
results from the artists’ personal response to the unique
landscape that surrounds Dunkeld and Birnam: for the last eight
years Maria and Lisa have explored this rich and varied
landscape, with its rivers, moorland, tree-covered slopes and
hill farms. In this exhibition, the artists want to show the
impact that this "place" has made on their art practice.Tel
01350 727674
www.birnaminstiture.com
Saturday 2nd April 7pm
Music in Fortingall:
Molteno Hall Fortinglal
Catalan Duo: classical painist and cellist from North Catalonia.
Molteno Hall, 7pm in aid of Bada UK (Lyme disease awareness
charity). Concert only £10, concert and supper with wine £25,
from Linda Sinclair 01887 830689.
Saturday 2nd April Sunday 3rd April
Etape Caledonia Training Rides- Moderate
The Moderate is for those expecting to complete in four and
a half to five and a half hours The Cost is £49 per day or
£199 for weekend including accommodation and all meals, plus
bike maintenance workshop. The price for both also includes
on-ride guides, vehicle support, energy products, lunch and
maintenance back-up tel:07763013862
www.SkinnyTyres.com
Saturday 2nd April 7.30pm
Guitar Anthems - GAGA
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Celebrating some of the greatest guitar songs ever written,
Guitar Anthems takes you back to a time when the guitar was
indeed the star. From Clapton to Queen, Pink Floyd to Dire
Straits, Hendrix to Zeppelin and many more, prepare yourself for
a night of monster hits guaranteed to have you reaching for your
air guitar! Tickets: £16.50 Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 3rd April 11:00am
Easter Crafts workshop
Birnam Institure, Birnam by Dunkeld
A fun filled morning of Easter crafty activities led by popular
children’s tutor, Kathy Burns, who’ll get your imagination
flowing and help you make your creation – choose from Easter
chicks, cards, hats and decorations, or come up with your own
idea. You’ll have fantastic fun in this workshop! All materials
provided. Tickets: £6 To book, please call the box office on
01350 727674.
www.birnaminstiture.com
Sunday 3rd April
Mother's Day High Tea Treat
Acarsaid Hotel
There’s a wide choice of main courses followed by stacks of
warm toast, delicious homemade cakes and scones from our artisan
baker, all washed down with Hettie’s speciality teas and coffee.
It’s superb value for money at just £11.95 per person!
We’ll also give your mum a lovely wee gift to make her feel all
the more special. Indulge your Mum with Acarsaid Hotel’s
Special Mother’s Day High Tea. Please book in advance on
0845 263 6855
1st Sunday of the Month 8.30pm
Traditional Music Sessions
Ben Lawers Hotel Lawers Aberfeldy. PH15 2PA
Ben Lawers Hotel is proud to host a Traditional Live Music
Session on the first Sunday of every single month! Tel: 01567
820436
www.benlawershotel.co.uk
6th April 2pm - 4.30pm
Land Rover Safaris
Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl
Enjoy a breath-taking 2.5 hour Land Rover tour through some
of the most remote, dramatic and tranquil areas on Atholl
Estates. Our drivers both live and work on the estate and will
share their specialist knowledge of the natural area, which is
rich in wildlife including red squirrels, birds of prey and
mountain hares. Pick up and drop off at Blair Castle.
Prices: Adult £32, Children (3-17) £20 Booking: Booking:
Numbers are limited to 6 per tour. To make an enquiry or book
your place, contact the Estate Office on 01796 481355, Blair
Castle on 01796 481207 or the Caravan Park on 01796 481263.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Thursday 7th & Friday 8th April 7.30pm (doors
open 7.00pm)
'Heartlands', presented by the Heartland Film Society
Locus Centre Aberfeldy
The chameleon actor Michael Sheen stars in this unassuming
and charming road movie. The gentle pace is set by his moped as
they potter over the Pennines in pursuit of his two-timing wife
at a darts competition in Blackpool. Damien O’Donnell, also of
East of East, directed.
2002, UK, English language, 90 mins, cert. 12A £5 on the door,
free to members
Heartland Film Society shows films on the big screen in an
informal, friendly atmosphere. Our season runs from September
through to May each year with films generally shown on the first
Thursday and Friday of each month (plus a film shown after our
AGM). Screenings are open to all and tickets can be bought on
the door. Members get free entry and joining costs only £30 (or
£18 for a half-season). For more details, see our website:
www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk ;
contact: oscar@heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk or
01796 482446
Friday 8th April 7.30pm
Heidi Talbot - with John McCusker and Boo Hewerdine
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Heidi will be joined for this special performance by fiddle
player and multi instrumentalist John McCusker, who has long
been renowned for his skill at transcending musical boundaries,
and by song writing genius Boo Hewerdine, whose credits include
penning The Patience Of Angels for Eddi Reader. Tickets:
£16.50 Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 8th April 8pm
Orkestra Del Sol
Birnam Institure, Birnam by Dunkeld
Explosive and sassy, Orkestra del Sol take the brass band
format to a whole new level – hailing from Scotland but with an
international reputation, this maverick nine-piece prompt
comparisons to the suave street bands of the US deep south and
the rebellious carnival bands of Latin America, not to mention
the virtuosic wedding bands of Eastern Europe, expertly weaving
soaring horn lines, fabulous melodies, virtuosic trumpet solos
and a dash of New Orleans sass into explosive live performances,
bursting with anarchic humour and a roguish sense of theatre!!
£14/ £12conc. /£5 u16s To book, please call the box office on
01350 727674.
www.birnaminstiture.com
9th April 2pm - 4.30pm
Land Rover Safaris
Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl
Enjoy a breath-taking 2.5 Explore the wilds of Atholl
Estates without walking for miles, with the opportunity to spot
all sorts of wildlife. Pick up and drop off at Blair Castle.
Prices: Adult £32, Children (3-17) £20 Booking: Booking: Numbers
are limited to 6 per tour. To make an enquiry or book your
place, contact the Estate Office on 01796 481355, Blair Castle
on 01796 481207 or the Caravan Park on 01796 481263.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sat 9th April 7.30pm
Upbeat Beatles
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
John Wilson (lead singer with The Average White Band) is Paul in
this fantastic Fab Four tribute band. Hear all their greatest
hits in this Swinging Sixties concert extravaganza.
Tickets: £20.00 Box Office 01796 484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Tuesday 12th April 10:30 - 12:00
Spring Surprise - Children's activity walk. Suitable for
families with 5 to 12 year olds.
Meet at the Hermitage lower car park by Dunkeld
Games, activities and crafts exploring springtime at the
Hermitage. Prices: Adult : £ 1.00 ◦Child : £ 2.00 For further
information please call 0844 4932192 No booking required - just
turn up! National Trust for Scotland
www.nts.org
13th April 2pm - 4.30pm
Land Rover Safaris
Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl
Enjoy a breath-taking 2.5 Explore the wilds of Atholl
Estates without walking for miles, with the opportunity to spot
all sorts of wildlife. Pick up and drop off at Blair Castle.
Prices: Adult £32, Children (3-17) £20 Booking: Booking: Numbers
are limited to 6 per tour. To make an enquiry or book your
place, contact the Estate Office on 01796 481355, Blair Castle
on 01796 481207 or the Caravan Park on 01796 481263.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Wednesday 13th April 3pm
Dull & Weem Church Guild Daffodil Tea
Ailean Chraggan Hotel Weem.
Afternoon Tea £2.00 Stalls and Home baking, Transport
from Bus Stop Chapel Street at 2.45pm.
Wed. 13th April, 7.30 pm.
the 100th
anniversary of the death of Donald McBeath
Atholl Arms Hotel Blair
Atholl
Jane Anderson, archivist, Blair Castle will give a talk in the
Atholl Arms Hotel on Donald’s varied and interesting life.
Tickets £4 including refreshments. all welcome.
Thursday 14th April, 2 – 3.30pm
Spring Treasure Hunt family event
Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
A family event searching for clues and treasure in the
woods. Booking: Just turn up Children £2 Atholl
Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl Telephone 01796
481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Friday 15th April 7pm
Musical Evening
The Old Church of Rannoch.
Foss & Rannoch Church warmly invite you to a musical evening
of Celebration. Local Artists Followed by Wine, soft
drinks & eats, Everyone Welcome.
Friday 15th April 12.30pm
Lunch time concert
Dunkeld Cathedral
by world acclaimed Farnham Youth Choir in aid of The
Sadpiper Trust. Tickets £10 or £5 from Alistair Dickson
aly@lanrick.co.uk
Tel: 01786 841866
Saturday 16th April 10am - 2pm
Summer Market
Mill of Logierait, Ballinluig, Perthshire, PH9 0LH
local traders offering lots of produce,crafts,plants,wines
and even collectables that range from vintage kitchenware to
agricultural curiosities. Plenty of free car parking,
catering on the field,tables and chairs, and nice loos.
Phone 01796 482222,
www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk
Saturday 16th April 2pm - 4.30pm
Land Rover Safaris
Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl
Enjoy a breath-taking 2.5 Explore the wilds of Atholl
Estates without walking for miles, with the opportunity to spot
all sorts of wildlife. Pick up and drop off at Blair Castle.
Prices: Adult £32, Children (3-17) £20 Booking: Booking: Numbers
are limited to 6 per tour. To make an enquiry or book your
place, contact the Estate Office on 01796 481355, Blair Castle
on 01796 481207 or the Caravan Park on 01796 481263.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 16th/ Sunday 17th April
Canoe Slalom Racing
Grandtully
Premier Double Saturday Classic Format - Sunday Classic Format -
Come along and see Britains top Slalom paddlers in action,
competing at weekends and training during the week.
organiser CRCATS I. Grant 58 Sinclair Drv Cowdenbeath, Fife KY4
9PA Tel 01383 510292 e.mail
ingridgrant@fsmail.net
Saturday 16th Sunday 17th April
Etape Caledonia Training Rides- Easy
The easy is for people expecting to complete the Etape in five
and a half hours or more
The Cost is £49 per day or £199 for weekend including
accommodation and all meals, plus bike maintenance workshop. The
price for both also includes on-ride guides, vehicle support,
energy products, lunch and maintenance back-up tel:07763013862
www.SkinnyTyres.com
Sunday 17th April 2pm Ages 4+
Malina's Dream: Angel Heart Theatre
Birnam Institure, Birnam by Dunkeld
‘Malina’s Dream’ is an enchanting tale of an excitable little
Inuit girl, Malina, who lives with Grandpa in the land of the
midnight sun. Into her frozen world comes a dream, and in that
dream enters a stranger, whose ship is crushed in the ice. When
Malina discovers her dream has become real she knows only she
can save the stranger's life...with just a little help from
Grandpa and his magic drum! … a warm-hearted tale,
inspired by true-life encounters between 19th century sailors
and the Inuit communities of the Arctic, with breath-taking
puppets (including shadow puppetry), live music and a specially
commissioned soundtrack creating an unforgettable experience of
magical theatre. Tickets: £5 / Family (2 adults 2 kids) £17 To
book, please call the box office on 01350 727674.
www.birnaminstiture.com
17th - 19th APRIL
Three Day Golf BreaksFrom £89.00 per person
Pitlochry Golf
These golfing breaks are hosted over three days from Sunday to
Tuesday for all golfers of any ability. This is a fantastic
opportunity to escape into the beauty of Highland Perthshire and
recharge the batteries in the company of new and old friends.
In setting up the itinerary we look to play a competition in the
morning with the option of expert coaching from our professional
coaching staff, followed by dinner and entertainment at the
clubhouse on the Sunday and Monday nights.
www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Monday 18th April 3pm until dark
Canoe Slalom Div 3/4
Aberfeldy
Come along and see Britains top Slalom paddlers in action,
competing at weekends and training during the week.
Breadalbane Canoe Club e.mail
stephen.macdonald@canoescotland.com
Monday 18th April 7.30pm
Wildlife in towns - what Pitlochry offers
The Tryst Pitlochry
Scottish Wildlife Trust AGM and illustrated talk by Jeannie
Grant. Please send nominations or topics for the agenda to
the Vicechair or any committee member by the end of March.
Meet at the Tryst, Pitlochry Members £2. Contact John
Thorpe 01796 474252
19th April, 2-3.30pm
Red Squirrel Walk
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair AthollCome and look for
our red squirrels and learn more about them. Booking: Just
turn up.Cost: Adults £2, Children £1. Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 20th April
Steam Train "GREAT BRITAIN IV" passes Blair Atholl 15.09, &
Pitlochry 15.23 on Wednesday20/04/11
LOCOS "x Black FIVES Nos 44871 7 45407
Engine only 46115 SCOTS GUARDSMAN Wed 20/4/11 Blair Atholl 12.48
Pitlochry13.00-13.25
Engine only " THE GREAT MARQUESS" 61994 FRI 22/04/11 BLAIR
ATHOLL 13.35
PITLOCHRY 13.47
20th April 2pm - 4.30pm
Land Rover Safaris
Atholl Estates, Blair Atholl
Enjoy a breath-taking 2.5 Explore the wilds of Atholl
Estates without walking for miles, with the opportunity to spot
all sorts of wildlife. Pick up and drop off at Blair Castle.
Prices: Adult £32, Children (3-17) £20 Booking: Booking: Numbers
are limited to 6 per tour. To make an enquiry or book your
place, contact the Estate Office on 01796 481355, Blair Castle
on 01796 481207 or the Caravan Park on 01796 481263.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Friday 22nd Apr to Monday 25th April
Easter Fun Weekend
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Every day over Easter weekend, there will be an oppotunity to
join the Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt in the castle and gardens.
Find the Easter bunny's carrots hidden among the spring flowers
and foliage and mark them on a treasure map. Once you have found
all of the carrots hop along to claim your chocolate Easter egg
prize.
Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt - Get creative with crayons!
Colour in an egg and hang in on our beautiful Easter tree in the
Banvie Hall. There will be a prize for the best egg picture.
Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt Sunday 24 April - 2pm to 3pm
Egg painting and rolling - Paint a hard-boiled egg and roll it
down the grass brae next to the deer park. There will be a prize
for the three best painted eggs and the three fastest eggs.
Tel 01796 481355
Friday 22nd April 7.30pm
Sean Hughes Ducks and Other Mistakes I’ve Made
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Veteran comic and star of numerous TV shows, Sean Hughes has
returned to his first love, stand-up, and is at his absolute
best in this rare, much-anticipated appearance. Tickets: £16.50
Box Office 01796 484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 22nd April 8pm
Woody Pines
Birnam Institure, Birnam by Dunkeld
There was a time when Woody Pines went out alone with resonator
guitar to make a name for himself in New Orleans…now he fronts a
hot North Carolina-based four-piece band with the same name,
“kicking up a good-time storm” and is one of the most popular
Americana bands on the Stateside roots music circuit,
stablemates of another of Birnam’s favourites, The Wilders.
Billy Joe Shaver, the top gun Outlaw Country legend described by
Willie Nelson as “possibly the best songwriter alive today,”
declared: £12/£10 conc/£5 u16s To book, please call the box
office on 01350 727674.
www.birnaminstiture.com
Saturday 23rd April 2011
Cyclo-Cross Event for Adults and Kids (obstacle course circuit)
with prizes.
To be held at Taymouth Castle, Kenmore.
Times to be confirmed. More information on
www.cyclehighlandperthshire.com or phone 01887 820922.
Saturday 23rd April, 2-3.30pm
Egg Olympics family event
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
A challenging afternoon for eggs – painting, rolling, assault
course, quiz, swimming. Has your egg got what it takes? Please
bring a (highly trained) hard-boiled egg with you.
Booking: Just turn up.Cost: Children £2 Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 23rd April to Saturday 30th April 10am - 5pm
Pendle Art Studio Exhibition
The Locus Centre Aberfeldy
Pendle Art Studio was created by Doug and Hilary Law in 2007
Their work covers many different styles from landscapes,
seascapes, still life and portraits to surreal and abstract. In
2009 they moved to Aberfeldy where they have continued to paint.
They have held several successful exhibitions in the Dundee
area, the Dundee Botanical Gardens and in Plockton. There
will be something for everyone here including the sale of art
books. Come and have a look. We look forward to meeting you all.
Saturday 23rd April and Sunday 24th April
Canoe Slalom Div 1/2 Pan Celtic International
Gradtully
Come along and see Britains top Slalom
paddlers in action, competing at weekends and training during
the week. Map 50 Ref NN91 2531 ABCXEFG Limit 250
Organiser SCOTS Tel 01383 872431 email:
scots@limekilns.plus.com
Saturday 23rd April - Sunday 24th April
Etape Caledonia Training Rides- Moderate
The Moderate is for those expecting to complete in four and
a half to five and a half hours The Cost is £49 per day or
£199 for weekend including accommodation and all meals, plus
bike maintenance workshop. The price for both also includes
on-ride guides, vehicle support, energy products, lunch and
maintenance back-up tel:07763013862
www.SkinnyTyres.com
Sunday 24th April 7.30pm
Roddy Woomble & Band
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Ex front man of Scottish rock band Idlewild, Roddy is
touring this stellar acoustic set of his long awaited new album,
recorded on the Isle of Mull and produced by John McCusker. This
concert will also feature tunes from My Secret is My Silence and
Before the Ruin (with Kris Drever & John McCusker) alongside
several Idlewild numbers. Tickets: £16.50 Box Office 01796
484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 24th April & Monday
Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre (NTS)
Enjoy an action packed afternoon – follow the Easter trail to
receive your Cadbury Easter egg. There will be Easter crafts and
badge making. Outdoor games, including the giant jigsaws and
touch box will be available to keep everyone occupied. No
booking just turn up.
Child £2. Tel 0844 4932194
http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/447/
Monday 25th April & Monday
Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre (NTS)
Enjoy an action packed afternoon – follow the Easter trail to
receive your Cadbury Easter egg. There will be Easter crafts and
badge making. Outdoor games, including the giant jigsaws and
touch box will be available to keep everyone occupied. No
booking just turn up.
Child £2. Tel 0844 4932194
http://www.nts.org.uk/Events/Detail/447/
Monday 25th April 7.30pm.
Moulin & Pitlochry History Circle:
The Tryst, Pitlochry.
AGM, David Willington, retired Classicist 'Romans in
Perthshire'. The Tryst, New members welcome.
Tuesday 26th April 7.30pm - 9pm
Yoga for Cyclists
Aberfeldy Town Hall.
A great way of strengthening, stretching and toning those
muscles.
No experience of yoga required. Information from Emma on
01887 829 736
Thursday 28th April 11am - 4pm
Loch of the Lowes Guided Walk
meet at TIC The Cross Dunkeld
Walk from Dunkeld through oak woodland on the way to the Loch of
the Lowes. Adult £6 Child £2 Members £2 Tel 01350 727337
Friday 29th April. 10.30am until 3pm
A Royal Wedding Lunch
Atholl Palace Hotel Pitlochry
The event will start at 10:30 until 3:00 in the afternoon.
The wedding will be shown on a big screen, there will be drinks
(cocktails I think! ), lunch and a Best hat competition. We want
to charge £20 per head to attend. contact
sally.spaven@btinternet.com
or Tel 01796 472 478
enquiries@craigatinhouse.co.uk
Saturday 30th April - Sunday 1st May
Etape Caledonia Training Rides- Moderate
The Moderate is for those expecting to complete in four and
a half to five and a half hours The Cost is £49 per day or
£199 for weekend including accommodation and all meals, plus
bike maintenance workshop. The price for both also includes
on-ride guides, vehicle support, energy products, lunch and
maintenance back-up tel:07763013862
www.SkinnyTyres.com
Saturday 30th April -
3 guided bike rides by Escape Route in
Atholl Road Pitlochry
Highland Perthshire's dedicated Cycle Shop
2 pm departure for all the rides.
1 will be a road ride,
1 off road ride leaving from the Shop Max 2 hour ride, gentle
pace.
and at 2pm departure at Faskally woods/loch Dunmore for Kids,
again easy gradient max 1.5 hours. 4pm back at Escape
Route we will have a free BBQ so the riders will come back to
the shop for food should they want to. Tel:- 01796 473859
Saturday 30th Apr 12.00 - 16.00
Pitlochry Superdog
Event held at Pitlochry Recreation Ground.
A fun afternoon for dogs with competitions, displays and doggy
games. People can come too.
Prices: Free Entry. Tel 01796 481355
http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk/event-detail.cfm/event_ID/425/title/Pitlochry%20Superdog
Saturday 30th April 8:00pm
Kieran Goss
Birnam Institure, Birnam by Dunkeld
Kieran Goss has long been hailed as one of Ireland's leading
performers and songwriters. Over the last 20 years, he has
quietly and consistently delivered songs of rare quality and his
wonderful, deceptively simple melodies have won him fans across
the globe. But it's live in front of an audience where he really
shines: those who have seem him in concert know that a Kieran
Goss show is an evening of great songs, sung from the heart, all
delivered with an easy grace and humour. This is a rare
chance to see Kieran performing live and solo. Don’t miss it!
£12/£10 conc./£5 U16s To book, please call the box office on
01350 727674.www.birnaminstiture.com
Saturday 30th April, 9pm - midnight
Monthly Band: RED PINE TIMBER COMPANY
Bankfoot Inn Main Street Bankfoot PH1 4AB
A recently founded Perth-based band, RED TREE TIMBER COMPANY
(featuring some members of Southpaw). I think we can expect some
Americana, country rock (although I might be wrong). In their
own words, Red Pine Timber Co. cut logs and keep there chainsaws
clean. At night they drain the still, sit on the stumps and
weave gothic tunes of love and loss. Born from their Scottish
roots and the woods that surround them. tel: 01738 787243
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