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April 2010
Events in Highland Perthshire
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for April 2010 What's On for Highland Perthshire
April to end of September 2.00 – 4.00
commencing .
“Handbell Harmony” in Dunkeld Cathedral
Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most Wednesdays throughout
the summer,
Heather and her fellow soloist Margaret Davidson perform as
the duo “Handbell Harmony” in Dunkeld Cathedral on Wednesday
afternoons throughout the summer.
Solo ringing throughout the summer by Heather I. McLean, one of
the country's few accomplished handbell soloists. Solo ringing
is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear.
(Small Ensemble Ringing occasionally.) Come and listen
for a while. No charge – freewill donation. Contact
Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350 727688
www.dunkeld-handbells.co.uk
Sunday 28th March to 18 Apr daily
Children's Castle Tours - aged 5 and above.
Blair Castle - Blair Atholl
Marvel at amazing exhibits and find out some fascinating
facts on a Children’s tour of Blair Castle.
See Viscount “Bonnie” Dundee’s breastplate, the actual armour he
wore in battle! He was killed in his moment of victory over
government forces at the battle of Killiecrankie, three miles
south of Blair Atholl in 1689. The breastplate has a bullet
hole. But is it a real bullet hole or just a clever fake? Blair
Castle was famously the last castle to be held under siege in
1746 during the Jacobite uprising. The castle was bombarded with
cannon balls and several of them remain here to this day. Find
out how they cooled down the red hot cannon balls that blasted
through the walls. You may find the answer very surprising.....
There will be two children’s tours per day and times will
vary. Please ask at the reception desk for details. Tour
duration: approximately 30 minutes. Children must be
accompanied by an adult and numbers are limited. Times
will vary, ask at reception Prices: Free as part of
standard Castle entry Booking: In person only at the
Castle Reception desk Tel: 01796 481 355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Thursday 1st April & Friday 2nd April
Heartland Film Society - I've Loved You So Long (French,
sub-titles)
The Locus Centre The Square Aberfeldy.
French domestic secrets as the return of a middle aged
sister triggers buried memories that disrupt the even tenor of
family life. £30 for 10 films as a member, or £5 per
film
www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk
Friday 2nd - 4th April 7.30pm for 8pm
Dougie MacLean's Clunie Concerts
Clunie Village Hall
The Clunie Concerts which took place in the Clunie Village
Hall on the Easter weekend 2007 and 2008 were sold out in
advance and both truly great events!
The audience travelled from the USA, England, and Germany...as
well as from nearby farms and towns to enjoy internationally
renowned singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean performing in the
'transformed' intimate setting of one of the village halls that
he frequented as a child growing up in Perthshire. Contact
details Butterstone Management & Events or
www.tickets.dougiemacleanstore.com t 01350 72 42 81
(Mon-Fri 10h00 to 18h00)
2nd April - 17th May 10am - 5.30pm Mon - Sat and 11am - 5.30pm
Sun
lightness of being: the design show
The Watermill Mill St Aberfeldy
The inaugural design show at the Watermill will feature
lighting by Toyo Ito, furniture by Angus Ross and Screen prints
by Scott Campbell. Tel: 01887 822896
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
www.twitter.com/thewatermill
Friday 2nd April 7-10pm
Lisa & Fiona
Live at McKays Bar & Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
This young female duo on fiddle and accordion are gaining
quite a reputation for themselves on the traditional live music
scene. Lisa, who is studying the BA Gaelic and Traditional Music
degree at the Gaelic College on the Isle of Skye, and Fiona who
studied the BA Scottish Music degree at the RSAMD in Glasgow,
take their influences from the West Coast tradition, and will
provide us with a night of Ceilidh Music. Tel: 01796473888 .
Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 2nd April 7.30pm
Drew McAdam - Mindplay
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Pitlochry
He'll read your thoughts. He'll Influence your thoughts. And
he will predict your thoughts... Exploring the untapped
mysteries and potential of the human mind, Drew McAdam will use
all his incredible abilities in this show. Tickets £15 Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office Tel -
01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 2nd April 8pm
Woody Pines
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam by Dunkeld.
One of the hottest young bands on the US Roots Music Circuit.
Tickets £12/£10 conc./£5 Kids. Tel box office 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Saturday April 3rd, 4th, 5th April
Easter Slalom Races
Grandtully
Come along and see Britain's top Slalom paddlers in action,
competing at weekends and training during the week.
Olympic Medallist David Florence has featured on a commemorative
olympic stamp, and will be racing. For further info - contact
Christine Baillie Tel 01224 741401, email:
ken_chris@bailliekc.fsnet.co.uk
Saturday 3rd April 11.30 - 12.30
Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt
Blair Castle Grounds, Blair Atholl
Find the Easter bunny’s carrots hidden in the castle grounds
and mark them on the treasure map. Once you have found all the
carrots hop along to claim your chocolate Easter egg prize
inside the castle shop. Prices: Free as part of Castle grounds
entry No booking required, just turn up!
Tel: 01796 481 355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 3rd April 2.00 - 3.30pm
EGG OLYMPICS
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Some eggy activities for families. Please bring a
well-trained hard-boiled egg with you. Meet at Atholl
Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl. Cost: £1 per
child. Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 3rd April 7-10pm
The Whistleblowers
Live at McKays Bar & Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
The Whistleblowers are a trio who play a mixture of Scottish
and Irish music with a couple of contemporary tunes thrown in
for good measure!! From ballads to foot tappers, The
Whistleblowers go out of their way to make you feel a part of
the night Tel: 01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 3rd April 7.30pm
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Red Hot Chilli Pipers A huge welcome back to the Chilli
Pipers - They Will Rock You! Since winning the prime time BBC
One show When Will I Be Famous with a blistering set that
astounded the viewers and critics, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
have been rocking the world from the USA to Beijing! Voted “Live
Act of the Year 2007” at the Scots Trad Music Awards, they put a
modern spin on incredible piping and astounding drumming with an
emphasis on showing off! Stuart Cassells is a twice world
champion snare drummer and was the BBC Radio Scotland Young
Traditional Musician of the Year in 2005. His piping has
featured on the soundtrack of the film Harry Potter and The
Goblet of Fire. The Pipers also features three band members who
have recently graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music
and Drama. Bagpipes with attitude and drums with a Scottish
flair, this show is guaranteed to amaze any audience: The Red
Hot Chilli Pipers really are a genuinely unique experience.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office Telephone - 01796 484626
Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sunday 4th, 5th April
Easter Slalom Races
Grandtully
Come along and see Britain's top Slalom paddlers in action,
competing at weekends and training during the week. For
further info - contact Christine Baillie Tel 01224 741401,
email:
ken_chris@bailliekc.fsnet.co.uk
Easter Sunday 4th April 11am-4pm.
Celt for a Day:
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore.
Iron Age Costume, Cooking & Crafts Dress in costume, cook
like a Celt, and take home crafts that you make. Booking
advised. Normal entry + £4
The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore,
Loch Tay
Perthshire PH15 2HY Tel. 01887 830583
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 4th April 11am - 12noon
Attics Tour
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Discover the secrets of Blair Castle’s attics. Hidden from
view in the maze of attic rooms and corridors are many strange,
wonderful and interesting artefacts. Uncover the strange and
fascinating collection of objects in Baron Maule’s room, look
through some of our historic estate records and marvel at the
eclectic collections of family paintings, walking sticks,
weaponry and period costume. The tour culminates in a climb to
the castle rooftops for breathtaking panoramic views of the
castle grounds. Please note: This tour involves several
flights of spiral stairs, the occasional tight space and heights
and is only suitable for the fully able. Prices: £11 Booking:
Booking: In advance on 01796 481207 or in person on the day
(subject to availability). Numbers limited to 10 people per
tour. Tel: 01796 481 355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 4th April 11:30am
Garden Tours
Explorers Garden, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Led by experienced guides who bring Explorers to life.
£4 includes garden entry. Tel 01796 484626
www.exploretsgarden.com
Sunday 4th April 1pm - 4pm
Cadbury Easter Egg Trail
Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre (NTS)
Join in the family fun with us this year as you follow the
trail, collect the clues, solve the puzzle and win a Cadbury
Easter egg! Face painting, Easter crafts and games. A children's entertainer will be on hand for
even more fun on selected days! £2 per trail Outside
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Tel 0844 4932194
www.nts.org.uk
Sunday 4th April 7.30pm
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Red Hot Chilli Pipers A huge welcome back to the Chilli
Pipers - They Will Rock You! Since winning the prime time BBC
One show When Will I Be Famous with a blistering set that
astounded the viewers and critics, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers
have been rocking the world from the USA to Beijing! Voted “Live
Act of the Year 2007” at the Scots Trad Music Awards, they put a
modern spin on incredible piping and astounding drumming with an
emphasis on showing off! Stuart Cassells is a twice world
champion snare drummer and was the BBC Radio Scotland Young
Traditional Musician of the Year in 2005. His piping has
featured on the soundtrack of the film Harry Potter and The
Goblet of Fire. The Pipers also features three band members who
have recently graduated from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music
and Drama. Bagpipes with attitude and drums with a Scottish
flair, this show is guaranteed to amaze any audience: The Red
Hot Chilli Pipers really are a genuinely unique experience.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office Telephone - 01796 484626
Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Monday 5th April
Easter Slalom Races
Grandtully
Come along and see Britain's top Slalom paddlers in action,
competing at weekends and training during the week. For
further info - contact Christine Baillie Tel 01224 741401,
email:
ken_chris@bailliekc.fsnet.co.uk
 Monday
5th April 1pm - 4pm
Country Sports Experience
Dunkeld Park Activities Hilton Dunkeld House, Dunkeld & BASC
Scottish Centre in Trochry
Unique half-day taster sessions for anyone interested in
trying deer stalking or shooting. Learn from experts in a
safe and friendly environment. Gain an appreciation of
Scotland’s country sports and enjoy professional practical
instruction for rifle and shotgun (no live targets are used)
Advance booking essential. £50 per person for each
`Experience`
`The Stalking Experience ` T: 01350 723 226 BASC
Scottish Centre in Trochry
`The Shooting Experience` T: 01350 728 370 Dunkeld
Park Activites, Dunkeld
www.countrysportscotland.com
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Wednesday7th April 2.00 - 3.30pm
SPRING TREASURE HUNT
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
A family event searching for clues and treasure. Meet
at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl. Cost: £2 per child
Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 7th April
D Day - An illustrated talk by Brigadier Christopher Dunphie
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Pitlochry
In 2009, we celebrated the 65th anniversary of D Day: 6th
June, 1944, the day when 156,000 Allied forces parachuted,
landed by glider or stormed ashore on the Normandy coast to
begin the liberation of Western Europe – an action which
ultimately led to the end of World War II one year later. In
memory of those momentous events and the many brave men that
took part, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is delighted to host this
D-Day Evening, with proceeds going to The Army Benevolent Fund
and the Soldiers’ Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA).
Brigadier Christopher Dunphie - an acknowledged lecturer and
author on the Normandy campaign - will divide his talk into two
parts, describing first the background, planning and
achievements of D-Day, and then taking us ‘down onto the ground’
to hear stories of a few of the more significant actions, and
dramatic first-hand accounts. This will be a fascinating
evening, full of rare insight and stunning images. Tickets £7.50 Pitlochry
Festival Theatre Box Office Telephone - 01796 484626
Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Thursday 8th April 10am - 4pm
Play in a day drama workshop ages P5+
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam by Dunkeld.
if you'd like to be an actor for a day, be part of the
creative process of producing a play in a day and then starring
in it. Wear black clothes and bring a packed lunch £10.00
Tel box office 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Thursday 8th April 11am-4pm.
The Crannog Creperie: All Day Iron Age Breakfast
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay
Breakfast with the Ancients! Cook and eat your own crepes
and rolls from our Iron Age ovens. Normal entry + £3
Tel. 01887 830583
www.crannog.co.uk
Thursday 8th April 10.30am-12 noon
Supersenses – Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds.
The Hermitage Lower Car Park - Dunkeld
Listen, look, feel and smell your way around the woods.
Games and activities finding out how animals communicate.
Children £2; accompanying adults £1 Tel 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Thurs 8th April 7.30pm
Scottish Youth Opera - Dido & Aeneas and Pagliacci
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
On their first visit to PFT, SYO present a powerful double
bill of love and tragedy, pairing Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas with
Leon Cavallo’s Pagliacci.
In Dido & Aeneas, the beautiful young Dido, the widowed queen of
Carthage, falls deeply in love with the shipwrecked Trojan
prince, Aeneas. However, the course of this true love will ne`er
run true!
Pagliacci (Clowns) is Leon Cavallo’s powerful story of love and
jealousy. It tells the story of Canio the clown, who is head of
a troupe of travelling entertainers.
This marvellous operatic double bill will be performed by a live
20 piece orchestra,, and a large cast (35 approximately) drawn
entirely from the ranks of Scottish Youth Opera, £18.00 - £20.00
(£10 students /children) Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office
Tel - 01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 9th April 7.30pm
Katzenjammer
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Pitlochry
A huge welcome back to the popular piano comedy duo
Katzenjammer, with a brand new show: I Love A
Piano. From Mozart to Mrs Mills and from Liszt to Liberace, this
is a celebration of the world's most popular musical instrument.
In true Katzenjammer style, Steven Worbey and Kevin Farrell, two
classically trained pianists, sit at one piano to blend
spectacular classical favourites (as you've never heard them
before!) with their uniquely infectious style of comedy.
Tickets £16.50 Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office Tel - 01796
484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 9th April 7-10pm
MacPolvo
Live at McKays Bar &
Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
MacPolvo have delighted audiences from
Skye to Salamanca with their repertoire of traditional song from
Scotland, with Irish songs and even the odd English number
thrown into the mix. Check out macpolvo.com Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 10th April 10am - 5pm
Easter Arts & Crafts Fair
Drill Hall, The Cross Dunkeld
new faces & Old favourites - admission free.
Saturday April 10th & 11th April
CANCELLED
Easter Slalom Races
Grandtully
Come along and see Britain's top Slalom paddlers in action,
competing at weekends and training during the week. For
further info - contact Christine Baillie Tel 01224 741401,
email:
ken_chris@bailliekc.fsnet.co.uk
Saturday 10th Apr 2.00 - 3.00pm
Ranger-led walk around Blair Castle gardens and grounds
Blair Castle Grounds, Blair Atholl
Blair Castle is at the heart of an amazing natural landscape
featuring some of the UK’s tallest trees and many rare and
elusive species of wildlife. Discover more about this unique
habitat on a guided walk with an Atholl Estates Ranger.
Prices: Free as part of standard castle or grounds entry No
booking required Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 10th April 7-10pm
Andrew Gordon
Live at McKays Bar & Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Andrew has been singing solos since 1999. Since then Andrew
has played in The US, Canada, Germany, The Netherlands and all
over Scotland. A firm favourite in McKays check out
andrewgordon.co.uk Tel: 01796473888 . Email:
info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 10th April 8pm
Fat Sam's Band
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam by Dunkeld.
This 9 piece swing band Led by Hamish McGregor and his white
Clarinet, promises to be 'An evening of Jumpjive - Boogie -
Swing - Jazz - Blues - R & B, from Glen Miller and Duke
Ellington to Fats Domino and the 'Blues Brothers'
that's FAT SAMS SWING BAND. Don't miss these foot tappin' finger
snappin' gig. The band has toured world wide bringing its lively
and entertaining style of 'Jazz' music to thousands.
Tickets £12 Tel box office 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Sunday 11th April 10am - 5pm
Easter Arts & Crafts Fair
Drill Hall, The Cross Dunkeld
new faces & Old favourites - admission free.
Sunday 11th April
CANCELLED
Easter Slalom Races
Grandtully
Come along and see Britain's top Slalom paddlers in action,
competing at weekends and training during the week. For
further info - contact Christine Baillie Tel 01224 741401,
email:
ken_chris@bailliekc.fsnet.co.uk
Sunday 11th April 11am - 12noon
Attics Tour
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Discover the secrets of Blair Castle’s attics. Hidden from
view in the maze of attic rooms and corridors are many strange,
wonderful and interesting artefacts. Uncover the strange and
fascinating collection of objects in Baron Maule’s room, look
through some of our historic estate records and marvel at the
eclectic collections of family paintings, walking sticks,
weaponry and period costume. The tour culminates in a climb to
the castle rooftops for breathtaking panoramic views of the
castle grounds. Please note: This tour involves several
flights of spiral stairs, the occasional tight space and heights
and is only suitable for the fully able. Prices: £11 Booking:
Booking: In advance on 01796 481207 or in person on the day
(subject to availability). Numbers limited to 10 people per
tour. Tel: 01796 481 355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 11th April 11:30am
Garden Tours
Explorers Garden, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Led by experienced guides who bring Explorers to life.
£4 includes garden entry. Tel 01796 484626
www.exploretsgarden.com
Sunday April 11th 1-4pm
Open Day at Dunolly Adventure Outdoors
Dunolly House Taybridge Drive Aberfeldy
The Bouncy castles will be out for the children to have fun
on, the Climbing Wall and the Tree will be open to anyone who
wants to have a go at getting to the top, face-painting, and our
Oak Leaf Cafe which will be offering teas and coffees along with
excellent home cooked fayre. We are adding stalls this year and
would like to invite anyone who has arts 'n' crafts type things
to sell to contact the office for more information. PH15 2BP Tel
01887 820298 Email info@dunollyadventures.co.uk
www.dunollyadventures.co.uk
Sunday 11th April 2.00 - 3.30pm
RED SQUIRREL WALK
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Come and look for red squirrels and learn more about them.
Meet at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl. Cost: Adults
£2, Children £1 Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 11th April 7 for 7.30pm
Birnam & Dunkeld Film Society - Amelia
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam by Dunkeld.
Guest tickets are £4.50 each. Films are shown at the BACC
usually on the evening of the second and fourth Sunday of each
month, starting at 7:30p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and
there is a bar and light refreshments available before each
screening. When a film is longer than 2 hours, there is an
interval when the bar re-opens. contact the secretary Tom
Barnard 01350 727740
Monday
5th April 1pm - 4pm
Country Sports Experience
Dunkeld Park Activities Hilton Dunkeld House, Dunkeld & BASC
Scottish Centre in Trochry
Unique half-day taster sessions for anyone interested in
trying deer stalking or shooting. Learn from experts in a
safe and friendly environment. Gain an appreciation of
Scotland’s country sports and enjoy professional practical
instruction for rifle and shotgun (no live targets are used)
Advance booking essential. £50 per person for each
`Experience`
`The Stalking Experience ` T: 01350 723 226 BASC
Scottish Centre in Trochry
`The Shooting Experience` T: 01350 728 370 Dunkeld
Park Activites, Dunkeld
www.countrysportscotland.com
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Thursday 15th April 11am-4pm.
Felt for a Celt: Iron Age Crafts & Storytelling
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay
Make felt to take home, listen to stories and create your
own. Fun for all ages.
Normal entry + £3 Tel. 01887
830583
www.crannog.co.uk
Thursday 15th April 7.30pm
D. Day Evening - An illustrated talk by Brigadier Christopher
Dunphie
River Room Pitlochry Festival Theatre
In 2009, we celebrated the 65th anniversary of D Day: 6th June,
1944, the day when 156,000 Allied forces parachuted, landed by
glider or stormed ashore on the Normandy coast to begin the
liberation of Western Europe – an action which ultimately led to
the end of World War II one year later.
In memory of those momentous events and the many brave men that
took part, Pitlochry Festival Theatre is delighted to host this
D-Day Evening, with proceeds going to The Army Benevolent Fund
and the Soldiers’ Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families Association (SSAFA).
Brigadier Christopher Dunphie - an acknowledged lecturer and
author on the Normandy campaign - will divide his talk into two
parts, describing first the background, planning and
achievements of D-Day, and then taking us ‘down onto the ground’
to hear stories of a few of the more significant actions, and
dramatic first-hand accounts. Tickets: £7.50 Pitlochry Festival
Theatre Box Office Tel - 01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday16th & 17th April 9.30am – 4.30pm
Craft Fair
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road Pitlochry
Free entry to all, with level access to wheelchairs and
buggies. Crafts 4U Events – Crafting At Its
Best Ellen Gallagher
www.crafts4uevents.co.uk Tel 0794 616 5797
crafts4u@ntlworld.com
Friday 16th April 7pm
Fireside Supper & ghost tour
Castle Menzies Aberfeldy
Supper & Ghost Tour - £25 per person Booking essential for
further information contact 01887 820982 email
john.jack59@yahoo.co.uk
Saturday 16th April 7-10pm
MacPolvo
Live at McKays Bar &
Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
MacPolvo have delighted audiences from
Skye to Salamanca with their repertoire of traditional song from
Scotland, with Irish songs and even the odd English number
thrown into the mix. Check out macpolvo.com Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 16th April 7.30pm
Keep Smiling Through
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Pitlochry
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office Telephone - 01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 16th April 8.00pm
The Fiddle Tree presents
Bruce Molsky (USA).
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld.
Top American Old-Time multi-instrumentalist and singer.
Tickets: Adult - £8 advance / £10 on door. Under-18s - £3 / 2
for £5 from: Birnam CD (01350 727158); Zigzags, Dunkeld (01350
728666) Card bookings ONLINE ONLY:
www.thebooth.co.uk
More info.:
www.brucemolsky.com ;
www.thefiddletree.com
Saturday17th April 2pm - 3pm
Ranger-led walk around Blair Castle gardens and grounds
Blair Castle Grounds, Blair Castle.
Blair Castle is at the heart of an amazing natural landscape
featuring some of the UK’s tallest trees and many rare and
elusive species of wildlife. Discover more about this unique
habitat on a guided walk with an Atholl Estates Ranger.
Free as part of standard castle or grounds entry
No booking required Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 17th April 7-10pm
Whistleblowers
Live at McKays Bar &
Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 17th April 7.30pm
Kate Rusby & Band - Jam and Jerusalem!
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Kate Rusby has become one of the British folk scene's best loved
artists. Her charming voice bewitches old ballads with new life,
whilst her lilting tones lift her self-penned songs to new
heights. Tickets: £18.50 Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office
Tel - 01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 17th april 7.30pm
A Poetry Reading - Raising the Roof
Aberfeldy Church Centre, Taybridge Rd, Aberfeldy.
Kenneth Steven will read some of his own poems, interspersed
with music from local musicians. Refreshments, stalls and
photos will add to the pleasure of the evening. Tickets £5
from Faith Aitken High West, Urlar Rd, Aberfeldy Tel 01887 820
444 e/mail
faithaitken@btinternet.com
Sunday 18th April 11am - 12noon
Attics Tour
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Discover the secrets of Blair Castle’s attics. Hidden from
view in the maze of attic rooms and corridors are many strange,
wonderful and interesting artefacts. Uncover the strange and
fascinating collection of objects in Baron Maule’s room, look
through some of our historic estate records and marvel at the
eclectic collections of family paintings, walking sticks,
weaponry and period costume. The tour culminates in a climb to
the castle rooftops for breathtaking panoramic views of the
castle grounds. Please note: This tour involves several
flights of spiral stairs, the occasional tight space and heights
and is only suitable for the fully able. Prices: £11 Booking:
Booking: In advance on 01796 481207 or in person on the day
(subject to availability). Numbers limited to 10 people per
tour. Tel: 01796 481 355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 18th April 11:30am
Garden Tours
Explorers Garden, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Led by experienced guides who bring Explorers to life.
£4 includes garden entry. Tel 01796 484626
www.exploretsgarden.com
Monday
5th April 1pm - 4pm
Country Sports Experience
Dunkeld Park Activities Hilton Dunkeld House, Dunkeld & BASC
Scottish Centre in Trochry
Unique half-day taster sessions for anyone interested in
trying deer stalking or shooting. Learn from experts in a
safe and friendly environment. Gain an appreciation of
Scotland’s country sports and enjoy professional practical
instruction for rifle and shotgun (no live targets are used)
Advance booking essential. £50 per person for each
`Experience`
`The Stalking Experience ` T: 01350 723 226 BASC
Scottish Centre in Trochry
`The Shooting Experience` T: 01350 728 370 Dunkeld
Park Activites, Dunkeld
www.countrysportscotland.com
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Monday 19th April and 28th April - 7.30 to 9pm
Yoga for Cyclists
Town Hall in Aberfeldy.
£5, just drop in. No experience of yoga required wear loose
fitting clothes.
Monday 19th April 7.30-9.00pm
Scottish Wildlife Trust:
The Tryst, Pitlochry.
Scottish Wildlife Photography. . Entry by donation.
Tuesday 20th April 8pm
Quiz Night - Final
The Auld Smiddy Inn, Atholl Rd Pitlochry.
Teams of 4 £5 entry fee per team (money to Guiding
Group) hot food for all participants at half time. SPACE
AT A PREMIUM SO A MAXIMUM OF TEN TEAMS CAN COMPETE PLEASE CALL
TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM ON 01796 472356 Quizzes continue every 2nd
Tuesday of the month until March, then Grand Final In April
22nd April 7.30pm
North Perthshire Family History Group
The Tryst Lounge, Pitlochry
Perthshire's Lost Heritage Speaker Colin Mayall
Thursday 22nd April 7pm
Festival of One Act Plays - Scottish Finals
Pitlochry Theatre
Welcome to the 78th National One Act Play Festival!
Every year, the Scottish Community Drama Association runs a One
Act Play competition, which draws entries from up to 200 clubs
from all over Scotland.
This year’s final will feature eight plays which have fought
their way through twenty four District Festivals and four
Divisional Festivals. Three plays will be presented on both
Thursday and Friday evening, with two plays, plus the final
adjunction, taking place on Saturday evening.
Tickets: £12.00 - £14.00 (£12 & £10 concessions). All three
nights: £30-£36 Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office Tel -
01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 23rd April 7pm
Fireside Supper & ghost tour
Castle Menzies Aberfeldy
Supper & Ghost Tour - £25 per person Booking essential for
further information contact 01887 820982 email
john.jack59@yahoo.co.uk
Friday 23rd April 7.30pm
Quiz Night
Struan Inn, Struan
All welcome, £3 per person includes supper.
Friday 23rd April 7pm
Festival of One Act Plays - Scottish Finals
Pitlochry Theatre
Welcome to the 78th National One Act Play Festival!
Every year, the Scottish Community Drama Association runs a One
Act Play competition, which draws entries from up to 200 clubs
from all over Scotland.
This year’s final will feature eight plays which have fought
their way through twenty four District Festivals and four
Divisional Festivals. Three plays will be presented on both
Thursday and Friday evening, with two plays, plus the final
adjunction, taking place on Saturday evening.
Tickets: £12.00 - £14.00 (£12 & £10 concessions). All three
nights: £30-£36 Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office Tel -
01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 23rd April 7-10pm
Lisa & Fiona
Live at McKays Bar &
Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 24th April 7-10pm
MacPolvo
Live at McKays Bar &
Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
MacPolvo have delighted audiences from
Skye to Salamanca with their repertoire of traditional song from
Scotland, with Irish songs and even the odd English number
thrown into the mix. Check out macpolvo.com Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 24th April 10am - 2pm
Felt making Workshop
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam by Dunkeld.
Local artist Monica Hand, who specialises in working with felt,
will help you create a special personalised accessory out of
felt. £25.00 Tel box office 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Saturday24th April 2pm - 3pm
Ranger-led walk around Blair Castle gardens and grounds
Blair Castle Grounds, Blair Castle.
Blair Castle is at the heart of an amazing natural landscape
featuring some of the UK’s tallest trees and many rare and
elusive species of wildlife. Discover more about this unique
habitat on a guided walk with an Atholl Estates Ranger.
Free as part of standard castle or grounds entry
No booking required Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 24th April 7pm
Festival of One Act Plays - Scottish Finals
Pitlochry Theatre
Welcome to the 78th National One Act Play Festival!
Every year, the Scottish Community Drama Association runs a One
Act Play competition, which draws entries from up to 200 clubs
from all over Scotland.
This year’s final will feature eight plays which have fought
their way through twenty four District Festivals and four
Divisional Festivals. Three plays will be presented on both
Thursday and Friday evening, with two plays, plus the final
adjunction, taking place on Saturday evening.
Tickets: £12.00 - £14.00 (£12 & £10 concessions). All three
nights: £30-£36 Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office Tel -
01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 24th April
The Original Windows Live Concert
Fishers Bar Pitlochry
Original classic rock band inspired by the sounds of The
Beatles, Kinks, Stones and Zombies. Contact - Athole
Fleming Telephone - 01738 639747 Email:
mail@theoriginalwindows.com Web
www.theoriginalwindows.com
Saturday 24th April 8pm
The Rape of Lucrece
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam by Dunkeld.
The Rape of Lucrece Directed by Gareth Armstrong,
Following a 5-Star winning run at the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe,
sell-out performances at the Kings Head, Islington, the Rose,
Kingston and the Rose, Bankside; Olivier award nominee and RSC
actor Gerard Logan now presents his tour-de-force solo
performance of Shakespeare's great narrative poem at Birnam –
bringing emotional intensity to this account of the terrible
crime of rape and its dreadful consequences.
Theatre at its purist: a single actor, an empty stage - and the
torment of rapist and victim spring brilliantly to life.
Tickets: £10 / £8 Tel box office 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Sunday 25th April 11am - 12noon
Attics Tour
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Discover the secrets of Blair Castle’s attics. Hidden from
view in the maze of attic rooms and corridors are many strange,
wonderful and interesting artefacts. Uncover the strange and
fascinating collection of objects in Baron Maule’s room, look
through some of our historic estate records and marvel at the
eclectic collections of family paintings, walking sticks,
weaponry and period costume. The tour culminates in a climb to
the castle rooftops for breathtaking panoramic views of the
castle grounds. Please note: This tour involves several
flights of spiral stairs, the occasional tight space and heights
and is only suitable for the fully able. Prices: £11 Booking:
Booking: In advance on 01796 481207 or in person on the day
(subject to availability). Numbers limited to 10 people per
tour. Tel: 01796 481 355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 25th April 11:30am
Garden Tours
Explorers Garden, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Led by experienced guides who bring Explorers to life.
£4 includes garden entry. Tel 01796 484626
www.exploretsgarden.com
Sunday 25th April 11am-4pm.
Annual Celtic Food & Drink Festival
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay
Inspired by underwater discoveries of Iron Age food remains,
sample spit roast beast, smoked fish, stews, and more washed
down with ancient-style beer. Normal entry + £4
Tel. 01887 830583
www.crannog.co.uk
Monday
26th April 1pm - 4pm
Country Sports Experience
Dunkeld Park Activities Hilton Dunkeld House, Dunkeld & BASC
Scottish Centre in Trochry
Unique half-day taster sessions for anyone interested in
trying deer stalking or shooting. Learn from experts in a
safe and friendly environment. Gain an appreciation of
Scotland’s country sports and enjoy professional practical
instruction for rifle and shotgun (no live targets are used)
Advance booking essential. £50 per person for each
`Experience`
`The Stalking Experience ` T: 01350 723 226 BASC
Scottish Centre in Trochry
`The Shooting Experience` T: 01350 728 370 Dunkeld
Park Activites, Dunkeld
www.countrysportscotland.com
Funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Monday 26th April 7.30pm
Moulin & Pitlochry History Circle AGM and talk on "Commando
Country"
Moulin Hall by Pitlochry.
Stuart Allan will give a talk on "Commando Country".
He is Senior Curator, National Museums of Scotland and one of
his reserarch interests is irregular warfare, 1939 - 45.
He wrote the book, of the same title, about the use of highland
properties in the training of Commandos and the Special
Operations Executive. Visitors (£3) are welcome.
Friday 30th April 7pm
Fireside Supper & ghost tour
Castle Menzies Aberfeldy
Supper & Ghost Tour - £25 per person Booking essential for
further information contact 01887 820982 email
john.jack59@yahoo.co.uk
Friday 30th April 7-10pm
Lisa & Fiona
Live at McKays Bar &
Restaurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
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