August 2009 What's On in
Highland Perthshire
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
see website for
details.
www.pitlochry.org.uk
A selection of 6 plays including;
Whisky Galore - A Musical! (World Premiere) adapted
from Compton Mackenzie's novel
What Every Woman Knows by J.M. Barrie (A subversive
Edwardian comedy)
Good Things by Liz Lochhead (A modern romantic comedy)
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie adapted by Jay Presson
Allan (A classic tale of schooldays & scandal)
The Servant o' Twa Maisters by Victor Cairn ( A riotous
Scots language comedy)
The Life of Stuff by Simon Donald Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Shake
'n' Vac
Tel: Box Office: 01796
484 626
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 11th July - 31 Aug
Highlands & Islands: In Pursuit of the Landscape - Zanna Wilson
- Exhibition
The Watermill Gallery, Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG
Zanna's second solo show, expressive paintings of the landscape
much loved and often visited by the artist. Opening Times:10am -
5.30pm Mon - Sat, 11am - 5.30 Sun. Tel: 01887 822896
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Saturday 1 August
Strathtay Ramblers Distance: 10 miles
Start gridref: NN423578
Rannoch Hills
Meeting Info: OLD CHURCH CAR PARK, CRIEFF ROAD, ABERFELDY. at
9.30 a.m. or Rannoch Station at 10.30 a.m. Across
railway line to ascend forest tracks to open hillside. Then
grassy slopes to Liath na Doire and broad ridge for 4km to Stob
na Cruaiche with outstanding views. Descending hillside to good
paths and tracks back to start. Note: Dogs possible; consult
with leader Contact Tel 01796 472780 Local grade: A
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August
Craft Fair by Fearnan Art Club
McLean Hall Fearnan
Crafts, art and photography. Demonstions. Joan
Miller 01887 830329
e.mail jo.xmiller@bigfoot.com
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd August 12- 5 pm
free entry and at least 40 wines on taste. Lots of specials.
The House of Menzies - Aberfeldy.
Now in its 10th year! Castle Menzies Farm Aberfeldy PH15
2JD 01887 829666
Sunday 2nd August to Saturday 8th August
Various Venues -Nr Dunkeld and Kinloch Rannoch
The 17th International Scottish Six Day Orienteering event
takes place in the Heart of Scotland throughout the week 2 to 8
August. Six days of competition at a different location each day
across Tayside, including venues near Dunkeld and Kinloch
Rannoch. Event suitable for complete novices as well as
experienced orienteers and for all ages and abilities. Special
activities for the youngest children. Social programme also
included. Entry available on the day. With a field of up to 3500
orienteers, including many from overseas and elite athletes,
this promises to be a special event. For further information
please see
www.scottish6days.com/2009
Sunday 2nd August
Crannog Archery Tournament
Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore
Come and test your aim in the field at a range of targets.
Prizes for all age groups. Booking Essential. Admission tbc.
Tel - 01887 830583 Email:
info@crannog.co.uk Web
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 2nd August between 11am and 4pm
Secret Gardens Day
Visit 14 gardens around Pitlochry.
Our ever popular Secret Gardens Day, when local gardens are open
to the public, will be on Sunday 2nd August. For further
information on events, please check our diary page on
www.pitlochryinbloom.co.uk
Sunday 2 August 2009 - afternoon
Blair Atholl Area Tourism Association Summer Market,
Old School Park, Blair Atholl
This highly successful summer market has a great variety of
gifts and local produce for sale, such as jewellery, soaps,
candles, bakery, vegetables, game, meats, preserves, etc.
Buskers will provide entertainment. Visit
www.blairatholl.org.uk
or contact 01796 483 339 if you would like to take a stall or
obtain more information.
Sunday 2nd August 2pm-3.30pm
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
All the family can enjoy a tractor and trailer tour through the
historic landscape of Blair Castle and surrounding farmland. The
tour will run on 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 and 30
July; and 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 13 August. Adults £5, Children
(under 16) £3, Children under 3 free and Family Ticket (2+2) £15
Tel- 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 2nd August 2pm-4.30pm
Atholl Estates - Explore the Hidden Glens by Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 1, 5, 8, 12, 15,
19, 22, 26 and 29 July; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26 August;
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 September. Adults £25, Children £15
Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 2nd August 2.00 - 4.00pm
Fender Meadows
Atholl Estate Rangers – meet Glen Tilt car park
Explore the flowers, butterflies and bees of Glen Fender Meadows
SSSI.
Adults: £2 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 2nd August 8.00pm
Masters of the Musical
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Featuring Ed O’Driscoll, the Masters Of The Musical make a
welcome return to Pitlochry to perform songs from the greatest
musicals in history including Miss Saigon and Mamma Mia. Tickets
£18.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August 10 –4 pm
(for 13-18yr olds)
Highland Perthshire Youth Arts - The Trouble with time (Hiper
Act)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
Inventor Tim Etravel tests his new Time machine by visiting his
ancestors. Unfortunately he lands on his Grandfather, killing
him, and so ceases to exist himself! But if he doesn’t exist he
couldn’t have invented the machine that killed his Grandpa,
which means he could have….
Now it’s up to you to finish and perform this time travelling
tale in our 5 day drama workshop
£50 Tel 01796 484626
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Wednesday 3rd August 10.30am - 12noon
Kite Making
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam Dunkeld.
Monday 3 August 1.30pm - 3pm
Mixed Up Faskally
Faskally car park
Learn how the foresters of the past shaped this model mixed
woodland for future generations. Adults: £3, children £1
For events information contact 07801 827986. No booking required
Monday 3rd August 2pm-3.30pm
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
All the family can enjoy a tractor and trailer tour through the
historic landscape of Blair Castle and surrounding farmland. The
tour will run on 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 and 30
July; and 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 13 August. Adults £5, Children
(under 16) £3, Children under 3 free and Family Ticket (2+2) £15
Tel- 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday 3rd August 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
Monday 3rd Aug 7.30pm-10pm
Atholl Estates - Dusk Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 29 June; 3, 6, 10,
13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 July; and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
August. Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Tuesday 4th August 7.30am-10am
Atholl Estates - Dawn Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Tours take place on 30 June; 7, 14, 21 and 28 July; and 4,
11, 18 and 25 August.
Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 4th August 10.30am (2hrs)
Close Encounter - a childrens walk
Ben Lawers NNR
Meet some of the animals and plants that live on Ben Lawers.
Adults £2 Children £5 (Adults must be accompanied by a child and
vice versa) Bring Wellies and waterproofs. Meet
10.30am Ben Lawers car park Book by Telphoning 0844 4932 136
Tuesday 4th August 10.30am – 12 noon
Treemendous Trees – Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds.
The Hermitage Lower Car Park
Discover about the ‘Young Giants’ growing at the Hermitage and
help measure some of the tallest trees. Children £2;
accompanying adults £1 The Hermitage by Dunkeld. Tel 0844 493
2192 www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 4th August 2009 2.00 – 3.30pm
Squirrel Feeder Workshop
Atholl Estate Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Come and make your own squirrel feeder and learn more about red
squirrels Charge: £5 per box
Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 4th August 8pm - 11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 4th August 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 5th August 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 5 August 12 noon - 1.30pm
Plant Finders
Weem Woodland car park
Enjoy the discoveries of the world-famous plant hunters, Douglas
and Menzies, in stunning scenery near Castle Menzies. Adults:
£3, children £1 For events information contact 07801 827986. No
booking required
Wednesday 5th August 1.30pm
Hillside Safari
Ben Lawers NNR
Experience some of the varied plant and animal life on the lower
slopes of this famous reserve. 2 1/2hrs walk. Adults
£5 Children £2 Bring walking boots, warm, waterproof and
windproof clothing. meet Ben lawers Car park Tel: 0844 4932 136
Wednesday 5th August 2.00pm
The Battle of Killiecrankie
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle.
Interactive battle talk (1hr) in woods above Soldier’s Leap;
followed by children’s craft activities and a display of weapons
outside the visitor centre.
Adults £3; Children £2. 5 miles North of Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493
2192 www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 5th August 2pm - 4pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - Dunkeld Handbell
Harmony
Dunkeld Cathedral.
All are welcome to come and listen for a while. Heather
McLean and Margaret Davidson perform solo ringing. This is most
intriguing to watch and lovely to hear. Occasionally, they will
be joined by other members of the group for small ensemble
ringing. A freewill collection towards the Cathedral and
the Handbell Group. The TIC in Dunkeld is informed on the
few occasions when there will be no ringing. Please check
beforehand if travelling a distance. Tel: 01350 727688
Wednesday 5th August 2pm-4.30pm
Atholl Estates - Explore the Hidden Glens by Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 1, 5, 8, 12, 15,
19, 22, 26 and 29 July; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26 August;
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 September. Adults £25, Children £15
Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Wednesday 5th August 7.30pm
Blair Atholl Tourism Association Gala Night
Memorial Park,Blair Atholl
A great evening of entertainment and fun for
the whole family, with the Pitlochry and Blair Atholl Pipe Band,
hay and miniature railway rides, face painting, pet show, bouncy
castle, highland dancers, Silly McB the clown, equestrian
gymnastics, competitions, car boot sale and much, much more.
Visit
www.blairatholl.org.uk
or contact 01796 483 339 for more information.
Wednesday 5th August 8pm - 11pm
Pine Marten Evening
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (A923 2mls from Dunkeld)
“Join us as we look out for these elusive creatures from inside
the visitor centre”.
£10 for non-members, £8 for SWT members and £5 for children.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Prices include tea
and coffee. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 6th August 2009 2pm
Pitlochry Recreation ground
Eddie Rose -
Will be appearing at this Mini Tattoo
www.eddierose.co.uk
Thursday 6th August 2009 10 am to 4 pm
Go Wild Day! A Fun Day at Highland Safaris
Highland Safaris, The Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15
2JQ
Celebrate Scottish Wildlife! Fun for all the Family! Land
Rover Safaris departing all day.
Falconry Display • RSPB Activities • Highland Warriors Includes
The 5th Annual Perthshire Junior Gold & Gem Panning Championship
2009: Entry £4.00 : Everyone Welcome; just turn up on the day!!
Falconry Display • RSPB Activities • Highland Warriors • BBQ at
The Scottish Farm Shop
Fun for all the Family! Held at The Safari Lodge by
Aberfeldy. For details contact Highland Safaris on 01887
820071 Email:
info@highlandsafaris.net
www.highlandsafaris.net
Thursday 6th August 9pm - 11pm
Swing of the Kilts Scottish variety show/dance
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Rd, Pitlochry
Accordionist and compere Tommy Newcomen, with singers,
dancers and musicians. A full show with general dancing.
Free admission Tel 01796 472000 e.mail
tommynewcomen@hotmail.com
Friday 6th - Sunday 9th August From 7.30pm on
Friday 6th
Menzies Clan Gathering
Castle Menzies by Aberfeldy
Annual gathering of members of the Clan Menzies. Includes a
formal dinner, Annual General Meeting and Ceilidh. A Parade will
also take place at the Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Games.
Contact - John Jack Telephone - 01887 820982 Email:
castlem@tiscali.co.uk
Web www.menzies.org
Thursday 6th August 2009 10.30am – 12.00
midday
Bug World Kids event.
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl.
We look for bugs and beasties and things with lots of legs.
Children £1.00 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday 6th August 2pm-3.30pm
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
All the family can enjoy a tractor and trailer tour through the
historic landscape of Blair Castle and surrounding farmland. The
tour will run on 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 and 30
July; and 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 13 August. Adults £5, Children
(under 16) £3, Children under 3 free and Family Ticket (2+2) £15
Tel- 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Friday 7th August 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
Friday 7th Aug 7.30pm-10pm
Atholl Estates - Dusk Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 29 June; 3, 6, 10,
13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 July; and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
August. Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 8th August From 9.30am
Atholl & Breadalbane Show & Highland Gathering
Victoria Park Aberfeldy
An annual event featuring horse and pony classes, cattle, sheep
and Clydesdale horses, heavy weight events, highland dancing,
piping and much more. Admission - Adults £7 Seniors £3 and
Juniors £2.00 Tel: John Robertson
Telephone - 01796 482376 Email:
jrlogierait@ukonline.co.uk
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August
EXHIBITION OF OLD PHOTOGRAPHS -
Killiecrankie Memorial Hall Killiecrankie.
A comprehensive display of more than 200 photographs recording
life in Killiecrankie, Fincastle, Tenandry, Strathtummel and the
surrounding area over the last 100 years Admission Free.
Sunday 9th August 2pm-3.30pm
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
All the family can enjoy a tractor and trailer tour through the
historic landscape of Blair Castle and surrounding farmland. The
tour will run on 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 and 30
July; and 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 13 August. Adults £5, Children
(under 16) £3, Children under 3 free and Family Ticket (2+2) £15
Tel- 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 9th August 2pm-4.30pm
Atholl Estates - Explore the Hidden Glens by Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 1, 5, 8, 12, 15,
19, 22, 26 and 29 July; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26 August;
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 September. Adults £25, Children £15
Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 31 July 2009 to Sunday 9 August
10.00am - 18.00pm
Exhibition of paintings, photography, sculpture by local
contemporary artists
Molteno Hall, Fortingall,
celebrating its 6th year. The Exhibition
is open daily 8 miles west of Aberfeldy, off
B846 Perth Kinross PH15 2LL. FREE. For further details phone Sue
Hoare 01887 830685.
Sunday 9th August 8.00pm
Magic of Motown
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
This spectacular stage show pays tribute to Motown legends
such as The Temptations, Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Four
Tops, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells,
Stevie Wonder… Tickets £18.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 10th August 2pm-3.30pm
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
All the family can enjoy a tractor and trailer tour through the
historic landscape of Blair Castle and surrounding farmland. The
tour will run on 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 and 30
July; and 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 13 August. Adults £5, Children
(under 16) £3, Children under 3 free and Family Ticket (2+2) £15
Tel- 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday 10th August 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
Monday 10th August 7.30pm-10pm
Atholl Estates - Dusk Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 29 June; 3, 6, 10,
13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 July; and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
August. Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Tuesday 11th August 7.30am-10am
Atholl Estates - Dawn Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Tours take place on 30 June; 7, 14, 21 and 28 July; and 4,
11, 18 and 25 August.
Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 11th August 10.30am – 12noon
Tracks and Trails– Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Discover who has been moving around in the woods by following
clues and signs the animals left behind. Children £2;
accompanying adults £1 5 miles North of Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493
2192 www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 11th August 10.30am (2hrs)
Close Encounter - a childrens walk
Ben Lawers NNR
Meet some of the animals and plants that live on Ben Lawers.
Adults £2 Children £5 (Adults must be accompanied by a child and
vice versa) Bring Wellies and waterproofs. Meet
10.30am Ben Lawers car park Book by Telphoning 0844 4932 136
Tuesday 11th August 2009 : 2.00 – 3.30pm
Treasure Hunt
Atholl Estates Rangers - Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair
Atholl
A family event searching for clues and treasure Children £2 Tel:
01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 11th August 8pm - 11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 11th August 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August 2009
Local Skills Trail
The Blair Atholl & Killiecrankie
Area Tourist Association will present the 2009 Local Skills
Trail, featuring local Artist and Crafts The event, now in
its fourth year, provides visitors with an opportunity to see
local artists and craftspeople at work in and around Blair
Atholl and Killiecrankie.
Featured skills at ten locations include sugar craft,
book-binding, kilt making; milling, fly tying, picture framing,
painting, blacksmithing, clocks repairs, drystone dyking,
bespoke handbags, textile art, spinning, horsemanship and plant
care. Visitors will be provided an opportunity to try their hand
at some skills and a spectacular model railway will also be on
show.
The names of all those who visit all locations during the course
of the two-day event will go into a Prize Draw. Full
details will be posted here as soon as arrangements have been
finalised.
Skills Trail Convener - Peter Barr, Tel No. 01796 474130
Wednesday 12th August 1.30pm
Hillside Safari
Ben Lawers NNR
Experience some of the varied plant and animal life on the lower
slopes of this famous reserve. 2 1/2hrs walk. Adults
£5 Children £2 Bring walking boots, warm, waterproof and
windproof clothing. meet Ben lawers Car park Tel: 0844 4932 136
Wednesday 12th August 2.00pm
The Battle of Killiecrankie
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle.
Interactive battle talk (1hr) in woods above Soldier’s Leap;
followed by children’s craft activities and a display of weapons
outside the visitor centre. Adults £3; Children £2. 5
miles North of Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 12th August 2pm - 4pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - Dunkeld Handbell
Harmony
Dunkeld Cathedral.
All are welcome to come and listen for a while. Heather
McLean and Margaret Davidson perform solo ringing. This is most
intriguing to watch and lovely to hear. Occasionally, they will
be joined by other members of the group for small ensemble
ringing. A freewill collection towards the Cathedral and
the Handbell Group. The TIC in Dunkeld is informed on the
few occasions when there will be no ringing. Please check
beforehand if travelling a distance. Tel: 01350 727688
Wednesday 12th August 2pm-4.30pm
Atholl Estates - Explore the Hidden Glens by Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 1, 5, 8, 12, 15,
19, 22, 26 and 29 July; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26 August;
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 September. Adults £25, Children £15
Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Wednesday 12th August 8pm - 11pm
Pine Marten Evening
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (A923 2mls from Dunkeld)
“Join us as we look out for these elusive creatures from inside
the visitor centre”.
£10 for non-members, £8 for SWT members and £5 for children.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Prices include tea
and coffee. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August 2009
Blair Atholl Area Tourism Association Skills Trail,
The Blair Atholl & Killiecrankie
An interesting and comprehensive range of demonstrations
provided by very skilled local residents. The skills include:
painting and picture framing; drystone dyking; bespoke handbag
making; book binding; chair re-caning; sugar craft; equestrian
gymnastics and western saddle riding; kilt making; clock
repairing; blacksmithing; milling; teddy bear making and many
more. The demonstrations will take place in various sign posted
locations in Blair Atholl and Killiecrankie. Visit
www.blairatholl.org.uk
or contact 07969 155 005 for more information.
Thursday 13th August 2009 10.30am – 12.30pm
Squirrelly Scampers Kids' event.
Atholl Estate Rangers - Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Find out more about our treetop friends Children £1.00 Tel:
01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday 13th August 2pm - 3.30pm
Broadleaved Brilliance
Weem Woodland car park
Enjoy the discoveries of the world-famous plant hunters, Douglas
and Menzies, in stunning scenery near Castle Menzies.
Adults: £3, children £1 For events information contact 07801
827986. No booking required
Thursday 13th August 2pm-3.30pm
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
All the family can enjoy a tractor and trailer tour through the
historic landscape of Blair Castle and surrounding farmland. The
tour will run on 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27 and 30
July; and 2, 3, 6, 9, 10 and 13 August. Adults £5, Children
(under 16) £3, Children under 3 free and Family Ticket (2+2) £15
Tel- 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Celtic Caledonia
Thursday 13th August 8pm
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam Dunkeld.
Join Siamsoir as we journey back to a time before a united
Scotland, to a land of warring clans and mystical forces! Based
on the historical battle between the Gaels and the Picts, CELTIC
CALEDONIA reinvents the art of dance theatre.
The Gaels arrive in a new land, bringing the tradition of their
Celtic ancestry, manifest in the lyrical Irish steps passed down
through the generations. But their new-found home is in danger.
The Gaels are attacked by the pagan tribe of druid Picts in a
stirring scene of invasive jazz and contemporary dance styles.
Their future cursed and the power of their culture stolen, the
Gaels are forced to summon the legendary White Witch to defend
their lives and heritage. Beware a surprising plot-twist in the
end! Tickets: £10 / £8 / £4 under 16's Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Thursday 13th August 8.00pm – 9.30pm
Dusk Walk
The Hermitage Lower Car Park
Find out about the elusive wildlife that frequents the
half-light between day and night.
Adults £3; children £2 The Hermitage by Dunkeld. Tel 0844 493
2192 www.nts.org.uk
Thursdays at 8 pm
THIS IS SCOTLAND ... and You're Welcome To It! FIFTH FABULOUS
YEAR!
CASTLE MENZIES by Aberfeldy
an evening of Highland Perthshire Music & Comedy with ALAN BROWN
before a log fire in the original 16th Century KITCHEN of CASTLE
MENZIES by Aberfeldy
Admission £6 - Licensed Bar Info (01887) 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 13th August 9pm - 11pm
Swing of the Kilts Scottish variety show/dance
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Rd, Pitlochry
Accordionist and compere Tommy Newcomen, with singers,
dancers and musicians. A full show with general dancing.
Free admission Tel 01796 472000 e.mail
tommynewcomen@hotmail.com
Friday 14 August 11am - 12.30pm
Future Forest
Craigvinean car park
What's the Forestry Commission up to? Learn the facts on a
variety of topics - recreation, conservation and planning the
forests of tomorrow today. Adults: £3, children £1 For
events information contact 07801 827986. No booking required
Friday 14th August 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
Friday 14th August 7.30pm-10pm
Atholl Estates - Dusk Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 29 June; 3, 6, 10,
13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 July; and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
August. Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 15th August
Iron Age Olympics (for ages 7-18)
Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore
Step into Iron Age clothing and take the Celtic challenge! Games
include spear throwing, archery, caber tossing, timber pile
driving, rope work, fire races, water races and more. Winners in
each age category are presented with special handcrafted medals.
Suitable for ages 7 to 18. Our Crannog Champion will provide all
the training you need to win! Booking recommended.
Admission tbc. Tel 01887 830583 Email:
info@crannog.co.uk
Web www.crannog.co.uk
Saturday 15th August 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 15th August 1.30pm
Kinloch Rannoch Highland Games
Wellerpooley Park Kinloch Rannoch
A host of family attractions including heavy events, piping,
dancing, children's races, track and field, hill race, stalls
and local "North v South" tug o war.
Adults £3 (Children £1) & Cars £1 Contact - Roderick Taylor
Telephone - 01882 632420
Email: Rodftaylor@aol.com
Web
www.perthshirehighlandgames.co.uk
Saturday 15th August
Heartland FM Vale of Atholl F.C Dance
Pitlochry Town Hall
Heartland are holding a dance in the Pitlochry town hall on
August 15th,Dave Amos band are
playing, tickets are £12.50 and it is a B.Y.O.B event. Tickets
are available from Marion MacDonald at the radio station or
Jimmy Murray 01796474373 / Jim MacNicoll on 01796472973.
Sunday 16th August 10.30am – 4.30pm
Digital Photography for Starters with David Brown One Day
Workshop, £48
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Learn the essentials of Digital Photography with David Brown, an
experienced professional photographer. Complete beginners as
well as the ‘technically challenged’ are especially welcome!
capacity: 15
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday 16th August 2pm-4.30pm
Atholl Estates - Explore the Hidden Glens by Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 1, 5, 8, 12, 15,
19, 22, 26 and 29 July; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26 August;
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 September. Adults £25, Children £15
Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday 17th August 7.30pm-10pm
Atholl Estates - Dusk Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 29 June; 3, 6, 10,
13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 July; and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
August. Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday 17th August 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
Monday 17th August 8.00pm
Main Street Blues
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Ben y Vrackie bar
A welcome return to PFT for this fabulous four-piece band
whose mix of classic blues and laid-back jazz include sounds
from legends such as B.B.King, Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Tickets
£12.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesday 18th August 7.30am-10am
Atholl Estates - Dawn Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Tours take place on 30 June; 7, 14, 21 and 28 July; and 4,
11, 18 and 25 August.
Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 18th August 10.30am – 12noon
Rock Detectives - Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
A children’s introduction to geology – discover about rocks and
fossils, build a volcano and see how water and ice shape the
land. Children £2; accompanying adults £1 5 miles North of
Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 18th August 10.30am (2hrs)
Close Encounter - a childrens walk
Ben Lawers NNR
Meet some of the animals and plants that live on Ben Lawers.
Adults £2 Children £5 (Adults must be accompanied by a child and
vice versa) Bring Wellies and waterproofs. Meet
10.30am Ben Lawers car park Book by Telphoning 0844 4932 136
Tuesday 18th August 2009 2.00 – 3.30pm
Hedgehog Workshop
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Come and make a hedgehog hibernation box for the winter. Not
suitable for the under 8s. Charge: £5.00 per box Tel: 01796
481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 18th August 8.00pm
John Scrimger & Guests
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Foyer Event,
Classic numbers and favourite melodies from stage and screen
with the evergreen John Scrimger at the piano, accompanied by
the talented James Nicol and Linda Ormiston. Tickets
£13.00
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesday 18th August 8pm - 11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 18th August 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 19th August 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 19th August 1.30pm
Hillside Safari
Ben Lawers NNR
Experience some of the varied plant and animal life on the lower
slopes of this famous reserve. 2 1/2hrs walk. Adults
£5 Children £2 Bring walking boots, warm, waterproof and
windproof clothing. meet Ben lawers Car park Tel: 0844 4932 136
Wednesday 19th August 2.00pm
The Battle of Killiecrankie
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle.
Interactive battle talk (1hr) in woods above Soldier’s Leap;
followed by children’s craft activities and a display of weapons
outside the visitor centre. Adults £3; Children £2. 5
miles North of Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 19th August 2pm - 4pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - Dunkeld Handbell
Harmony
Dunkeld Cathedral.
All are welcome to come and listen for a while. Heather
McLean and Margaret Davidson perform solo ringing. This is most
intriguing to watch and lovely to hear. Occasionally, they will
be joined by other members of the group for small ensemble
ringing. A freewill collection towards the Cathedral and
the Handbell Group. The TIC in Dunkeld is informed on the
few occasions when there will be no ringing. Please check
beforehand if travelling a distance. Tel: 01350 727688
Wednesday 19th August
Summer Show
Aberfeldy Town Hall
Perthshire Highland Horticultural Society Summer Show.
Wednesday 19th August 2pm-4.30pm
Atholl Estates - Explore the Hidden Glens by Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 1, 5, 8, 12, 15,
19, 22, 26 and 29 July; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26 August;
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 September. Adults £25, Children £15
Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Wednesday 19th August 7.30pm
Celtic Night At Blair Castle.
Castle Forecort (weather permitting) - (Castle Ballroom if wet
weather)
An evening of traditional Celtic entertainment from the
Pitlochry Blair Atholl Pipe Band.
Adults £6.50 Children under 16 £1.50 No need to book just
turn up on the day. Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Wednesday 19th August 8pm - 11pm
Pine Marten Evening
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (A923 2mls from Dunkeld)
“Join us as we look out for these elusive creatures from inside
the visitor centre”.
£10 for non-members, £8 for SWT members and £5 for children.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Prices include tea
and coffee. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 20th August 2009 10.30am –
12.00midday
Wet and Wild Kids' event.
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Discover the weird watery world around the river. Children £1.00
Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday 20th August 2pm - 3.30pm
Broadleaved Brilliance
Weem Woodland car park
Enjoy the discoveries of the world-famous plant hunters, Douglas
and Menzies, in stunning scenery near Castle Menzies.
Adults: £3, children £1 For events information contact 07801
827986. No booking required
Thursday 20th August 7.30pm
Eric Bogle & John Munroe
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam Dunkeld.
The Fiddle Tree presents - Don't miss them - last ever UK Tour!
Tickets £12 advance £15 on the door, £3 under 18s (2 for £5)
Ticket Info 01350 727 158 cash/cheuqes, card bookings online
www.thebooth.co.uk
www.thefiddletreee.com
Thursdays at 8 pm
THIS IS SCOTLAND ... and You're Welcome To It! FIFTH FABULOUS
YEAR!
CASTLE MENZIES by Aberfeldy
an evening of Highland Perthshire Music & Comedy with ALAN BROWN
before a log fire in the original 16th Century KITCHEN of CASTLE
MENZIES by Aberfeldy
Admission £6 - Licensed Bar Info (01887) 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 20th August 9pm - 11pm
Swing of the Kilts Scottish variety show/dance
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Rd, Pitlochry
Accordionist and compere Tommy Newcomen, with singers,
dancers and musicians. A full show with general dancing.
Free admission Tel 01796 472000 e.mail
tommynewcomen@hotmail.com
Friday 21 August 11.30am - 1pm
The Fiddlers Walk
Hermitage car park Dunkeld
A walk to the Hermitage, then loop back on the other side of the
River Braan through historic Inver. Pass Neil Gow’s cottage . A
stroll for all ages and abilities. Adults: £3, children £1
For events information contact 07801 827986. No booking required
Friday 21st August 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
Friday 21st August 7.30pm-10pm
Atholl Estates - Dusk Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 29 June; 3, 6, 10,
13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 July; and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
August. Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 22nd August 2009 From 9am
Strathardle Show, Highland Gathering & Games
Bannerfield Kirkmichael
Visitors are always welcome at this traditional Highland
Games with heavyweights, dancing, piping and tug o war. Also
includes an Agricultural Show with some of Perthshire's best
cattle and sheep on display. Adults £5 Seniors & Children £2
Families (2+2) £10.00Contact -
Jean Lindsay Telephone - 01250 885233 or 01575 582248
Email:
info@strathardle.org Web
www.strathardle.org
Saturday 22nd August from 10.30am to 4.00pm
Cancer Care Cafe for Marie Curie
Aberfeldy Town Hall
with raffle, stalls, gifts and plant sale.
Sunday 23rd August 10.30am – 4.30pm
Speaking Out with Morag Stark One Day Workshop, £48
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Morag is a regular (and over subscribed!) tutor at PFT. Enjoy
another fascinating workshop crammed with vocal tricks and
techniques, from the performance of poetry and text to public
speaking and presentations. Discover how to speak out with
clarity and confidence!
capacity:15
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday 23rd August 2pm-4.30pm
Atholl Estates - Explore the Hidden Glens by Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 1, 5, 8, 12, 15,
19, 22, 26 and 29 July; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26 August;
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 September. Adults £25, Children £15
Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 23rd August 8.00pm
Ceilidh
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Foyer Event,
Dance to the ever popular East Neuk ceilidh band Scotch In A
Box. Tickets £6.50 or £9.50 with supper.
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 24th August 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
Monday 24th August 7.30pm-10pm
Atholl Estates - Dusk Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 29 June; 3, 6, 10,
13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 July; and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
August. Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Tuesday 25th August 7.30am-10am
Atholl Estates - Dawn Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Tours take place on 30 June; 7, 14, 21 and 28 July; and 4,
11, 18 and 25 August.
Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 25th August 10.30am (2hrs)
Close Encounter - a childrens walk
Ben Lawers NNR
Meet some of the animals and plants that live on Ben Lawers.
Adults £2 Children £5 (Adults must be accompanied by a child and
vice versa) Bring Wellies and waterproofs. Meet
10.30am Ben Lawers car park Book by Telphoning 0844 4932 136
Tuesday 25th August 2009 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Dusk Watch
Atholl Estate Rangers - Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair
Atholl
We go searching for creatures of the night: Adults £2.00
Children £1.00 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 25th August 8pm - 11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 25th August 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 25th August 2pm - 4pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - Dunkeld Handbell
Harmony
Dunkeld Cathedral.
All are welcome to come and listen for a while. Heather
McLean and Margaret Davidson perform solo ringing. This is most
intriguing to watch and lovely to hear. Occasionally, they will
be joined by other members of the group for small ensemble
ringing. A freewill collection towards the Cathedral and
the Handbell Group. The TIC in Dunkeld is informed on the
few occasions when there will be no ringing. Please check
beforehand if travelling a distance. Tel: 01350 727688
Wednesday 26th August 2pm-4.30pm
Atholl Estates - Explore the Hidden Glens by Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 1, 5, 8, 12, 15,
19, 22, 26 and 29 July; 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23 and 26 August;
and 6, 13, 20 and 27 September. Adults £25, Children £15
Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Wednesday 26th August 8pm - 11pm
Pine Marten Evening
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (A923 2mls from Dunkeld)
“Join us as we look out for these elusive creatures from inside
the visitor centre”.
£10 for non-members, £8 for SWT members and £5 for children.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Prices include tea
and coffee. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Wednesday 26th August 1.30pm
Hillside Safari
Ben Lawers NNR
Experience some of the varied plant and animal life on the lower
slopes of this famous reserve. 2 1/2hrs walk. Adults
£5 Children £2 Bring walking boots, warm, waterproof and
windproof clothing. meet Ben lawers Car park Tel: 0844 4932 136
Thursday 27 to Sunday 30 August 2009 9am-5pm each day
BLAIR CASTLE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS & COUNTRY FAIR
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Equestrian sport on an international scale! Horse Trials at
three different levels take place across the four days, with
elegant dressage on Thursday and Friday, exciting cross country
on Saturday and exacting show jumping on Sunday. Plenty of other
action too – the Country Fair happens on Saturday and Sunday,
with arena displays and demonstrations. Over 200 trade stands,
including a busy Food Hall, are open across the four days.
Admission - Adults £8 (Thurs/Fri), £12 (Sat) & £10 (Sun).
Children under 14 - £2, Children under 5 - Free
Contact - Blair Horse Trials Office Telephone - 01796 481543
Email:
info@blairhorsetrials.co.uk Web
www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk
Thursday 27th August 11am
Ranger lead walks
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre 2mls from Dunkeld on A923
“Join one of our rangers as they lead you on a guided walk from
the historic village of Dunkeld
to Loch of the Lowes.” £5 for non-members and £2.50 for SWT
members. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
Tel: 01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursdays at 8 pm
THIS IS SCOTLAND ... and You're Welcome To It! FIFTH FABULOUS
YEAR!
CASTLE MENZIES by Aberfeldy
an evening of Highland Perthshire Music & Comedy with ALAN BROWN
before a log fire in the original 16th Century KITCHEN of CASTLE
MENZIES by Aberfeldy
Admission £6 - Licensed Bar Info (01887) 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 27th August 9pm - 11pm
Swing of the Kilts Scottish variety show/dance
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Rd, Pitlochry
Accordionist and compere Tommy Newcomen, with singers,
dancers and musicians. A full show with general dancing.
Free admission Tel 01796 472000 e.mail
tommynewcomen@hotmail.com
Saturday 29th August 10am
Shona Leitch
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam, Dunkeld.
An exhibition exploring the human emotions through the figure by
local Artist/Ceramacist Shona Leitch. Shona is well known
for her flowing organic ceramic forms and, in this development
from previous work, she pushes more directly into a figurative
and sculptural realm through ceramic, metal and wood
Tickets: free Tel 01350 727674www.birnamarts.com
Saturday 29th August 12 noon -5.00pm
Birnam Highland Games –
Join the Countryside Rangers for some children’s activities
at the National Trust for Scotland stall.
Free after entry to games
Saturday 29th August from 11am
Birnam Highland Games
Recreation Park Dunkeld Gates Open from 11am
Traditional Highland Games with running events, cycling and
heavy events. Don't miss the Scottish 800m footrace championship
and the World Haggis Eating Championship.
Adults £6, Concessions £4 & Family £16 Contact - Rae Pattillo
Telephone - 01350 727554
Email: rae.pattillo@btinternet.com
David Crawshaw Telephone - 01350 720041
crawshaw990@btinternet.com
Web
www.birnamhighlandgames.com
Sunday 30th August 8pm
The Hot Seats
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam, Dunkeld.
In August, as Special Ed & The Shortbus, this white-hot
five-piece from the hills of Virginia, caused a sensation at
Edinburgh Festival Fringe when they carried off a Herald Angel
for their outstanding contribution. Playing music that combines
the virtuosic soloing and tightness of bluegrass, the
band-driven rhythm of old time, the jerky bounce of ragtime and
the swagger of good old rock ‘n’ roll, they were also one of the
most popular ‘live’ acts to appear at Birnam in 2008. Winning a
clutch of five-star reviews, they went on to be a stand-out act
at Celtic Connections, playing to a capacity crowd in January.
Tickets: £12 / £ 10 / £5 under 16's
Tel 01350 727 674
www.birnamarts.com
Sunday 30th August 8.00pm
Big Girls Don't Cry
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A thrilling big band tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four
Seasons. Hear their greatest hits including Sherry, Grease Is
The Word, Oh What A Night, Silence Is Golden. This terrific show
will guarantee to have you dancing in the aisles! Tickets
£18.50.
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 31st August 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
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