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Pitlochry Festival Theatre
see website for details.
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
A selection of 6 plays including;
Kiss Me Kate - Romantic, touching and
hilariously funny, with a classic Cole Porter score,
3rd/4th/9th/14th/19th/25th/30th
Noises Off - a hilarious classic comedy!
4th/7th/10th/11th/20th/26th/31st.
Rough Crossing - A wickedly funny
nautical comedy! 6th/11th/14th/23rd/28th.
Bus Stop - A bittersweet American
Romance. 2nd/7th/12th/21st/27th.
An Ideal Husband - Wilde’s sharp,
elegant, stylish comedy-drama explores the dangers inherent in a
life lived in the public spotlight is not to be missed!
5th/13th/21st/26th/28th.
Nana by Olwen Wymark -a scandalous tale of lust and
corruption. 18th/19th/24th/25th.
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484
626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
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
Sundays & Wednesdays in August 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
Mondays & Thursday August 2-3pm
Family Fun with the Ranger
around Blair Castle gardens and grounds
Explore the Castle grounds with the ranger.
We might be looking for beasties and bugs,
exploring the pond or investigating giant
trees and playing games. Suitable for 5-11
year olds. All children must be accompanied
by an adult. Prices: Free as part of
standard castle or grounds entry
Booking: No booking required
Saturday 31st July until
Sunday 8th August 10am - 6pm
Fortingall Art Exhibition
Monteno Hall, Fortingall. 8 miles West of
Aberfeldy,
off B846 Perth & Kinross PH15 2LL
A selection of paintings, photography,
engraving, pottery, sculpture & jewellery will be on display by
local artists. Admission is FREE'. For further details phone Gill
Evans 01887 830874.
Sunday 1st August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Tel - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sundays August 11.00 - 12.00
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: In advance on 01796 481207 or in person on the day
(subject to availability). Numbers limited to 10 people per
tour. Tel - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 1st August 12.30pm - 3pm
Blair Atholl - Summer Market
Old School Park,
Blair Atholl
The Blair Atholl Village Market has become a firm favourite
with a wide variety of stallholders and customers alike. The
market will take place between 12.30 pm - 3 pm, on the grass
outside the Country Life Museum. The main reason for holding
these markets is to promote local businesses. If you, or someone
you know, would like to have a stall at the market, please
contact me. This year will be one of the largest Village
Markets, with at least 20 stalls, selling a fantastic variety of
local produce and craft items.
Sunday 1st August
Pitlochry in Bloom - Secret Gardens Day
Various places around Pitlochry.
Our annual Secret Garden Day when local residents and
businesses open their gardens, lawns and greenhouses for the
day. A great variety of small, large, new, traditional and
commercial gardens on show.
www.pitlochryinbloom.co.uk
Sunday 1st August 11am -4pm
Celtic Summer Harvest Festival
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay
Try ancient ploughing, sow seeds, and make corn dollies,
herb garlands, wreaths and baskets.
Cost to be confirmed Tel. 01887 830583
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 1st August 8pm
Wolfstone
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The best loved Celtic Rock giants are twenty one years old
this year and to celebrate, they return to the Pitlochry stage
for another sell-out night. Expect a perfect blend of
traditional favourites and some popular new tunes. Box
Office Telephone - 01796 484626 Email: boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
 Monday
2nd August 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 2nd August (Varying
times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park &
Blair Castle Car Park Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and
the surrounding landscape on a 90 minute
vintage tractor and trailer ride. Travelling
at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of
the castle grounds many visitors never get
to see as you travel through farmland,
woodland and along the maze of estate
tracks. The tour offers many opportunities
to see the animals that live on the estate
including red deer, Highland ponies and
Highland cows. A real favourite with
children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to
30 people per tour and advance booking is
recommended. Adults £5, Children (under 16)
£3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday 2nd August 7pm
Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe
Band
Highland Night
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry (Town Hall,
wet weather venue)
An evening of traditional Scottish
entertainment with the Vale of Atholl Junior
Pipe Band, highland and Scottish country
dancing displays, songs and accordion music.
Watch the spectacle from your car (parking
free) or sit on the terraced banking.
Admission: Adults £5, children £1.
Gates open 7pm, Starts 7.45pm, finishes
approx. 9.15pm
www.highlandnight.co.uk
Tuesday 3rd August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Tuesday 3rd August 10.30am – 12 noon
Slime Time – Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds.
Meet: The Hermitage Lower Car Park
Hunt in the woods for the smallest creatures and see how
they live.
Charge: Children £2; accompanying adults £1 Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 3rd August 7 - 8.30pm
SWIFT SURVIVAL WORKSHOP
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Make your own swift nest box and learn more about these
marvels of the sky. Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre,
Blair Atholl Cost: £5 per box Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 4th August 2.00pm
The Battle of Killiecrankie –
Meet: 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. Charge: Adults £3; Children £2
Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Wednesdays 4th & 18th August: 1.30pm
Hillside safari
Meet: 1.30pm Ben Lawers NNR car park.
Experience some of the varied plant and animal life on the
lower slopes of this famous reserve where pioneering
conservation work is restoring threatened plant communities to
the hill. Duration: 2½ hours. Cost: adults £5, children £2.
Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing.
No need to book. For further info telephone 0844 4932 13.
Wed 4th August 6.30pm - 9.15pm
Street Parade & Mini Tattoo
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
Central Band of the British Legion, Vale of Atholl Grade One
& Juvenile Pipe Bands, Blairgowrie & Rattray Pipe Band and the
Pitlochry & Blair Atholl Pipe Band will Parade through town to
recreation ground, Raffle, Catering Beer Tent and entertainment.
Eddie Rose will compere
Massed Band Finale at 9pm
£2 Parking at the Rec Ground. Tickets at the gate: Entry
£6 Adults & £3 childre (5-15yrs)
Wednesday 4th August 7.30pm
TOURISM ASSOCIATION GALA NIGHTS
Memorial Park, Blair Atholl
A spectacular parachute display has been organised for the
second Gala Night on 4 August. Four parachutists will drop into
the park where they will each pick up a stick. The sticks will
be on sale prior to the event at the Tilt Store, the Post
Office, the Watermill and the Atholl Stores for £1 each. The
owners of the winning sticks will receive a cash prize.
Blair Atholl Area Tourism Association will once again be using
the to hold its very popular Annual Gala and Family Fun
Nights. With a march-on by our own award winning Pitlochry
& Blair Pipe Band.
Rides, Displays & Entertainment:- Model Steam Train Rides;
Tractor Hay Rides; Carriage Rides; Horse Gymnastics; Silly McBee
the Clown; Face Painting; Highland Dancing; Pipe Band; Farm
Animals; and vintage vehicles. Bouncy Castle (Fee -Public
Liability Insurance Costs)
Competitions:- Football Competition; Target Golf; Ranger Service
Fun Competition; Pet Competition; Ferret Forecast Competition;
Name The Tartans and a Raffle
Demonstrations of:- Sheep Shearing; Horse Gymnastics: Horse
Logging; Spinning: Roman and Jacobean Soldiers (not to be
missed!), together with a CAR BOOT SALE, Tea, Cake, Ice Cream
and Candy Stalls.
Adults £4, children £1 under 5s free.
For Bookings in respect of Car Boot Sale and Stalls - Contact
Lin on 01796 481 269.
Association Secretary :- Avril - 01796 483 339
Thursday 5th August - DIARY DATE FOR CHILDREN
Aberfeldy Watermill, Mill St, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG
Corinne Davies will be reading from her book ‘Ralph is (not)
a Superhero’ (£4.99) on Thursday 5th August, 11am. Ages 6-8.
Please call and let us know you are coming along - 01887 822896
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Thursday 5th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Thursday 5th August 10am - 4pm
Go Wild! at Highland Safaris
Highland Safaris, Dull Aberfeldy
Plus 6th Perthshire Gold Panning Championships.
Meet the Black Watch - Royal Regiment of Scotland, and watch the
Golden Lions Scottish Parachute Display Team.
Golden Lions Parachute Freefall Team at 3.15pm
Interactive Falconry Display 1.30pm
Highland Warrior Display 11.30am & 2.30pm and join in!
BBQ. - RSPB competions and games - Bouncy Castle -
Special effects make up sessions, and gold panning. Tel
01887 820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
Thursday 5th August 10.30am - 12.00 midday
MINIBEAST MAGIC
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
We look for bugs and beasties in their mini world.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Cost: £1 per child Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday 5th August - Saturday 7th August 8am
- 6pm
Scottish National Sheepdog Trials 2010
Milton of Tulliemet, Ballinluig
"see the Scottish National team chosen from 150 dogs" All
welcome! contact Jane Anderson e.mail
janeanderson180@btinternet.com
Thursdays starts 7pm
Och Aye McKay every Thursday
Mckays Bar & Reataurant, Atholl Road
Pitlochry
- a great mix of Scottish entertainment. Drew Scott entertains while
Lisa & Fiona on fiddle and accordion will
teach you to Ceilidh dance! Hopefully one of
tthe local pipe band will pop in too. A
great night for all and it’s free entry.
Test your knowledge with the famous Och Aye
McKay Quiz and take home a fantastic
(remember you’re in Scotland) prize!! Join
in from anytime between 7pm & 10pm for some
Scottish fun. Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Thursday 5th August 08:00pm
The Wilders
Birnam Institute, Birnam By Dunkeld
"Hard-rocking bluegrass that'll have you stumbling home by the
time they're through with you.”
Classic honky-tonk, old time country, bluegrass...The Wilders
wow their audiences wherever they appear, delivering a
blistering hoedown of fiddle/banjo/dobro/mandolin and slap bass,
featuring multi-award winning fiddler Betse Ellis, string
virtuoso Phil Wade, the dazzling bassist Nate Gawron, and led by
the eponymous Ike Sheldon on lead vocals and guitar.
Tickets: £12 / £10 Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Friday 6th August 8-11pm
Bowfain
Mckays Bar & Reataurant, Atholl Road
Pitlochry
Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 7th August
The Original Windows Live Concert
Fishers Bar Pitlochry
Original classic rock band inspired by the sounds of The
Beatles, Kinks, Stones and Zombies. Tel: Athole Fleming
Telephone - 01738 639747 Email:
mail@theoriginalwindows.com Web
www.theoriginalwindows.com
Saturday 7th August 7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall.
Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or come along
to watch. Dancers £6.50 Spectators £2.00 Tel 01796 473488
Saturday 7th August
8-11pm
Andrew Gordon
McKays Music Bar, Atholl Rd. Pitlochry
Andrew has been singing solos since 1999.
Since then Andrew has played in The US,
Canada, Germany and The Netherlands and also
all over Scotland. A firm favourite in
McKays. Check out andrewgordon.co.uk Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Sunday 8th to Friday 13th
August
The Highland Open Golf Championship
Pitlochry Golf Club, Pitlochry
http://www.thehighlandopen.com/craic.html
Sunday 8th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 8th August 11am - 12.00noon
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: In advance on 01796 481207 or in person on the day
(subject to availability). Numbers limited to 10 people per
tour. Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 8th August 2 – 5pm
Iron Age Olympics
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay
Pit your strength, speed and agility against your friends
and family. Prizes for all age groups. Booking essential.
Tickets £6 Tel. 01887 830583
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 8th August 8pm
One Night Of Queen
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
With sell out concerts in 2007 and 2009, don’t miss Gary
Mullen & The Works as they take to the stage once again with
fantastic lighting and effects, guaranteed to Rock You!
Box Office Telephone - 01796 484626 Email: boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Monday
9th August 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 9th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday 9th August
Alan Moore's Famous Highland Quiz Night!
Pitlochry Golf Club
Fantastic prizes £5 entry for teams of 4 - Everyone welcome!
http://www.thehighlandopen.com/craic.html
Monday 9th August
Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe
Band
Highland Night
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry (Town Hall,
wet weather venue)
An evening of traditional Scottish
entertainment with the Vale of Atholl Junior
Pipe Band, highland and Scottish country
dancing displays, songs and accordion music.
Watch the spectacle from your car (parking
free) or sit on the terraced banking.
Admission: Adults £5, children £1.
Gates open 7pm, Starts 7.45pm, finishes approx. 9.15pm
www.highlandnight.co.uk
Tuesday 10th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Tuesdays 10th & 24th August: 10.30am
Close Encounters: a walk for children all ages!
Meet: 10.30 am Ben Lawers NNR car park.
Enjoy a close look at some of the less obvious animals and
some of the plants that live on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers.
Duration: 2 hours Cost: adults £2, children £5. (Adults must be
accompanied by a child and vice versa). Bring: Wellies and
waterproofs. Meet: 10.30 am Ben Lawers NNR car park. For further
information telephone 0844 4932 136.
Tuesday 10th August
Storytelling (suitable for ages 5 and up)
Aberfeldy Watermill, Mill St, Aberfeldy
Clair Hewitt will be storytelling with 'The Magic Kettle and
Other Tales of Wonder@ Free Event
Please call and let us know you are coming along - 01887 822896
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Tuesday 10th August 2pm-3.30pm
Atholl Estates Ranger Service - Woodland Treasure Hunt
Glen Tilt Car Park Blair Atholl
A family event searching for clues & treasure. Admission -
£2 per child Contact - Atholl Estates Ranger Service Telephone -
01796 481355 Email: pf@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 10th August 8.00pm – 9.30pm
Family Dusk Walk –
Meet: The Hermitage Lower Car Park Dunkeld
Find out about the elusive wildlife that frequents the
half-light between day and night. Charge: Adults £3; children £2
Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th August
Skills Days
Blair Atholl Village Hall, Blair Atholl
In an effort to make it easier for visitors to see all the
skills demonstrations, we have centralised the demonstrations
within Blair Atholl Village Hall and various locations within
the village. Some of the skills available this year include:
painting and picture framing; bespoke handbags and textile art;
book binding; chair re-caning; sugar craft; clock repairs;
jewellery making; milling; '00' train layout; and many more.
Skills Trail Convener - Peter Barr, Tel No. 01796 474130
Wednesday 11th August:
An introduction to navigation.
Meet: 10.30amBen Lawers NNR car park.
Get to grips with the basics of how to use a map and compass
in the hills. Requires a reasonable level of fitness. Duration:
6 hours Cost: adults £12.50, children £7. Bring: Walking boots,
warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, food and map (OS
Landranger 51 or Explorer 378) and compass. Booking
essential, please telephone 0844 4932 136
Wednesday 11th August 2.00pm
The Battle of Killiecrankie –
Meet: 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. Charge: Adults £3; Children £2
Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday11th August 2.00 - 3.30pm
WOODLAND 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
Starts Wednesday 11th August 7 – 9pm, Second
Wednesday of every month
A new storytelling group for Highland Perthshire,
Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry (behind the Royal Bank of Scotland)
Join us and share a story, a song or just come and listen to
the spinning of some fine yarns! All welcome, no
experience necessary For more information contact: Claire
Hewitt – 01887 820339 Lindsey Gibb – 01350 727087 or find us on
Facebook search for The Silver Branch
Wednesday 11th August 7.30pm.
HIGHLAND FUN NIGHT
Blair Atholl, Memorial Park
In aid of the Atholl Country Life Museum a Highland Fun
Night with stalls and entertainment for all the family will be
held in the The Memorial Park, Blair Atholl, commencing at
7.30pm.
For further information contact John Cameron on (01796) 481 232
Thursday 12th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Thursday 12th August 10.30am – 12 noon
Really Wild Art – Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds.
Meet: The Hermitage Lower Car Park Dunkeld
Create your own wild art in the woods. Charge: Children £2;
accompanying adults £1
Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Thurs 12 August 10.30am - 12.00 midday
SQUIRRELTASTIC
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Find out more about our treetop friends. Meet at Glen Tilt
Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Cost: £1 per child Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday 12th August 12.30pm
Rob Roy Pipe Band and Highland Dance Troupe
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
The Rob Roy Pipe band and Highland dance troupe hail from
Kingston Ontario, Canada and are visiting Scotland for the 2010
World Pipe Band Championships. As part of their visit they have
kindly offered to perform outside historic Blair Castle. Come
along and enjoy a magnificent display of Scottish tradition.
Prices: Free as part of castle entry
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Thursdays starts 7pm
Och Aye McKay every Thursday
Mckays Bar & Reataurant, Atholl Road
Pitlochry
- a great mix of Scottish entertainment. Drew Scott entertains while
Lisa & Fiona on fiddle and accordion will
teach you to Ceilidh dance! Hopefully one of
tthe local pipe band will pop in too. A
great night for all and it’s free entry.
Test your knowledge with the famous Och Aye
McKay Quiz and take home a fantastic
(remember you’re in Scotland) prize!! Join
in from anytime between 7pm & 10pm for some
Scottish fun. Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 13th August From 9.30am
Atholl & Breadalbane Show
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 - Friday: Adults £2,
Concessions £1; Saturday: Adults £7, Seniors £3, and Juniors £2
Contact - Telephone - 01887 820666 Email:info@aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
Web
www.aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
Friday 13th August 8 - 11pm
John Davidson
McKays Music Bar, Atholl Rd. Pitlochry
Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 14th August 8:00pm
Opera on a Shoestring
Birnam Institute, Birnam Dunkeld
With a well-deserved reputation of doing exactly what it
says on the tin, Opera on a Shoestring present an array of arias
and ensembles, both well-known and well worth getting to know –
music by Mozart, Verdi, Puccini and many more operatic
delicacies.
The company was founded over fifteen years ago to promote opera
on a small scale throughout Scotland, and to provide a platform
for young singers and other opera professionals, born or trained
here. As tonight’s concert demonstrates, Opera on a Shoestring
are continuing to put their founding ideals into practice with a
programme featuring Scottish and Scottish-based musicians, some
at the start of their careers, who are at home with this most
international of art forms. Tickets: £10 / £8 Tel 01350
727674
www.birnamarts.com
Saturday 14th August From 9.30am
Atholl & Breadalbane Show
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 - Friday: Adults £2,
Concessions £1; Saturday: Adults £7, Seniors £3, and Juniors £2
Contact - Telephone - 01887 820666 Email:info@aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
Web
www.aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
Saturday 14th August 8pm
Vale of Atholl F.C - Dance
Pitlochry Town Hall
Dance to "Stax of Mowtown".
Tickets are £12.50 and can be obtained at
Pitlochry Leisure Centre or For the Present
in Atholl Rd or from Football club members.
This is a B.Y.O.B event.
Saturday 14th August 8pm -
11pm
MacPolvo
McKays Bar & Restaurant, Atholl Rd Pitlochry
Normally going out as a duo MacPolvo have
delighted audiences from Skye to Salamanca
with their reportoire of traditional song
from Scotland, with Irish songs and even the
odd English number thrown into the mix.
Check out
www.macpolvo.com Tel: 01796473888
. Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Sunday 15th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 15 August 2010
Tay Bike Ride
Venue Kenmore to North Inch, Perth
Tay Bike Ride -The Ride to PerthA cycling day trip following
the course of the River Tay from Kenmore to Perth. This is the
opportunity for cyclists to play a part in the Perth 800
celebrations and to join others in an easy paced summer ride
through beautiful Perthshire.
The ride will take minor roads from Kenmore to Dunkeld
for lunch. After lunch the ride will continue down to the North
Inch in Perth, where there will be cycling-related events and a
buffet reception kindly provided by Perth & Kinross Council at
Bell's Sports Centre. There will be plenty of stops along the
way, to take in the views and to drink and get the breath back!
To minimise the amount of motor transport involved, cyclists and
their bikes will be taken by coach from the South Inch car park
in Perth to the start of the ride in Kenmore. The ride will be
led and marshalled by experienced members of ByCycle, the Perth
and Kinross Cycling campaign.
There will be an entry fee £15 which will
include lunch and transport to the start.
Organiser ByCycle, the Perth and Kinross Cycle Campaign
Opening
times 8.15am South Inch car park, Perth for transport to
Kenmore.
Admission £15 (entry fee which will include lunch and
transport to the start)
www.bycycle.org.uk
e bycycle@hotmail.co.uk
Monday
16th August 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 16th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday16th August
Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe
Band
Highland Night
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry (Town Hall,
wet weather venue)
An evening of traditional Scottish
entertainment with the Vale of Atholl Junior
Pipe Band, highland and Scottish country
dancing displays, songs and accordion music.
Watch the spectacle from your car (parking
free) or sit on the terraced banking.
Admission: Adults £5, children £1.
Gates open 7pm, Starts 7.45pm, finishes approx. 9.15pm
www.highlandnight.co.uk
Monday 16th August 8pm
Hooray For Hollywood!
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
John Scrimger’s at the piano with his quartet, to celebrate the
best of American film favourites, with singers Linda Ormiston
and James Nicol
Tuesday 17th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Tuesday 17th August 10.30am – 12noon
Brilliant Birds– Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds.
Meet: Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Make your own bird feeder, bird cake and flying bird.
Charge: Children £2; accompanying adults £1 Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Tues 17 August 2.00 - 3.30pm
BUMBLEBEE WALK AND WORKSHOP
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Find out why bumbles are so important, and help out your
local bees by making a nestbox.
Meet at Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Cost: £5 per box Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 17th August 8pm
Don Nicolson
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A local singer-songwriter destined for great things, Don was
a huge hit on the BBC’s Upstaged series and more recently at
Perthshire Amber, the Dougie Maclean Festival. His songs sail
straight from his heart to yours! Box Office Telephone - 01796
484626 Email: boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesdays 18th August: 1.30pm
Hillside safari
Meet: 1.30pm Ben Lawers NNR car park.
Experience some of the varied plant and animal life on the
lower slopes of this famous reserve where pioneering
conservation work is restoring threatened plant communities to
the hill. Duration: 2½ hours. Cost: adults £5, children £2.
Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing.
No need to book. For further info telephone 0844 4932 13.
Wednesday 18th August 2.00pm
The Battle of Killiecrankie –
Meet: 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. Charge: Adults £3; Children £2
Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Wed 18th August 7.45pm (doors open
7.15pm)
Scottish Night Out
Town Hall Pitlochry
This Years Scottish Night Out will run for 6weeks every
Wednesday featuring Eddie Sandy Accordionist Sandy Lindsay,
Clarinet Heather Sadler, Pipe Major Sharon Kely and highland
dancer Roisin Kelly. There will be a Raffle with all proceeds to
Help The Heroes, Tickets Adults £8 cons £7 Child £4. available
from Pitlochry Leisure Centre or at the door. Tel
01796 472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
Thursday 19th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Thursday 19 August 10.30am - 12.00 midday
FUNGI FROLICS
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Find out more about these weird and wondrous organisms. Meet
at Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl. Cost: £1 per child
Telephone 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursdays starts 7pm
Och Aye McKay every Thursday
Mckays Bar & Reataurant, Atholl Road
Pitlochry
- a great mix of Scottish entertainment. Drew Scott entertains while
Lisa & Fiona on fiddle and accordion will
teach you to Ceilidh dance! Hopefully one of
tthe local pipe band will pop in too. A
great night for all and it’s free entry.
Test your knowledge with the famous Och Aye
McKay Quiz and take home a fantastic
(remember you’re in Scotland) prize!! Join
in from anytime between 7pm & 10pm for some
Scottish fun. Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 20th August 8 - 11pm
Andrew Gordon
McKays Music Bar, Atholl Rd. Pitlochry
Andrew has been singing solos since 1999.
Since then Andrew has played in The US,
Canada, Germany and The Netherlands and also
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 21st & Sunday 22nd August
Official Etape Caledonia Training Rides
Skinny Tyres - start Escape Route Pitlochry
Easy - Steady riding at an average of 12-15mph. Max
distance 40mls, but will include some climbing. Aimed at
riders who would complete the Etape five and a half hours plus.
£49 per day pre book online at
www.SkinnyTyres.com
Saturday 21st August 10am to 1pm
Logierait Country Market
Mill of
Logierait, by Ballinluig off A9 towards Aberfeldy.
The layout of the stalls, car parking and toilet facilities
is being improved, and the new Farm/Railway shed will provide a
covered area with tables and chairs with teas and coffees
available. Markets held the third Saturday of the Month.
With local produce, crafts, food etc. contact Peter or Fiona on
01796 482222 or email
highlandlightrailway@btconnect.com
Saturday 21 August 1.30pm - 5pm
RANNOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING
Kinloch Rannoch Village Park
100yards; half mile race; hop step and jump; hill race; long
jump; children’s races; solo piping; 9yrs-18yrs solo piping;
sack race; confined tug-o-war ; highland dancing; and confined
and open heavyweight competitions. Adults- £3.00; Children
and Senior Citizens- £2.00; Car parking- £1.00 Telephone:
01882 632257 e-mail: jimdreghorn@hotmail.com
Saturday 21st August 7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall.
Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or come along
to watch. Dancers £6.50 Spectators £2.00 Tel 01796 473488
Saturday 21st August 8pm
The Joni Mitchell Project with Sally Barker and Glenn Hughes
Birnam Arts, Birnam by Dunkeld.
Tickets From Birnam CD - the fiddle tree.
Saturday 21st August 8pm - 11pm
Whistleblowers
McKays Music Bar, Atholl Rd. Pitlochry
Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Sunday 22nd August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 22nd August August 8pm
Ceilidh in the Foyer
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Dance to the East Neuk ceilidh band Scotch in a Box. £6.50
or £9.50 with Supper. Box Office Telephone - 01796 484626
Email: boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Monday
23rd August 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 23rd August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Monday 23rd August
Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe
Band
Highland Night
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry (Town Hall,
wet weather venue)
An evening of traditional Scottish
entertainment with the Vale of Atholl Junior
Pipe Band, highland and Scottish country
dancing displays, songs and accordion music.
Watch the spectacle from your car (parking
free) or sit on the terraced banking.
Admission: Adults £5, children £1.
Gates open 7pm, Starts 7.45pm, finishes approx. 9.15pm
www.highlandnight.co.uk
Tuesday 24th August (Varying times)
Atholl Estates - Tractor and Trailer Tour
Departs from Blair Castle Caravan Park & Blair Castle Car Park
Blair Atholl
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Travelling at a leisurely pace, you’ll visit parts of the castle
grounds many visitors never get to see as you travel through
farmland, woodland and along the maze of estate tracks. The tour
offers many opportunities to see the animals that live on the
estate including red deer, Highland ponies and Highland cows. A
real favourite with children, this tour is a fun way to discover
more of the estate. Numbers are limited to 30 people per tour
and advance booking is recommended. Adults £5, Children (under
16) £3 Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Tuesdays 24th August: 10.30am
Close Encounters: a walk for children all ages!
Meet: 10.30 am Ben Lawers NNR car park.
Enjoy a close look at some of the less obvious animals and
some of the plants that live on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers.
Duration: 2 hours Cost: adults £2, children £5. (Adults must be
accompanied by a child and vice versa). Bring: Wellies and
waterproofs. Meet: 10.30 am Ben Lawers NNR car park. For further
information telephone 0844 4932 136.
Tues 24 August 7.30 - 9.30pm
DUSK WATCH
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
We go searching for creatures of the night. 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
Wed 25th August 7.45pm
Scottish Night Out
Town Hall Pitlochry
This Years Scottish Night Out will run for 6weeks every
Wednesday featuring Eddie Sandy Lindsay Champion Buttonkey
Accordionist, Pipe Major Sharon Kelly And her daughter Roisen
Highland Dancer, There will be a Raffle with all proceeds to
Help The Heroes, More Information at a later date. Contact
01796472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
26 Aug 2010 to 29 Aug 2010
Blair Castle International Horse Trials and Country Fair
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
Blair Castle International Horse Trials is a four-day
extravaganza of all things equine, including top class
international three-day eventing, show jumping, Highland Pony
and Hunter showing, the National Pony Society Scotland Finals
and Pony Club Games.
The event also incorporates a thriving Country Fair over the
weekend, with displays such as falconry, dog agility, gun dog
training, vaulting and more.
Rounded off with almost 200 trade stands for shopping and
browsing, plus plenty for kids to see and do, the event has
something for all the family.
Plenty of corporate opportunities are available, ranging from
advertising and class sponsorship, associate sponsorship and
hospitality through to title sponsorship of the event.
To find out more about Scotland's leading equestrian event,
Blair Horse Trials Office Telephone - 01796 481543 Email:
info@blairhorsetrials.co.uk Web
www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk
Thursdays starts 7pm
Och Aye McKay every Thursday
Mckays Bar & Reataurant, Atholl Road Pitlochry
- a great mix of Scottish entertainment. Drew Scott entertains while
Lisa & Fiona on fiddle and accordion will teach you to Ceilidh
dance! Hopefully one of tthe local pipe band will pop in too. A
great night for all and it’s free entry. Test your knowledge
with the famous Och Aye McKay Quiz and take home a fantastic
(remember you’re in Scotland) prize!! Join in from anytime
between 7pm & 10pm for some Scottish fun. Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Thursday 26th August 8pm
Blazin Fiddles
Birnam Institute, Birnam Dunkeld
Take a group of the hottest contemporary fiddle players from
the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and you’ve got the award
winning Blazin’ Fiddles on your hands. In the past decade, no
other band has quite captured the excitement, passion and the
sensitivity of Scottish music as Blazin’ Fiddles. Having grown
from a showcase tour of individual fiddlers highlighting the
distinctive flavours of Highlands and Islands fiddle music, the
Blazers have now been together for nine years, and have a
world-wide following.
Like rare single malts, each member of Blazin’ Fiddles draws on
the distinct flavour of music from their own part of the
Highlands and Islands, coming together in an awesome, fiery
ensemble.
Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald, Bruce Macgregor, Allan Henderson,
Iain Macfarlane and Aidan O’Rourke are joined by Marc Clement on
guitar and Andy Thorburn on keyboard.
Tickets: £12 / £10 Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Friday 27th August 8pm - 11pm
Pictism
McKays Music Bar, Atholl Rd, Pitlochry
Tel:
01796473888 . Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday, 28 August 2010, 11 noon - 5pm
BIRNAM HIGHLAND GAMES
Recreation Park, Little Dunkeld
Adults: £6.00. Children: £4.00 Family ticket £16 (to be
confirmed)
Traditional Highland Games with running events, cycling and
heavy events. Don't miss the Scottish 800m footrace championship
and the World Haggis Eating Championship.
Website:
www.birnamhighlandgames.com Contact name: David Crawshaw
Telephone: 01350 720041 e-mail:
crawshaw990@btinternet.com
Saturday 28th August 12 noon -5.00pm
Birnam Highland Games –
Join the Countryside Rangers for some children’s activities
at the National Trust for Scotland stall. Charge: Free after
entry to games Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
28 August From 9.30am
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. Admission - Adults £5 & Children £2
Contact - G E Hemmings Tel 01250 881227 Email: info@strathardle.org
Web
www.strathardle.org
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th August
Official Etape Caledonia Training Rides
Skinny Tyres - start Escape Route Pitlochry
Moderate - Steady riding at an average speed of 15 to 18mph.
Max distance 65mls & will include one or more major climbs.
Aimed at riders who would complete the Etape 4 and a half to
5hrs £49 per day pre book online at
www.SkinnyTyres.com
Sunday 29th August 8:00pm
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Aly & Phil have played Pitlochry for over 15 years now and are
always a sell out. Truly a modern phenomenon, this will be an
evening of fiddle, accordion and the best stories ever . . .
book early! Box Office Telephone - 01796 484626 Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Saturday 28th August 8pm -
11pm
MacPolvo
McKays Bar & Restaurant, Atholl Rd Pitlochry
Normally going out as a duo MacPolvo have
delighted audiences from Skye to Salamanca
with their reportoire of traditional song
from Scotland, with Irish songs and even the
odd English number thrown into the mix.
Check out
www.macpolvo.com Tel: 01796473888
. Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Monday
30th August 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 30th August
Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe
Band
Highland Night
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry (Town Hall,
wet weather venue)
An evening of traditional Scottish
entertainment with the Vale of Atholl Junior
Pipe Band, highland and Scottish country
dancing displays, songs and accordion music.
Watch the spectacle from your car (parking
free) or sit on the terraced banking.
Admission: Adults £5, children £1.
Gates open 7pm, Starts 7.45pm, finishes approx. 9.15pm
www.highlandnight.co.uk
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