February 2008 Events in Highland
Perthshire
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February 2008 What's On for Highland Perthshire
Friday 1st February - 16th March 2008
Scottish Snowdrop Festival
Perthshire
From the Latin name meaning 'milk flower', these tiny green
and white flowers are amongst the first blossoms to emerge in
the new year. In the mid 19th century soldiers in the Crimean
War brought them back from the battlefields to plant in their
gardens. Today they thrive throughout Scotland, in gardens, damp
woods and on river banks. VisitScotland has teamed up with
gardens around the country to bring you the Scottish Snowdrop
Festival. At locations throughout Scotland, you’ll find snowdrop
after snowdrop, bringing brightness and magic to your day.
Contact - Dunkeld Tourist Information Centre Telephone -
01350 727688
Email:
dunkeldtic@visitscotland.com Web
www.visitscotland.com/snowdrops
Friday 1st February until Sunday 24th February
Fortingall Art at the Watermill
Aberfeldy Watermill Bookshop & Gallery
A new collection of work. Featuring artists including
James Adams, Keith Brockie, Sonia Cooper, Morag and Heather
Cummings, Karen Lean, Roger Lee, Audrey Slorance and Sheena
Stanbridge.
An opening reception with wine and refreshments will be held on
Sunday 3rd February from 2-4pm. All are Welcome.
Tel Sue Hoare on 01887 830685
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Tuesdays & Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Blair Castle Winter Opening.
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 6th Nov to 18th
March 2008.
Discover the
history and traditions of a Scottish Christmas and listen to
tales of Blair Castle, while enjoying a glass of mulled wine by
the fireside. The gift shop and restaurant will be open
serving soup, sandwiches & Christmas meals (Pre booking required
for Christmas meals) Grounds,
Restaurant and shop close at 2pm
Castle Adults £6.50 Seniors £5.70 Accompanied children under 16
Free. Group rated 12+ £5.50
Grounds/Shop Free. Tel 01796 481 207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Saturday 2nd February - Sunday 3rd February
10.30am -4.30pm
Introduction to Drawing and Oil Pastels
River Room, Pitlochry Festival Theatre
2 day workshop includes all materials, morning tea, lunch
and afternoon tea. Tickets £88
Box Office Telephone 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sundays November to March 10am - 4pm
Digital Photography Workshops
In the Grounds of Blair Castle.
Learn how to use your camera to it's best, organise your
photographs on the computer and then make simple adjustments to
make them look fantastic! £35 per person Lunch included.
Contact 01796 481712 for information and booking.
www.sjfarthing.com
Sunday 3rd February 9.30am
Strathtay Ramblers Walk - Pitlochry & Clunie Mhor
A circular walk starting and finishing at Pitlochry Theatre.
No dogs please. Meet Old Church Car Park Aberfeldy 9.30am.
More details from George Robertson 01887 840324 all
welcome.
Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th February 7.30pm
Heartland Film Society show - The Namesake
The Locus Centre Aberfeldy
American born Gogol son of Indian immigrants wants to fit in
among his fellow New Yorkers, despite his family's unwillingness
to let go of their traditional ways. After his fathers
death he has to confront his fears about his cultural identity.
Members and guests are welcome.
Tuesdays & Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Blair Castle Winter Opening.
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 6th Nov to 18th
March 2008.
Discover the
history and traditions of a Scottish Christmas and listen to
tales of Blair Castle, while enjoying a glass of mulled wine by
the fireside. The gift shop and restaurant will be open
serving soup, sandwiches & Christmas meals (Pre booking required
for Christmas meals) Grounds,
Restaurant and shop close at 2pm
Castle Adults £6.50 Seniors £5.70 Accompanied children under 16
Free. Group rated 12+ £5.50
Grounds/Shop Free. Tel 01796 481 207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Friday 8th February 7.30pm
H.M.S. Pinafore - From Scratch
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Get involved in this hilarious performance. The
audience will be rehearsed into the chorus roles, then will be
joined by the cast. Tickets £14 -£16
Box Office Telephone 01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesdays & Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Blair Castle Winter Opening.
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 6th Nov to 18th
March 2008.
Discover the
history and traditions of a Scottish Christmas and listen to
tales of Blair Castle, while enjoying a glass of mulled wine by
the fireside. The gift shop and restaurant will be open
serving soup, sandwiches & Christmas meals (Pre booking required
for Christmas meals) Grounds,
Restaurant and shop close at 2pm
Castle Adults £6.50 Seniors £5.70 Accompanied children under 16
Free. Group rated 12+ £5.50
Grounds/Shop Free. Tel 01796 481 207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Saturday 9th February 7.30pm
Mozart's -The Magic Flute - Swansea City Opera
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
This enchanting, spell-binding opera, filled with ritual and
symbolism, is a playful profound look at man's search for love
and his struggle to attain wisdom and virtue. Tickets £18
- £20 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sundays November to March 10am - 4pm
Digital Photography Workshops
In the Grounds of Blair Castle.
Learn how to use your camera to it's best, organise your
photographs on the computer and then make simple adjustments to
make them look fantastic! £35 per person Lunch included.
Contact 01796 481712 for information and booking.
www.sjfarthing.com
Tuesdays & Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Blair Castle Winter Opening.
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 6th Nov to 18th
March 2008.
Discover the
history and traditions of a Scottish Christmas and listen to
tales of Blair Castle, while enjoying a glass of mulled wine by
the fireside. The gift shop and restaurant will be open
serving soup, sandwiches & Christmas meals (Pre booking required
for Christmas meals) Grounds,
Restaurant and shop close at 2pm
Castle Adults £6.50 Seniors £5.70 Accompanied children under 16
Free. Group rated 12+ £5.50
Grounds/Shop Free. Tel 01796 481 207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Thursday 14th February 7.30pm
Moonlight & Roses
Foyer - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
John Scrimger, Mary Cameron, James Nichol - A musical
celebration of Valentine's Day.
Tickets £12.50 with dinner £27.50. Telephone Box Office
01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 16th February 9.30am
Strathtay Ramblers - Loch Skiach walk
A circular walk to Loch Skiach over open moorland, starting
and finishing at Kinnaird House. Meet Old Church Car Park
Aberfeldy More details from George Robertson 01887 840324 all
welcome.
Tuesdays & Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Blair Castle Winter Opening.
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 6th Nov to 18th
March 2008.
Discover the
history and traditions of a Scottish Christmas and listen to
tales of Blair Castle, while enjoying a glass of mulled wine by
the fireside. The gift shop and restaurant will be open
serving soup, sandwiches & Christmas meals (Pre booking required
for Christmas meals) Grounds,
Restaurant and shop close at 2pm
Castle Adults £6.50 Seniors £5.70 Accompanied children under 16
Free. Group rated 12+ £5.50
Grounds/Shop Free. Tel 01796 481 207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Saturday 16th February & Sunday 17th February
10.30am - 4.30pm
Watercolour Workshop - The Next Step with Richard Alred
River Room Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Two day workshop includes all materials, morning tea, lunch
and afternoon tea. Tickets £88
Telephone Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 16th February 8pm
Valentines Dance with Dave Amos Band
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam Dunkeld.
The band will take you on a musical journey, from the
sixties to the present, this 8 piece outfit are a perfect
vehicle for Dave Amos whose roots are firmly steeped in soul and
funk music. Tickets £10 Telephone Box Office 01350
727 674 www.birnamarts.com
Sunday 17th February 2008
Frankie Boyle in association with Stand Out Comedy
Birnam Arts Centre by Dunkeld.
After 2 hugely successful sell out Edinburgh Festival runs,
Frankie Boyle brings together material from both shows for his
first National tour. Tickets £16 Tel:-
Box Office 01350 727 674
www.birnamarts.com
Monday 18th February 1pm
StarLab and Space Show with Generation Science
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam Dunkeld.
Take a tour of the stars in our inflatable planetarium where
the constellations appear exactly as they do in the darkest
night sky. Suitable for ages P4 - P7 booking essential
Tickets £4.00
Telephone Box Office 01350 727 674
www.birnamarts.com
Sundays November to March 10am - 4pm
Digital Photography Workshops
In the Grounds of Blair Castle.
Learn how to use your camera to it's best, organise your
photographs on the computer and then make simple adjustments to
make them look fantastic! £35 per person Lunch included.
Contact 01796 481712 for information and booking.
www.sjfarthing.com
Tuesdays & Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Blair Castle Winter Opening.
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 6th Nov to 18th
March 2008.
Discover the
history and traditions of a Scottish Christmas and listen to
tales of Blair Castle, while enjoying a glass of mulled wine by
the fireside. The gift shop and restaurant will be open
serving soup, sandwiches & Christmas meals (Pre booking required
for Christmas meals) Grounds,
Restaurant and shop close at 2pm
Castle Adults £6.50 Seniors £5.70 Accompanied children under 16
Free. Group rated 12+ £5.50
Grounds/Shop Free. Tel 01796 481 207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Friday 22nd February 7.30pm
Pete Clark and Friends - Renowned Perthshire Fiddler and
Neil Gow devotee.
Foyer - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Covers the vast span of Scottish fiddle music, from
the 18th century to the present day, accompanied by cello,
guitar and keyboard. Combining songs and tunes with stories and
wit. Tickets£12.50 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Friday 22nd February 8pm
Great Expectations
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld.
Jo Cliffor's beautiful adaptation uses Dicken's own words to
create a classic work of modern British theatre. The
production will frature a live soundscape from one of Scotland's
finest young composers, Dave Fennessy. Tickets £10/£8 Kids
£5. Telephone Box Office 01350 727 674
www.birnamarts.com
Saturday 23rd February 7.30pm
Katzenjammer (Four hands on One Piano)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A brand new show. Musical comedy. Natural
successors to Victor Borge, Flanders and Swann and Hinge &
Bracket, their gymnastic display is projected onto a large
onstage screen, you've never seen piano playing like this
before! Tickets£12 - £14 Telephone Box Office 01796
484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Saturday 25th 7.30pm
Moulin & Pitlochry History Circle talk:
Andrew Clegg: The history of wandering medieval scholars
with particular reference to Michael Scott, the wizard of
Balwearie. The Tryst, Church Road, Pitlochry. Visitors welcome
£2.
Tuesdays & Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Blair Castle Winter Opening.
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 6th Nov to 18th
March 2008.
Discover the
history and traditions of a Scottish Christmas and listen to
tales of Blair Castle, while enjoying a glass of mulled wine by
the fireside. The gift shop and restaurant will be open
serving soup, sandwiches & Christmas meals (Pre booking required
for Christmas meals) Grounds,
Restaurant and shop close at 2pm
Castle Adults £6.50 Seniors £5.70 Accompanied children under 16
Free. Group rated 12+ £5.50
Grounds/Shop Free. Tel 01796 481 207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
Wednesday 27th February - Sunday 1st March
7.30pm
SCDA Festival
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld.
The Scottish Community Drama Festival is coming to present a
mix of one act plays from adult and youth drama groups
throughout the Perthshire district. Tickets Balcony £9
Stalls £7 Conc £5 All four nights £18
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make sure all the information we post is accurate, but please
check directly with the venue concerned before committing
yourself.
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