What's On in July 2008 for Highland Perthshire

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July 2008 Events in Highland Perthshire

Pitlochry Festival Theatre see website for details. www.pitlochry.org.uk
A selection of 5 plays including;
Heartbreak House – Shaw
Arcadia
Wild Honey - by Chekhov
She Stoops to conquer – Goldsmith
Habeas Corpus - Alan Bennett
Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Tel: Box Office 01796 484 626 or book online or book online www.pitlochry.org.uk

Every Wednesday from April to September 10am - 12noon
Heather, hills and Hamish - Trek with an estate ghillie 2hr ride.
Blair Castle Trekking Centre
Take a guided tour through the stunning hills and heather moors of Atholl. Following old drover tracks, perhaps catching a glimpse of roe deer, grouse and red squirrels as buzzards fly overhead. The ride will be guided by Hamish, an estate ghillie, who will be able to answer questions on stalking and heather management. The two hour ride is suitable for beginners and experienced riders. £35 per person (£45 including three-course lunch) www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk

Tuesday 01 July 2008 - 11am - 3pm
Rock of Blair Walk
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl.
A walk to the hills above Blair Atholl, looking at plants, birds and insects, and enjoying the views. Outdoor clothing and footwear essential. Bring lunch. Charge: £5 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Every Wednesday from 2nd July 7.30pm - 10pm
Dusk Land Rover Tour
Atholl Estates
See the evening wildlife of the hills on this tour led by one of our experienced game-keepers. Spectacular views of the lowering sun, you may see grouse, deer and birds of prey, owls, pine martens, woodcock and snipe are all venturing out at this time of the evening. Adults £25 children £15 Booking Tel 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Wednesday 2 July, 10.30am – 12pm
Slugs, Bugs and Grubs
The Hermitage lower car parkThe Hermitage lower car park by Dunkeld
Hunt in the woods for the smallest creatures and see how they live.
Cost: Children £2; accompanying adults free Tel: 01796 473233 www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 2nd July 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists. Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350 727688

Wednesday, 2nd July, 2pm – 4.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Wednesday 2nd July 6pm - 9,30pm
Kenmore Highland Games
Recreation Ground Kenmore.
An evening Highland Games held in a unique and beautiful setting. Includes heavy and track events, highland dancing, hill race, tug o' war, trade stalls and events for adults and children.
Adults £5. Children Free contact: Sarah Kelly Tel: 01887 830227 aberfeldy@visitscotland.com

Wednesday 2nd July (starts after the matinee)
Post Show Talk – She Stoops to conquer
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
This is your chance to meet the actors and director from the play you've just watched, and ask them anything! These talks offer a unique and fascinating experience. Price: £2 Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626 Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Thursday 03 July 2008 - 10.30am - 12noon
Squirreltastic
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
Kids' event. Find out more about our tree top friends. Charge: Children £1 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

3 - 5 July 2008 7.30pm each night
Chamber Music Festival
Dunkeld Cathedral Dunkeld
The 18th Music in Blair Atholl Summer Music Festival - venue for Sunday Concert still to be confirmed. A feast of chamber music performed by soloists from the English Chamber Orchestra, directed by Simon Wynberg (Guitar). Admission - Tickets £15 Contact - Lavinia Gordon
Telephone - 01796 481216 Email:info@musicinblairatholl.com Web: www.musicinblairatholl.com

Every Thursday 8pm
This is Scotland... and You're Welcome to It!
Castle Menzies, by Aberfeldy.
an evening of Highland Pertshire Music & Comedy with Alan Brown. Licensed Bar
Tickets £6.Tel:01887 820982 or www.broonsreel.com

Thursday 3rd July 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

Sunday, 6th July, 10am – 12.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Sunday, 6th July 11am – 4.0pm
Bee Wisdom: Products from the Hive
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore.
Talk to a Master Bee Keeper, find out about Bronze Age Bees, heavenly honey & bee-keeping secrets! Candle-making, local honey and craft goods for sale, with free tasting for sticky fingers of all ages. All included with tour of the Crannog Centre.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore. Tel. 01887 830583. www.crannog.co.uk

Sunday 6th July 8pm
Julie Fowlis
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Julie recently won Album Of The Year for Culidh and also Gaelic Singer Of The Year at the Scot Trad Music Awards. We welcome her and her band to PFT for the first time. £16.50
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626 Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Monday 7th July 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 7.30pm 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. Admission - Adults £5, Concessions £4 & Children free .contact:
G. McNab Tel: 0773 315 2223 E/mail gmcnab00@aol.com Web www.highlandnight.com

Monday 7th & Tues 8th July 10.30am – 4.30pm
Watercolours Workshop
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Join ever popular teacher and Pitlochry art exhibitor, Richard Alred as he shares his secrets for successful watercolour painting, covering each stage of the process from preparation to the finished masterpiece. Capacity 20, Two Day Workshop £88 Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626
Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Tuesday 8th July 2008 - 12noon - 4pm
Biking Glen Tilt
Glen Tilt car park, by Blair Atholl
Exploring Glen Tilt by bike, looking at wildlife and history. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
phone 01796 481355 to book. We can hire a bike for you if required. Charge: £6 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Wednesday 9th 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists. Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350 727688

Wednesday 9 July, 10am -12pm
Treemendous Trees
Faskally 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. Cost: Adults: £3, Children £1
Tel:01738 710399 www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation

Wednesday 9th July. 11am – 5pm
Prehistoric Canoe Carving –
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Learn about Bronze Age tools and try your hand at adzing and axing to help build a dugout canoe. Suitable for ages 17+. Includes tour of crannog.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Tel. 01887 830583. www.crannog.co.uk

Wednesday 9 July, 2pm
The Battle of Killiecrankie
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Description: Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle. Interactive battle talk (1hr) followed by children’s craft activities and a display of weapons. Cost: Adults £2.50; Children £2
Tel: 01796 473233 www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday, 9th July, 2pm – 4.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Wednesday 9th July 7.15pm - 9.15pm
Blair Castle Celtic Night
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
An opportunity to sit back and watch all things Scottish in a traditional 'Celtic Night' featuring The Pitlochry & Blair Atholl Pipe Band, highland dancers and much more. A great evening of entertainment for all the family.
Admission - Adults £6.50, Concessions £4.50 & accompanied children free. Contact - Blair Castle Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:office@blair-castle.co.uk Web www.blair-castle.co.uk

Thursday 10 July 2008 - 10.30am - 12noon
Wet and Wild
Meet: Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Kids' event. Discover the weird, watery world around the river. Charge: Children £1.00 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Thursday 10 July, 7pm - 9pm
Summertime Tales
Weem Wood Car Park by Aberfeldy
Step back in time and hear a tall tale or two in this old, old wood. Cost: Adults: £3, Children £1
Tel:01738 710399 www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation

Thursday 10th July 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 12 July 2008 From 7am
The Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon
Loch Tay Kenmore
Scotland's toughest one day event encompassing a 1.35km swim across Loch Tay; a 24km run/walk over seven munros including the Lawers and Ptarmigan Ridges to Morenish; an 11km canoe; and a 54km cycle around Loch Tay. Slicing a melon in two with a sword will stop the clock. Admission - £180 per Quadrathlete Contact - Kindrochit House Telephone - 01567 820409
Email:david@eventsandactivities.co.uk Web www.eventsandactivities.co.uk

Saturday 12 July, 10am-4pm
Nature Detectives.
Highland Adventure Safaris
Fun for all the family. Pick up a leaflet at the safari reception follow the clues and answer the questions to enter the prize draw. Try your hand at pond dipping in our discovery garden and come face to face with our largest land mammal the red deer in our deer park.
Free Entry Tel 01887 820071. www.highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk

Saturday 12th July 7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall Pitlochry
An evening of traditional dancing to some of Scotland's best bands - Colin Dewar
Admission - Dancers £6, Spectators £2 Contact - June Templeman Telephone - 01796 473488
Email:jdat@topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk

Sunday 13 July 2008 - 2-3pm
Big Trees in Diana's Grove
Meet: Blair Castle Car Park, Blair Atholl
Experience the tree giants of Blair Castle. Charge: £1 with Castle grounds ticket www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

13 July 2008 2pm-5.30pm
Gardens Open - Auchleeks
Trinafour Kinloch Rannoch
Auchleeks is a classical Georgian house with a large herbaceous walled garden in a beautiful glen setting surrounded by hills and mature trees. North of Blair Atholl turn off A9 at Calvine. B847 towards Kinloch Rannoch, 5 miles on right. Admission - Adults £4, Children free
Scotland's Garden Scheme Telephone - 0131 226 3714 Email:info@sgsgardens.co.uk
Web www.gardensofscotland.org

Sunday, 13th July, 10am – 12.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Monday 14th July 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 7.30pm 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. Admission - Adults £5, Concessions £4 & Children free .contact:
G. McNab Tel: 0773 315 2223 E/mail gmcnab00@aol.com Web www.highlandnight.com

Tuesday 15 July 2008 - 2-4pm
Woodland Treasure Hunt
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl.
A family event searching for clues and treasure. Charge: Adults £2.00 Children £1.00 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Tues 15th July, 8pm,
About the Jacobites
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival, join Perth’s own funnyman, Bruce Fummey, to hear about the romantic, violent, and hilariously funny period of Scottish history. Foyer Event, £12 Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626 Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Wednesday 16 July, 10am - 1pm
Dunkeld Tramp
Inver car park
Enjoy a long walk in the Perthshire Countryside. See mountains, trees and lochs with the ranger and hear stories of the wildlife that lives there. Bring your lunch. Cost: Adults: £3, Children £1
Tel 01738 710399 www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation

Wednesday 16 July, 10am – 5pm
Queen Vic Walk
Meet: Lower Birks of Aberfeldy Car Park
An all day, family friendly walk at a comfortable pace on level ground. Join the Ranger and explore from Acharn to Queens Drive, finding follies and seeing stunning countryside. Lunch, a drink, stout footwear and waterproofs will be needed for this one! Cost: £5 to cover return transport – BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Contact: 01738 475349 for more details

Wednesday 16 July, 2pm – 3.30pm
Tracks and Trails
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 free Tel: 01796 473233 www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday, 16th July, 2pm – 4.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Wednesday 16th 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists. Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350 727688

Wednesday 16th July 7.15pm
A Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall
Eddie Rose - Scotland's Son of Fun! with Sandy Lindsay, Heather Sadler, Jean Swanson dancers and special guests. Doors open 7.15pm show starts 7.45pm Tickets from TIC/Leisure Centre or Telephone 01796 472600 www.eddierose.co.uk

Wednesday 16th July 7.30pm
Tourism Association Gala Night
Memorial Park, Blair Atholl
Proceedings will once again be opened with a march-on by our own award winning Pitlochry & Blair Atholl Pipe Band. Rides, Displays & Entertainment:- Model Steam Train Rides; Tractor Hay Rides; Carriage Rides;Bouncy Castle; Silly McBee the Clown; Face Painting; Highland Dancing; Pipe Band; Farm Animals; and vintage vehicles. Competitions:- Foot Ball Competition; Target Golf; Ranger Service Fun Competition; Pet Competition; Ferret Forecast Competition; Name Ten Unusual Objects; and a Raffle Demonstrations of:- Sheep Shearing; Horse Logging; Spinning: Roman and Jacobean Soldiers (not to be missed!), together with a CAR BOOT SALE, Tea, Cake, Ice Cream and Candy Stalls.
For Bookings in respect of Car Boot Sale and Stalls - Contact Lin on 01796 481 269.
Association Secretary :- Avril - 01796 483 339

Wed 16th July, 8pm
Anna Massey Band
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Following appearances in Celtic Connections and Tønder festivals, we welcome this trio to PFT where they will perform songs from their latest album The Missing Gift. Foyer Event, £12
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626 Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Thursday 17 July 2008 10.30am – 12.00 midday
Minibeast Magic
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl.
Kids' event. We go searching for minibeasts of all shapes and sizes. Children £1.00 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Thursday 17th July 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 18 July, 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Tree Folklore
Weem Wood car park
Step back in time and hear a tall tale or two in this old, old wood. Cost: Adults: £3, Children £1
Tel 01738 710399 www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation

Saturday 19th July 10am - 2pm
Highland Perthshire Market.
Mill of Logierait Farm near Ballinluig.
Community market with local producers showcasing a wide range of quality local produce and products, including bakery, delicatessen, handmade soap, fresh fruit & veg, wooden products and much more. Live music and refreshments with plenty of free parking.

Saturday/Sunday, 19th-20th July 11am to 5pm.
Go Native! Ancient Crafts & Technology Fair
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Demonstrations of ancient skills including hide-tanning, flint-knapping, leather-working, wood-working, metal-working, fibre-working and more! Crafts and replicas for sale. Includes tour of crannog. The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Tel. 01887 830583. www.crannog.co.uk

Sunday, 20th July, 10am – 12.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

20 July 2008 2pm-5pm
Gardens Open - Glenlyon House
Fortingall
Interesting garden framed by hedges, with colourful herbaceous borders and fruit trees underplanted with perennials and annuals. Intensive deep vegetable beds inspired by the late Geoff Hamilton. Admission - £3 Scotland's Garden Scheme Telephone - 0131 226 3714
Email: info@sgsgardens.co.uk Web: www.gardensofscotland.org

Sunday 20 July, 2pm – 3.30pm
Patterns and Pebbles of the Pass
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
A beginners guide to the geology of Killiecrankie. Discover a world of rocks and ice in the Pass.
Adults £2.50; Children £2 Tel: 01796 473233 www.nts.org.uk

Sun 20th July, 8pm
Ceilidh in the Foyer
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Dance to the ever popular East Neuk ceilidh band Scotch in a Box. £6.50 + £9.50 with supper Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626 Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Monday 21 July, 2pm - 3.30pm
Pocket Faskally
Faskally car park
A wee wood with a big history. The beginners guide to why trees are great. Cost: Adults: £3, Children £1 Tel 01738 710399 www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation

Monday 21st July 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 7.30pm 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. Admission - Adults £5, Concessions £4 & Children free .contact:
G. McNab Tel: 0773 315 2223 E/mail gmcnab00@aol.com Web www.highlandnight.com

Tuesday 22 July 2008 - 12noon - 3pm
Family Biking Adventure
Glen Tilt car park, Blair Atholl
We explore by bike. All ages welcome, but must be able to cycle proficiently. Bring lunch. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Phone 01796 481355 to book. www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Charge: Adults £6, Children £2

Wednesday 23 July, 11am - 1pm
Scots Wa Hae
Carie car park, Rannoch
Visit this ancient Scots Pine wood for a ramble among the pines of Rannoch. Cost: Adults: £3, Children £1 Tel 01738 710399 www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation

Wednesday 23 July, 2pm
The Battle of Dunkeld
Meet: Outside the Tourist Information Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld
Discover more about this little known battle. Interactive battle talk (1hr) on Stanley Hill.
Cost: Adults £2.50; Children £2 Tel: 01796 473233 www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 23rd July 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists. Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350 727688

Wednesday, 23rd July, 2pm – 4.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Wednesday 23rd July 7.15pm
A Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall
Eddie Rose - Scotland's Son of Fun! with Sandy Lindsay, Heather Sadler, Jean Swanson dancers and special guests. Doors open 7.15pm show starts 7.45pm Tickets from TIC/Leisure Centre or Telephone 01796 472600 www.eddierose.co.uk

Thursday 24 July 2008 - 10.30am - 12noon
Tall Trees and Small Seeds
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Looking at the timber giants around us. Charge: Children £1.00 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Thursday 24th July 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 26th July 7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall Pitlochry
An evening of traditional dancing to some of Scotland's best bands - David Anderson
Admission - Dancers £6, Spectators £2 Contact - June Templeman Telephone - 01796 473488
Email:jdat@topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk

Saturday 26th July 2008, 8.30pm-Midnight
Scottish entertainment with Scottish Folk Duo SCHILTRUM
Blair Atholl Village Hall, Blair Atholl, £8 on the door.
Scottish Folk Duo SCHILTRUM play a mixture of instruments including: Highland Bagpipes, Guitars, Scottish Small pipes, Electronic Bagpipes, Bluegrass Banjo, Bodhrans, Whistles, Flutes, Harmonica, Tenor Banjo and Mandolins. Added to this are songs and tunes along with stories, jokes and poems from near and far. A Scottish drum band will perform half way through the evening. There will be a stall at the event with Scottish goods for tourists and Scottish CD’s and DVD’s. There will be a display of Scottish weaponry from around the time of the battle of Killiecrankie. Telephone: 07708 172696 www.schiltrum.co.uk

Sunday 27th July, 10am – 12.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Sunday 27 July 2pm-5.30pm
Gardens Open - Boreland
Fearnan by Loch Tay
A varied garden with borders as the main feature. Pretty walk along river leading to arboretum.
Admission - £3, Children over 12 £1 Scotland's Garden Scheme Telephone - 0131 226 3714
Email:info@sgsgardens.co.uk Web: www.gardensofscotland.org

Sunday 27th July 8pm
Voulez Vous
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Join Abba tribute band Voulez Vous for a fantastic night of top Abba tunes; Waterloo, Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All…flares essential, fun guaranteed! £18 Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626 Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Monday - Thursday and Friday's in July 2 - 3.30pm
Organic Farm Tours
Blair Castle's Home Farm
Experience the works of Blair Castle’s Home Farm on a trailer ride tour, pulled by a farm tractor.
Fun for all the family, the tour will take in the managed landscape and farm buildings surrounding Blair Castle. Children receive an activity pack with crayons, and can have a sit on the tractor after the tour. Adults £5. Children under 16 £3. under 3yrs free. Tickets from 9.30am from Blair Castle Caravan Park reception or Blair Castle Front Hall. Tickets to be presented prior to departure. Tel: 01796 481355   www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Monday 28th July 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 7.30pm 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. Admission - Adults £5, Concessions £4 & Children free .contact:
G. McNab Tel: 0773 315 2223   E/mail gmcnab00@aol.com   Web www.highlandnight.com

Monday 28th & Tuesday 29th July 10.30am – 4.30pm
Drawing & Oil Pastels
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Join Hugh Scott as he teaches varied techniques in monochrome and colour drawing using both pencil and oil pastels. Capacity: 20 Two Day Workshop £48 Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626
Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Tuesday 29 July 2008 - 11am - 4pm
Glen Banvie Walk
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Looking at the nature and history of Glen Banvie. 6 miles, some walking off the path. Outdoor clothing and footwear essential. Bring lunch. Charge: £6 Phone 01796 481355 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Wednesday, 30th July, 2pm – 4.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost: £25 Adults £15 children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Wednesday 30 July, 2pm – 3.30pm
Rock Detectives
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. Cost: Children £2; accompanying adults free

Wednesday 30th July 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists. Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350 727688

Wednesday 30th July (starts after the matinee)
Post Show Talk – Habeas Corpus
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
This is your chance to meet the actors and director from the play you've just watched, and ask them anything! These talks offer a unique and fascinating experience. Price: £2 -
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626 Email boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk www.pitlochry.org.uk

Wednesday 30th July 7.15pm
A Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall
Eddie Rose - Scotland's Son of Fun! with Sandy Lindsay, Heather Sadler, Jean Swanson dancers and special guests. Doors open 7.15pm show starts 7.45pm Tickets from TIC/Leisure Centre or Telephone 01796 472600 www.eddierose.co.uk

Wednesday 30th July 7.30pm
Tourism Association Gala Night
Memorial Park, Blair Atholl
Proceedings will once again be opened with a march-on by our own award winning Pitlochry & Blair Atholl Pipe Band. Rides, Displays & Entertainment:- Model Steam Train Rides; Tractor Hay Rides; Carriage Rides;Bouncy Castle; Silly McBee the Clown; Face Painting; Highland Dancing; Pipe Band; Farm Animals; and vintage vehicles. Competitions:- Foot Ball Competition; Target Golf; Ranger Service Fun Competition; Pet Competition; Ferret Forecast Competition; Name Ten Unusual Objects; and a Raffle Demonstrations of:- Sheep Shearing; Horse Logging; Spinning: Roman and Jacobean Soldiers (not to be missed!), together with a CAR BOOT SALE, Tea, Cake, Ice Cream and Candy Stalls.
For Bookings in respect of Car Boot Sale and Stalls - Contact Lin on 01796 481 269.
Association Secretary :- Avril - 01796 483 339

Thursday 31 July 2008 - 10.30am - 12noon
Bird World
Meet: Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
All about feathers and flying. Charge: Children £1.00 Phone 01796 481355 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Thursday, 31 July, 8.30pm – 10pm
Family Dusk Watch
The Hermitage lower car park
Experience the twilight zone and find out about the creatures of the night. Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds Cost: Adults £2.50; Children £2 Tel: 01796 473233 www.nts.org.uk

Thursday 31st July 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

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