June 2009 Events in Highland Perthshire
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Full What's On List for June 2009
What's On List for 1st - 14th June 2009
What's On list for 15th - 30th June 2009
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
see website for details.
www.pitlochry.org.uk
A selection of 4 plays including;
Whisky Galore - A Musical! (World Premiere) adapted
from Compton Mackenzie's novel
What Every Woman Knows by J.M. Barrie (A subversive
Edwardian comedy)
Good Things by Liz Lochhead (A modern romantic comedy)
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie adapted by Jay Presson
Allan (Starts 4th June)
(A classic tale of schooldays & scandal)
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484
626
www.pitlochry.org.uk
May 23rd - July 6th
EXHIBITION - URBAN ART COMES TO THE HIGHLANDS...
The Aberfeldy Watermill Gallery/Bookshop
The exhibition is entitled FOURTH ELEMENT and provides a rare
opportunity to see and buy some of the most challenging and
striking work being produced by today’s leading Urban Artists.
It will feature pieces by Banksy, Blek le Rat, Dolk, Eelus and
Elph among others…
Want a brochure? Get in touch on 01887 822 896 or
gallery@aberfeldywatermill.com or download from
www.aberfeldywatermill.com/gallery
June
Dawn Patrol Safari
Highland Safaris, The Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15
2JQ
Capture the magic of the Highland dawn chorus as the moors &
glens come to life with this early morning Land Rover Safari.
Delicious Farm Shop Café Breakfast included. For bookings
and details contact Highland Safaris on 01887 820071 Email:
info@highlandsafaris.net
www.highlandsafaris.net
June
Sundowner Safari
Highland Safaris, The Safari Lodge, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15
2JQ
Climb aboard your Safari Land Rover and experience the
tranquility of our hills & glens at dusk - an unforgettable
wildlife watching opportunity. Watch the sunset whilst you enjoy
a glass of wine at 2500 feet. For bookings and details contact
Highland Safaris on 01887 820071
Email:
info@highlandsafaris.net
www.highlandsafaris.net
June and July
Dunkeld Banner Project - Exhibition
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Telford Bridge.
The New School Butterstone, The Corbenic Community and the Royal
School of Dunkeld took part in a banner project. The
display of the 25 Banners representing a timeline of historical
events with a local interest was one of the highlights of the
anniversary weekend in Mark. View the Banners free, at the
Birnam Arts centre.
Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Monday 1st June 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults $5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
Monday 1st June 2-5pm & 8.30pm - 11pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Sarah MacFaddyan, Sandy Wright Joey Sanderson/Session music.
Live @ McKays, consistantly bringing together some of the most
talented musicians in Scotland, we wish to encourage all local
musicians to come and enjoy, learn new tunes and join in with
old favourites, must be 18 yrs or over for entry into evening
sessions. Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Tuesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd June 10.30am -
4.30pm
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Chalk Pastels with Richard Alred Two Day Workshop, £88
Whether you have some experience with chalk pastels or are a
complete beginner, this workshop is ideal for you. You will be
taught various skills and effects by regular PFT exhibitor and
tutor, Richard Alred. capacity: 20
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesday 2nd June 2-5pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Sarah MacFaddyan, Sandy Wright Joey Sanderson/Session music
Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Tuesdays from 2nd June to mid-September 8pm -
11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 2nd June 8.00pm
John Scrimger & Guests - With A Song In My Heart -
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Foyer Event,
A musical tribute to Richard Rodgers with Linda Ormiston,
James Nicol and John Scrimger. Tickets £13.00
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesday 2nd June 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs.
Free admission - Tel: 01796 472000
Wednesday 3rd June 10am-12noon
Heather, Hills & Hamish
Blair Castle Trekking Centre Blair Atholl
Take a trek on the Atholl Ponies following old drover tracks.
Spot wildlife and chat with Hamish an Estate Ghillie. Booking
Essential. Treks take place on 15, 22, and 29 April; 6, 13, 20
and 27 May; 3, 10, 17 and 24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July; and
5, 12 and 19 August. Admission - £39 Victoria Bogan
Telephone - 01796 481568 Email:
vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Web
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Wednesday 3rd June 2pm - 4pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - Dunkeld Handbell
Harmony
Dunkeld Cathedral.
All are welcome to come and listen for a while. Heather
McLean and Margaret Davidson perform solo ringing. This is most
intriguing to watch and lovely to hear. Occasionally, they will
be joined by other members of the group for small ensemble
ringing. A freewill collection towards the Cathedral and
the Handbell Group. The TIC in Dunkeld is informed on the
few occasions when there will be no ringing. Please check
beforehand if travelling a distance. Tel: 01350 727688
Wednesday 3rd June 2-5pm & 9pm - 12midnight
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Sarah MacFaddyan, Sandy Wright Joey Sanderson/Session music
Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Wednesday 3rd June 08:00pm
Sesssion A9
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam, Dunkeld.
Session A9 reads like a who’s who of leading traditional
musicians who are known the world over. Top artistes Charlie
McKerron, Adam Sutherland, Gordon Gunn, Kevin Henderson, Brian
McAlpine, Marc Clement and David Robertson are renowned for
their delivery of a wide range of traditional tunes from
contemporary composers. They are also famous for their own
composing abilities and will be accompanied by special guest,
Dáire Mulhern.
Enjoy a special night where musical styles from jazz, world,
traditional and blues music are taken, transformed then blasted
out by Session A9, as only they can.
Tickets: £10 / £8
Tel01350 727674 www.birnamarts.com
Wednesday 3rd June 8pm - 11pm
Pine Marten Evening
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (A923 2mls from Dunkeld)
“Join us as we look out for these elusive creatures from inside
the visitor centre”.
£10 for non-members, £8 for SWT members and £5 for children.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Prices include tea
and coffee. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Wednesday 3rd June 8.00pm
Havana Swing
Pitlochry Festival Theatre, - Ben-y-Vrackie Bar
Take a musical journey through Parisian cafes and Gypsy
campfires in the 30s and 40s when the traditions of European
Gypsy swing collided with jazz musicians like Duke Ellington.
This five piece band present relaxed nonchalant swing and fiery
solos that trademark their unique style. Tickets £12.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Thursday 4th June 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 5th June 7.30pm
Heartland Film Society: The Summer Walkers:
The Locus Centre Aberfeldy
Heartland Film Society presents a celebration of
Sorytelling & Song of the Travellers Traditions with Essie
Stewart who will share her film "A Summer in the Straths".
Tickets £5 from Aberfeldy TIC Tel:01887 830307
www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk
Saturday 6 June
Strathtay Ramblers
Ben-y-Vrackie via Meall an Daimh Distance: 8 miles
From CP over bealach towards Killiecrankie, up onto Meall an
Daimh, along shoulder to Ben-y-Vrackie. Descend via Loch a
Choire to CP. Note: No dogs please. Contact phone: 01796
474198
Meeting Info: OLD CHURCH CAR PARK, CRIEFF ROAD, ABERFELDY. at
9.30 a.m. or Ben Vrackie CP (Moulin) at 10.00 a.m. Start
gridref: NN944598 Local grade: A
Saturday 6th June.
Street Art workshop, conducted by Edinburgh artist Elph,
The Watermill Bookshop & Gallery Aberfeldy.
Places are very limited and MUST be booked (£30 waged/£10
unwaged) – please contact Ruth on 01887 822896
gallery@aberfeldywatermill.com
Saturday 6th June 12noon
Behind Closed Doors (Blair Castle Attics)
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
A special interest tour of the attics of Blair Castle. This 90
minute tour starts at 12noon. Please note that this tour
involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for
the fully able. Spaces are very limited, so booking is essential
by contacting the castle on 01796 481207. Tours take place on 4,
11, 18 and 25 April; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May; 6, 13, 20 and 27
June; 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July; and 7, 14 and 21 August.
Admission - £11 per person Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday June 6th 6pm
Five Star Wrestling presents High Adrenaline Tour
Pitlochry Town Hall
Five Star Wrestling is bringing its High Adrenaline
Tour to Pitlochry!
On this show fan favourite BT Gunn will be sorting out
his grudge with Chris Renfrew, there will also be a
Scotland Vs England Tag Team contest when the Lowlanders
take on the English team of STI. From Ireland we
have Damian O'Conner with us on tour along with the hard
hitting evil American superstar Micken. Dynamite
has also signed up for the tour and no doubt he will
impress with his dare devil, high risk, backfliping
style of wrestling as he joins CJ Hunter, Scott 'The
Butcher' Renwick, Scotlands top female wrestler Nikki
Storm! and many more on what is sure to be a fantastic
wrestling night out in Pitlochry!
Prices: Adult £8, Child £6, Family ticket £20 (2 adult
and 2 child)
Tickets go on sale at the Sports Center on May 23rd and
they can also be purchased on the night at the door,
www.fsw.vze.com
(website will be back up shortly)
Saturday June 6th 7.30pm
Travellers Traditions – Storytelling & Song- a celebration of
Yellow on the Broom
Bells Blair Athol Distillery
Join us for an evening of “guid craic” at with Jess Smith,
Essie Stewart, Claire Hewitt & guests.
As the dark, dreich nights are past and the broom is covered
with yellow buds, we could all do with a story and a song. To
celebrate Homecoming 2009 and our entry into Britain in Bloom,
Pitlochry in Bloom invite you to help them celebrate our “Local
Roots”, in an evening of whisky, water, wildlife & walking.
Join us by the fire wi’ a dram and hear the spinning of a yarn
or two. And whether you have a tale or a song to share or no,
you will be most welcome.
Tickets priced £5 will be available at Pitlochry TIC from mid
May onwards. Numbers are limited. Evening starts at 7.30pm,
and free distillery tour for those who want to go round at
6.30pm
Sunday 7 June
Discover Atholl Estates Day - Meet the Game-Keepers
Sunday 7th June 2pm
Grandtully Gala.
Recreation Ground Grandtully Nr Aberfeldy.
Contact Christine Thomson 840224
Sunday 7th June 12noon-2pm
Guided Walk - Ancient wrecks & residents of Loch Tay
Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore
Find out what secrets lie above and below the waters of Loch
Tay. Easy grade walk. Booking Essential. Admission tbc Tel 01887
830583 Email:info@crannog.co.uk
Web www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 7th June 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Flowers, Fashion and Fabric with Carol MacGill, Half Day
Workshop, £28
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Another exciting floral design workshop for beginners. Carol
will teach you everything you need to know, culminating in the
creation of a beautiful arrangement to take home. Tea, cakes and
materials included! capacity:15
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday 7th June 2009 8pm
Ceilidh in the Foyer
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Pitlochry
Dance to the ever popular East Neuk ceilidh band Scotch in a
Box.
Tickets £6.50 Contact - Pitlochry Festival Theatre Box Office
Telephone - 01796 484626
Email:
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday 7th June 8.00pm
Havana Swing
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Foyer Event,
Dance to the ever popular East Neuk ceilidh band Scotch In A
Box. Tickets £6.50 or £9.50 with supper.
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
June and July
Dunkeld Banner Project - Exhibition
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Telford Bridge.
The New School Butterstone, The Corbenic Community and the Royal
School of Dunkeld took part in a banner project. The
display of the 25 Banners representing a timeline of historical
events with a local interest was one of the highlights of the
anniversary weekend in Mark. View the Banners free, at the
Birnam Arts centre.
Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Monday 8th June 2-5pm & 8.30pm - 11pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Johnny Sommerville, Hamish Napier, Ross Ainslie/Session
music. Live @ McKays consistantly bringing together
some of the most talented musicians in Scotland, we wish to
encourage all local musicians to come and enjoy, learn new tunes
and join in with old favourites, must be 18 yrs or over for
entry into evening sessions. Free Entry Tel 01796
473888
Monday 8th June 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
Tuesday 9th June 2-5pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Johnny Sommerville, Hamish Napier, Ross Ainslie/Session
music Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Tuesday 9th June 8pm - 11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 9th June 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 10th June 10am-12noon
Heather, Hills & Hamish
Blair Castle Trekking Centre Blair Atholl
Take a trek on the Atholl Ponies following old drover tracks.
Spot wildlife and chat with Hamish an Estate Ghillie. Booking
Essential. Treks take place on 15, 22, and 29 April; 6, 13, 20
and 27 May; 3, 10, 17 and 24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July; and
5, 12 and 19 August. Admission - £39 Victoria Bogan
Telephone - 01796 481568 Email:
vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Web
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Wednesday 10th June 2pm - 4pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - Dunkeld Handbell
Harmony
Dunkeld Cathedral.
All are welcome to come and listen for a while. Heather
McLean and Margaret Davidson perform solo ringing. This is most
intriguing to watch and lovely to hear. Occasionally, they will
be joined by other members of the group for small ensemble
ringing. A freewill collection towards the Cathedral and
the Handbell Group. The TIC in Dunkeld is informed on the
few occasions when there will be no ringing. Please check
beforehand if travelling a distance. Tel: 01350 727688
Wednesday 10th June 2-5pm 9pm - 12 midnight
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Johnny Sommerville, Hamish Napier, Ross Ainslie/Session
music Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Wednesday 10th June 8pm - 11pm
Pine Marten Evening
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (A923 2mls from Dunkeld)
“Join us as we look out for these elusive creatures from inside
the visitor centre”.
£10 for non-members, £8 for SWT members and £5 for children.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Prices include tea
and coffee. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 11th June 7.30pm
The New School Butterstone presents Romeo & Juliet
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam Dunkeld.
a modern adaptation with a traditional twist, this sometimes
heatbreaking and often hilarious tale will have you singing,
dancing and weeping all the way home. Free Admission.
Donation on Door. Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Thursdays at 8 pm
THIS IS SCOTLAND ... and You're Welcome To It! FIFTH FABULOUS
YEAR!
CASTLE MENZIES by Aberfeldy
an evening of Highland Perthshire Music & Comedy with ALAN BROWN
before a log fire in the original 16th Century KITCHEN of CASTLE
MENZIES by Aberfeldy
Admission £6 - Licensed Bar Info (01887) 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 11th June 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 12 June
The Clans tour & live performances of The Stewarts by Historic
Scotland
Blair Castle - Atholl Estates Blair Atholl
Spend a day discovering your roots at Blair Castle. Join a
special tour that explores the historic association of Clan
Murray, Clan Stewart, Clan Robertson and Clan Ferguson with the
castle. Visit our Clans display in the Banvie Hall and sign in
our special visitor’s book to record your visit to the home of
your ancestors in the year of Homecoming. There will also be
live costumed performances of The Stewarts by Historic Scotland
throughout the day. Adults attending the tour will receive a
free miniature of Bell’s whisky courtesy of the Blair Athol
Distillery in Pitlochry. Tour starts at 11.30am. There will be a
performance of The Stewarts at 2pm.
Tickets: £11. Numbers limited to 25 people per tour and advance
booking on 01796 481207 recommended. Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Friday 12th - Saturday 13th June
Perthshire & Angus Provincial Mod 2009
Aberfeldy Town Hall Aberfeldy
Solo & Choral competitions in Gaelic. Contact - Elizabeth
McDiarmid Telephone - 01567 820435
Friday 12th Jun at 7pm
A talk by Local Author Lieutenant Commander John Moffat
at Dunkeld and Birnam British Legion
Sweet Words presents Local Author Lieutenant Commander John
Moffat, John will discuss his new book 'I Sank the Bismark'
which is his memoirs of a second world war navy pilot.
12 June 8pm
Kona Macphee, giving a pro bona reading of her poetry in aid of UNICEF.
Birnam Arts , Birnam, Dunkeld
Kona was born In London in 1969 and grew up in Melbourne,
Australia. Her eclectic occupations, apart from writing poetry,
have included composer, violinist, waitress, motorbike mechanic,
computer scientist and software developer – a very busy lady!
Kona now lives in Crieff, Perthshire, and received an Eric
Gregory award for her poetry in 1998.
After the performance, Kona will be selling copies of her books
– all profits from this will go directly to UNICEF. To help with
funds, Birnam Arts will also be donating 10% of ticket sales
from this event to Unicef. Tickets: £5 Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Friday 12th June 9pm
The Dave Amos Band
McKays Hotel Atholl Rd Pitlochry.
Live @ McKays - Dig in as the fully charged musicians of the
Dave Amos Band present the hottest tunes from the Funk and Soul
pioneers of the Last four Decades .With infectious grooves, a
tight horns section and Soulful vocals, the Dave Amos band will
make you “Get up offa that thang” and have a “Funky Good Time”.
Tickets £8 Advance /£10 on Door Tel: 01796 473888
Saturday 13th June 12noon
Behind Closed Doors (Blair Castle Attics)
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
A special interest tour of the attics of Blair Castle. This 90
minute tour starts at 12noon. Please note that this tour
involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for
the fully able. Spaces are very limited, so booking is essential
by contacting the castle on 01796 481207. Tours take place on 4,
11, 18 and 25 April; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May; 6, 13, 20 and 27
June; 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July; and 7, 14 and 21 August.
Admission - £11 per person Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday13 June 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 £6.50, Spectators £2 Contact - June
Templeman Telephone - 01796 473488
Email:
jdat@topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk
Sunday 14th June 10am-5pm
Gardens Open - Explorers: The Scottish Plant Hunters Garden
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Pitlochry
A wonderful new garden overlooking the River Tummel, planted
with a mixture of species and cultivars to represent The
Scottish Plant Collectors. Admission - Adults £3, Children £1
Contact - Scotland's Garden Scheme Telephone - 0131 226 3714
Email:
info@sgsgardens.co.uk Web
www.gardensofscotland.org
Sunday 14th June 10.30am - 12.30pm
Pete Clark Masterclass - Fiddle
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam Dunkeld.
Pete Clark, renowned Scottish Fiddler, acclaimed Niel Gow expert
and RSAMD teacher, will guide you through the basics of how to
play simple tunes for the absolute beginner. Take a bow
under Pete's sympathetic guidance. £10 Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Sunday 14th June 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Pete Clark Masterclass - Fiddle
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam Dunkeld.
Pete Clark, renowned Scottish Fiddler, acclaimed Niel Gow expert
and RSAMD teacher, will guide you through, how to play simple
tunes for slightly more advanced, with previous experience.
Take a bow under Pete's sympathetic guidance. £10 Tel
01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Sunday 14th June 11am-4pm
Celtic Plants & People: Food, Medicine & Sweeties
Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore
Learn from our ancestors: Iron Age nutrition, therapy and sweet
tooth satisfiers. Something for all ages! Admission tbc Tel
01887 830583 Email:
info@crannog.co.uk Web
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 14th June 8.00pm
Hold Tight - Andrews Sisters Tribute ,-Swingcats
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Featuring songs made famous by Patty, Laverne and Maxine,
the Swingcats will perform all their greatest hits including
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree!
Together with period costume and dance routines you’ll be
transported back to the magical era of 40s swing!
Tickets £15.00
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
June and July
Dunkeld Banner Project - Exhibition
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Telford Bridge.
The New School Butterstone, The Corbenic Community and the Royal
School of Dunkeld took part in a banner project. The
display of the 25 Banners representing a timeline of historical
events with a local interest was one of the highlights of the
anniversary weekend in Mark. View the Banners free, at the
Birnam Arts centre.
Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June 10.30am -
4.30pm
Digital Photography: Further Developments with David Brown, Two
Day Workshop, £88
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Professional photographer David Brown returns to lead this
workshop looking at portraiture, composition and advanced
techniques. Ideal for those who have some experience and would
like to develop and improve their skills. capacity: 15
Tel Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 15th June 2-5pm & 8.30pm - 11pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Angus Grant, Luke Plumb, Jamie Jauncey/Session music.
Live @ McKays, consistantly bringing together some of the most
talented musicians in Scotland, we wish to encourage all local
musicians to come and enjoy, learn new tunes and join in with
old favourites, must be 18 yrs or over for entry into evening
sessions. Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Monday 15th June 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
Tuesday 16th June 2-5pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Angus Grant, Luke Plumb, Jamie Jauncey/Session music Free
Entry Tel 01796 473888
Tuesday 16th June 8pm - 11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 16th June 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 17th June 10am-12noon
Heather, Hills & Hamish
Blair Castle Trekking Centre Blair Atholl
Take a trek on the Atholl Ponies following old drover tracks.
Spot wildlife and chat with Hamish an Estate Ghillie. Booking
Essential. Treks take place on 15, 22, and 29 April; 6, 13, 20
and 27 May; 3, 10, 17 and 24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July; and
5, 12 and 19 August. Admission - £39 Victoria Bogan
Telephone - 01796 481568 Email:
vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Web
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Wednesday 17th June 2pm - 4pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - Dunkeld Handbell
Harmony
Dunkeld Cathedral.
All are welcome to come and listen for a while. Heather
McLean and Margaret Davidson perform solo ringing. This is most
intriguing to watch and lovely to hear. Occasionally, they will
be joined by other members of the group for small ensemble
ringing. A freewill collection towards the Cathedral and
the Handbell Group. The TIC in Dunkeld is informed on the
few occasions when there will be no ringing. Please check
beforehand if travelling a distance. Tel: 01350 727688
Wednesday 17th June 2-5pm 9pm - 12 midnight
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Angus Grant, Luke Plumb, Jamie Jauncey/Session music Free
Entry Tel 01796 473888
Wednesday17 June 7pm-9pm
A Summer's Tale
Craigvinean Car Park by Dunkeld
Lap up the long evening light and learn about creatures of the
forest with a local ranger.
Adults £3, Children £1 Forestry Commission Telephone -
01738 710399
Email:
chris.ford@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Web
www.forestry.gov.uk
Wednesday June 17th 8pm
Orkestra Del Sol/Chris & Thomas
Birnam Arts Centre
The Fiddle Tree Event, East meets West Balkan + Bluegrass.
Tickets 12 advance £15 on the Door £3 under 18s (2 for £5)
Ticket Info 01350 727 158 (cash/cheque) card bookings online at
www.thebooth.co.uk
www.thefiddletree.com
Wednesday 17th June 8pm - 11pm
Pine Marten Evening
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (A923 2mls from Dunkeld)
“Join us as we look out for these elusive creatures from inside
the visitor centre”.
£10 for non-members, £8 for SWT members and £5 for children.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Prices include tea
and coffee. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursdays at 8 pm
THIS IS SCOTLAND ... and You're Welcome To It! FIFTH FABULOUS
YEAR!
CASTLE MENZIES by Aberfeldy
an evening of Highland Perthshire Music & Comedy with ALAN BROWN
before a log fire in the original 16th Century KITCHEN of CASTLE
MENZIES by Aberfeldy
Admission £6 - Licensed Bar Info (01887) 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 18th June 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 19th, 20, & 21st June 10am - 4pm
Festival of Flowers
St Andrew’s Episopal church in Strathtay
plus exhibition of vestments and refreshment - daily
Entry free, donations appreciated.
Friday 19th June 8.30pm
Blazin Fiddles
McKays Hotel Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Live @ McKays - Scotland’s award winning group, Blazin' Fiddles,
draws the distinct flavour of fiddle music from various regions
of the highlands and islands. From solo to ensemble sets, they
all come together in a fiery blend that raises the roof.
Fiddlers Catriona Macdonald, Bruce Macgregor, Allan Henderson
and Iain Macfarlane are joined by Anna Massie on guitar/fiddle
and Andy Thorburn on keyboard to form one of the best live acts
today.
Tickets £12 Tel: 01796 473888
Friday 19th June 2009
DON'T MISS OUR ANNUAL 7-COURSE SEAFOOD TASTING MENU
East Haugh House Hotel by Pitlochry
http://www.easthaugh.co.uk/special-offers/seafood.htm
East Haugh House Hotel, By Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5TE
Tel: 01796 473121
info@easthaugh.co.uk
www.easthaugh.co.uk
Friday 19th June 7pm
Scottish Bowling Association - Bells Scotch Whisky Men's
Competition Final
On Aberfeldy Bowling Club green Aberfeldy
The Scottish Bowling Association Championship final. Spectators,
including children welcome.
Admission - Free - Tel Eddie Nicholson 01738 812080
Email:
eddie-nicholson@supanet.com Web
www.bowls-perthshire.co.uk
20th June 2009 start 2.00pm
Pitlochry Rec Fest( youth festival) ( weather permitting)
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
Stalls. Bands Dancers, Other performances Youth stalls Youth
information stalls
All other youth project stalls
Drum Workshops, Dance Workshops, Inflatable Assault Course,
Street Sports // many other activities. Barbecue and food, Tel;
01796 474282 Email
doreen@15jamesplace.freeserve.co.uk
Saturday 20th June
Pitlochry in Bloom - Green Park Coffee Morning
Green Park Hotel, Pitlochry
The annual Coffee Morning will be held on 20th June, with the
generous sponsorship of the McMenemie family. Tickets priced at
£5.00 at the door or from Committee members now, Secretary Mary
is on 01796 470051. Plant stall, home-made jams, home baking,
fresh bread & raffle. A superb spread of cakes and savouries
with tea & coffee in the beautiful setting of the Green Park
Hotel.
Saturday 20th June 10am - 2pm
Country Market
Mill of Logierait Farm beside the A827 just off the A9 at
Ballinluig
Local produce, crafts, collectibles. Music,
refreshments, free parking and toilet facilities.
For more info contact the project officer on 07958 531 980 or
info@hpcp.co.uk
Saturday 20th June 12noon
Behind Closed Doors (Blair Castle Attics)
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
A special interest tour of the attics of Blair Castle. This 90
minute tour starts at 12noon. Please note that this tour
involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for
the fully able. Spaces are very limited, so booking is essential
by contacting the castle on 01796 481207. Tours take place on 4,
11, 18 and 25 April; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May; 6, 13, 20 and 27
June; 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July; and 7, 14 and 21 August.
Admission - £11 per person Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 21 June 11am-5pm
Tan Your Hide - Working with Deerskins
Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore
Demonstrations and hands-on stretching and scraping hides and
making buckskin. Range of skins for sale. Admission Tel 01887
830583
Email: info@crannog.co.uk
Web www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 21th June 8pm-11pm
Midsummer Music & Celtic Feast
Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore
Watch the sun go down with Scottish music and chef-cooked Iron
Age cuisine including spit roast beast, fish, breads, stews,
brews and more. Booking Essential.
Admission tbc Tel 01887 830583
Email:
info@crannog.co.uk
Web www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 21st June 8.00pm
The Black Umfolosi 5
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
We are delighted to bring this world famous a cappella and
dance group from Zimbabwe to Pitlochry for one night only!
Expect the house to clap, tap and dance along to spine-tingling
rhythms, marvellous harmonies and high energy hard-hat gumboot
dancing!
Tickets £15.00 Workshop £8.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
June and July
Dunkeld Banner Project - Exhibition
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Telford Bridge.
The New School Butterstone, The Corbenic Community and the Royal
School of Dunkeld took part in a banner project. The
display of the 25 Banners representing a timeline of historical
events with a local interest was one of the highlights of the
anniversary weekend in Mark. View the Banners free, at the
Birnam Arts centre.
Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Monday 22nd June 2-5pm & 8.30pm - 11pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Gavin Marwick, Ruth Morris, Cameron Robson/Session music .
Live @ McKays, consistantly bringing together some of the most
talented musicians in Scotland, we wish to encourage all local
musicians to come and enjoy, learn new tunes and join in with
old favourites, must be 18 yrs or over for entry into evening
sessions. Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Monday 22nd June 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
Tuesday 23rd June 2-5pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Gavin Marwick, Ruth Morris, Cameron Robson/Session music
Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Tuesday 23rd June 8pm - 11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 23rd June 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 24th June 10am-12noon
Heather, Hills & Hamish
Blair Castle Trekking Centre Blair Atholl
Take a trek on the Atholl Ponies following old drover tracks.
Spot wildlife and chat with Hamish an Estate Ghillie. Booking
Essential. Treks take place on 15, 22, and 29 April; 6, 13, 20
and 27 May; 3, 10, 17 and 24 June; 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 July; and
5, 12 and 19 August. Admission - £39 Victoria Bogan
Telephone - 01796 481568 Email:
vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Web
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Wednesday 24th June 2pm - 4pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers - Dunkeld Handbell
Harmony
Dunkeld Cathedral.
All are welcome to come and listen for a while. Heather
McLean and Margaret Davidson perform solo ringing. This is most
intriguing to watch and lovely to hear. Occasionally, they will
be joined by other members of the group for small ensemble
ringing. A freewill collection towards the Cathedral and
the Handbell Group. The TIC in Dunkeld is informed on the
few occasions when there will be no ringing. Please check
beforehand if travelling a distance. Tel: 01350 727688
Wednesday 24th June 2-5pm & 9pm - 12 midnight
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Gavin Marwick, Ruth Morris, Cameron Robson/Session music
Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Wednesday 24 June 7pm - 9pm
Wildwoods
Craigvinean car park
Lap up the long evening light and learn about creatures of the
forest with a local ranger.
Adults £3, Children £1 Forestry Commission Telephone - 01738
710399
Email:
chris.ford@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Web
www.forestry.gov.uk
Wednesday 24th June 8pm - 11pm
Pine Marten Evening
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre (A923 2mls from Dunkeld)
“Join us as we look out for these elusive creatures from inside
the visitor centre”.
£10 for non-members, £8 for SWT members and £5 for children.
Not suitable for children under 8 years old. Prices include tea
and coffee. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 25th June
Blair Castle Charity Day
With proceeds to the Memorial Artists' Charity and Scotland's
Garden Scheme.
Contact - Blair Castle Telephone - 01796 481207 Email:
office@blair-castle.co.uk
Web www.blair-castle.co.uk
Thursday 25th June - Sunday 28th June
Annual Dunkeld and Birnam Art and Craft Fair
The Drill Hall Dunkeld
Free Entry - Annual arts and crafts fair in its 25th year with
daily demonstrations and an internationally acclaimed artist at
work each day. Phone: 01350 727968
Thursday 25th June 9.30am-5.30pm
Gardens Open - Blair Castle Gardens
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Blair Castle stands as the focal point in a designed landscape
of some 2,500 acres within a large and traditional estate.
Hercules Garden is a walled enclosure of about 9 acres recently
restored to its original 18th Century form with landscaped
ponds, plantings, fruit trees, vegetables, herbaceous gardens
and landscape features. Diana's Grove is a magnificent stand of
tall trees including grand fir, douglas fir, larch and
wellingtonia in just two acres.
Admission - Grounds Ticket only: Adults, Seniors & Students £4,
Children £2 & Families £10 Scotland's Garden Scheme Telephone -
0131 226 3714 Email:
info@sgsgardens.co.uk
Web
www.gardensofscotland.org
Thursday 25th June 10.00am – 4.00pm
Upper Tilt Walk
Atholl Estate Rangers
BOOKING REQUIRED - phone 01796 481355
Explore the paths at the top of Glen Tilt. 7 mile walk on rough
paths with a river crossing.
Price: £18 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursdays at 8 pm
THIS IS SCOTLAND ... and You're Welcome To It! FIFTH FABULOUS
YEAR!
CASTLE MENZIES by Aberfeldy
an evening of Highland Perthshire Music & Comedy with ALAN BROWN
before a log fire in the original 16th Century KITCHEN of CASTLE
MENZIES by Aberfeldy
Admission £6 - Licensed Bar Info (01887) 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 25th June 11am
Ranger lead walks
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre 2mls from Dunkeld on A923
“Join one of our rangers as they lead you on a guided walk from
the historic village of Dunkeld
to Loch of the Lowes.” £5 for non-members and £2.50 for SWT
members. Booking is essential. Contact the Visitor Centre on
Tel: 01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 25 June 8pm - 10pm
Midsummer Tales
Allean car park, Allean
Enjoy an evening walk in the heart of Perthshire on a long
summers evening. Adults: £3, children £1 For events
information contact 07801 827986. No booking required
Thursday 25th June 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 26th June 8pm
King Creosote plus support
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam Dunkeld.
"KC, has the ability to extract emotions from his songs,
accompanied by a little more than an accordian" says the NME
Having emerged as one of the true spearheads of recent folk
revival, Birnam Arts proudly presents KC in concert with fellow
Fence Record musicians, Pictish Trail and Player Piano.
Tickets: £12 £10 Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Fri 26th June 9pm
Shooglenifty - Live @ Mckays
Mckays Hotel 138 Atholl Rd, Pitlochry
Groundbreaking Scottish mavericks Shooglenifty push the word
‘traditional’ to its limits with their unique blend of dance
vibes and roots music. Genuinely genre defying, they have been
described as everything from “acid croft” to “hypnofolkadelia”.
Journalists may compete for words to describe, but all agree
that it is virtually impossible not to dance to their music and
they are one of the best live bands around. Tickets £12
Tel 01739 43888
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 27th June 12noon
Behind Closed Doors (Blair Castle Attics)
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
A special interest tour of the attics of Blair Castle. This 90
minute tour starts at 12noon. Please note that this tour
involves many flights of spiral stairs and is only suitable for
the fully able. Spaces are very limited, so booking is essential
by contacting the castle on 01796 481207. Tours take place on 4,
11, 18 and 25 April; 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May; 6, 13, 20 and 27
June; 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July; and 7, 14 and 21 August.
Admission - £11 per person Tel: Tel 01796 481207
Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 27 June 1pm - 3pm
Step we Gaily
Craigvinean car park
A brisk forest walk up hill and down dale. Bring your trainers!
Adults £3, Children £1
Forestry Commission Telephone - 01738 710399 Email:
chris.ford@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Web
www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation
Saturday 27 June 7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall Pitlochry
An evening of traditional dancing to some of Scotland's best
bands - David Oswald.
Admission - Dancers £6.50, Spectators £2 Contact - June
Templeman Telephone - 01796 473488 Email:
jdat@topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk
Sunday 28th June 10.30am – 4.30pm
Second Nature Poetry writing with Kenneth Steven One Day
Workshop, £48
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Popular local poet & author, Kenneth Steven returns to the
Explorers Garden to guide you through writing and crafting
poems, from the first outpouring of words to the final edit,
leaving you full of new inspiration to create poems that sing
with vitality. Please bring appropriate clothing for a summer
day in the Garden! capacity 15
Tel Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday 28 June 12noon-5pm
Gardens Open - Culdaremore
Fortingall
A small mature garden in beautiful surroundings. Roses, shrubs,
climbers and herbaceous plants spill out of borders around small
lawns and a pond. Wildlife friendly. Take A827 Aberfeldy, B846
Coshieville then head through Fortingall. On road to Fearnan
cross river Lyon and go right at the end of the bridge.
Admission - £3 Contact - Scotland's Garden Scheme Tel0131 226
3714
Email:
info@sgsgardens.co.uk Web
www.gardensofscotland.org
Sunday 28th June 8.00pm
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
With the brilliant young British conductor Robin Ticciati -
one of the most talked about talents for years - and Alison
Mitchell on flute, this will be an enchanting evening of music.
Enjoy Fauré’s Pelléas et Melisande, Poulenc’s Arr L. Berkeley
Flute Sonata, Berlioz Overture, The Flight Into Egypt and
Haydn’s Symphony No 101 The Clock. Tickets £14-£16.00 Students £
£5.
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 29th June - 5th July
Kenmore Festival:
Kenmore
Welcome to the first Kenmore Festival. This is a local
initiative to give visitors and locals alike a special time in
this area. Programme of events Include Escorted Walks - all
standards, Kenmore Highland Games, Quiz Night, Treasure Hunt,
Walk with Talk, Iron Age Games - Fun for all, Local Food
Festival, Evening of Scottish Music, Highland Night - Music and
Food Running all week, Kenmore Church - Flowers Breadalbane
Reading Room - Photographic Exhibition. Also.. Special Offers,
Treks and Rides, Golf, Highland Safaris and “Gold Panning”,
Gifts and Things!
Event Programme of the Week
Monday - Short escorted walk - 4 miles Kenmore, Queen’s
Drive, Acharn Falls. The first road section is quite steep.
Assemble outside Kenmore Hotel at 10.00am.
Tuesday - Scottish Quiz Night, Waterfront Bar, Kenmore
Club Start 8.00pm All Welcome.
Wednesday - Medium escorted walk - 8 miles each way - The
Riverside Walk from Kenmore to Aberfeldy - no hills! Lunch
establishments along the way. Assemble: Kenmore Hotel 10.00am.
Kenmore Highland Games, Start time to be advised
Thursday - Waterfront Restaurant, Kenmore Club Night of
Scottish Music and Food Pre-Book only Tel: 01887 830 829.
Friday - Long escorted walk - Ptarmigan Ridge including 5
Munros - advanced walkers only. Bring good footwear, pack with
all weather clothes, food, mobile phone, money for bus. OS
Landranger 51 map or better. Booking Required. Contact details
to follow. Assemble: Kenmore Hotel. 9.00am prompt
Saturday - 10-12am Guided Walk with Dr Nicholas Dixon
“Loch Tay Wrecks and Residents” Dalerb Forestry Picnic Sight to
Kenmore or The Scottish Crannog Centre. 2.00pm.
Clan Challenge: “Iron Age Games and Gore“. Awards
Ceremony and Celtic BBQ at 6.00pm Pre-Booking Essential for both
Walk and Games: Tel:01887 830583 email:
info@crannog.co.uk
Kenmore Hotel, Boar’s Head Bar, Night of Scottish Music
8.00pm
Saturday & The Courtyard - Festival of Local Foods with
demonstrations and samples Sunday Treasure Hunt with 20%
discount in shop after completion.
Special Offers
Golf - Mains of Taymouth - “Two for One” and free for
Under 18s. Tel: 01887 830226. Email:
info@taymouth.co.uk
Taymouth Castle Course - Collect a voucher from the Pro Shop
after this week’s round and have a free round in October. To
Book Tel: 01887 830 228
Riding - Mains of Taymouth Stables - Treks and Hacks “Two
for One” Tel: 01887 830226. Email:
info@taymouth.co.uk .
Enerfoil Gift Shop 10% discount on shop items. Description of
location required
Enerfoil Magnum Ltd, Karelia House, Kenmore Road, Comrie Bridge,
Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2LS Tel: 01887 822999
Email: gemma@enerfoil.com
www.perthshireshowroom.co.uk
Food - The Courtyard - “Two for One” starter or dessert,
minimum two courses - lunch only Restaurant Free bottle of house
wine on table of four for either lunch or dinner.
Wild Life - Highland Safaris - 10% off Highland Safaris
and “Two for One” Gold Panning
Highland Safaris, Safari Lodge , Aberfeldy , Perthshire , PH15
2JQ Tel/fax 01887 820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
29 Jun - 24 Aug 7.30pm-10pm
Atholl Estates - Dusk Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Booking Essential. Tours take place on 29 June; 3, 6, 10,
13, 17, 20, 24, 27 and 31 July; and 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21 and 24
August. Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207 Email:
rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk Web
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
June and July
Dunkeld Banner Project - Exhibition
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Telford Bridge.
The New School Butterstone, The Corbenic Community and the Royal
School of Dunkeld took part in a banner project. The
display of the 25 Banners representing a timeline of historical
events with a local interest was one of the highlights of the
anniversary weekend in Mark. View the Banners free, at the
Birnam Arts centre.
Tel 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Monday 29th June 2-5pm & 8.30pm - 11pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Alisdair White sessions/Session music. Live @
McKays consistantly bringing together some of the most talented
musicians in Scotland, we wish to encourage all local musicians
to come and enjoy, learn new tunes and join in with old
favourites, must be 18 yrs or over for entry into evening
sessions. Free Entry Tel 01796 473888
Monday 29th June 7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band).
Follow the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30p, to the Recreation
Ground. Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music.
Venue - Drive into recreation ground, watch from your car or
from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall,
Adults £5, Concessions £4. Children free.
Tel: - G McNab 0773 315 2223 e.mail
gmcnab00@aol.com Web
www.highlandnight.com
30 Jun - 25 Aug 7.30am-10am
Atholl Estates - Dawn Landrover Tour
Ranger Centre Car Park Blair Atholl
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery of
Atholl Estates by Landrover. Our drivers live and work on the
Estate and will share their specialist knowledge of the natural
area. Tours take place on 30 June; 7, 14, 21 and 28 July; and 4,
11, 18 and 25 August.
Adults £25, Children £15 Tel 01796 481207
Email:rebeccam@atholl-estates.co.uk
Web
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 30th June 10.30am – 12noon
Slugs, bugs and grubs – Suitable for children aged 5-12 years.
The Hermitage Lower Car Park
Hunt in the woods for the smallest creatures and see how they
live. Children £2; accompanying adults £1 The Hermitage by
Dunkeld. Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 30th June 11.00am – 3.00pm
Creag Urrard
Walk with Atholl Estate Rangers
Climb this modest hill for some fine views over Strathgarry and
Atholl. Approx. 5 miles with
some rough walking. Bring lunch. Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park
Price: £5 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 30th June 2-5pm
Live Session - Music at McKays
McKays Atholl Road Pitlochry
Alisdair White sessions/Session music Free Entry Tel 01796
473888
Tuesday 30th June 8pm - 11pm
The Gaelic Society present a Ceilidh Night,
Moness House Hotel & Country Club, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy,
Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with
Pipers - Accordionists - Dancers - Vocalists - Guest Artistes.
Admission £5.00, payable at door, concessions for children.
All proceeds to The Gaelic Society. Tel. 01887 822100.
Tuesday 30th June 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
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