March 2008 Highland Perthshire Events

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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. Visit Scotland 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

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

Saturday 1st March 10-12 noon
Coffee Morning in the Tryst
The Tryst Pitlochry.
The Rannoch and Highland Branch Clan Donnachaidh Society annual spring coffee morning. Sales table and raffle Tickets at the door £1.50

Saturday 1st March 11am and 2.30pm
Once upon a Time... presents Story Time
Cafe Biba, Pitlochry.
Pitlochry's very own Mobile children's Bookshop and Story Centre, Cafe Biba Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Book shop open all day till 3.30pm.

Saturday 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. Competition winners will be announced but each night each play is given an adjudication. Tickets Balcony £9 Stalls £7
Conc £5 All four nights £18 Telephone: Box Office 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Sunday 2nd March 9.30am
Strathtay Ramblers - Glen Banvie 13 mile walk - all welcome
Meet Old Church Car Park Aberfeldy.
scenic walk over tracks with descent through Glen Banvie Wood, Views of Falls of Bruar. No dogs please. Tel Ken Richardson 01887 822865

Tuesdays & Thursdays 9.30am - 12.30pm
Blair Castle Winter Opening.
Every Tuesday and Saturday morning from 6th Nov to 18th March 2008.
(closed Thurs 20 Dec until Sat 5th Jan) 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 March 6th and 7th 7.30pm
Heartland Film Society - Hallam Foe (UK Scotland 2007; 95 minutes)
The Locus Centre The Square Aberfeldy
Hallam's talent for spying on people reveals his darkest fears-and his most peculiar desires. Driven to expose the true cause of his mother's death, he instead finds himself searching the rooftops of the city for love. Membersof the film society free. visitors £4. no need to book.

Friday 7th March 7.30pm
Fribo - New Music From the Old North
Foyer - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A unique collaboration between three musicians: singer Anne Sofie Linge Valdal from Norway; fiddler and vocalist Sarah-Jane Summers from Scotland and from England, guitar and madola player, Ewan MacPherson. Tickets £12.50 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Saturday 8th March 11am and 2.30pm
Once upon a Time... presents Story Time
Cafe Biba, Pitlochry.
Pitlochry's very own Mobile children's Bookshop and Story Centre, Cafe Biba Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Book shop open all day till 3.30pm.

Saturday 8th March
Pitlochry Walking Group
Weem Hill Camsernay
visitors and local walkers welcome to join the group walks between 5 to 12 miles. contact Brian on 01796 472335 or Heather on 473210

Saturday 8th March 7.30pm
Hatstand Opera - lights, camera, action.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The music behind the movies back into the limelight! From favourite opera arias to famous screen songs. Tickets£14 - £16 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Sunday 9th March 10am onwards
Fund Raising Rafting Trip
Nae Limits, Ballinluig
Atholl Rugby Football Club are having a fund raising rafting trip. 10am meet at Nae Limits Ballinluig, 11am 'put in' at Aberfeldy, 1pm 'take out' at Gradtully, 1.30pm BBQ & prize giving at Nae Limits. £40 per person - all proceeds to ARFC Youth Development.
Dave Walker 07856 383120 www.athollhighlandersrfc.co.uk

Friday 14th March 7.30pm
Music in Rannoch Concert
The Old Church of Rannoch, Kinloch Rannoch.
Scott Mitchell (piano), Yvonne P

Friday 14th - 16th March 2008
The 5th Niel Gow Festival
The Taybank, Dunkeld
The 5th Niel Gow festival will feature some of Scotland's finest fiddlers as well as other top Scottish Musicans. Tel 01350 727340 E/Mail admin@thetaybank.com
www.thetaybank.com

Friday 14th - 16th March 8pm
Jerry Sadowitz with Standout Comedy Comedian, Magician, Psychopath!
Birnam Arts Centre Birnam by Dunkeld
Fierce stand-up with jaw-dropping magic. Prepare to be outraged. Tickets £10.00
Telephone: Box Office 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Saturday 14th March 11am and 2.30pm
Once upon a Time... presents Story Time
Cafe Biba, Pitlochry.
Pitlochry's very own Mobile children's Bookshop and Story Centre, Cafe Biba Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Book shop open all day till 3.30pm.

Saturday 15th March 10.30am - 4.30pm
Directing Masterclass
River Room - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
One day workshop includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Learn a range of essential directorial skills and techniques. Limited spaces Tickets £50 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Sunday 16th March 10.30am - 4.30pm
Theatre Costume Design Masterclass
River Room/Wardrobe Department - Pitlochry Festival Theatre.
One day workshop includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Limited spaces Tickets £50 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Easter to 26th May
Treasure Hunt
Pitlochry - Rannoch
Your opportunity to go around the 81Km Etape Caledonia cycle route by car or bike and have a bit of fun too! To enter the treasure hunt visit the businesses on the sheet and look for an Image of Schiehallion the fairy mountain. Note the letter on it and make a phrase.
Great Prizes a 2 night stay for a family of four at the Weem Hotel
a meal for e at Post Taste, Kinloch Rannoch.
download your treasure hunt form from www.cyclhighlandpertshire.com or pick one up from most accommodation providers/businnesses around the area etc.

Friday 21st March 2pm
The Box It Came In with Arts in Motion
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld.
Cartoon Theatre brings together technology and theatre in a seamless blend that continues to amaze and astound. Come with us on a journey from the edge of your seat to the edge of the universe. Tickets £4 Telephone: Box Office 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Friday 21st March 7.30pm
Ola Onabule - Jazz, Soul and Funk live with his band.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Tickets £13.50 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Friday 21st March - Monday 24th March 9.30am & 1.30pm each day
Easter Family Special
Highland Adventure Safaris Lodge by Aberfeldy
Land Rover safari into the mountains and forests in search of views, clues, tracks and trails. Great for families with smaller children. The safari includes a short but exciting walk into an ancient Caledonian pine forest and a search for mini beasts under rocks and stumps. Special Easter Egg Hunt. Booking Essential. Tel - 01887 820071 Email:info@highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk Web www.highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk

Saturday 22nd March 11am - 4pm
Weaving with Willow
The Scottish Crannog Centre
See demonstrations and get ideas for creative crafts with willow and hazel from a skilled local basket-maker and hurdle-makers. Learn about coppicing and collecting the materials – that you may do yourself at home. Please note this is not a workshop. Fun for all ages. Includes tour of crannog.Meet: The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore. Tel 01887 830583. www.crannog.co.uk

Saturday 22 March, 7.30am – 10am
Dawn Landrover Tour
Blair Castle Caravan Park, Blair Atholl.
Take a tour into the hills and see the morning wildlife including black grouse and red squirrels.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Tel 01796 481355 Cost: Adults: £25, Children: £15
www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Saturday 22 March 2008 2 - 3.30pm
Easter Eggstravaganza Kids' event.
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl.
Some eggcentric easter activities for families.
Charge: Kids £2.00 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Saturday 22nd March 7.30pm
Donald Maxwell & John Scrimger in Concert
Foyer - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A night of operatic moments, pianistic virtuosity, original humorous ditties, nostalgia, a couple of quizzes, Scots songs - but no kilts! Tickets £12.50 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Saturday 22nd March 10am - 5pm
Doors Open Day (FREE)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Life behind the scenes. With fun activities all day, for all ages, there will be lots of things to try out and do as well as theatrical demonstrations, costume displays, miniature set displays, talks - and possibly some fireworks..! A complete programme of events and activities will be available from the box office in early 2008. Telephone Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Saturday 23rd March 2 - 3.30pm
Down on the Organic Farm Tour.
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

Sunday 23rd March
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

Sunday 23rd March 11.30am
Oscar and the Quest for the Underground Princess (Suitable for ages 4+Adults will love it too!) Running Time 45 Mins
Pitlochry Festival Theatre - Puppet Animation Festival
Mousetale Puppets - How can a mother mouse keep her son out of mischief? Tickets Adults £5 per show Children/Conc £3 per show. Family Ticket £14 (2 Adults & 2 Children)
Telephone Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Sunday 23rd March 3.30pm
Beauty and the Beast (Suitable for ages 4+Adults will love it too!)
Pitlochry Festival Theatre - Puppet Animation Festival Running Time 50 mins
The Puppet Lab. This classic fairytale is the timeless story of Belle, a young woman who lives in a French town, and of the Beast, a young Prince trapped in a spell cast by an evil enchantress. Tickets Adults £5 per show Children/Conc £3 per show. Family Ticket £14 (2 Adults & 2 Children) Telephone Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Sunday 23rd March 7.30pm
Donald Maxwell & John Scrimger in Concert
Foyer - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A night of operatic moments, pianistic virtuosity, original humorous ditties, nostalgia, a couple of quizzes, Scots songs - but no kilts! Tickets £12.50 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Sunday 23rd March 2pm - 3pm
Big Trees in Diana's Grove
Blair Castle
Experience the tree giants of Blair Castle. Walkers gather in Blair Castle Car Park at 2pm walks finish at 3pm and cost £1 plus a castle grounds ticket. www.blair-caslte.co.uk

Monday 24th March, 10am – 12.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
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 to book. www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Wednesday, 26 March, 10am – 12.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
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 to book. www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Wednesday 26th March 7.15pm
Easter Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall
Starts 7.45pm Featuring Eddie Rose, comedy and song, Sandy Lindsay accordion, Pipe Major Sharon Kelly, Heather Sadler on Clarinet plus daners and singers. Proceeds will go to Chas Children's Hopice. Tickets £8. Adults £7 Conc £4. Children Tel 01796 472600

Easter to 26th May (anytime to suit you)
Treasure Hunt
Pitlochry - Rannoch
Your opportunity to go around the 81Km Etape Caledonia cycle route by car or bike and have a bit of fun too! To enter the treasure hunt visit the businesses on the sheet and look for an Image of Schiehallion the fairy mountain. Note the letter on it and make a phrase.
Great Prizes a 2 night stay for a family of four at the Weem Hotel
a meal for e at Post Taste, Kinloch Rannoch.
download your treasure hunt form from www.cyclhighlandpertshire.com or pick one up from most accommodation providers/businnesses around the area etc.

Saturday 27th March
Pitlochry Walking Group
Glenfernach
visitors and local walkers welcome to join the group walks between 5 to 12 miles. contact Brian on 01796 472335 or Heather on 473210

Friday 28th March 11am - 4pm (Booking Advised)
The Crannog Creperie: All Day Iron Age Breakfast
The Scottish Crannog Centre
Breakfast with the Ancients! Cook and eat your own Iron Age crepes and pancakes from our clay ovens. Includes crannog tour. Meet: The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore. Tel. 01887 830583. www.crannog.co.uk

Friday 28 March 2008 - 2-4pm
Feeders and Homes
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Make wildlife feeders and nestboxes. Drop in anytime.
Charge: Donations www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Friday 28th March 8pm,
Picasso and Me
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld
One day in the late sixties a young lad hitching through the South of France is picked up by a photographer who is on his way to an assignment at Picasso's home. He take the boy with him and Picasso paints his portrait. The story unfold to an original soudtrack composed by Karen Wimhurst. Ticket £10/£8 Telephone: Box Office 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Saturday 28th March 11am and 2.30pm
Once upon a Time... presents Story Time
Cafe Biba, Pitlochry.
Pitlochry's very own Mobile children's Bookshop and Story Centre, Cafe Biba Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Book shop open all day till 3.30pm.

Saturday 29 March, 7.30am – 10am
Dawn Landrover Tour
Blair Castle Caravan Park, Blair Atholl.
Take a tour into the hills and see the morning wildlife including black grouse and red squirrels.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Tel 01796 481355 Cost: Adults: £25, Children: £15
www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Saturday 29th March 10.30am - 4.30pm
Wire Work Jewellery with Laura Murray
River Room - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
One day workshop includes all materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Limited spaces Using semi precious stones and silver wire, learn the skills and techniques of fine wire work. Tickets £48 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

Sunday 30th March 10.30am - 4.30pm
Feltcraft with Tessa Mendez
River Room - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
One day workshop includes all materials, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. A member of the Feltmakers Association you will learn basic methods of making felt and create a beautiful decorative felt panel. Tickets £48 Telephone Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web www.pitlochry.org.uk

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