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November 2012 Events in Highland Perthshire

Pitlochry Festival Theatre see website for details. www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring
1st 2pm & 7.30pm, 2nd 2pm, 3rd 2pm & 7.30pm

Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

 


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5th November to 25th March 2012
Blair Castle Winter Opening Times
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Saturday and Sunday
10am to 4pm (Free admission to gardens, grounds, restaurant and shop.)
Sunday Lunch in the ballroom 12noon - 3pm
Festive Opening from 28th December to 31st December 2011 10am to 4pm (Last admission to castle 3pm)
Closed
from 21st December to 20th January 2012 (except for Festive Opening days)
email: 01796 481207 e.mail office@blair-castle.co.uk        
www.atholl-estates.co.uk

November Opening Times
Scottish Crannog Centre
Kenmore, Loch Tay PH15 2HY

November Saturday and Sunday only from 10am to 4:30pm.
Daily 11-19th February 10am to 4:30pm. Thereafter for group
bookings only by appointment. Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk
www.crannog.co.uk

November to March 2012
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre

A923 off A9 2mls from Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Open Friday Saturday and Sunday
10.30am to 4pm
Red squirrels are now considered endangered, but here on the reserve families of red squirrels visit our feeders, much to the delight of our visitors. You’ll also be able to see woodland birds such as treecreepers, siskins and great spotted woodpeckers that all make great use of our feeders.  Enjoy seeing beautiful waterbirds including wigeon, moorhen to mallards from the observation hides with the help of powerful telescopes.  The four star Visitor Centre provides you with a place to birdwatch in style and all in the comfort of a cozy centre. Sit back and relax with a cup of fair trade coffee while you marvel at red squirrels playing right in front of you from the viewing window. further info contact Caroline Hendry 01350 727337 e.mail lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk

Friday 21st October to Sunday 12th November
Whisky Galore the musical
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
1943: the curse of rationing has visited the remote Hebridean islands of Little Todday and Great Todday and the thirsty islanders have all but run out of uisge beatha - the water of life.
And it’s not just the whisky drought causing problems, either. Good Catholic girl Peggy Macroon has fallen for one of the soldiers stationed on the islands, Sergeant Odd, who’s not just English, but Protestant to boot! Catriona MacLeod is having trouble prising meek schoolmaster George Campbell away from his Wee Free dragon of a mother. And the dragon herself seems too much in sympathy with the army authorities for some people's liking . .
When the S.S. Cabinet Minister runs aground with fifty thousand cases of whisky aboard, the islanders rush to take advantage of the unexpected bounty. But then the officious Captain Waggett, the English commander of the Home Guard, learns of the illicit salvage operation – and is ordered to confiscate the liquor!
As a 60th Anniversary treat, we've chosen to revive the most popular show in PFT's history as our first ever Autumn repertory production. With a score that conjures up both the 1940s and the unmistakable sounds of the Western Isles, performed by a highly talented cast of actor-musicians, this critically acclaimed and universally loved 2009 production went on to become the best selling show in our 60 year history! Tickets £15 - £35 (concessions available) Tel 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestvalTheatre.com

Every Saturday 11 - 11.30am
Childrens’ story Telling,
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15 2BG.
tel:01887 822896 email:info@aberfeldywatermill.com www.aberfeldywatermill.com

1st October – 7th November
AUTUMN WATCH SAFARIS
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Head high into the hills to see and hear the primal roar of the Red Deer Rut and the amazing Autumn colours at their most dramatic. Sights & sounds not to be missed!  Web or call 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

Friday 28th October - Sunday 6th November
Perthshire Amber - The Dougie MacLean Festival
Highland Perthshire.

Exciting changes for this year's festival! The base of operations will be in the historic and picturesque town of Dunkeld in Perthshire.
This year all our venues throughout Perthshire (from iron age crannog, village halls and town halls to castles, cathedral and concert hall!) will be Special Venues and we have found a welcoming new home for our 'base' in the Royal Dunkeld Hotel.  see www.perthshireamaber.com  for details

Tuesday 1st November 10am
Cluny House Gardens Visit (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Cluny House Gardens near Aberfeldy  PH15 2JT
Explore this magical woodland garden and discover some of Perthshire’s most fascinating plants and wildlife! Pre-booking essential from Festival Office BOOK ONLINE or Tel: 01350 724261
Numbers limited to 20 Cost: £5 per person www.perthshireamber.com

Tuesday 1st November 1am til 5pm
Come and Try....Fishing (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Butterstone Loch 4 miles from Dunkeld on A923

Pre-booking essential Butterstone Loch Fishing Office Tel: 01350 724238
Cost: £20 per person (for anyone over 8 years old). This includes use of rods, tackle, safety vests and supply of bait....and fish tasting!This is the greatest opportunity that is a real one-off day especially designed for Perthshire Amber Festival-goers!! Whether you are a total beginner or a more than competent angler you'll find what you need during this special day at Butterstone Loch!
www.perthshireamber.com

Tuesday 1st November 2.00pm
Loch Tay Concert "Unplugged" In The Crannog:
Scottish Crannog Centre
,
Eliza Lynn (USA) Buddy MacDonald (CAN) Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamber.com

Tuesday 1st November 5pm - 7pm
Cabaret Amber - Wee Festival Hall The Royal Dunkeld Hotel, Dunkeld
Perthshire Amber Festival

Cabaret Amber: Hosted by Gina MacLeod & Alan Jordan with guest TBA Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamber.com 

Tuesday 1st November 8.00pm
Pitlochry Town Hall
Perthshire Amber Festival
Concert Dougie MaLean & Braebach Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamber.com

1st Sunday of the Month 8.30pm
Traditional Music Sessions
Ben Lawers Hotel Lawers Aberfeldy. PH15 2PA
Ben Lawers Hotel is proud to host a Tradtional Live Music Session on the first Sunday of every single month! Tel: 01567 820436 www.benlawershotel.co.uk

Wednesday 2nd November 9.30am  (approx 2.5 hours)
Mountain Safari: Perthshire Amber at 3,000 feet! (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Highland Safaris by Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
The Team at Perthshire Amber Outdoors are thrilled to be working together with Highland Safaris to bring you this exciting opportunity. Operating within 250,000 acres of Highland Perthshire Estate, Highland Safaris offer a unique range of Safari products combining breathtaking scenery, Scottish heritage and inspirational adventure.  Experience the amazing autumn colours and the primal roar of the Red Deer Rut! You may even be lucky enough to see the Famous Grouse, the elusive Mountain Hare and the soaring Golden Eagle, but most of all the safari will provide a new insight into this amazing natural wilderness and how we can best protect its future.  Book your Place: Pre-booking essential from Highland Safari Office Tel: 01887 820071.  Special Perthshire Amber Cost: £25.00 per person (usual cost £40.00) www.perthshireamber.com

Wednesday 2nd November 2.00pm
Castle Menzies Concert Perthshire Amber Festival
Dougie MacLean's Fiddle Concert

Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamber.com

Wednesday 2nd November 5pm - 7pm
Cabaret Amber - Wee Festival Hall The Royal Dunkeld Hotel, Dunkeld
Perthshire Amber Festival

Cabaret Amber: Hosted by Gina MacLeod & Alan Jordan with guest TBA Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamber.com  (free Event)

Wednesday 2nd November 7.30pm
Birnam Arts Concert The Fiddle Tree Concert:
Perthshire Amber Festival

Combining mastery with mischief, and tradition with modernity, Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley, the internationally acclaimed fiddle and guitar duo from the Orkney Islands, make a welcome trip to the mainland for what is sure to be a fantastic night of finest instrumental music.
www.wrigleysisters.com
The evening will also include the grand final of the Amber Fiddle Award, with six fiddle composers performing their tunes for the first prize of £1000 plus the Niel Gow Trophy. Presented in association with Perthshire Amber - The Dougie MacLean Festival.
 Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamaber.com

Thursday 3rd November 3pm for 2hrs 
Beaver Watch Walk (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Bamff House, Bamff nr Alyth PH11 8LF
"We should meet in front of Bamff House, everybody warmly clad and wearing their wellies. Generally, I like to set off and walk down the Burnieshed Path, which is on the Cateran Trail. The burn that runs parallel to the path has been colonised by beavers and their presence is plain to see from the beautiful pools and dams that they have created. Pre-booking essential from Festival Office BOOK ONLINE or Tel: 01350 724261 Numbers limited to 20 Cost: £5 per person 
www.perthshireamber.com

Thursday 3rd November 5pm - 7pm
Cabaret Amber - Wee Festival Hall The Royal Dunkeld Hotel, Dunkeld
Perthshire Amber Festival

Cabaret Amber: Hosted by Gina MacLeod & Alan Jordan with guest TBA Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamber.com  (Free Event)

Thursday 3rd November 8.00pm
Dunkeld Cathedral Concert
Perthshire Amber Festival

Dougie MacLean Trio (with Greg Lawson & Pete Garnett) Jenna Reid Trio Tickets £22
Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamaber.com

Thursday 3rd November 8:00pm
Colin Liddell: Wade's Roads
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Colin Liddell (charity lawyer and local Pitlochry historian) has been associated with Wade’s Roads for a few years and his talks are always illuminating and well-researched. He will use two projectors simultaneously to take us along General Wade’s Great North Road (constructed in 1728) from its starting point here at Dunkeld to Dalnaspidal at the top of the Drumochter Pass.  Tickets: £8 / £6 Tel 01350 727674 www.birnaminstitute.com 

Friday 4th November 10.00am
The SongBus Musical Bus Trip The SongBus (2)
Leaving From Dunkeld

The SongBus is a musical journey which travels through beautiful parts of Perthshire that are of special musical importance... The passengers are looked after and entertained along the way by some fine musicians brought together by festival favourite Ewen Sutherland. There will be lots of singing on the bus, a little walking and a picnic lunch. Tickets £22 Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamber.com 

Friday 4th November 11am
PHotographic Walk Experience (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Starting from Inver carpark to walk to Tomgarrow Loch
This is an easy woodland and loch walk suitable for those with or without a great interest in photography. I will share with you what I have picked up through my passion for landscape photography (just a few tips and hints!). You can look out for Wild Deer, Fungi, Wild Flowers, Heather, and enjoy lovely views over Craig A Barns. Both Red and Grey Squirrels live in the forest of Ladywell.  I will guide you gently up towards the beautiful secret Hill Loch of Tomgarrow, where you can take photographs if you wish, and have our picnic on the shore. The walk will last approx 3 hours and is suitable for those with a reasonable degree of fitness - and bring a camera if you wish!"  Please bring stout footwear, waterproofs and a picnic. Pre-booking essential from Festival Office BOOK ONLINE or Tel: 01350 724261 Cost: £5 per person Note: Walk is subject to weather conditions www.perthshireamber.com

Friday 4th November 6pm
Singer-Sngwriter James Yorkston talks about and signs his latest book
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG
Singer-Sngwriter James Yorkston talks about and signs his latest book 'ItsLovely to be Here'. Tickets £3 from The Watermill 01887 822896. Opening event of The Aberfeldy Festival www.aberfeldywatermill.com

Friday 4th November 9pm until Saturday 5th November 4pm
Castle Menzies Ghost Hunt
Castle Menzies, Weem, Perthshire

Entry Fee: £30 per person Minimum Sponsorship: £100
Are you brave enough to spend a night in this haunted castle?
On the night, Hunt for the 20 ghosts that live within the walls of a sixteenth-century castle using a variety of scientific and medium based experiments including a ouija board, a talking board, automatic writing, glass and rod divination and EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena).
Participants will also be allowed to undertake lone vigils with night vision cameras.
Victorian style séances will round off the evening and everyone will be encouraged to take lots of photos of orbs, mist and other anomalies throughout the evening.
The venue
The sixteenth-century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society, was the seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and has been involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands.
Reported ghosts and phenomena in the castle include a man shouting, children laughing, whistling, footsteps and a boy seen running up and down the main stairs. Who will you meet?
To Enter
Entry to the event costs £30 and we ask all participants to raise a minimum of £100 sponsorship. Refreshments will be provided.
To book your place, please contact the Scotland Fundraising Team on 0844 892 0212 or email scotlandevents@nspcc.org.uk  .
Please note that all those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Where your money goes
Money raised from this ghost hunt event will go towards NSPCC Scotland and raising awareness of the NSPCC within the local community.
For more info go to www.nspcc.org.uk 

Friday 4th - Saturday 5th November 2011
Aberfeldy Festival
Aberfeldy various venues

Family Fun - Music over 2 nights: James Yorkston, Ballboy, John Hunt, Admiral Fallow, A Band Called Quin, Star Wheel Press, 2nd Hand Marching Band - Ticket Information: One Night - £15.00
Two Night - £25.00 These will be available to buy on-line from early September and at venues.
festival@aberfeldyfestival.co.uk  http://www.aberfeldyfestival.co.uk

Saturday 5th November 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Open Mic: Perthshire Amber Festival
"Wee Festival Hall" The Royal Dunkeld Hotel, Dunkeld

Hosted by Ewen Sutherland Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamaber.com (Free Event)

Saturday 5th November 2pm (2hr session)
Come and try.....Shinty! (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Bowling Clubhouse, Birnam Recreation Ground
in association with the Camanachd Association. Pre-booking essential from Festival Office BOOK ONLINE or Tel: 01350 724261 Cost: £8 per person www.perthshireamber.com

Saturday 5th November 6pm
Fireworks Night
Blair Atholl Golf Club Invertilt Rd, Blair Atholl PH18 5TG
Fireworks Display and under 12s fancy dress competition.  Judging begins at 6pm.  Fireworks take off at 6.30pm ALL WELCOME Food available from 5.30pm Entry by Donation. Tel 01796 481407 www.blairathollgolfclub.co.uk

Saturday 5th November 6pm
Fireworks at Grandtully
Grandtully Recreation Park.

The Annual Bonfire & Fireworks Display...The Bonfire will be lit at 6pm with the fireworks starting at 6.30pm.  Entry is £2 for adults and £1 for children under 5s go free.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Burgers, hot dogs and soup will be on sale.  Parking at the Scottish Canoe Ass car park at the old station. - please follow signs through village.  Sparklers not permitted on the grounds, but free glow sticks will be provided for children while stocks last.

Saturday 5th November 6pm (SOLD OUT)
Ian Rankin talks about and signs his latest book
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG

Ian Rankin talks about and signs his latest book 'The Impossible Dead'. Tickets £5 from The watermill 01887 822896. Part of the Aberfeldy Festival
www.aberfeldywatermill.com

Sunday 6th November 11am
Shorts for Wee Ones Children’s Film Ages 3+
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DS

Fun and creative animations include a dragon made from spinach, a mouse with big ears looking for his perfect owner, a little girl who's sending her wishes to the stars, a storyteller who’s forgotten the story, and Fluffy McCloud - the rain cloud who just wants to be liked and is bound to make you giggle.  This collection of colourful stories is a treat for children age 3+ and a fantastic introduction to the cinema experience as well as moving image literacy.  Tickets: £4 Tel 01350 727674 www.birnaminstitute.com

Sunday 6th November 1.30 and 3.30pm
ringing in The Cathedral - Handbell Soloist Heather McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
There will be a retiring collection in aid of the new premises for the Dunkeld and Birnam Community Archives

Sun 6th Nov; Sun 11th Dec Birnam Arts Centre
Blow & Blast Woodwind Ensemble Workshops

Birnam Institute Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
One-off woodwind ensemble workshops catering specifically for inexperienced adult learners/'returners' on flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon. (You will need your own instrument.)
Introductory 10am – 12 noon £15  Playalong Band 12:30 – 2pm £10  Intermediate 2:30 - 4:30pm £15  A limited number of saxophones or brass players can be accommodated in the lunchtime band (check first for availability).  For more information/bookings, visit www.blowandblast.co.uk  or tel: 01764 652052

Sunday 6th November 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Edradour Distillery Concert Farewell Bash:
Perthshire Amber Festival

Dougie MacLean and the Festival Team entertain with special guests Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Moutaineers Tel 01350 724281 www.perthshireamaber.com

Monday 7th November – 28th February
WINTER WATCH SAFARIS LAND ROVER SPOTLIGHT SAFARIS
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
As dusk turns into night, climb aboard your Land Rover and use the spotlight as a window into this mysterious night-time world.  Web or Call 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

Monday 7th November – 28th February
ALPINE SAFARIS
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Head into the hills to experience the sub arctic wilderness and search for elusive White Hares, Ptarmigan and Red Deer. Enjoy refreshments in our cosy Mountain Bothy.  Web or Call 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

Tuesdays from 8th November
Chess @ The Watermill -
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15 2BG

Last winter we set up a very succesful Chess Club at The Watermill, often with 4 or 5 games taking place on a Tuesday afternoon. As the days draw in, we are re-starting on Tuesday 8th November at 3pm - just come along to enjoy a game over a cup of coffee.
tel:01887 822896 email:info@aberfeldywatermill.com  www.aberfeldywatermill.com

Saturday 12th to Monday 14th November
The Screen Machine back in Aberfeldy. Car Park behind Girvan's Petrol Station
Sat 12th The Adventures of Tintin 5.30pm,
Midnight in Paris 8.30pm
Sun13th The Advenutes of Tintin 2pm,
Jane Eyre 5.30pm,
We Need to Talk about Kevin 8.30pm
Monday 14th The Adventures of Tintin 5.30pm,
One Day 8.30pm. 
Bookable in advance on www.screenmachine.co.uk or by phoning 0871 902 5750.  Tickets are available online until 3 hours before a showing, and a handful of tickets can be bought at the door from half an hour before each performance. Please remember that U 16s must be accompanied by a parent or 21+ guardian at 8.30pm screenings. 

Saturday 12th November 2.30pm - 5.30pm
"Sing Out" Fundraising event.
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road Pitlochry

Pitlochry & District Choral Society are offering people the opportunity to experience the physical and mental benefits of choral singing at their ‘Sing Out ‘ fund raising event. Intended for anyone who wants to sing, used to sing or even thinks they can’t sing, the afternoon will involve simple, easily learned vocal lines that will gradually build into more complex choral singing. No musical ability will be required, just enthusiasm and a willingness to ‘give it a go’. Tickets will cost £2 to cover the cost of refreshments and are available from Viva, 1 Mill Lane, Pitlochry, tel 07854 486 872, or members of the choral society. There will be a charity collection at the end of the afternoon. Details are on our website www.pdcs.info 

Saturday 12th November
Ceilidh Saturday with the Benachally Ceilidh Band
Atholl Palace Hotel Pitlochry
With their expert dance caller and top class musicians, the band are sure to make this a night to remember..Only £10 per person including a finger buffet at the interval.  or book dinner on the Verandah beforehand from 7pm. Must be booked in advance Tel 01796 472400 or email bookings@athollpalace.com

Saturday 12th November
A Night at The Musicals!
Molteno Hall Fortingall.
Jan McNeill, Peter Warwick and pianist, Roger Wilson, have been rehearsing an exciting selection of well known songs.  A 2 course supper will be served and your welcome to bring your own drinks.  All proceeds to Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Ticket £15 from Susan MacDonald 01887 820478, Kate Coaton 01887 830315 or Sue Finlay 01887 820871

Sunday 13th November 11am-4pm
World of Wood Fair at Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Woodland craft demonstrations, green woodworking, basket and hurdle making, hands-on sessions and gift market.  £4 Adults + normal admissions or £5 event only Tel: 01887 830583 http://www.crannog.co.uk

Friday 18th November 7.30pm
Music at Rannoch
The Old Church of Rannoch.

Warren Mailley-Smith (piano). Mozart, Beethoven (The Waldstein Sonala).  Liszt, Chopin (including the Grand Polonaise in A Flat)  £7.50 at the door.  Children Free.

Saturday 19th November 7.30pm
"A Musical Evening" in Dunkeld Cathedral
Dunkeld Cathedral

The concert will include songs from Fraser Penny, The Cathedral Choir with organist Michael Anderson, Handbell Soloist Heather McLean and The Parish of Dunkled Handbell Ringers.
There will be a retiring collection in aid of the new premises for the Dunkeld and Birnam Community Archives

Saturday 19th November 8pm
Blazin’ Fiddles Celtic Music
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DS

Blazin’ Fiddles, or The Blazers as their fans call them, the award- winning band of hot, contemporary fiddle players from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland make a welcome return to Birnam Arts. In the past decade, no other band has quite captured the excitement, passion and the sensitivity of Scottish music as Blazin’ Fiddles.   Like rare single malts, each member of Blazin’ Fiddles draws on the distinct flavour of music from their own part of the Highlands and Islands, combining sensuous, slow airs with awesome, fiery ensemble playing.  £14/£12 Conc/£5 U16s 01350 727674 www.birnaminstitute.com  

Sunday 20th November 2011
ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH LOGIEALMOND, GLENALMOND & LYNEDOCH PLOUGHING SOCIETY Est. 1841
North Leys Farm, Luncarty, Perthshire
By kind permission of Ian Baxter:  Modern and Vintage Tractor Ploughing, Horse Ploughing, Refreshments and Raffle Prizes.  A traditional day out for ALL the family!
Contact: 01738 827706 or 07714981174 for further details

Sunday 20th November 11am to 4pm
Christmas Market
Molteno Hall Fortingall.

Stalls include glass and wood items, jewellery, preserves, soaps and lotions, together with various other crafts and Kenmore bakery.  There will also be the opportunity to get a quick manicure/pedicure, have a sample session of aromatherapy, or try your luck on the tombola.
Soup and sandwiches will be available as well as tea and coffee - and Santa will be paying us a visit. For further info Tel: M Tulloch 01887 830322

Sunday 20th November, 11am-4pm
Autumn Harvest Food & Drink Festival
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore

Celebrate autumn gold by the fire and sample stews, fish, soup, breads and seasonal wild food.
Normal admissions + £4 Adults, or £5 event only.  Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, tel: 01887 830583   http://www.crannog.co.uk

Sunday 20th November 12 noon to 3pm
Sunday Lunch in the Ballroom
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Take a table in the ballroom of Blair Castle for a traditional Sunday lunch. Enjoy the warmth of the blazing fire and the traditional festive decorations.
Prices: Two courses - £14.95 per person Three courses - £17.95 per person
Booking: Please call 01796 481 207 to make a booking

Tuesday 22nd November 6.30pm – 9.00pm
`White Tailed Eagles & other brilliant Perthshire wildlife`- A wildlife-themed networking evening for tourism businesses
Birnam Hotel, Birnam, by Dunkeld

The evening begins, with refreshments, at 6.30pm. We are delighted to welcome the following speakers: Rhian Evans - East of Scotland Sea Eagles
Uwe Stoneman - `Living Loch Leven – wonderful wildlife all year round`
Rab Potter - `Ospreys and so much more - Loch of the Lowes & other Scottish Wildlife Trust reserves in Perthshire`
Following the speakers a light finger buffet will be served.  The evening will finish around 9pm.  The event is free and any tourism business in Perthshire, Kinross-shire and Angus is most welcome but places must be reserved in advance.
Please book your place by contacting Sarah Melville smelville@pkc.gov.uk or 01738 475731 by Wenesday 16th November at the latest. FREE

Thursday 24th November 11am
Lochside Walk
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Dunkeld.
Meet at Dunkeld TIC, Discover wildlife you can see on the way to the Loch of the Lowes.  Some parts of the walk involve steep slopes.  Adult $6 Coc £5 Members £2 contact 01350 727337 Fr

Thursday 24th November, 7-pm
Talk - 'General Wade's Legacy'
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG

The Watermill and Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust are pleased to announce an event to mark the new PKHT publication 'General Wade's Legacy', 7pm at The Watermill with speakers talking about General Wade.  Tickets for event are free from The Watermill 01887 822896 www.aberfeldywatermill.com

Friday 25th Nov 2011 3.30pm - 6.30pm
Craft Fair held in aid of Pitlochry High School Nursery
Location: Main school hall, Pitlochry High School, East Moulin Rd, Pitlochry.

Party lite Candles, jewellery, cards, christmas gifts, home baking, raffle, white elephant and NEW Tayside SPREE books will be on sale too. Tel: Victoria Paulo 01796 472062

Friday 25th November 7.30pm
Josceline Dimbleby
Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Josceline is one of the country’s most successful and creative cookery authors. She has written 24 books, including the first cookery books ever to be sold in Sainsbury’s stores - 2 million copies sold to date! Tickets: £15.00 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Friday 25th - Saturday 26th November 7.30pm
The Farndale MacBeth (Comedy)
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DS
A Birnam Institute Players and The Atholl Players joint production.  The Farndale Ave Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society's Production of MacBeth.  (Just how many things can go wrong when the dramatic society attempt an original version of the Scottish Play... their entry into the drama competition is doomed from the outset!!  An uproarious comedy.   £7 full/£5 U16 Tel: 01350 727674 www.birnaminstitute.com  

Saturday 26th November 10.30am-4pm and Sunday 27th November 10.30am - 4pm
Celebrate St Andrew’s Day with the Scottish Wildlife Trust
Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld:
To commemorate St Andrew’s Day, the Scottish Wildlife Trust are throwing open the doors of their four star Visitor Centres at Loch of the Lowes in Dunkeld, Montrose Basin and the Falls of Clyde in New Lanark.  Download a voucher from our website www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk  and present it upon arrival at the Visitor Centre.  With free entry into these wildlife havens for the weekend of 26th and 27th November, come and celebrate St Andrew by looking out for some other Scottish icons.  The red squirrel is a regular visitor, just metres from the window at Loch of the Lowes. We think it’s the best place to see red squirrels in the UK.
Otters and badgers are amongst the wildlife to complement the majestic Falls of Clyde. This weekend may be the last chance to see the beautiful autumn colours on the trees in the gorge.
Use the high powered binoculars at Montrose Basin to see seals basking in the estuary, along with wildfowl and wader birds.  The Scottish Wildlife Trust Visitor Centres normally cost between £2 and £4.50 for an adult and between £1 and £3 for concessions, but are free all year round for Scottish Wildlife Trust members. The opening times of the Scottish Wildlife Trust’s Visitor Centres for the weekend of 26th/27th November are: Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld: 10:30am-4pm
Falls of Clyde, New Lanark: 11am-5pm
Montrose Basin, Montrose: 10:30am-4pm

Saturday 26th November
Christmas Tea Party
Grandtully Village Hall

Macmillan Cancer Support. Delicious home baking, gifts and tombola. If you are free to help please contact Trish Orr on 01887 840460

Saturday 26th November 7.30pm
Hannah Gordon
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Drawing on her highly popular performances of A Year To Remember (celebrating the highlights of the calendar), Hannah Gordon presents a sparkling evening of readings from material by writers as diverse as Willy Russell, Siegfried Sassoon, Noel Coward, John Betjeman and Joyce Grenfell. In the second half of the evening, Hannah will be in conversation with the distinguished broadcaster Mary Marquis.  Tickets: £16.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com 

Saturday 26th November
Blair Atholl Christmas Lights Switch On

Saturday 26th November 7pm
Live Comedy Club
McKays Bar & Restaurant Atholl Rd, Pitlochry
Our next Comedy Night is on Saturday 26th November 2011, and on the last Saturday of each month thereafter. 
1 host, 3 stand up comedians - lots of laughters £7 admission - includes entry to late night disco. Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pm www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Sunday 27th November 12 noon to 3pm
Sunday Lunch in the Ballroom
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL

Take a table in the ballroom of Blair Castle for a traditional Sunday lunch. Enjoy the warmth of the blazing fire and the traditional festive decorations.
Prices: Two courses - £14.95 per person Three courses - £17.95 per person
Booking: Please call 01796 481 207 to make a booking

Sunday 27th November 12.00pm to 3pm
Blair Atholl Christmas Market
Village Hall Blair Atholl
If the unprecedented demand for stalls at the Christmas Market in Blair Atholl on Sunday, November 27th is anything to go by, this annual event will once again prove a major attraction in the lead up to the festive season. The venue is the Blair Atholl hall with the market in full swing from noon to 3.00pm. Some brave exhibitors have even requested stalls in the car park outside the hall, regardless of what might eventuate in terms of winter weather!
Items for sale will include a wide range of Christmas gift ideas, a selection of food items with home baking very much in evidence, locally produced meat, jewellery, cards, artwork, photography, seasonal plants and vegetables. There will be ample opportunity to sit and chat over tea, coffee, cakes and scones, even a glass of mulled wine served by the members of the Blair Atholl Area Tourism Association, organisers of the event.
Market Convener Jenny Davidson said that previous experience has shown that staging the market a month in advance of Christmas has proved ideal timing. "We know that many of those who attend will leave with a sense of fulfilment knowing that they have completed a useful amount of their Christmas shopping".   Contact Jenny 01796 481206

Tuesday 29th November 12 noon to 2pm
Cookery Demonstration by Lady Claire Macdonald
Taymouth Courtyard Shop, Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore PH15 2HN

cookery demo using local produce.  Tel 01887 830756 www.taymouthcourtyard.com


 

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