What's On in Highland
Perthshire for October
2008
Every Saturday 4th October until 25th October
7.30pm - 10pm
Dusk Land Rover Tour (other tours available)
Atholl Estates
See the evening wildlife of the hills on this tour led by one of
our experienced game-keepers. Spectacular views of the
lowering sun, you may see grouse, deer and birds of prey, owls,
pine martens, woodcock and snipe are all venturing out at this
time of the evening. Adults £25 children £15 Booking Tel
01796 481355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
A selection of 6 plays including;
Heartbreak House – Shaw
Arcadia
Wild Honey - by Chekhov
She Stoops to conquer – Goldsmith
Habeas Corpus - Alan Bennett
Outlying Islands
Tel: Box Office 01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
October to end of December. Departure times
vary.
Spotlight Safaris
Highland Adventure Safaris Dull by Aberfeldy
Phone for details. Duration 1½ hours
As night time falls, venture up into the hills by Land Rover
with your kilted guide for a trip full of excitement and
discovery. Armed with our powerful spotlight search for Red
Deer, Roe Deer, Foxes, Owls and other creatures of the night.
One of the awe-inspiring sights that will await you on a clear
night is the brilliant display of a starry sky. With zero light
pollution around you, the heavens take on a whole new splendour,
especially on a clear moonless night. Using state of the art
technology with our Sky Scout telescope we can name almost every
star in the night sky. On more overcast nights we supply torches
so that you can enjoy a torch lit walk into an ancient
Caledonian pine forest. Tel 01887 820071
www.highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk
October. Every day this month. 9.30am and 1.30pm
Roaring Stags Safaris.
Highland Adventure Safaris Dull by Aberfeldy.
Climb aboard your safari land rover and head up to the high
mountain corries to hear and see this primeval ritual as red
deer stags compete for the hinds with clashing antlers and
throaty roaring. Arrive at our mountain bothy to enjoy tea,
coffee, shortbread and a dram of whisky to keep out the cold.
Sights and sounds not to be missed! Booking Essential.
Tel: 01887 820071
www.highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk
Thursday 2nd October 9pm - 11pm
Swing of the Kilts Scottish variety show/dance
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Rd Pitlochry
Accordionist and compere Tommy Newcomen, with singers,
dancers and musicians. A full show with general dancing.
Free admission Tel 01796 472000
e.mail:tommynewcomen@hotmail.com
Saturday 4 October, 2 - 4pm
Fungi Foray
The Hermitage car park
A beginner’s guide to the fascinating world of fungi. Includes
basic id and folklore.
Cost: Adults £2.50; Children £2 Tel: 01796 473233
www.nts.org.uk
Saturday 4 October, 3pm – 5.30pm
Dusk “Roaring Stags” Hill Tour
Blair Castle Caravan Park, Blair Atholl.
Head out in a landrover to listen to the stags roaring in the
hills and see other evening wildlife.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Cost: Adults: £17.50, Children: £10 Tel
01796 481355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday 5th October, 8pm
A Highland Night in the Theatre
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band present this
evening of traditional entertainment with the junior pipe band,
Scottish songs, highland and country dancing displays and
special guest Eddie Rose,’ Scotland's Son of Fun’. £10 Tel: Box
Office 01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th October 10.30am –
4.30pm
Watercolour Workshop
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Continuing his seasonal theme in watercolours, experienced tutor
James Murdoch will help you develop your own skills and
techniques in watercolour painting, inspired by the wonderful
colours of Autumn. Capacity: 20 Duration: Two Day Workshop
Price: £88 Tel: Box Office 01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Wednesday 8 October, 10.30am -12pm
Fruits of the Autumn Forest
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
A walk in the wood collecting nuts and looking at autumn leaves
and fungi. Suitable for children aged 5-12. Children £2
Tel: 01796 473233
www.nts.org.uk Wednesday 8th October (after Matinee)
Post Show Talk - Outlying Islands
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
This is your chance to meet the actors and director from the
play you've just watched, and ask them anything! These talks
offer a unique and fascinating experience. Price: £2 Tel: Box
Office 01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Thursday 9th October 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 10 October, 14.00 – 17.00
Tall Tales and Follies
North Road Car Park in Dunkeld
A fun, family fantastical autumnal exploration! Big Tree Country
at its best – with tall tales and follies galore! FREE –
BOOKING ESSENTIAL - Contact: 01738 475349 for more details
Saturday, 11th October, 2am – 4pm
Woodland Treasure Hunt
Glen Tilt car park, Blair Atholl
A family event searching for clues and treasure in the woods.
Adults: £2, Children: £1
Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
www.atholl-estates.co.uk Saturday
11th October, 3pm – 5.30pm
Dusk “Roaring Stags” Hill Tour
Blair Castle Caravan Park, Blair Atholl.
Head out in a landrover to listen to the stags roaring in the
hills and see other evening wildlife.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Cost: Adults: £17.50, Children: £10 Tel
01796 481355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday, 12th October 11am to 5pm
Iron-Age Bread & Butter Making
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore.
Learn the ancient art of making bread and butter. From
potboilers to grain-grinding, find all you knead to know about
baking in clay evens and spreads for your bread. Included with
tour of the Crannog Centre The Scottish Crannog Centre,
Kenmore. Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 12 October 2008 - 2-3pm
Big Trees in Diana's Grove
Meet: Blair Castle Car Park, Blair Atholl
Experience the tree giants of Blair Castle. Charge: £1
with Castle grounds ticket
Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday, 12th October 11am to 4pm
Prehistoric Pyrotechnia: Lighting up the Iron Age
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Strike a spark, light an ember, burn your tinder, and create the
most significant of human technologies – fire! Discover the many
methods of fire-making before matches, from the classic
hand-drill to the most efficient bow-drill. From flint/steel to
fir candles, there's something to warm everyone! Includes
Crannog tour.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore. Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
Wednesday 15 October,10.30am -12pm
Fruits of the Autumn Forest
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
A walk in the wood collecting nuts and looking at autumn leaves
and fungi. Suitable for children aged 5-12. Children £2 Tel:
01796 473233
www.nts.org.uk
Thursday 16th October 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 17th October - Sunday 2nd November 2008
6.30pm-10pm
The Enchanted Forest
Faskally Wood by Pitlochry
A spectacular journey of light and sound in Perthshire's Big
Tree Country. The whole experience will last well over an hour
although visitors are encouraged to linger and enjoy the show
again should they wish. Shuttle buses will again operate to and
from the site with no parking available at Faskally. Booking
Essential. Admission (to be confirmed) .
Download festival Flyer
Web
www.enchantedforest.org.uk
www.forestry.gov.uk/enchantedforest
Friday 17th October - Sunday 2nd November 2008
Pitlochry Autumn Festival
Download Festival Flyer
Opening night starts with a Street festival
www.pitlochryautumnfestival.co.uk
Friday 17th October 6 - 8pm
Handbell ringing in Pitlochry High Street, as part of the
Pitlochry Autumn Festival.
Perthshire Amber Festival
Download Festival Flyer
The Dougie Maclean Festival has grown For more information visit
www.perthshireamber.com
Saturday 18 October 2008 - 2-3.30pm
Autumn Colours
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by
Blair Atholl
Enjoy our spectacular autumn colours with some basic tree id.
Charge: £2.00
Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 18th October, 3pm – 5.30pm
Dusk “Roaring Stags” Hill Tour
Blair Castle Caravan Park, Blair Atholl.
Head out in a landrover to listen to the stags roaring in the
hills and see other evening wildlife.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Cost: Adults: £17.50, Children: £10 Tel
01796 481355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Sunday, 19th October 11am - 4pm
Bracken Festival
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Major bracken harvest, featuring wizard willow wands, wicker
sculptures to stuff, & fairy crowns. Bring a sack full of
bracken, wet or dry, for discounts on admission and free prize
draw entry. You'd be surprised what you can do with bracken!
Free Fact sheets. All included with tour of the Crannog Centre.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
Thursday 23rd October 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
Thursday 23rd October 5pm – 9pm
Digital Photography Workshop
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A unique opportunity under the guidance of professional
photographer Ian Sadler, to photograph the magical illuminated
landscape of Faskally woods after dark ! Includes entrance
ticket, bus to & from the forest and supper back at the theatre
where you will look at your results .
Capacity: 20 Duration: One day workshop Price: £55 Tel: Box
Office 01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October
Scottish Film Weekend
Heartland Film Society The Locus Centre, Aberfeldy
We're planning to have films old and new and a variety of
speakers from the Scottish film World. Events will be held
in different locations in and around Aberfeldy.
Full details of the Film Weekend will be on our web site nearer
the time.
www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk
Saturday 25th October, 3pm – 5.30pm
Dusk “Roaring Stags” Hill Tour
Blair Castle Caravan Park, Blair Atholl.
Head out in a landrover to listen to the stags roaring in the
hills and see other evening wildlife.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Cost: Adults: £17.50, Children: £10 Tel
01796 481355
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 25th October
Glenfiddich Piping
Championships
Annual International Piping Championships held
in the Blair Castle Ballroom.
Contact: Mrs Liz Maxwell (01698 843 843)
E.mail: liz.maxwell@wgrant.com
Sunday 26th October
Glenfiddich Fiddling
Championships
Annual International Fiddling Championship held in
the Blair Castle Ballroom.
Contact: Mrs Liz Maxwell (01698 843 843) E.mail:
liz.maxwell@wgrant.com
Thursday 30th October 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, 31st October 6pm – 8pm. Booking
essential.
Annual Celtic Samhain Festival
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Come dressed in costume and help us celebrate this ancient
Celtic Halloween Festival. Bring a lantern to keep evil at bay
and join our torch lit procession through loch-side woods. Watch
our wicker ram burn in ceremonial sacrifice and enjoy carved
lantern competition, storytelling & music, apple-ducking, hot
soup and fire shows. Pre-Booking essential, and entrance is by
ticket only. Call or email early.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
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