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What's On in Highland
Perthshire for October
2009
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
see website for
details.
www.pitlochry.org.uk
A selection of 6 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 (A classic tale of schooldays & scandal)
The Servant o' Twa Maisters by Victor Cairn ( A riotous
Scots language comedy)
The Life of Stuff by Simon Donald Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Shake
'n' Vac
Tel: Box Office: 01796
484 626
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Thursday 1st 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
Sunday 4th October 10.30am-12.30pm
Fungi Foray –
The Hermitage Lower Car Park
A beginner’s guide to the fascinating world of fungi found at
the Hermitage. Includes basic id and folklore. Adults £3;
Children £2 The Hermitage by Dunkeld. Tel 0844 4932192
www.nts.org.uk
Sunday 4th October 8.00pm
Fiddlets' Rally presented by the Rotary Club of Pitlochry
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Musical delights and high energy tunes from the massed
fiddlers of the Perth Strathspey & Reel Society with special
guest Alastair McDonald and compere Eddie Rose, ‘Scotland’s Son
of Fun’ Tickets £16.50.
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th October 10.30 -
4.30pm
Drawing Skills with Hug Scott - 2 day workshop
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Learn how to draw with accuracy and energy! Discover or
improve your abilities in various drawing media including
pencils, ink and colours with Hugh Scott, artist and visual arts
lecturer.
£88 for 2 days. Tel Box Office 01796 484626
E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesday 6th October 2-3.30pm
Make your own Bird Feeders - Suitable for families with 5-12
year olds
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
It’s an important time of year to feed the birds – come along
and make your own feeders and bird cake to take away with you.
Children £2; accompanying adults free . 5 miles North of
Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 6th October 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 7th October 7pm - 10pm
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
Tel: 01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 8th 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
Sunday 11th October : 11.00am – 3.30pm
Roaring Stags and Mountain Views
Atholl Estates Rangers
Climb some low hills with the ranger to get some excellent views
of the high hills, and hopefully hear stags at their best.
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Phone 01796 481355 to book Charge: £6
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 13th October 10.30am-12 noon
Fruits of the Autumn Forest – Suitable for families with 5-12
year olds.
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
A walk in the woods - collecting nuts and seeds and looking at
autumn leaves and fungi.
Children £2; accompanying adults £1 . 5 miles North of
Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 13th October 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 14th October 2.00pm
The Battle of Killiecrankie
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Get to grips with the gory details of this gruesome battle.
Interactive battle talk (1hr) in woods above Soldier’s Leap;
followed by children’s craft activities and a display of weapons
outside the visitor centre.
Adults £3; Children £2. 5 miles North of Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493
2192 www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 14th October 2.00 – 3.30pm
Red Squirrel Walk
Atholl Estates Rangers
Come and look for our red squirrels and learn more about them
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl Charge: Adults: £2,
Children: £1 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 14th October 7pm - 10pm
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
Tel: 01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 15th 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
16 Oct - 1 Nov 2009
The Enchanted Forest
Faskally Wood by Pitlochry 6.30pm-10pm
Scotland’s premier sound and light show. Booking Essential.
Contact - Tel 0844 888 6688
www.enchantedforest.org.uk
Saturday 17th October 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
Sunday 18th October 11am-4pm
Primitive Pyrotechnia & Iron Age Bread & Butter
Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore
Strike a spark and discover the many methods of fire-making
without matches and the best tinders available. Meanwhile, bake
a roll and make butter to spread on it! Admission tbc
Tel 01887 830583 Email:
info@crannog.co.uk Web
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 18th October 2.00 – 4.00pm
Feeders and Homes
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Help your local wildlife this winter. Drop in anytime Charge:
Donations Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 18th -31st October - 10am -4pm daily
One World Fortnight,
Old Kirk, Chapel Street, Aberfeldy.
Fair Trade etc.
Tuesday 20th October 10.30am – 4.30pm
Outdoor Digital Photography with David Brown One Day workshop,
£52
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
We’ll transport you out and about to local beauty spots where
you’ll work to capture the amazing autumnal amber colours in
every highland tree, loch and rock! Then it’s back to base to
examine the results. Expect plenty of expert hints and tips
along the way! Please come prepared for seasonal weather.
capacity: 15 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesday 20th October 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 21st October 7pm - 10pm
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
Tel: 01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 22nd October 10am - 12 noon
Trail Blaze
Faskally car park
The wood is ablaze with autumn colour. Enjoy Perthshire's
golds, reds and yellows in Faskally Wood, by Pitlochry.
Adults: £3, children £1 For events information contact 07801
827986. No booking required
Thursday 22nd 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 24th October 8.00pm
Kate Rusby and Band
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Kate Rusby is one of the folk scene's best loved artists.
Her charming voice bewitches old ballads with new life whilst
her lilting tones lift her self-penned songs to new heights.
With great in-between song banter, this will be a brilliant
evening in the company of a gifted musician. Tickets £18.50.
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Sunday 25th October 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Big Trees in Diana's Grove
Atholl Estate Rangers - Blair Castle Car Park, Blair Atholl
Discover more about the tree giants of Blair Castle Charge: £1
and Castle grounds ticket Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 25th October 8.00pm
One Night of Queen
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Following a sell out concert in 2007, we welcome back the
irrepressible Gary Mullen & The Works. Playing a stunning live
tribute to the greatest rock band of all time, this concert
features fantastic staging, lighting and effects guaranteed to
Rock You! Tickets £18.50.
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 E/Mail
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk Web
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesday 27th October 9pm - 11pm
Cabaret Duo
Fishers Hotel, Atholl Road, Pitlochry
Cabaret Duo playing a
diverse amount of modern songs. Free admission - Tel:
01796 472000
Wednesday 28th October 7pm - 10pm
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
Tel: 01350727337 or
lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk
Thursday 29th October 10am - 12 noon
Trail Blaze
Faskally car park
The wood is ablaze with autumn colour. Enjoy Perthshire's
golds, reds and yellows in Faskally Wood, by Pitlochry.
Adults: £3, children £1 For events information contact 07801
827986. No booking required
Thursday 29th 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
30 Oct - 8 Nov 2009
Perthshire Amber - The Dougie MacLean Festival
Various Venues in Highland Perthshire
Dougie MacLean is "Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and
a national musical treasure" (Performing Songwriter USA) who has
developed a unique festival which shares with visitors from
Scotland and abroad his native and very beautiful scenery, as
well as his music and musical friends. This 10 day festival
features international and Scottish musicians of the highest
calibre. The concerts are staged in a variety of wonderful
venues from an iron age crannog on Loch Tay, to historic Blair
Castle and Castle Menzies and atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral to
the Festival Theatre in Pitlochry. Yet the Festival is so much
more than the music concerts. There are workshops, walks, talks,
open mic sessions and a Young Songwriter’s Showcase as well as
Cabaret Amber (free early evening music). It's also a
celebration of the history and culture of this unique county in
the heart of Scotland, at a time of the year when Perthshire is
ablaze with rich autumnal colour.
Contact - Butterstone Management & Events Telephone - 01350
724281
Email: admin@dunkeld.co.uk
Web
www.perthshireamber.com
Saturday 31st October 6pm-8pm
Celtic Samhain Festival
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 to avoid disappointment.
Admission tbc. Tel 01887 830583
Email: info@crannog.co.uk
Web www.crannog.co.uk
Saturday 31st October 2-3.30pm
Wild Hallowe’en – Suitable for families with 5-12 year olds
Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre
Discover what the woodland animals associated with Hallowe’en
are doing at this time of year. Includes games and activities
about bats, spiders and owls. Children £2; accompanying adults
free. 5 miles North of Pitlochry. Tel 0844 493 2192
www.nts.org.uk
31 October 2009 11am
Glenfiddich Piping Championship
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Annual International Solo Piping Championship featuring 10 of
the world's finest pipers.
Admission - £8 Contact - Mrs Liz Maxwell Telephone - 01698
573536
Email: liz.maxwell@wgrant.com
Web www.glenfiddich.com
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