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What's On in Highland
Perthshire for October
2012



Visit Highland
Perthshire's newest web site full of What's On information
that you can add to your own Trip Planner basket.
Pitlochry Festival Theatre see website for
details.
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
A selection of 6 plays including;
Little Shop of Horrors
5th 8pm, 13th 8pm.
The 39 Steps
8th 8pm, 13th 2pm.
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
6th 2pm, 12th 8pm.
Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourne
4th 8pm, 11th 8pm.
Dear Brutus by J.M. Barrie
9th 8pm, 10th 2pm.
Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring
3rd 8pm, 4th 2pm, 6th 8pm, 10th 8pm, 11th 2pm, 16th 7.30pm
17th 2pm & 7.30pm,18th 2pm, 19th 7.30pm, 20th 2pn & 7.30pm, 23rd
2pm, 24th 2pm & 7.30pm, 25th 2pm & 7.30pm. 26th 2pm, 27th 2pm &
7.30pm, 30th 2pm, 31st 7.30pm.
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Sun 7th Oct 8.00pm
Ceilidh in the Foyer
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
A great night out for all the family, locals and visitors alike,
join East Neuk ceilidh band Scotch In A Box and dance away the
night! Tickets: £7.50 or £10.00 with hot supper Tel: Box
Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
10 October 2-3pm
Strutting Stags
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Fun with deer, antlers and maybe a wolf!
Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 14th October 11am - 3.30pm
Roaring Stags Walk
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
A walk amongst the hills to hear stags at their best. 6 miles.
Some rough walking. BOOKING
ESSENTIAL. Adults £6 Tel: 01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 17th October 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Autumn Treasure Hunt
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park Blair Atholl
A family event searching for clues and treasure. Children £2
Telephone 01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 20th October 2 - 3.30pm
Red Squirrel Walk
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park Blair Atholl
Come and look for red squirrels and learn more about them.
Adults £2 and Quiet Children £1 Tel: 01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
What's On in Highland
Perthshire for October
2011
Visit Highland
Perthshire's newest web site full of What's On information
that you can add to your own Trip Planner basket.
To download your own Events programme as a PDF
Full
info for October 2011 What's On for Highland Perthshire
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
see website for details.
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
A selection of 6 plays including;
My Fair Lady A perfectly 'loverly' musical
5th/10th/13th15th/
Henceforward - a comic tale of man, music and machines
3rd/8th/13th/
See How They Run! - A classic, chaotic war-time farce
6th/8th/11th/12th/
Trelawny Of The Wells - a vivacious Victorian Comedy
1st/7th/15th
Privates On Parade - a bawdy musical memoir of National
Service 1st/6th/14th/
Dr Angelus - a disturbing comedy-thriller 4th/5th/12th/
Whisky Galore-A Musical 21st October 7.30pm - 12th
November
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484
626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.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
1 to 23 October
Daytime Safaris - Every Sunday, 2pm - 4.30pm
Dusk Safaris - Every Saturday, 3.30pm - 6pm
Atholl Estates, Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.PH18 5TL
The longer daylight hours allow more time to explore the
breath-taking Atholl Estates landscape. Land Rover safaris are
available during the daytime and at dusk.
Adults: £32 Children (3-17) £20 Tours are limited to 6 people
and advance booking either online or by telephone is essential.
Book online Tel 01796 481207
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
every Sunday 4th September 2pm - 30th October
Attics Tour
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
Discover the secrets of Blair Castle’s attics. Hidden from view
in the maze of attic rooms and corridors are many strange,
wonderful and interesting artefacts. Uncover the strange and
fascinating collection of objects in Baron Maule’s room, look
through some of our historic estate records and marvel at the
eclectic collections of family paintings, walking sticks,
weaponry and period costume.
The tour culminates in a climb to the castle rooftops for
breathtaking panoramic views of the castle grounds.
Please note: This tour involves several flights of spiral
stairs, the occasional tight space and heights and is only
suitable for the fully able.
Prices: £15 per person Booking: In advance on 01796 481207 or in
person on the day (subject to availability). Numbers limited to
10 people per tour.
http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk/events_whatson_calendar.cfm
April – October: Sundays, 11.30am
Additionally, June-September: Wednesdays, 11.30am
Explorers Garden - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Garden Tours
Led by experienced guides who bring Explorers to life!
Lasting approximately one and a half hours, our guided tours
provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art
and architecture contained in Explorers. Fun, fascinating and
informative! Price: £4, includes Garden entry Tel 01796
484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.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
Sunday 2nd October 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
Meet Dougie MacLean
Aberfeldy Information Centre 11.30am
Pitlochry Information Centre 1.30pm
Dunkeld Information Centre 3.30pm
Meet Dougie MacLean and purchase tickets for Perthshire's
Jewel of a Festival! from Dougie himself, purchase Dougie's CDs
10% off and get a Caledonia Tea-towels signed by Dougie at 10%
off.
Sunday 2nd October 8pm
In Celebration of a Diamond Jubilee!
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The fascinating history of Scotland’s Theatre in the Hills
is told, with numerous illustrations (including many recently
retrieved from archives), by local historian Colin Liddell, the
third member of his family to be a Govenor of the Theatre. Free
for Festival Circle and John Stewart Society members. Tickets
£10 Tel:01796 484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.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
Sun 3rd Oct, 8.00pm
In Celebration of a Diamond Jubilee!
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
The fascinating history of Scotland's ‘Theatre in the Hills'
is told, with numerous illustrations (including many recently
retrieved from archives), by local historian Colin Liddell, the
third member of his family to be a Governor of the Theatre. Free
for Festival Circle and John Stewart Society members.
£10.00 Tel:01796 484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 7th October - Saturday 29th October
The Enchanted Forest 2011 - Theme Transitions
The Explorers Garden Port-na-Craig Pitlochry.
This year's show, Transitions, is brought to you by the
Highland Perthshire Community Interest Company. The 2011
event takes place at The Explorer's Woodland Garden in Pitlochry
and offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the
outdoors, at night and with spectacular imagery.
Using the forest as a natural backdrop, you will experience a
lighting show that is out of this world.
Tickets are available for purchase now. 2011 Ticket Prices
Weekends (Friday, Saturday & Sunday): Families (2 Adults, 2
Children) £40; Adults £15; Children £7.50
Midweek (Monday - Thursday): Families (2 Adults, 2 Children)
£36; Adults £14; Children £6.50
Group Booking Discount: £1 per ticket for groups of 10 or over
Children Under 3: FREE Wheelchair Users: FREE To
Purchase Tickets You can buy tickets online at
www.EnchantedForest.org.uk . If you wish to purchase tickets
by phone or in person please use the following contact details:
Call: 0871 288 7655* Visit: Just the Ticket, Atholl Road,
Pitlochry To book Family Tickets or for Group Booking Discounts,
please call: 0871 288 7655*
October 7th 7.30pm
Music in Rannoch
The Old Church of Rannoch
Trio Serenata (Soprano, Fluite and Piano) - Mozart, Puccini,
Lehar, Gilbert and Sullivan, Gounod, Paderwski, Kreisler.
£7.50 at the door. Children Free
Friday
7th October 8pm
Steve Kaufman (Bluegrass)
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Also featuring Goldrush and Dapper McDans
The Scottish Bluegrass Association is delighted to present the
world-famous, flat-picking guitarist, Steve Kaufman, in concert.
Kaufman’s also a well established, in-demand teacher - in both
2002 and 2004, he received the Gold Award from a reader’s poll
in Acoustic Guitar Magazine for running the “Best Workshops,
Seminars and Camps”. Steve’s also the author of more
than 80 instructional books, DVDs and CDs, and has released 12
recordings to date.
Tickets: £12 / £10 / £5 Tel 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th October
RAC Rally of Scotland
The Saturday Events start in Service Perth 8.19 and get to
Craigvinean 9.20am Drummond Hill 10.45, Errochty 12.10 (Live TV)
Service (Perth) 15.04, Craigvinean 2 16.15,Errochty 2 (Live TV|)
17.40, Drummond Hill 2 18.52, Service Perth 20.45
http://www.msaevents.co.uk/documents/2011_RoS_Overall_Map_(1.0)_24-5-11.pdf
Saturday 8th October 1pm
Pitlochry Youth Projects Recfest 2011
Pitlochry Recreation Ground
Stalls where young people can get information on a wide
variety of topics. Food and drink stalls will keep your
energy levels up to enjoy a range of bands, workshops and
activities throughout the day.
Saturday 8th October to Sunday 16th October
2011
Wild Connections
This Autumn, Go Wild in Highland Perthshire with Wild
Connections, a unique wildlife festival taking place right at
the heart of Perthshire Big Tree Country. Explore your wild
senses, gather with other wildlife enthusiasts and let your wild
side evolve with a series events, both indoors and outdoors,
showing off our natural habitats and their creatures at their
very best. Running from Saturday 8th October - Sunday 16th
October 2011, you can take part in one or many of a host of
wildlife events Tel: 0871 2883220 e-mail:
info@wildconnections.org.uk
http://www.wildconnections.org.uk/events.aspx
Saturday 8th October 10am - 4pm
Creative Writing Workshop
Birks of Aberfeldy
Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust has joined forces iwth
local writer Linda Cracknell to host a creative writing workshop
in the Birks of Aberfeldy, to help writers draw inspiration from
the surrounding landscape. Suitable for new & established
writers. Workshop will take place outdoors and also inside
a tipi £15 (includes Lunch) to book a place call Kirst
Scott 01738 475256 email
kirstyscott@pkc.gov.uk
8 October 8:00pm
The Last Five Years
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DS
The show is Jason Robert Brown’s award winning musical about two
New Yorkers in their twenties who fall in and out of love. Its
unconventional structure has Jamie relating his story
chronologically, while Cathy starts with their break-up and
tells her story backwards: we only see their paths coincide
once, on their wedding day. Drawing on Brown’s own experiences
of a failed marriage, the result is an intimate and emotionally
powerful portrayal of love fought for and ultimately lost.
Tickets: £12 / £10 / £5 Tel 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Saturday 8th October
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
Sunday 9th October, 9.30am
Red Squirrel Walk & Talk- Suitable for all ages.
Cluny House Gardens, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2JT
Take a walk around the stunning Cluny House Gardens watching and
learn about our resident Red Squirrels. Enjoy the beautiful
colours of autumn in this woodland garden with leaders Wendy and
John Mattingley. Not suitable for disabled visitors.
Places Available = 19 Adult : £7.00 Child: £4.00 Family (2+2):
£15.00 book tickets online at
www.wildconnections.org.uk
Sunday 9th October, 1.30pm
International Year of the Forest: Jackson Hole Film Festival,
Birnam Institute, Birnam by Dunkeld
In partnership with the United Nations Directorate of
Forests, the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival has curated an
International Forest Film Festival expected to screen at over
100 venues and special events around the world during 2011, the
UN designated Year of the Forest. Premieried in New York, the
film festival now makes its way to Highland Perthshire for a
free screening in celebration of the world’s forests and forest
cultures. book tickets online at
www.wildconnections.org.uk
Sunday 9th October 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
Monday 10th October, 7pm
Wildcat Walk & Talk Not suitable for under 5s.
SWT centre, Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld, Perthshire PH8 0HH
Discovering wildcats and pine martens - walk along the Loch
of the Lowes exploring the woodlands and lochs in autumn.
All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Not suitable for disabled visitors. Places Available = 28 Adult
: £8.00 Child: £6.00
Family (2+2): £20.00 - Book Tickets online
www.wildconnections.org.uk
Tuesday 11th October, 10.30am-12noon
Autumn Woodland Hunt family event National Trust for Scotland
The Hermitage, by Dunkeld, meet in lower car park
Collect a trail paper from the ranger and hunt for clues and
questions in the woods.
Suitable for families with 5 to 12 year olds Just turn up
Children £2; accompanying adults £1 Tel 0844 4932194
http://www.nts.org.uk
Tuesday 11th October, 1.30pm
Autumn Safari with Highland Safaris
Safari Lodge, Dull, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2JQ
Head high into the Highland Perthshire 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!
Autumn Watch safaris include Tea, Coffee Shortbread and a dram
of Dewars Whisky in Highland Safaris’ Mountain Bothy.
ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL Please wear warm clothes and sturdy
footwear. Not suitable for disabled visitors. Places Available =
5 Adult : £25.00 Child: £15.00 Family (2+2): £60.00 - Book
Tickets online
www.wildconnections.org.uk
Tuesday 11th October, 7.30pm
Beavers on the Tay - A Serendipitous Restoration
Birnam Institute, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Join our beaver expert, Paul Ramsay, who will talk about his
project with beavers in enclosures at Bamff, near Alyth in
Perthshire and also about his experiences as part of the
Scottish Wild Beaver Group. He will talk about the concurrent
spread of a wild population of beavers around the catchment of
the River Tay. Places Available = 39 Adult : £6.00 Child:
£4.00 - Book Tickets online
www.wildconnections.org.uk
Wednesday 12th October, 2pm – 3.30pm
Battle of Killiecrankie National Trust for Scotland
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, meet in stone circle
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. Booking: Just turn up Cost: Adults
£3.00; Children £2 Tel 0844 4932194
http://www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 12th October, 7.30pm
Behaviour and Lifestyle of Badgers in Scotland
Birnam Institute, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Join badger expert Eddie Palmer, chairman of Scottish
Badgers, the charity for badger work in Scotland as he outlines
the biology and ecology of the badger, and puts this in the
framework of current knowledge in Scotland of their distribution
and habitat. He will also cover the law in Scotland
concerning badgers and the nature of persecution of the species
as well as practical hints on finding and observing badgers.
Advance booking essential. Places Available = 40 Adult : £8.00
Child: £4.00 - book tickets online at
www.wildconnections.org.uk
Thursday 13th October 2011 at 9.30am
Nature Photography Masterclass (Beginners)
Birnam Institute, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Professional nature photographer Peter Cairns will take you
through some of the basic steps of successful wildlife and
landscape photography. Peter will explain how very often the
best pictures are in your own backyard – it’s just a question of
seeing them and adopting a few basic techniques.
Suitable for beginners and those wishing to take their
photography to a new level. The master class will involve a
short talk and presentation and weather permitting you will then
venture out into Birnam to try out your new found skills.
Each person should have a camera, warm clothes, boots and
weatherproof clothing in case you are able to venture out.
Not suitable for under 5s. Suitable for disabled visitors.
Places Available 15 Adult : £40.00 Child: £18.00 book
tickets online at
www.wildconnections.org.uk
Thursday, 13th October 11am-4:30pm.
Cran-apple and Cider Festival
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Bring in your apples to press and a container to collect
your juice; taste Scottish cider and learn about Scottish
apples. Tickets £3.00 over normal admission or £5 if event only.
Call 01887830583 or email info@crannog.co.uk to book. See also
www.wildconnections.org.uk
www.crannog.co.uk
Thursday 13th October 7pm
Tractor Spooktacular
from Blair Castle's car park.
A chilling vintage tractor and trailer ride through the grounds
of Blair Castle followed by a visit to the night-time castle and
a scary story in the ballroom.
Take a spooky tractor ride and listen for the eerie wildlife
noises of the night. Then step inside the dimly-lit night-time
castle for stories that will make your hair stand on end!
Fantastic Halloween fun for all the family but specifically
aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years.
Please note: Please wear sensible shoes, warm clothing and bring
a torch.
Duration: about 1 hour
http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk/events_whatson_calendar.cfm
Thursday 13th October 7.30pm
Conservation of Red Squirrels in Scotland
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DSIllustrated talk by
Ken Neil (Tayside
Project Officer) on work carried out by the Saving
Scotland’s Red Squirrels Partnership to halt the loss of red
squirrels from Scotland. Suitable for all ages and disabled
visitors. Places Available = 39 Adult : £6.00 Child: £4.00 Book
online
www.wildconnections.org.uk
Thursday
13th October 8:00pm
I, Elizabeth
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DS
At a vital crossroads in history a young queen steps from
the shadows to unburden herself of her many troubles and reveal
her innermost thoughts on marriage, succession, religion, war,
and the challenges to her throne.
Elizabeth I: Queen at 25, political phoenix and famously
unmarried, she was the most educated woman of her Age - but who
was the woman beneath the crown? Traitor, bastard ,heretic or
prisoner? Tickets: £10 / £8 Tel 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Friday 14th October 6pm - 8pm
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers
Pitlochry High Street.
The ringers will be
ringing in Pitlochry High Street.
15th October-23nd October
BIRD FEST
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Celebrate Feed the Birds Week in conjunction with the RSPB
on 22nd October Bird Deli – bird food, feeders & accessories
‘Make a bird cake’ demos Binoculars for sale Plants for the
garden Great range of wildlife books Free entry
www.highlandsafaris.net
Saturday 15th October10am - 2pm
Summer Market
Mill of Logierait, Ballinluig, Perthshire, PH9 0LH
local traders offering lots of produce,crafts,plants,wines and
even collectables that range from vintage kitchenware to
agricultural curiosities. Plenty of free car parking, catering
on the field,tables and chairs, and nice loos. Phone 01796
482222,
www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk
Tuesday 16th October, 11am-3.30pm
Roaring Stags
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Come on a walk amongst the hills to hear the stags at their
best. 6 miles, some rough walking.
Booking: Essential please call 01796 481355 or 481646. Cost: £6
Tel:01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 16th October 11-4:30pm.
Fire and Food - Primitive Pyrotechnia and Fungi Fun.
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Strike a spark and discover the many methods of fire-making
without matches, the best tinder, and wild cooking with fungi
Bring mushrooms for identification to learn what is safe and
what is not. Part of the Highland Perthshire Wild Connections
Festival
www.wildconnections.org.uk Tickets £3.00 over normal
admission or £5 if event only. Call 01887830583 or email info@crannog.co.uk
to book.
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 16th October 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
Sunday 16th October 2pm
Cloud Man Recommended (Puppets/Visuals) age 4+
Birnam Arts Centre, Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Cloud Man features a blend of puppetry, storytelling and
sumptuous visuals.
Cloudia has always had her head in the clouds. She is a cloud
expert and all her life has dreamt of seeing a Cloud Man. Cloud
Men are extremely rare creatures who live a quiet life high up
in the sky. Follow the clues to the very top of Cloud Mountain
where the views are always surprising, and if you are lucky, you
may see something very special indeed.
£6/£20 (2 adults 2 kids) Tel 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Tuesday 18th October 3pm
Holiday Storytime for 4-7 year olds.
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG
Free - just come along tel: 01887 822896
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Wednesday 19th October, 10.30am - 12noon
Autumn Safari children’s event National Trust for Scotland
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, meet in stone circle
A walk in the woods - collecting nuts and seeds and looking at
autumn leaves and fungi.
Suitable for families with 5 to 12 year olds Just turn up
Children £2; accompanying adults £1
Tel 0844 4932194
http://www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 19th October, 2 – 3.30pm
Autumn Treasure Hunt family event
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
A family event searching for clues and treasure in the woods.
Booking: Just turn up Cost: Children £2 Tel:01796 481355
pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday, 20th October 10.30am - 12 noon
FORESTRY COMMISSION WALKS - 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: £3.50
Children £2.00 Contact John Fyfe on 07801 827986
Thursday 20th October 7.30pm
Jim Crumley talks about and signs his new book
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG
'The Great Wood'. Tickets (include a glassof wine) £4 from The
Watermill 018878 822896
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Thursday 20th October - Monday 24th October
McKays Beer Festival
McKays Bar/Restaurant Atholl Road Pitlochry
Forward-thinking Pitlochry bar and restaurant McKays has
launched an international boutique beer festival which combines
tasting with excellent food and live music.
From October 20th to 24th, visitors can try the world’s oldest
beer, Weihenstephan from Bavaria, as well as oak-aged gourmet
beer, Innis and Gunn. Inspired by the world famous Munich
Oktoberfest, there will be live music twice daily from acts such
as Bowfain, Macpolvo and Whistleblowers.
Chefs will be preparing German, Czech, Spanish and Swedish
dishes as well as traditional Scottish cuisine. See more
at
http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Friday 21st October 7.30pm
Talk on 'The Reborn Canals'
Kinloch Rannoch Village Hall
Talk and slide show by Hamish Brown, well known Scottish
writer and photographer. Exploring the Union Canal and the
Forth and Clyde Canal linking Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Admission £2.50
Friday 21st October
Ghost Tours
Pitlochry
Suitable for scaredy cats of all ages, the Ghosts are back
in town! Creep around Pitlochry’s dark and spooky corners and
hear their spine tingling stories of heinous deeds from the
past. Departing from the war memorial every 30 min 6:30 - 9:00*
Adults: £5, Concessions & Children: £3 Tickets available from:
Just The Ticket! on the High Street or from the head ghost on
the night. *the 9:00 tour will only be running for
Halloween (28th & 29th).
www.HighlandPerthshireAutumnFestival.co.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 - £22
(concessions available) Tel 01796 484626
www.PitlochrtyFestvalTheatre.com
Saturday 22nd October 9am - 4pm
Tay Decent
River Tay Dunkeld - Perth
A very warm welcome to prospective Tay Descent participants
Entries will close at the end of September Space allocated on
first come first served basis. There is a limit on the
number of ceilidh tickets - they will run out...
The Event has two starts:
■Dunkeld (Long Course), which is 23 miles and
■Stanley Mills, (Short Course), 7 miles downriver to Perth
Short Course - Stanley Mills start - from 11am
Long Course - Dunkeld start - from 9am
The start at Dunkeld just above the main road bridge on
river left, but the vehicle parking will be at a new site on the
other (west) bank, with participants paddling across to the
start on the east side Finish - Perth. The finish will be
at the Queen’s Bridge, Perth, in the middle of the city and
egress for paddlers will again be a kilometre downstream of this
at Perth Water-ski Club. Vehicle parking will also be in this
area
http://www.canoescotland.org/events/TayDescent/GeneralInformation.aspx
Saturday 22nd October
Feed The Birds Day
Highland Safaris Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Hear hints and tips first hand from RSPB Expert. Coffe and
Cake offer - £1 from every sale goes to RSPB, buy Cake and get
Free coffee or tea! Tel 01887 820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
Saturday 22nd October & Sunday 23rd October
Annual Food Festival
Taymouth Courtyard Shop Mains of Taymouth Kenmore PH15 2HN
Tel 01887 830756
www.taymouthcourtyard.com
Saturday 22nd October
Ghost Tours
Pitlochry
Suitable for scaredy cats of all ages, the Ghosts are back
in town! Creep around Pitlochry’s dark and spooky corners and
hear their spine tingling stories of heinous deeds from the
past. Departing from the war memorial every 30 min 6:30 - 9:00*
Adults: £5, Concessions & Children: £3 Tickets available from:
Just The Ticket! on the High Street or from the head ghost on
the night. *the 9:00 tour will only be running for
Halloween (28th & 29th).
www.HighlandPerthshireAutumnFestival.co.uk
Sunday 23rd October 12pm - 1pm entry
Club Shoot 50
Fortingall Gun Club Chesthill Shooting Ground - Glenlyon
3 .5miles up Glenlyon from Fortingall/Fearnan road junction
DTL: Pool Trap Visitors Welcome at all shoots - For information
phone Sandy Argo 01887 829412 or 07979594575
Sunday 23rd October 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
Sunday 23rd October, 2-3.30pm
Red Squirrel Walk
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Come and look for our red squirrels and learn more about them.
Booking: Just turn up.
Cost: Adults £2, Children £1. Tel:01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Tuesday 25th October 3pm
Holiday Storytime for 4-7 year olds.
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG
Free - just come along tel: 01887 822896
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
Wednesday 26th October, 2pm – 3.30pm
Battle of Killiecrankie National Trust for Scotland
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, meet in stone circle
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. Just turn up Adults £3.00; Children
£2 Tel 0844 4932194
http://www.nts.org.uk
Wednesday 26th October, 2-3.30pm
Autumn Tree-mendous family event
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Get up close and personal to our tree giants. Booking: Just turn
up. Cost: Children £1 Tel:01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Thursday, 27th October 11.00am – 1.00pm
FORESTRY COMMISSION WALKS - 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: £3.50
Children £2.00 Contact John Fyfe on 07801 827986
Thursday 27th October
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
Thursday 27th October
6.30pm – 9.30pm
`An Evening with Venison` -A venison - themed networking event
for tourism businesses- FREE
Birnam Institute, Birnam, by Dunkeld
Perth & Kinross Council invites you to a celebration of venison,
one of Scotland’s great natural products. Learn more about the
fascinating story from `hill to plate` and get some hints and
tips on how to cook this iconic meat as well as where to source
it. Research shows that today’s visitors want authentic `food
experiences`, where they can really sample a local culture
through its food and drink – so putting Scottish venison on your
menu makes both business and culinary sense.
Dick Playfair - The Scottish Venison Partnership (SVP).
SVP is the public/private sector initiative behind the generic
promotion of Scottish venison, wild and farmed, the website
www.scottish-venison.info and the introduction of 4
September as `Eat Scottish Venison Day`
George MacDonald - `A Deer Stalker Day`
George worked on an estate on Rannoch Moor for 23 years as both
a deer stalker and Estate Manager.
John Fletcher - `Venison then and now: the history of
deer and deer parks in Scotland with an overview of the venison
industry in the 21st century`
John is a polymath of the deer world – as a specialist deer vet
he has travelled the world.........
www.deervet.com
Nichola Fletcher - `Cookery Demonstration `Scotland’s
iconic meat…zap up your profile with venison!`
www.nicholafletcher.com
Sarah Troughton - Scottish Country Sports Tourism Group.
Sarah is also a director and part owner of Atholl Estates.
The evening begins, with refreshments, at 6.30pm. Following the
speakers Perthshire venison burgers will be served (vegetarian
option available – please advise at the time of booking).
The evening will finish around 9.30pm. 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 Wednesday 19th October at the latest.
Thursday 27th October
7pm
Tractor Spooktacular
from Blair Castle's car park.
A chilling vintage tractor and trailer ride through the grounds
of Blair Castle followed by a visit to the night-time castle and
a scary story in the ballroom.
Take a spooky tractor ride and listen for the eerie wildlife
noises of the night. Then step inside the dimly-lit night-time
castle for stories that will make your hair stand on end!
Fantastic Halloween fun for all the family but specifically
aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years.
Please note: Please wear sensible shoes, warm clothing and bring
a torch.
Duration: about 1 hour Advance booking strongly recommended on
01796 421207, 01796 481263 or 01796 481355.
http://www.atholl-estates.co.uk/events_whatson_calendar.cfm
Thursday 27th October
Exhibition of Entries of the Postcard Auction Entries
Birks Cinema Aberfeldy
at the exhibition, donated works will be displayed anonymously,
and people will put in written bids for the pieces, ahead of the
high profile, glitzy auction. Will winning bidders find they
have acquired a valuable work by a professional, or one by a
talented amateur? Either way the money raised goes towards the
re-building of the Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy's central Square.
Friday 28th October
7.30pm,
Auction of Entries of the Postcard Auction
Birks Cinema Aberfeldy
'Friday 28 October,
7.30pm, Postcard Auction at the old Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy.
Donated A5 size artworks by professionals and amateurs up for
sale anonymously in aid of the Friends of the Birks Cinema
charity. Bring along your wallet and cheque book and help get
the cinema rebuilt.'
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
Friday 28th October
Ghost Tours
Pitlochry
Suitable for scaredy cats of all ages, the Ghosts are back
in town! Creep around Pitlochry’s dark and spooky corners and
hear their spine tingling stories of heinous deeds from the
past. Departing from the war memorial every 30 min 6:30 - 9:00*
Adults: £5, Concessions & Children: £3 Tickets available from:
Just The Ticket! on the High Street or from the head ghost on
the night. *the 9:00 tour will only be running for
Halloween (28th & 29th).
www.HighlandPerthshireAutumnFestival.co.uk
Friday 28th October 8pm
Opening Concert - Perthshire Amber Festival
Caledonia Hall, Edradour Distillery Pitlochry
Dougie Mac|Lean Solo, Emily Smith Band Tel 01350 724281
www.perthshireamaber.com
Saturday 29th October 10am
Glenfiddich Piping Championships
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
The Glenfiddich Piping Championship was established in 1974
to inspire and stimulate the world’s finest pipers, and to seek
the best overall exponents of ceol mor or piobaireachd (the
great music) and ceol beag (the little music). Blair castle
provides a spectacular backdrop for this thrilling musical
event.
Blair Castle’s Tullibardine Restaurant will be open for lunches,
light snacks and teas and coffees throughout the competition
weekend.
Times: The competition commences at 10am. (TBC) Prices: TBC
Booking: Tickets are available on the door or in advance from
Liz Maxwell on 0845 602 1974.
Saturday 29th October 11am
Decorated Wheelbarrow Procession with Pipe Band
from Tay Terrace car park, Dunkeld (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
The Event: This will be the Opening Event of our brand new
Perthshire Amber Outdoors and will be a way of welcoming locals
and visitors alike to our new home base in the picturesque town
of Dunkeld. This is a fun event ... an old fashioned parade! We
thought that decorated wheelbarrows could be more suitable for
'guiding' around the narrow streets than large decorated trucks
and that most businesses, community groups, schools, groups of
friends or even individuals can easily get hold of a
wheelbarrow! It's a competition as well with the first prize
being the coveted 'Duncan Maclean Memorial Golden Wheelbarrow'
To enter your wheelbarrow Tel 01350 724281 or email
admin@butterstone.com
www.perthshireamber.com
Saturday 29th October 1.00pm - 4.00pm
Open Mic: Perthshire Amber Festival (Free Event)
"Wee Festival Hall" The Royal Dunkeld Hotel, Dunkeld
Hosted by Ewen Sutherland Tel 01350 724281
www.perthshireamaber.com
Saturday 29th October
Ghost Tours
Pitlochry
Suitable for scaredy cats of all ages, the Ghosts are back
in town! Creep around Pitlochry’s dark and spooky corners and
hear their spine tingling stories of heinous deeds from the
past. Departing from the war memorial every 30 min 6:30 - 9:00*
Adults: £5, Concessions & Children: £3 Tickets available from:
Just The Ticket! on the High Street or from the head ghost on
the night. *the 9:00 tour will only be running for
Halloween (28th & 29th).
www.HighlandPerthshireAutumnFestival.co.uk
Saturday 29th October 7pm
Fabulous Fireworks
Atholl Road Pitlochry
Highland Perthshire Community Interest Company's stunning
firework display right at the heart of Pitlochry, marks the end
to this year's Enchanted Forest and a start to the Hallowe'n
weekend Information see
www.HighlandPerthshireAutumnFestival.co.uk
Saturday 29th October 3-4pm
Street Jammin
Atholl Road Pitlochry
Learn some really cool moves and dance steps at our Street
Jam workshops. Suitable for all the family, wear comfortable
clothes, sensible shoes and bring a bottle of water to stay
hydrated! The workshop is at the Baptist Church on Atholl Rd. It
runs from 3pm to 4pm and culminates in a public display at
4.30pm. There will also be a 30 minute show at the Local
Community Ceilidh at the Pitlochry Town Hall, West Moulin Road
at 8pm. Workshop Price: £3.50.
www.HighlandPerthshireAutumnFestival.co.uk
Saturday 29th October 6.15pm
Hallowe'en Fancy Dress Street Parade
Atholl Road Pitlochry
It’s Hallowe’en and Pitlochry is swarming with witches,
warlocks, devils and demons. We need you to join the fancy dress
parade at 6.15pm from the Baptist Church Car Park, culminating
in our Kids Fancy Dress Competition at Fishers Hotel at 6.30pm.
Two winners (Boys and Girls) will be selected from three age
categories: Under 5s, 5-8 Yrs, 9-11 Yrs.
www.HighlandPerthshireAutumnFestival.co.uk
Saturday 29th October 7pm for 8.30pm
Hoo Haa Comedy Club
McKays Bar & Rest, Atholl Road Pitlochry
1 host
3 stand up comedians
Lots of Laughs
£7 includes admission to late night disco Doors open 7pm Show
starts 8.30pm
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 29th October 7.30pm to midnight
Community Halloween Ceilidh
Pitlochry Town Hall
Optional fancy dress! Scotch in a Box - ceilidh and dance music,
Street Jammin display (8-8.30pm) Pumpkin Competition, Great
Raffle Prizes, BYO drinks BYO food! £3.50 per person. Tickets
available from Just The Ticket! Atholl Road
Saturday 29th October 9.00pm
Ceilidh - Perthshire Amber Festival
Baronial Hall, Birnam Hotel
Ceilidh With The Benachally Ceilidh Band
Dougie will perform a full set to open the
concert and then Beoga will take to the stage after the interval
with Dougie joining them for a couple of closing numbers. Be
ready for a very energetic night with this wonderful band…Dougie
might even get his fiddle out for a tune or two…so bring voices
ready for joining in and hands ready for clapping along! Tickets
£22 Tel 01350 724281
www.perthshireamber.com
Sunday 30th October 10am
Guided Walk to the Summit of Schiehallion (Perthshire Amber
Outdoors)
Starting from the Braes of Foss car park (NN754 557)
Walk to the summit of Schiehallion with the Schiehallion
Conservation Manager of the John Muir Trust, Sandy Maxwell.
Book your Place: Pre-booking essential. Please contact Sandy
Maxwell Tel: 0141 576 6663 or Email:
sandy.maxwell@jmt.org
Cost: Free of charge but donations to the John Muir Trust from
non-members would be appreciated
www.perthshireamber.com
Sunday 30th October 12.00pm
Wee Festival Hall The Royal Dunkeld Hotel, Dunkeld
Perthshire Amber Festival
Demo/Performance Handbell Ringing Tel 01350 724281
www.perthshireamber.com
Sunday 30th October 1pm - 3.30pm
Tattie Fest! (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Top of Brae Street Dunkeld
in association with At The Field (Dunkeld & Birnam Community
Growing)
This should be a great afternoon of fun for all! ... with
stalls, buskers, Barrow Boot sale, potato printing, crazy
competitions ... tattie juggling, Get the Tattie in the Welly,
Best Potato Soup, Longest Potato Peel...games and races with
prizes. Just head up the hill for an hour or two and join with
At the Field, local Community Growing Project. All welcome!
For more information about this great project visit
www.thefield.uk.com
Sunday 30th October 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
Glenfiddich Fiddling Championships
Sunday 30th October 2pm
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
The world’s finest fiddlers will gather at Blair Castle for the
Glenfiddich Fiddling Championship which reaches its 21st
anniversary this year.
Blair Castle’s Tullibardine Restaurant will be open for lunches,
light snacks and teas and coffees throughout the competition
weekend.
Times: The competition commences at 2pm. (TBC) Prices: TBC
Booking: Tickets are available on the door or in advance from
Liz Maxwell on 0845 602 1974.
Sunday 30th October, 2pm – 3.30pm
Wild Hallowe’en children’s event National Trust for Scotland
Killiecrankie Visitor Centre, meet in stone circle
Discover what the woodland animals associated with Hallowe’en
are doing at this time of year. Fancy dress welcome!
Suitable for families with 5 to 12 year olds Just turn up Cost:
Children £2; accompanying adults £1 Tel 0844 4932194
http://www.nts.org.uk
Monday 31st October 10.00am
The SongBus Musical Bus Trip The SongBus (1)
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
Monday 31st October 11am or 2pm
1 hr Highland Horse Trek (Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Mains of Taymouth Kenmore PH15 2HN
We are really excited about being able to offer this outdoor
experience! This is a real opportunity to enjoy horse riding,
with great scenery, good company and expert guidance! So come
and join the Perthshire Amber Happy Hackers!! Pre-booking
essential. Contact Katy Bennett. Tel: 07809 659577 Email:
Pauline.McLaren@taymouth.co.uk
Cost: £30 per person.
www.perthshireamaber.com
Monday 31st October 11am (3-4hrs)
Ultimate Nature Walk in association with Wildoutdoors Ltd
(Perthshire Amber Outdoors)
Starts Birnam Guest House Birnam PH8 0BG
A half day tour of Birnam and the Hermitage via Inchewan Burn
and the River Braan. You should see the salmon during their
annual migration to spawn on the Braan, a spectacular sight as
they launch themselves up the rocks and waterfalls. There are
also dippers hunting for stoneflies and mayflies on the river.
If you get really lucky you may see otters but you may have to
come back for them at night. We also see lots of birds ...
usually curlew, and redwing and fieldfare are frequent on the
upper slopes along Inchewan. Pre-booking essential from
Festival Office BOOK ONLINE or Tel: 01350 724261 Cost: £9 per
person
www.perthshireamber.com
Monday 31st October 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
Mon 31st October, 6-8pm.
Spooks and Sacrifice - Annual Celtic Samhain Festival
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Come dressed in costume and help us celebrate this ancient
Celtic Halloween festival. Bring a lantern; join our torch lit
procession through loch-side woods. Watch our wicker ram burn in
ceremonial sacrifice and enjoy storytelling, apple-ducking, hot
soup and fire shows. Pre-Booking essential.tel: 01887 830583 or
email: info@crannog.co.uk Tickets: £6.50 adults and £4.00
children.
www.crannog.co.uk
Monday 31st October 8pm
Dougie MacLean in concert plus Archie Fisher - Perthshire Amber
Festival
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
The acclaimed Perthshire singer, songwriter and composer appears
in concert at Blair Castle as part of the annual Perthshire
Amber Festival.
Prices: Tickets: £22.00 Booking: Tickets will be on sale from
Tuesday 26 April, and can be bought either via the website
www.perthshireamber.com or the office 01350 724281.
For further information about other events in the Perthshire
Amber Festival please visit
www.perthshireamber.com
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