September 2013
'What's On' in Highland
Perthshire

Continuous Events
Pitlochry Festival Theatre see website for
details.
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
A selection of 6 plays including;
Hello Dolly
2nd 8pm, 7th 2pm, 12th 2pm, 14th 8pm, 19th 2pm, 20th 8pm, 25th
8pm, 26th 2pm.
A Chorus of Disapproval by Alan Ayckbourn
3rd 8pm, 4th 2pm, 11th 8pm, 16th 8pm, 21st 2pm, 28th 8pm
Present Laughter by Noel Coward
5th 2pm, 7th 8pm, 13th 8pm, 19th 8pm, 24th 8pm, 25th 2pm
Single Spies - A Double-bill by Alan Bennett
5th 8pm, 10th 8pm, 11th 2pm, 18th 8pm, 23rd 8pm, 28th 2pm.
Lady Windermere's Fan by Oscar Wilde
12th 8pm, 17th 8pm, 18th 2pm, 26th 8pm, 30th 8pm
Two by Jim Cartwright
4th 8pm, 9th 8pm, 14th 2pm, 21st 8pm, 27th 8pm.
Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Monday 1st July - Mid
September
Summer Watch Safaris
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ
Departing at 1700hrs. Nothing can prepare you for the beauty,
peace and tranquillity of our hills and glens at dusk. Tel:
01887 820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
Weekly Events
Every Monday 27th May to 9th September 7pm for 7.45pm
HIGHLAND NIGHTS.
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band), Highland and
Scottish dancing, songs and music. Mondays, 27th May to 9th
September 7.45pm Gates open 7pm. Venue - Recreation Ground. If
wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Children £1.
www.highlandnight.co.uk
Daily Diary Events
Sunday 1st September 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Fabulous Fungi
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Fungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and
ecology. Who for: Adults £3 Tel: 01796 481355 email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 7th September
Highland Perthshire Marathon & Half Marathon
Aberfeldy Perthshire.
We really do think that this is one of the best value for
money packages on the Scottish circuit. Included in the price
is: free camping and car park - a pasta party – post race
refreshments – shower & swim – leg massage – ceilidh – a medal
for each competitor – prizes for each category and a generous
goody bag. Hard to believe we know but it’s just honest to
goodness value.
We are limited to 500 competitors and we are working very hard
to make your visit extremely enjoyable and rewarding, join us
and see for yourself.
www.highlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk for entry
detail etc.
Saturday 14th September, 2013
Pitlochry Highland Games
Recreation Ground, Ferry Road Pitlochry
Special Events: MASSED PIPE BANDS, Solo Piping. Light Field &
Heavy Events - Venue of 1997 World Hammer throw record of 153'
1".
British Tug-o-War Championship and Scottish 1600m Championship
SOBHD registered Highland Dancing Competition - organiser Jean
Swanston -
jrlogierait@btinternet.com. NO DANCING ENTRIES ACCEPTED ON
THE FIELD Secretary: June D. A.Templeman, 16 Lettoch Terrace,
Pitlochry, PH16 5BA Tel: 01796 473488 | secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
www.shga.co.uk
Sunday 15th September 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Fabulous Fungi
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Fungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and ecology.
Who for: Adults £3 Tel: 01796 481355 email pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 21st September 10am - 2pm
Logierait Farmers Market & Railway
Mill of Logierait Farm Pitlochry PH9 0LH
Logierait Country Market takes place at Mill of Logierait Farm
on the third Saturday of each month from March until October
and features a range of local producers. Free parking is
available, including disabled. Hot bacon rolls & coffee is
available, you might be lucky enough to get a seat too!
Stalls include: fresh bakery products, butchers, fruit &
vegetables, candles, handmade cards, fudges of all flavours,
handmade soaps, cheese, fish, plants and so much more. It is
definitely worth the trip to Logierait, it's clearly marked off
the A827 and is situated close to the A9 so it's perfect for a
visit.
Why not have a trip on the Railway which runs on the same day as
the Country Market from 10.00am until at least 2.00pm, taking
you through the fields down to the riverbank, along the burn
then back to the market - definately worth the money and the
kids with love it! Remember to visit Station Cat Pottery which
is open from 9am-6pm on market days.
A great day out for all the family!
www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk
Saturday
28th September
Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pm
Comedy Club - Hoo Haa live at McKays Bar
McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road .
Pitlochry . PH16 5AG
1 host, 3 stand up comedians - lots of laughter Enjoy our
Comedy Club plus a bite to eat for £12. Ticket to the Comedy
club and Fish & Chips or Steak Pie & Chips for £12 per person.
Get ready to enjoy a night of fun and frivolity! After hit the
floor as our DJ has you dancing until the early hours. Head
Liner tbc - Main Support John McGoldrick Support David Innes
Phone: 01796 473888 Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
September 2012
'What's On' in Highland
Perthshire
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
September 2012 What's On for Highland Perthshire
Continuous Events
September - Competition closes on 23rd
September
Blair Castle Photography Competition
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TL
submit a photograph to be used as a postcard.
under categories
1. Family
2. Wildlife & Nature
3. Landscape
4. History
to scotsmanphotos@blair-castle.co.uk with a note of which theme
you have captured plus your name, e.mail and phone number.
Prizes - A VIP package including A Castle tour, Land Rover
Safari tour, Lunch a fishing session and an overnight stay in
one of the Estate's lodges.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Pitlochry Festival Theatre see website for
details.
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
A selection of 5 plays including;
Little Shop of Horrors
5th 8pm, 8th 8pm, 11th 8pm, 12th 2pm, 17th 8pm, 22nd 2pm,
27th 8pm.
The 39 Steps
3rd 8pm, 8th 2pm, 13th 8pm, 21st 8pm, 26th 8pm, 27th 2pm,
29th 8pm.
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
1st 8pm, 4th 8pm, 5th 2pm, 10th 8pm, 15th 2pm, 20th 8pm,
28th 8pm.
Communicating Doors by Alan Ayckbourne
1st 2pm, 6th 8pm, 14th 8pm, 19th 8pm, 22nd 8pm, 25th 8pm,
26th 2pm.
Dear Brutus by J.M. Barrie
7th 8pm, 12th 8pm, 13th 2pm, 15th 8pm, 18th 8pm, 19th 2pm,
24th 8pm, 29th 2pm.
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
17th July - 16th September
Ring of Breadalbane Explorer
Hop on Hop Off bus on a circular route Aberfeldy - Amulree -
Crieff - Comrie - St Fillands - Lochearnhead - Killin - Fearnan
- Kenmore back to Aberfeldy.
Tickers for the Explorer ar £9 day or £15 2days, children
half price. Point to point fares start at £1.
Scottish bus passes and conc are valid.
www.facebook.com/breadalbaneexplorer
Doors Open Days 22 - 23 September 2012
Throughout Perthshire Various times
Doors Open Day is an annual event that takes place across the
whole country during the month of September and which gives you
and your family the opportunity to visit historic and
interesting buildings not usually open to the public. Admission
to the buildings is normally free.
Admission - Free Contact - Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
Tel: 01738 477089
Email: acdriver@pkc.gov.uk
http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/area_programmes.aspx
Every day throughout September.1230hrs
Red Deer Encounter.
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ
Come face to face with Britain's largest native land mammal
– the majestic Red Deer on our Red Deer Encounter, This is a
once in a lifetime opportunity to get up really close to these
magnificent animals. Armed with a handful of deer feed, stroll
into our Deer Park with a knowledgeable Safari Ranger to be met
by our friendly Red Deer Herd. Feed and stroke these magnificent
animals as your Safari Ranger tells you about their fascinating
life cycle, likes, dislikes, habits and personalities. A unique
experience with great photo opportunities, ideal for families or
individuals seeking a close encounter with nature at its best.
Our Red Deer Park also has a viewing platform which is totally
free and you can get some great views of our Herd. Duration: 20
mins Cost £5.00/person Tel: 01887 820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
Daily 9.30am and 1.30pm (2.5 hours)
Autumn Watch Land Rover Safari.
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ
Head high into the hills to witness the start of the Red Deer
Rut and the amazing autumn colours. Listen for the primal roar
of the Red Deer and enjoy the magnificence of this vista at its
most dramatic.
Sights & sounds not to be missed - Remember to bring your
camera! Includes refreshments of tea, coffee, shortbread &
whisky. Cost £40.00 per adult £25.00/teenager-£17.50/child < 12
years
Book a Safari to receive your Safari Pass and enjoy discounts at
some of Highland Perthshire's very best places to visit.
Discover adventure, culture, wildlife and fabulous cafés & shops
with your Safari Pass and save over £50. Tel: 01887 820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
Daily 0930am, 11.15am 13.30pm, 15.15pm
Forest Safari (also walking safaris, cycle safaris, mountain
safaris etc see website for details)
Dull Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ
Great for families and those looking for a shorter Safari as you
climb aboard your Land Rover with your Safari Ranger and get
close to nature to discover tracks, trails, views and clues.
This is a great opportunity to engage your Children with the
wonders of the natural environment and experience the excitement
of a 4WD safari into the hills to heights of nearly 2000'.
During this Safari your Safari Ranger will lead you on a short
walk into an ancient Caledonian Pine Forest set at 1600' as you
search for signs of elusive Scottish wildlife such as Red
Squirrel, Roe Deer and Red Deer.
Also discover a range of exciting activities at Highland Safaris
including Gold & Gem Panning , and our Red Deer Encounter or let
off steam in our play area and tractor Park, pond dip in the
Discovery Garden or set off for some biking fun on BiketraX
Adult £20 Child £12.50 Tel:01887 820071 Dull Aberfeldy
Perthshire PH15 2JQ
www.highlandsafaris.net
Saturday 1st September - Sunday 7th October
Exhibition - Life in Relief - Tiles by Lotte Glob
The Watermill Mill Street Aberfeldy PH15 2BG
Tel: 01887 822896 Email: info@aberfeldywatermill.com Web:
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
From Saturday 1st September 2pm-4pm
Perthshire Photographic Society Exhibition
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Free Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Saturday 1st September - 9th September
Perthshire Open Studios
Various Points
Over 180 artists, Makers and Creators welcome you into their
studios across stunning Perthshire. From hidden locations
in remote glens to intriguing spaces in historic villages
and towns.
http://www.perthshireopenstudios.com/ or phone 01738
477834 for a free brochuredaily
1st - 9th SEPTEMBER 10-5
INSPIRED BY RANNOCH
Venue: Treats, The Village Square, Kinloch Rannoch PH16 5PX
From woodcarving and ironwork sculpture to photography and
watercolours, the unique natural surroundings of Rannoch has
inspired the creativity of artists of all ages. A number of
local artists will be exhibiting their work in Kinloch
Rannoch as part of the Perthshire Open Studios Event.
Why not also visit Loch Rannoch and enjoy the natural beauty
of this Natural Scenic Area?
Tel: 01882 632333 Friday 7th
September – Friday 30th November 2012
Autumn Exhibition - Sea Change – Drawings & Paintings by
Kerry Watson
The Drawingroom Gallery (within) The Little Curio
Shop, 14 High Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AJ
The Exhibition runs until the 30th November. Kerry's work
has developed around the visual and emotional resonance of
the landscape we live in – natural, agricultural, and
industrial. She now lives in Fife, where the area’s rich
industrial heritage has inspired recent work.
For further information, and viewing times - please contact
Pauline and Finlay at The Drawingroom – Gallery – Dunkeld
Tel: 01350 728854.Email: drawingroomdunkeld@yahoo.co.uk
Weekly Events
every Sunday from 1st April until 21st October
2pm
Blair Castle Guided Tours: Attic Tours
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl PH18 5TL
Guided tours will take place at 2pm every Sunday from 1st
April until 21st October 2012.
Numbers are limited to 10 people per tour and advance booking is
recommended. Suitable for children of 12 years and over.
Admission: £15 (includes entry to the main castle exhibition).
Blair Castle's guided tours offer a fascinating insight into the
extraordinary history of this magnificent historical building,
and perhaps none are more revealing than our attic tours.
Please note: This guided tour involves many flights of spiral
stairs, the occasional tight space and heights, and is only
suitable for the fully able. Tel: 01796 481207
www.blair-castle.co.uk
September: Sundays 2pm - 4.30pm
Land Rover Safaris
Atholl Estates - Blair Castle. Blair Atholl PH18 5TH
Get off the beaten track and explore the beautiful scenery
of Atholl Estates on a Land Rover Safari. Travel down remote
tracks and scale the heights of this spectacular landscape
covering distances only the very energetic could accomplish on
foot. There are lots of opportunities to spot the native
wildlife including red squirrels, birds of prey, mountain hares
and red deer.
Prices: Adults £32, Children (3-17) £20 Booking: Numbers are
limited to 6 per tour. To make an enquiry or book your place,
contact the Estate Office on 01796 481355, Blair Castle on 01796
481207 or Blair Castle Caravan Park on 01796 481263.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Every
Sunday from 8pm
McMusic Pitlochry
McKays bar & restaurant Atholl Road Pitlochry
Open Session night - McMusic Pitlochry – Open to everyone.
Do you sing, play an instrument, recite poetry, enjoy chorus
songs or just like to listen to others performing, then these
nights are for you. Free entry. Held in the back Bar at McKays
Bar & Restaurant, Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AG Tel: 01796
473888
April – October: Every
Sunday & Wednesday
11.30am
Garden Tours
Explorers Garden Port-Na-Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR
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: £5, includes Garden entry Tel: 01796 484626
www.explorersgarden.com
every Tuesday
from 8pm
PREMIUM DRAMS
McKays Hotel 138 Atholl Road PH16 5AG
Join us in the evening for a Tuesday Tipple as we play host
to a weekly visit from a Whisky Ambassador from a Scottish
distillery, who will lead you through a number of malts and
provide a real fun and enjoyable whisky tasting experience. Tel:
01796 473 888
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Wednesday April - October 12noon - 5pm
Wonderful Wednesdays
Pitlochry Golf Club, Golf Course Road Pitlochry PH16 5QY
An open competition every Wednesday for Gents
Ladies & Juniors Members & Non members welcome £10 entry incl
(Green Fees) Tel: 01796 472792 or pro@pitlochrygolf.co.uk or
alternatively Marion on 07949 017 030 or
marion@pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Wednesday 22nd
August 29th Aug, 5th Sept, 12th September.6.30pm - 9.30pm
Women's Cycle Workshops
Aberfeldy Cycling Centre Dunolly Adventures, Taybridge Drv,
Aberfeldy PH15 2BP
Four progressional sessions covering cycling skills &* maintenance
techniques. £25 for all 4 sessions or £7.50 per class.
contact Tel 01887 829802
emma@highlandperthshirecycling.co.uk
Every Wednesday 2-4pm until Sept 26th
"Handbell Harmony"
Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunkeld.
Performances of solo ringing by Heather McLean & Margaret
Davidson in Dunkeld Cathedral every Wednesday from 2.00 - 4.00.
April 11th - September 26th. Solo ringing is fascinating to
watch and lovely to hear. Visit the Cathedral and enjoy this
beautiful music for a while - freewill donation in aid of The
Cathedral and the Handbell Group. Heather and Margaret will
occasionally be joined by other ringers for Small Ensemble
Ringing. Check with Dunkeld Tourist Office before
travelling. Tel: 01350 72768
www.dunkeld-handbells.co.uk
Every Wednesday
August 1st - 19th September
Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall West Moulin Rd Pitlochry
Eddie Rose - Scotland's Son of Fun with a night of fun,
songs, and music. Pay on the door.
www.eddierose.co.uk
Every Wednesday, 9pm
Open Sessions - Weekly Music Sessions - Open to All
Bankfoot Inn Main Street Bankfoot PH1 4AB
Every Wednesday, we have an open session for musicians of
all abilities to gather and play music - any music. Local
musicians assemble and play a variety of instruments and sing
various songs. The sessions are proving to be popular and
well-attended. They're relaxed and informal and open to all to
come along. Join in if you want (bring an instrument if you feel
like it), or just sit in and enjoy good music.
Tel: 01738 787243 email: rab@bankfootinn.co.uk
www.bankfootinn.co.uk
Every Thursday
6.30pm
McCeilidh
McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road
Pitlochry PH16 5AG
An evening of the SKIRL o' the pipes & TWIRL o' the kilts.
Free Entry.
Tel: 01796 473888
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Thursday from 9pm
Open Mic night
Old Mill Restaurant-Pub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Open to everyone. Free entry. Come along and join in, bring
your instrument, your voice, your songs or come to enjoy night.
Free Entry. Tel: 01796 474020
www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Every Saturday
from 9pm
Live Music
Old Mill Restaurant-Pub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BH
Top quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of styles
including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: 01796 474020
www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk
Daily Diary Events
Saturday 1st September 2012
Highland Perthshire Marathon and Half Marathon.
Aberfeldy & District Rotary Club.
Marathon, Half Marathon, and The Young Highlander Fun Runs
in partnership with some National and Local Charities. All the
funds raised through this event goes to Charity. One of the best
value for money packages on the Scottish circuit. Included in
the price is: free camping and car park - a pasta party – post
race refreshments – shower & swim – leg massage – ceilidh – vest
with number – a medal for each competitor – prizes for each
category. Entry fees are £40 for Marathon and £30
for half marathon (£36 & £27 if booked before midnight 30th
June) The field is limited to 500 entrants.
For entry forms and further info visit
www.highlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk
Saturday 1st September 2012
Highland Perthshire Cycle Marathon
Aberfeldy.
The 1st September sees a brand new event take place in
Aberfeldy. The Cycle Marathon allows you to cycle a 13 or 26
mile marshalled open road circuit entering either as an
individual or a family. This great Highland Perthshire Cycling
event has been organised in conjunction with the Highland
Perthshire Marathon and Half Marathon which takes place on the
same day, creating a unique event giving way to runners in the
morning and cyclists in the afternoon. If you’re feeling up for
it why not enter both running and cycling events! For more
information and to enter visit
http://www.highlandperthshirecycling.co.uk/events/hpf-sportive
Saturday 1st September 7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall West Moulin Road Pitlochry
Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or come along
and watch. 9th & 23rd June, 7th & 21st July, 4th & 18th August
and 1st & 15th of Sept. Dancers £7, Spectators £2.Tel: 01796
473488
Saturday 1st September 8:00pm
Stellar Quines presents The List
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Starring Maureen Beattie - “I keep a tight list. Very detailed.
I stick to it - even more so since she died. But I’m having
trouble…” Set in Quebec, The List tells the story of a
woman struggling to adjust to rural life. Increasingly isolated,
she keeps life in order through obsessive list making. As her
marriage struggles, she befriends Caroline. When Caroline
requests a favour she adds it to her list – however, the
difference between remembering to do it, and neglecting to take
it seriously, becomes the difference between life and death.
Tickets: £12 / £10 / £5 Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Saturday 1st September
Johnny Cash Tribute Night
Pitlochry Golf Clubhouse, Golf Course Road Pitlochry PH16 5QY
£20 with supper call 01796 472792
www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk
SUNDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER
Mixed Open Texas Scramble
Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club, Dunkeld
ENTRY FEE £50 per team of 4 players - Max Handicap Gents 24
Ladies 30. Players should be bona fide amateurs and
members of a recognised Golf Club. Tel – 01350 727524 e-mail –
secretary-dunkeld@tiscali.co.uk
www.dunkeldandbirnamgolfclub.co.uk
Sunday 2nd September
Workshop - Blow ‘n’ Blast: Introductory Woodwind & Easy
Saxophones or Brass
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
£15 (pre-book) Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Sunday, 2nd September 11am – 4:30pm.
New! Hands-on Prehistoric Cooking
SCOTTISH CRANNOG CENTRE Kenmore, Loch Tay, Aberfeldy,PH15 2HY
Book one of our Iron Age cooking stations for your friends
or family & prepare an authentic prehistoric picnic! Sessions
last up to two hours and all foods & tools provided. Please
advise on any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
Adults: £10 Children £6. Book a Crannog Tour as well and get 20%
off admission. Tel: 01887 830583; info@crannog.co.uk;
www.crannog.co.uk
2 September 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Fabulous Fungi
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Fungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and
ecology. Adults £3 Tel: 01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sun
2nd Sept 8pm
Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Aly & Phil have played to packed houses in Pitlochry for
over 17 years now. Join Scotland’s much loved legendary duo for
an evening of fiddle, accordion - and the best anecdotes ever!
Tickets: £25.00
Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Monday 3rd September
7pm for 7.45pm
HIGHLAND NIGHTS.
Recreation Ground Pitlochry
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band), Highland and
Scottish dancing, songs and music. Mondays, 28th May to 3rd
September 7.45pm Gates open 7pm. Venue - Recreation Ground. If
wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Children £1.
www.highlandnight.co.uk
Wednesday 5th September: Meet: 10.30am
Hidden History
Explore the rich archaeological landscape on the slopes
below Ben Lawers NNR.
Duration: 4 hours Cost: adults £10, children £5 Bring: Walking
boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, packed lunch and
drink. Kiltyrie Booking essential, please telephone 0844
4932 136 or email
benlawers@nts.org.uk
Thursday 6th & Friday 7th September 7.30 pm
Beginners Cert 15
Heartland Film Society, (NB SHOWING AT THE LESSER HALL,
ABERFELDY TOWN HALL)
Ewan McGregor is Oliver, a 38-year-old graphic designer, in this
moving and funny exploration of the vagaries of love. His
elderly widowed father (Christopher Plummer in an Oscar-winning
performance) has come out as gay and throws himself joyously
into a new lifestyle, forcing Oliver to re-examine his parents’
lives and his own relationships. Great jazz soundtrack.
Friday 7th September 8pm
Osiligi Maasai Warriors Dance Troupe
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
World Dance & Song £10/£8/£5 Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
SATURDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER
Gents Open
Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club, Dunkeld
ENTRY FEE £10 - Max Handicap 20
Players should be bona fide amateurs and members of a recognised
Golf Club. Tel 01350 727524
e-mail –
secretary-dunkeld@tiscali.co.uk
www.dunkeldandbirnamgolfclub.co.uk
Saturday 8th September 10.30am – 5pm
Pitlochry Highland Games
Recreation Park, Pitlochry
The climax of the 2011 Perthshire Highland Games season with
dancing, heavy events, tug o’ war, cycling, running and piping.
Features the Massed Pipe Band Finale.
Time: 10.30 – 17.00, Confined events 10.30 – 12.30 approx. Open
events 12.30. Adults £7.00. Children: £1.00 (tbc - under
review) Telephone: 01796 473488 or 01796 482376
E-mail: secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk or jrlogierait@btinternet.com
(competitors)
www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
Saturday 8th September 8pm
The New Madrids
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Rock/Roots/Soul Free Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Sunday 9th September
Blow ‘n’Blast: Woodwind 1 Intermediate 2 Upper Intermediate
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Workshops |various times | £15 (pre-book) Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Sunday 9th September 7.30pm
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Dunkeld & Birnam Film Club
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
£: enquire Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Sun 9th Sept 8pm
Princess Ida Presented by Dunfermline Gilbert and Sullivan
Society
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Gilbert & Sullivan’s much loved comic opera, based on a
narrative poem by Tennyson and performed in a Concert Version in
three acts. Enjoy the hilarious confusion that ensues when men
dress up as ladies in order to try and win the battle of the
sexes. Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50
Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesday 12th September - 7.30pm
Pitlochry in Bloom Quiz Night
At Pitlochry Bowling Clubhouse, West Moulin Road
Teams of four, but please give us a ring as we can help make up
a team.
Tickets include light supper £4.50 from Secretary Mary Bover on
01796 470 051
Saturday 15th September
10am - 2pm
Logierait Market
Logierait
If you haven't visited a Logierait market yet, why not see if
you can get along to one? We have a good selection of traders
selling local produce and crafts. We have everything from fresh
fish, meats, bread, baking, vegetables to chocolates and preserves.
You will also find plants, soaps, jewellery, woodcrafts and
collectables.
Plenty of free car parking, and the local buses stop at the
gate. There is catering with somewhere to sit down, have a
blether and listen to some live fiddle music, and even nice
loos!
Most of the stalls at the Markets are fully booked, but if you
are a local trader and would like to apply for a stall or
space, we have a waiting list for each month, so please do get in
touch.
We also have a grass field available to rent for Caravan
Rallies. There are drinking water taps and a chemical loo waste
disposal point on site. Access is good and the ground is level
and free draining.
www.railwayfarm.com
Saturday 15th September 7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall West Moulin Road Pitlochry
Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or come along
and watch. 9th & 23rd June, 7th & 21st July, 4th & 18th August
and 1st & 15th of Sept. Dancers £7, Spectators £2.Tel: 01796
473488
Sunday, September 16th, 2.00pm
Historic Trail Guided Walk
starting in the Memorial Park, Blair Atholl.
The walk takes around 2 hours and includes visits to a number of
points of historic interest in and around Blair Atholl and
Bridge of Tilt. More information from Peter Barr 07969 155 005.
Sunday 16th September 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Fabulous Fungi
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Fungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and
ecology. Adults £3 Tel: 01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 16th Sept 8pm
The Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines - Presented by Rotary
Club of Pitlochry
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
With their instantly recognizable white helmets, the Royal
Marines Band are celebrated for the quality of their music,
their visual grandeur and their precision drill. With a
repertoire including popular classics, Big Band, contemporary
works, entertaining solo features and the Corps of Drums, this
will be a fan-fare evening to remember! Tickets: £22.50
Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesday 19th September 2.30 - 4.30pm
Allium's Garden Workshops - Winter
Containers and Bulbs, Ann Hutt
Ballinluig PH9 OLF
The garden in winter need not look boring. Ann will
guide you through some stylish winter planting and also look at
what bulbs you should plant this autumn to brighten up next
spring. Booking £15 - refreshments at break. limited
spaces call 01796 482822 or e.mail
manager@alliumgardenco.com or book in the Allium Garden
Centre
Wednesday 19th September 8.00 pm
Hans Theessink
Birnam Hotel Perth Road Birnam Dunkeld
Hans Theessink has become one of the most sought-after artists
of the international blues scene. Through his unmistakable
guitar work, sonorous baritone voice and stage presence, Hans
has attained a status which is unique for a European.
Advance: £10.00 full / £8.00 conc. On The Door: £12.00 full /
£10.00 conc. Under 18: £5.00 Buy tickets online at
www.thebooth.co.uk or from Birnam Cd & Zig Zags
Dunkeld.(cash or cheque)
www.thefiddletree.co.uk
Saturday 22nd September
SCOTTISH SLALOM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Grandtully
David Dickson 18 Ashley Hall Gardens, LINLITHGOW EH49 7DN
e-mail information available : david@protoshape.co.uk
Classic Format Map 52 Ref NN912531 Sat Nav PH9 0PL A¼B¼CXEFG
Limit 200
Saturday 22nd September 9.30am -12.30
Doors Open Days - get into buildings! Dunkeld Cathedral
Dunkeld Cathedral, Cathedral Street, Dunkeld
The Cathedral lies in a superb setting on the banks of the Tay
shaded by mature trees. Founded in the mid-13th century on the
site of an early Columban monastery, this was the head church in
the Bishopric of Dunkeld. The building now consists of a
renovated choir, chapterhouse, tower and a ruinous nave. The
Choir visible today was re-designed by Dunn & Watson in the
early 1900s. The Chapter House contains a small museum where
original painted wall decorations can be seen. Building
Date: 13th-14th century. Unfortunately, there will be no access to
the tower this year. Tel: 01738 477089
http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/area_programmes.aspx
Saturday 22nd September 11am - 4pm
Doors Open Days - get into buildings! Moulin Kirk
Moulin Kirk Moulin Square, Pitlochry PH16 5EH
Pitlochry Moulin Kirk has a new lease of life as the Pitlochry
and Moulin Heritage Centre, a community heritage centre,
established in 2006 and run by local volunteers. During the
winters of 2007 and 2008 the Kirk’s interior was refurbished by
the Moulin Kirk Trust. Display stands and cases house varied
exhibitions on the local area, including historic photographs of
the development of three hamlets into the tourist town of
Pitlochry and an exhibition on The History of the Pitlochry
Highland Games. Moulin Kirk was built in 1830, however the
location dates back to the early medieval period, when St Colman
founded a church at Moulin in the 7th century AD. The graveyard
contains some medieval gravestones, including two slabs incised
with swords.
Tel: 01738 477089
http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/area_programmes.aspx
Saturday 22nd September 1.30pm - 4pm
Doors Open St Anne's Kirk Dowally
Dowally Kirk was erected in 1818 on the site of an earlier
16th-century church. The bell and birdcage belfry came from the
earlier building. The simple, beautiful interior is augmented
with carved screens removed from Dunkeld Cathedral and installed
in 1908. An oak communion table is also to be seen, along with
traditional rectangular wooden box collection ladles, iron jougs
and stained glass windows, one of which depicts St Anne and St
Columba with musical instruments.
Doors Open Day offers access from 1.30pm - 4pm on Saturday 22nd
September 2012 Tel: 01738 477089
http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays/area_programmes.aspx
Saturday 22nd September 7.00pm
A Dream on Midsummer’s Night: Wee Stories
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Family Theatre £5 Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Saturday 22nd September 8pm
Ceilidh at
The Atholl Palace, Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5LY
The cost is £10 per person which includes a finger buffet
during the interval.
The music is provided by the Pride of Earn Ceilidh Band and
tickets must be booked in advance. “Come and join us for
an evening of dance and fun. With their expert dance caller and
top class musicians, the band are sure to make this a night to
remember”.
www.athollpalace.com Tel: 01796 472400
Sunday 23rd September
Pitlochry 10k
Pitlochry
The 10k is set in the picturesque village of Pitlochry and
weaves a route throughout the stunning countryside. Popular with
local and runners throughout Scotland this race offers its
competitors a challenging race through the heart of Highland
Perthshire. Planned for this year is an exciting new route.
Fees • Unaffiliated: £13.00 • Scottish Athletics Member: £11.00
How to Enter Entries are now open and are done via Entry
Central. Click
http://www.entrycentral.com/index.php?festivalID=null&raceID=101211
to enter. The closing date for entries is Thursday 20th
September. Further Information
If you are looking for further information please contact
events@liveactive.co.uk
Sunday 23rd September
Mixed Open Greensome
Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club, Dunkeld
ENTRY FEE £12 per couple - Max Handicap Gents 18 Ladies 30
Players should be bona fide amateurs and members of a recognised
Golf Club. Tel: 01350 727524 e-mail –
secretary-dunkeld@tiscali.co.uk
www.dunkeldandbirnamgolfclub.co.uk
Sun
23rd September 8pm
An Evening with The Humour of Bob Newart & Tom Lehrer
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Enjoy new material, drawn from the extensive range of classic
Newhart sketches and sharp witted Lehrer songs, delivered with
great panache and artistry by duo Peter Gill and Andrew Meller,
a must-see act on the vintage comedy circuit. Tickets:
£17.50 Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Friday 28th September 11am
Worlds biggest Coffee Morning -
Green Park Hotel
Macmillan Cancer Support - Everyone is very welcome to this
sociable fun event, with lots of delicious eats and a fabulous
Raffle!
Saturday 29th September, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Fantastic Fungi National Trust for Scotland
The Hermitage, by Dunkeld, meet in lower car park
A beginner’s guide to the fascinating world of fungi found at
the Hermitage. Includes basic id and folklore. Booking: Just
turn up Cost: Adults £4; Children £2 Tel: 0844 4932192
www.nts.org
Saturday 29th September 2pm-4pm
Exhibition - Felt Excited
Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
FREE Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnaminstitute.com
Sat 29th September 9-11pm
Fishers Hotel Atholl Road Pitlochry
An evening of Scottish entertaining
An evening of Scottish entertaining at its best with Eddie and
Champion Button Key accordionist Sandy Lindsay Contact Hotel
01796474045
Saturday 29th September Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pm
Comedy Club - Hoo Haa live at McKays Bar
McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road PH16 5AG
1 host, 3 stand up comedians - lots of laughter Enjoy our
Comedy Club plus a bite to eat for £12. Ticket to the Comedy
club and Fish & Chips or Steak Pie & Chips for £12 per person.
Get ready to enjoy a night of fun and frivolity! After hit the
floor as our DJ has you dancing until the early hours. Head
Liner tbc - Main Support John McGoldrick Support David Innes
Phone: 01796 473888 Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 29th September 9pm
Red Pine Timber Company
Bankfoot Inn Main Street Bankfoot PH1 4AB
Perth-based band, RED TREE TIMBER COMPANY. In their own
words, Red Pine Timber Co. cut logs and keep there chainsaws
clean. At night they drain the still, sit on the stumps and
weave gothic tunes of love and loss. Born from their Scottish
roots and the woods that surround them.
Saturday 29th September 10am - 1pm
The World's Largest Coffee Morning with a Land Rover Safari
Squash
Highland Safaris Dull Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Highland Safaris Coffee Morning takes place on the 30th
September - with a Safari twist! All proceeds will
be donated to macmillan Cancer Support, as part of their
Worlds's Largest Coffee Morning initiative. Coffees and
Cales will be served from 10am 0 12 noon and try your luck with
our tombola. Ever wondered how many people can fit in a Land
Rover? Our "Safari Land Rover Squash" will take place at 12.30pm
on the day, state your guess before attempting to squeeze
yourself and your friends into one of the Highland Safari Land
Rovers, Tel
01887 820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
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