September 2008
'What's On' in Highland
Perthshire
Pitlochry Festival Theatre see website for
details. www.pitlochry.org.uk
A selection of 6 plays including;
Heartbreak House – Shaw
Arcadia
Wild Honey - by Chekhov
She Stoops to conquer – Goldsmith
Habeas Corpus - Alan Bennett
Outlying Islands
Tel: Box Office 01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Every Wednesday from April to September 10am -
12noon
Heather, hills and Hamish - Trek with an estate ghillie 2hr
ride.
Blair Castle Trekking Centre
Take a guided tour through the stunning hills and heather
moors of Atholl. Following old drover tracks, perhaps catching a
glimpse of roe deer, grouse and red squirrels as buzzards fly
overhead. The ride will be guided by Hamish, an estate ghillie,
who will be able to answer questions on stalking and heather
management. The two hour ride is suitable for beginners and
experienced riders. £35 per person (£45 including
three-course lunch)
www.blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Monday 1st September
7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights.
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry.
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band), Follow
the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30pm to the Recreation
Ground. Highland
and Scottish dancing, songs and music. Venue -Drive
Into Recreation
Ground. watch from your car or from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall.
Admission - Adults £5, Concessions £4 & Children free
.contact:
G. McNab Tel: 0773 315 2223 E/mail
gmcnab00@aol.com
Web
www.highlandnight.com
Wednesday 3rd Sept 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists.
Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and
lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most
Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing
occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350
727688
Wednesday 3rd September 7.15pm
A Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall
Eddie Rose - Scotland's Son of Fun! with Sandy Lindsay,
Heather Sadler, Jean Swanson dancers and special guests.
Doors open 7.15pm show starts 7.45pm Tickets from
TIC/Leisure Centre or Telephone 01796 472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
Thursday 4 September, 10am – 12pm
Squirrel Search
Craigvinean Car Park
A Forestry Commission Ranger takes you on his definitive guide
to Squirrel lifestyle.
Cost: Adults: £3, Children £1 Tel: 01738 710399
www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation
Every Thursday 8pm
This is Scotland... and You're Welcome to It!
Castle Menzies, by Aberfeldy.
an evening of Highland Pertshire Music & Comedy with Alan
Brown. Licensed Bar
Tickets £6.Tel:01887 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 4th September 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 6 September,
10am-4pm
Nature Detectives.
Highland Adventure Safaris Dull by Aberfeldy.
Fun for all the family. Pick up a leaflet at the safari
reception, follow the clues and answer the questions to enter
the prize draw. Try your hand at pond dipping in our discovery
garden and come face to face with our largest land mammal the
red deer in our deer park Free Entry.
On B846 - 3mls from Aberfeldy towards Kinloch
Rannoch Tel: 01887 820071
www.highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk
Saturday 6th September
Story Telling Sessions with Jess Smith
Moulin Kirk
Local author, singer and story teller will have two story
telling sessions, one in the afternoon for children and one in
the evening for adults. Sheila Stewart MBE will be her
guest at the evening performance. Jess will also have a
display of photographs and memorabilia relating to the
traditional Travelling People of Perthshire.
www.moulinkirk.co.uk
Saturday, 6th Sept 12 -
2pm (Booking essential)
Sandpit Archaeology: The Little Dig. Celebrating Perthshire
Archaeology Month –
The Scottish Crannog Centre
Try your hand at trowelling for clues to the past. Learn how
to record your finds and what to do with them. Fun for all ages.
Includes tour of crannog. Meet: The Scottish Crannog
Centre, Kenmore. Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
Saturday, 6th Sept
2-4pm (booking essential)
Snorkel Archaeology! Celebrating Perthshire Archaeology Month
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Discover virtual underwater archaeology in a mini-tank. With
mask and snorkel, only the face and hands get wet! Record
objects and draw underwater. Suitable for ages 7+. All included
with tour of the Crannog Centre. Meet: The Scottish Crannog
Centre, Kenmore Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
Saturday 06 September 2008 - 2-3pm
Fabulous Fungi
Meet: Logierait Woods Car Park, by Logierait (1/2 mile north of
Logierait on the Dunfallandy road). Fungi for beginners.
Charge: £2.00 Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Saturday 6th September
7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall Pitlochry
An evening of traditional dancing to some of Scotland's best
bands - David Oswald
Admission - Dancers £6, Spectators £2 Contact - June Templeman
Telephone - 01796 473488
Email:jdat@topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk
Sunday, 7th September
10am to 5pm. Booking essential.
Ancient Archery Tournament
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore
Come and test your skill in the field. Competitions for children
and adults. Great prizes for all age groups. No experience
necessary. A qualified archery instructor will guide your hand
and aim to hit a range of targets. Crannog tour included.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Cost to be confirmed. The
Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
07 September 2008
7.30pm
Dunkeld & Birnam Live Arts - Organ Centenary Concert
Dunkeld Cathedral Dunkeld
Dunkeld Cathedral's fine Bevington organ was installed in
1908. To celebrate its centenary we are bringing together two
celebrated Scottish virtuosi, John Kitchen (Organ) and John
Wallace (Trumpet). They will be joined by brass players from
RSAMD, of which John Wallace is the Principal. Admission -
Tickets £10 Contact - Rhona Jubb Telephone - 01350 727962
Email:secretary@dabla.org
Sunday 7th September,
8pm
Pasedena Roof Orchestras
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
For over thirty years the orchestra has delighted audiences with
their mix of swing and hot dance music. The reputation of the
orchestra is legendary. Presented in conjunction with the Rotary
Club of Pitlochry. £18
Tel: Box Office 01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk
or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Monday 8th September
7.45pm gates open 7pm
Highland Nights.
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry.
(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe band), Follow
the parade from Fishers Hotel at 7.30pm to the Recreation
Ground. Highland
and Scottish dancing, songs and music. Venue -Drive
Into Recreation
Ground. watch from your car or from the terracing. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall.
Admission - Adults £5, Concessions £4 & Children free
.contact:
G. McNab Tel: 0773 315 2223 E/mail
gmcnab00@aol.com
Web
www.highlandnight.com
Tues 9th September 10.30am – 4.30pm
Autumn Photography- One day workshop
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Capacity: 20 - Another digital photography day inspired by the
wonderful trees and colours of Perthshire. Bring your own camera
(and lap top if you have one) Price: £48
Tel: Box Office 01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Wednesday 10th September 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists.
Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and
lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most
Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing
occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350
727688
Wednesday 10th September 7.15pm
A Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall
Eddie Rose - Scotland's Son of Fun! with Sandy Lindsay,
Heather Sadler, Jean Swanson dancers and special guests.
Doors open 7.15pm show starts 7.45pm Tickets from
TIC/Leisure Centre or Telephone 01796 472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
Thursday 11 September,
12pm - 2pm
Autumn Harvest
Craigvinean Car Park
Autumn is around the corner and everybody is storing up for the
hard season. Find out what the best strategies are and how our
animal friends will prepare for the big freeze. Cost: Adults:
£3, Children £1 Tel: 01738 710399
www.forestry.gov.uk/recreation
Thursday 11 September 2008 - 2-3.30pm
Fabulous Fungi
Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, Blair Atholl. 1 mile north of Blair
Atholl on the road to Old Blair.
Fungi for beginners. Charge: £2.00
Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Every Thursday 8pm
This is Scotland... and You're Welcome to It!
Castle Menzies, by Aberfeldy.
an evening of Highland Pertshire Music & Comedy with Alan
Brown. Licensed Bar
Tickets £6.Tel:01887 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 11th September 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 13th September 11am - 5.15pm
Pitlochry Highland Games
Recreation Park Pitlochry
Traditional Highland Games with dancing, heavy events, tug o'
war, cycling, running and piping. Includes many interesting
trade and charity stalls together with a fun area for the
children. The highlight of the afternoon will be the Massed Pipe
Bands Finale. Admission - Adults £5, Children £1 - to be
confirmed - June Templeman Telephone - 07724 337 938
Email:
secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk Web
www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
Sunday 14 September, 10am to 5pm
Ancient Archery Tournament
The Scottish Crannog Centre. by Kenmore
Come and test your skill in the field. Competitions for children
and adults. No experience necessary. A qualified archery
instructor will guide your hand and aim to hit a range of
targets. Prizes for all levels. Crannog tour included. Cost:
Booking essential. Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday, 14 September, 2pm – 3pm
Big Trees in Diana’s Grove
Blair Castle Car Park, Blair Atholl
Experience the tree giants of Blair Castle. Cost: £1 and Castle
grounds ticket
Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sun 14th September, 8pm
John Scrimger - A night of Gilber & Sullivan
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Another sure-to-sell out concert from John Scrimger and friends,
dedicated to those original masters of the comic song. £16.50
Tel: Box Office 01796 484 626
Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Wednesday17th September 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists.
Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and
lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most
Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing
occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350
727688
Wednesday 17th September (starts after the
matinee)
Post Show Talk - Heartbreak House
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
This is your chance to meet the actors and director from the
play you've just watched, and ask them anything! These talks
offer a unique and fascinating experience. £2 Tel: Box Office
01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Wednesday 17th September 7.15pm
A Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall
Eddie Rose - Scotland's Son of Fun! with Sandy Lindsay,
Heather Sadler, Jean Swanson dancers and special guests.
Doors open 7.15pm show starts 7.45pm Tickets from
TIC/Leisure Centre or Telephone 01796 472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
Every Thursday 8pm
This is Scotland... and You're Welcome to It!
Castle Menzies, by Aberfeldy.
an evening of Highland Pertshire Music & Comedy with Alan
Brown. Licensed Bar
Tickets £6.Tel:01887 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 18th September 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 20th September 10am - 2pm
Highland Perthshire Market.
Mill of Logierait Farm near Ballinluig.
Community market with local producers showcasing a wide
range of quality local produce and products, including bakery,
delicatessen, handmade soap, fresh fruit & veg, wooden products
and much more. Live music and refreshments with plenty of free
parking.
Saturday 20th September, 2pm – 4.30pm
Explore the Hidden Glens
Atholl Estates Information Centre, Blair Atholl
Description: Join a landrover taking you up one of our stunning
glens to explore the landscape, history and wildlife. Cost:
£25 Adults £15 Children Booking required. Tel. 01796 481355 to book.
www.atholl-estates.co.uk
Saturday 20th September
7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall Pitlochry
An evening of traditional dancing to some of Scotland's best
bands - Glencraig.
Admission - Dancers £6, Spectators £2 Contact - June Templeman
Telephone - 01796 473488
Email:jdat@topofthebox.freeserve.co.uk
Saturday 20th - Sunday
21st
Cycle Cairngorms Sportive
Cairngorm National Park.
Day 1 charity cycle around the National Park.
Day 2 (120 miles) Leaving Ballater and passing through Braemar
before the climb up to Glenshee. Passing through
Kirkmichael and on to Pitlochry. The route then picks up
the Sustrans Route through Drumochter north to Newtonmore and
Kingussie and finishing at Badaguish Outdoor Centre. For
registration info and further details
www.cyclecairngorms.org
Tel:01479 861285
Sunday, 21st September
11– 4pm.
Prehistoric Pot-making – Celebrating Scottish Archaeology Month
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore.
Get creative with clay and learn how to make simple pots and
finger-paintings. Hand’s on fun for all ages. Includes
tour of crannog.
The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore. Tel. 01887 830583.
www.crannog.co.uk
Sunday 21st September,
8pm
Fiddlers Rally
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Synchronicity and musical delights from the massed fiddlers,
presented in conjunction with the Rotary Club of
Pitlochry.£16.50 Tel: Box Office
01796 484 626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
Tuesday 23 September 2008 - 2-3.30pm
Fabulous Fungi
Meet: Cally Car Park, by Dunkeld.
Fungi for beginners. Charge: £2
Tel: 01796 481355
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Wednesday 24th September 2-4pm
Solo Handbell Ringing by Heather I. McLean
Dunkeld Cathedral
one of the country few accomplished handbell soloists.
Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and
lovely to hear. Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most
Wednesdays throughout the summer, Also group ringing
occasionally. Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350
727688
Wednesday 24th September 7.15pm
A Scottish Night Out
Pitlochry Town Hall
Eddie Rose - Scotland's Son of Fun! with Sandy Lindsay,
Heather Sadler, Jean Swanson dancers and special guests.
Doors open 7.15pm show starts 7.45pm Tickets from
TIC/Leisure Centre or Telephone 01796 472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
Every Thursday 8pm
This is Scotland... and You're Welcome to It!
Castle Menzies, by Aberfeldy.
an evening of Highland Pertshire Music & Comedy with Alan
Brown. Licensed Bar
Tickets £6.Tel:01887 820982 or
www.broonsreel.com
Thursday 25th September 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
Sun 28th September, 8pm
Pam Ayres
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
It’s over 30 years since Pam first appeared on the TV talent
show Opportunity Knocks. Still writing and performing worldwide,
she has an enduring appeal for audiences of all ages as her
performance here in 2006 proved! £18 Tel: Box Office 01796 484
626 Email
boxoffice@pitlochry.org.uk or book online
www.pitlochry.org.uk
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