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.
Saturday 1st September 2012
Highland Perthshire Marathon and Half Marathon.
Aberfeldy & District Rotary Club.
Fun Runs for under 17s. 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
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
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
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
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
 Sun
23rd Sept
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
To download your own Events programme as a PDF
Full
info for September 2011 What's On for Highland Perthshire
September 2011
'What's On' in 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
1st/3rd/8th/10th/16th/21st/22nd/27th/28th/
Henceforward - a comic tale of man, music and machines
7th/12th/17th/24th/30th
See How They Run! - A classic, chaotic war-time farce
3rd/9th/15th/20th/21st/28th/
Trelawny Of The Wells - a vivacious Victorian Comedy
1st/6th/7th/14th/19th/24th/29th/
Privates On Parade - a bawdy musical memoir of National
Service 2nd/8th/15th/20th/21st/28th/
Dr Angelus - a disturbing comedy-thriller 5th/10th17th
23rd 29th
Tel:Box Office: 01796 484
626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
1st July-Mid September Departing at 1700hrs.
SummerWatch Safaris
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Nothing can prepare you for the beauty,
peace and tranquillity of our hills and glens at dusk Web or
call 01887820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
Saturday 3rd Sept - Sunday 11th Sept
Perthshire Open Studios
122 Various Venues
Now in its fourth year, Perthshire Open Studios continues to
grow. This year POS has over 180 artists exhibiting in 122
venues across Perthshire. There are nine days for artists
to share their diverse and creative talent including paintings,
drawings, photography, textiles, jewellery, ceramics and much,
much more. Some of the art is good enough to eat, and
indeed you can, but check with the artist first!
This event offers the opportunity to encounter a wide range of
creative people in their working environment, demystifying the
creative process. Visitors can meet the artist, see them at work
and buy work direct from the maker. Some venues also offer
demonstrations and workshops. Cafes are also listed, to
enhance the visitor experience. The event is run by a
voluntary committee. For details, brochures can be
downloaded from
www.perthshireopenstudios.com or by calling 01738 477
834. You can also find us on facebook, via the website.
3rd to 25th September
Daytime Safaris - Every Sunday, 2pm - 4.30pm
Dusk Safaris - Every Saturday, 4.30pm - 7pmLand Rover Safaris
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 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 10am -
11.30am
Every Tuesday and Sunday 6.30pm - 8pm
Tractor Tours
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl.PH18 5TL
Explore the grounds of Blair Castle and the surrounding
landscape on a 90 minute vintage tractor and trailer ride.
Find out more about our organic sheep and cattle, see the
Highland ponies and watch the red deer in the deer park - can
you spot the stag? Tours depart from Blair Castle Caravan
Park reception, with a second pick-up on Blair Castle forecourt.
A real favourite with children! Adult: £5 Children
(under 16) £3, under 1s: Free 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 Night - May - September 7pm
Och Aye McKay
McKays bar & restaurant Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Mckays Pitlochry kicks off another season with our well
renowned Scottish Stage show – Och Aye McKay. Over the last
number of years we have built a strong reputation as the home of
Scottish music and offering amongst the very best in traditional
Scottish entertainment.
Enjoy an unmissable every evening of Scottish music, costume,
bagpipes, fiddle and accordionist and dance away to our
favourite ceildh tunes. Test your wit with our fun Scottish quiz
or why not sample one of Scotland's most famous exports -
whisky, of which you will find a fine selection.
Our kilted waiting staff will offer genuine hospitality and good
craic! (Local expression for good times!) Free Entry - To
book a table and your place at Och Aye McKay: • Phone: 01796
473888
• Email: info@mckayshotel.co.uk
Every Tuesday 7pm
The Tuesday Tipple - whisky tasting evening
McKays Bar & Restaurant
Join us 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. To book a table and your place phone
01796 473888 or email info@mckayshotel.co.uk
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
see event on youtube
http://youtu.be/EolA9hQd3_E
Every Wednesday 4th May to 14th September
Wonderful Wednesdays - Open Competion
Pitlochry Golf, Golf Course Rd Pitlochry PH16 5QY
Open to all Tee Times from 2-5pm Prizes. Price £10 per
person - except "Super Wednesday 14th September at £15 per
person. Tel 01796 472792 e.mail pro@pitlochrygolf.co.uk
www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Every Thursday 29th September
This is Scotland... And You're Welcome To It!
Castle Menzies, Weem, by Aberfeldy
It‘s an evening of gentle music and comedy written and
presented by local entertainer Alan Brown and taking a wry look
at Scottish history and culture with the emphasis on this very
part of Highland Perthshire. Presented at 8 pm each
Thursday evening from 2 June until 29 September, tickets (£6)
are on sale at the venue or may be reserved by phoning Castle
Menzies.
More info on Alan’s website
www.broonsreel.com . PS - it’s definitely NOT a
Highland Night!
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
Saturday 3rd September
7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall.
Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or come along
to watch. Dancers £6.50 Spectators £2.00 Tel 01796 473488
 Sunday 4th September
NSPCC Scotland Pitlochry HACK (17mile sponsored walk)
Pitlochry
This is a great opportunity for members of the public to
pull on their hiking boots and discover the breathtaking views
of Pitlochry. The NSPCC are looking for walking enthusiasts to
take part in a 17 mile sponsored challenge walk on Sunday 4th
September 2011 to help give vulnerable children in Scotland a
voice. Discover the areas timeless beauty with a rewarding day
in the hills.
Or would you like to use your walking expertise and be a
volunteer on the day?
Register online at
www.nspcc.org.uk/pitlochryhack Call: 0844 892
0212 Email: pitlochryhack@nspcc
4th - 6th September
Three Day Golf Breaks From £89.00 per person
Pitlochry Golf
These golfing breaks are hosted over three days from Sunday to
Tuesday for all golfers of any ability. This is a fantastic
opportunity to escape into the beauty of Highland Perthshire and
recharge the batteries in the company of new and old friends.
In setting up the itinerary we look to play a competition in the
morning with the option of expert coaching from our professional
coaching staff, followed by dinner and entertainment at the
clubhouse on the Sunday and Monday nights.
www.pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Sunday 4th September
1pm - 2pm entry
Club Shoot 50
Fortingall Gun Club Chesthill Shooting Ground - Glenlyon
3 .5miles up Glenlyon from Fortingall/Fearnan road junction
Sporting: Pool Trap Visitors Welcome at all shoots - For
information phone Sandy Argo 01887 829412 or 07979594575
Sun 4th Sept; Sun 6th Nov; Sun 11th Dec
Birnam Arts Centre
Blow & Blast Woodwind Ensemble Workshops
Birnam Institute Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
One-off woodwind ensemble workshops catering specifically for
inexperienced adult learners/'returners' on flute, oboe,
clarinet or bassoon. (You will need your own instrument.)
Introductory 10am – 12 noon £15 Playalong Band 12:30 – 2pm
£10 Intermediate 2:30 - 4:30pm £15 A limited number
of saxophones or brass players can be accommodated in the
lunchtime band (check first for availability). For more
information/bookings, visit
www.blowandblast.co.uk or tel: 01764 652052
Sunday 4th September
8.00pm
Wolfstone
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Celtic rock giants Wolfstone return again this year for another
amazing, foot stomping night of classic tunes, brand new songs
and traditional favourites, including an acoustic set (where
they get to sit down!). Tickets: £22.50 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 Traditional Live Music
Session on the first Sunday of every single month! Tel: 01567
820436
www.benlawershotel.co.uk
Monday 5th September
11am -4pm
Hands on Science
Scottish Crannog Centre
Special exhibits on current research & new discoveries. Meet
scientists, use microscopes, handle archaeological material, and
get a feel for underwater archaeology. Normal admission fee + £3
or £4 if event only.
http://www.crannog.co.uk/docs/crannog_centre/events_diary.html
Monday 5th September Gates open 7pm,
Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band
Highland Night
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry (Town Hall, wet weather venue)
An evening of traditional Scottish entertainment with the Vale
of Atholl Junior Pipe Band, highland and Scottish country
dancing displays, songs and accordion music. Watch the spectacle
from your car (parking free) or sit on the terraced banking.
Admission: Adults £5, children £1. Gates open 7pm, Starts
7.45pm, finishes approx. 9.15pm
www.highlandnight.co.uk
Tuesday 6th September 10.00am – 12 .00am
FORESTRY COMMISSION WALKS - Squirrel Search
Craigvinean Car Park
A Forestry Commission ranger takes you on his definitive guide
to Squirrel lifestyle. Prize for the first person to spot a
squirrel. Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Contact John Fyfe
on 07801 827986
Tuesday 6th September - Thursday 8th September
11am-3pm
Willow Weaving Workshops - part of Perthshire Open Studio Week
Big Shed, Tobreck, Lawers, Aberfeldy
6th Fedges, Pea Trellis/climbers
7th Willow tension trays
8th Random weaving
A series of short 4hr workshops introducing some traditional and
modern approaches to weaving willow. All workshops are
beginner friendly! Course details available online
www.georgiacrook.co.uk Cost £30 inc materials and
refreshments. Advance booking only please. contact Georgia Cook
07786085833 e.mail
georgia@theonly.org
Wednesday 7th September: 10.30am
Hidden History (Duration: 4 hours)
Meet: 10.30am Kiltyrie Booking essential
Explore the rich archaeological landscape on the slopes
below Ben Lawers NNR.
Cost: adults £10, children £5 Bring: Walking boots, warm,
waterproof and windproof clothing, packed lunch and drink.
please telephone 0844 4932 136 or email
benlawers@nts.org.uk
Wednesday 7th September 11am - 1pm
Historic Dunkeld Guided Walk (easy 2k)
Learn more about the history of Dunkeld. Free but
pre-booking required Tel: Ian Abbott DBHS 01350 724251
Wednesday 7th September doors open 7.15pm
Scottish Night Out
Town Hall Pitlochry
This Year The Scottish Night Out Show in Pitlochry
Town Hall will Commence on Wednesday August 10th at 7.45pm
Tickets Adult £8 Cons £7 Children £4 available from Pitlochry
Leisure Centre or at the door. The Charity Raffle this year will
be for The Perth Royal Infirmary Haematology New Unit More
Information at a later date. Tel
01796 472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
Friday 9th September 2011
BLAIR ATHOLL GOLF CHALLENGE
Blair Atholl Golf Club
The Blair Atholl Golf Challenge for the Atholl Quaich is due to
take place on Friday 9th September 2011. The event which is open
to teams of four male and female golfers will tee off with a
shotgun start at 9.30am. Scoring will be based on the best two
net stableford scores recorded by each team over 18 holes.
The Blair Atholl golf course is a classic James Braid design. It
is generally easy-walking parkland with short climbs to and from
a plateau, with elevated tee and green positions for several of
the holes. The par 3's range from a wedge shot between towering
Scots pines onto a tightly guarded green in the valley below, to
a full drive along the edge of the River Garry, undoubtedly one
of Scotland’s most challenging holes from the back tee.
There is a good mix of open driving holes and shorter par 4s,
over which accuracy is at a premium. The final par 5 winds up to
the clubhouse with an approach played between sentinel pines to
the home green. The Blair Atholl course presents a beautifully
balanced challenge, allowing good scoring for the patient,
precise player.
The Golf Challenge is sponsored by the Blair Atholl Golf Club in
conjunction with the Blair Atholl Area Tourism Association. The
£50 entry fee per team includes tea/coffee and bacon rolls on
arrival. In addition to the main prize in the form of the Atholl
Quaich, a number of additional prizes will be on offer. Catering
will be available during the post match celebrations. The field
is limited to twelve teams so early registration is recommended!
To obtain an entry form or to find out more about the
arrangements for the event, contact Peter Barr on barr17@btinternet.com
or phone/text 07969 155 005.
Friday 9th September 8:00pm
NTS presents Calum's Road
Birnam Institute Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Calum's Road has become the stuff of modern folklore. It is the
remarkable true story of one man's single-minded determination
to challenge the powers-that-be and is brought to stages across
Scotland for the first time.
Based on Roger Hutchison’s elegiac novel of the same name, Scots
playwright David Harrower offers audiences the richly detailed
and unhurried description of a dying way of life in Northern
Raasay. Tickets: £12 / £10 / £5 Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Friday 9th September 7pm
Grassroots (Zimbabwe Theatre Company
Aberfeldy Town Hall
Aberfeldy Fair Trade Group welcomes back Grassroots- the
Zimbawe Theatre Company- to Aberfeldy Town Hall for another
amazing Community Concert. Tickets are £5/£3 and available
from the Community Campus or Wade’s Newsagents. For more
information and to find out about their week of school workshops
please call Emma on 01887 829 736.
Saturday 10th September 9am
Highland Perthshire Marathon
Aberfeldy
9am - Marathon starts.
9.30am - Half marathon starts.
11.00am - Junior fun runs – registration from 1000 hrs Aberfeldy
Golf Clubhouse. (Fun runs will be held within the
boundaries of the golf club area). 7.30pm - Wind up
Ceilidh and BBQ, Aberfeldy Town Hall. How to enter -
http://www.highlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk/enter/how-to-enter
Free camping and parking is available for the weekend on the
Aberfeldy Show field, situated adjacent to the golf course on
Poplar Avenue. This is courtesy of the Campbell family.
The campsite will have toilet facilities but no washing
facilities but Aberfeldy Community Campus is available post
event to participants for showering. Highland Perthshire
Marathon Administrator Pat McNeish Firbank House Kenmore Road
Aberfeldy PH15 2BY
http://www.higlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk Admin
contact pmcneish@sky.com Event Director contact stewartmcneish@sky.com
Saturday 10th September for ages 6-16. 10am -
12.30pm
BiketraX Time Trial Day
Highland Safaris by Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
1000-1230 with registration is by 1000.
Each age category has a 1st prize, and for anyone that can
beat our very own Stig – ‘The Stag’ – there’s a prize that will
be presented on our Go Bike Day in September. Bike Hire
available if anyone needs, entry is £2 and every entrant gets a
free Energy pack. For more details, follow Highland Safaris on
Facebook or phone 01887 820071.
www.highlandsafaris.net
Saturday 10th September 10.30 –
17.00
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. Confined events
10.30 – 12.30 approx. Open events 12.30 Adults £6.00. Children:
£1.00 (under review) Telephone: 01796 473488 or 01796
482376 E-mail:
secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk or
jrlogierait@btinternet.com Web
www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
Saturday 10th September 2-5pm
Dunkeld Park Guided Walk (moderate 5.5k)
Join Dunkeld & Birnam Historical Society on a guided walk to
Stanley Hill, the Cathedral the Parent Larch and the River Tay.
Free but pre-booking required Tel: Forrest Moffat 01350 727792
Saturday 10th September 2.30 - 4.30pm
Struan Church and mound, Struan, nr Blair Atholl (moderate walk)
Perthshire Archaeology Month
The early medieval landscape around St Filian's church and
find out about the display of power and religion in medieval
Atholl. Free. To book contact Mark Hall, Perth Museum 01738
783414
Sunday 11th September
Go Bike Day
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
In partnership with Scott Bikes-Try before you buy- Get to
grips with your Mountain Bike on Biketrax –Perthshire’s first
Mountain Bike Skills loop On the day Charges apply 01887 820071
www.highlandsafaris.net
Monday 11th September
11am -4pm
Ancient Pots & Firing
Scottish Crannog Centre
Learn about prehistoric pottery, make & decorate your own
pot, and see the firing of pots prepared earlier. Normal
admission fee + £4 or £6 if event only.
http://www.crannog.co.uk/docs/crannog_centre/events_diary.html
Sunday 11th September 8.00pm
Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Presented by The Rotary Club of Pitlochry
Hugely popular all over the world, this iconic swing band is
back for yet another year and another evening of fantastic,
top-class, feel-good entertainment. Unmissable! Tickets: £20.00
Tel:01796 484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Tuesday 13th September 8pm - 11pm
Highland Night
Kenmore Hotel Kenmore
This will include piper, highland dancers, Scottish dance band
and singers. Admission is £6.00 per person. Tel 01887 830205
www.kenmorehotel.com
Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 September:
The Screen Machine
in Aberfeldy (car park behind Girvans petrol station)
Scotland’s fabulous mobile cinema – state of the art screen and
sound – returns with a programme for everyone. Book now for:
Tuesday 13, 5.30pm ‘Cars 2’ (U)
Tuesday 13, 8.30pm ‘Beginners’ (15)
Wednesday 14, 5.00pm ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part
2 (3D)’ (12A)
Wednesday 14, 8.30pm ‘Bridesmaids’ (15)
Ticket prices: Adults £6.50, U 16s £5, Concessions £5 (3D
supplement £1.50). Please remember the Screen Machine's
rule that U 16s must be accompanied by a parent or 21+ guardian
at the 8.30pm screenings, even though they are (15) certificate.
Booking online at
www.screenmachine.co.uk or telephone 0871 902 5750. A
few tickets available at the door half an hour before
performance.
Wednesday 14th September 10.00am – 12 .00am
FORESTRY COMMISSION WALKS - Squirrel Search
Craigvinean Car Park
A Forestry Commission ranger takes you on his definitive guide
to Squirrel lifestyle. Prize for the first person to spot a
squirrel. Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Contact John Fyfe
on 07801 827986
Wednesday 14th September doors open 7.15pm
Scottish Night Out
Town Hall Pitlochry
This Year The Scottish Night Out Show in Pitlochry
Town Hall will Commence on Wednesday August 10th at 7.45pm
Tickets Adult £8 Cons £7 Children £4 available from Pitlochry
Leisure Centre or at the door. The Charity Raffle this year will
be for The Perth Royal Infirmary Haematology New Unit More
Information at a later date. Tel
01796 472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
Saturday 17th September
10am - 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
Saturday 17th September
7.30pm
Scottish Country Dancing
Pitlochry Town Hall.
Visitors welcome to join us on the dance floor or come along
to watch. Dancers £6.50 Spectators £2.00 Tel 01796 473488
Sunday 18th September 8pm
Blake
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Mixing eclectic classical tunes and pop songs with rich harmony
vocals, classical ‘boyband’ Blake’s first album went straight to
Number One in the UK Classical Chart, receiving the prestigious
Brit-Award for Album of the Year. Expect a surprisingly warm,
emotional, funny and fabulous show!
Tickets: £22.50 Tel:01796 484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Tuesday 20th September
Fearnan Village Association - Coffee Morning
McLean Hall Fearnan
All welcome to come along to enjoy fresh filter coffee, tea,
fruit or herbal teas and a selection of delicious sweet or
savoury home baking. This is a good opportunity to meet
the locals, have a friendly chat and discuss matters of local
interest. If you have visitors staying, bring them along!
By then we hope to have our 'Fearnan The Four Seasons' 2012
calendar for sale. Don't miss out! We look forward to meeting
you.
Thursday 21st September 1.30 pm- 3.00pm
FORESTRY COMMISSION WALKS - Autumn Harvest
Hermitage Car Park
Winter is just around the corner. Find out how the woods and
animals adapt to the onset of the colder weather. Adults £3.50
Children£2.00 Contact John Fyfe on 07801 827986
Wednesday 21st September doors open 7.15pm
Scottish Night Out
Town Hall Pitlochry
This Year The Scottish Night Out Show in Pitlochry
Town Hall will Commence on Wednesday August 10th at 7.45pm
Tickets Adult £8 Cons £7 Children £4 available from Pitlochry
Leisure Centre or at the door. The Charity Raffle this year will
be for The Perth Royal Infirmary Haematology New Unit More
Information at a later date. Tel
01796 472600
www.eddierose.co.uk
Thursday 22nd September 12noon check in
Pitlochry Golf Clic Sargent Fundraiser
Pitlochry Golf Club
Soup & Sandwiches Shotgun start 1.30 pm. Nearest the pin &
longest drive competitions Buffet dinner & prize giving with
fantastic auction Teams of 4 £200. Contact the pro on
01796 472792 or email pro@pitlochrygolf.co.uk
Saturday 24th September 10.30am - 5pm
Fortingall Kirk & Molteno Memorial Hall Fortingall
Part of the Perth & Kinross Doors Open Day
A church was probably first built at Fortingall at the end
of the 7th century beside the famous ancient yew tree.
Exhibitions about local history, archaeology and the
architecture of Fortingall can be seen. 8 miles west of
Aberfeldy. Limited parking at Kirk & Hall, Toilet
available at Molteno Hall where tea will be on offer.
 Saturday 24th September
Canoe Slalom - Scottish National White Water Slalom Championships
Grandtully by Aberfeldy
Organiser SCA Slalom Committee Jill
Florence Tel 0131 337 2729 email:
jillsflorence@yahoo.com
www.canoescotland.org
image by
Rob Eyton-Jones
Saturday, September 24,
7.30pm,
The Big ‘B’ Concert ,
Breadalbane Community Campus Hall, Aberfeldy.
Outstanding local singers and pianists in concert with
Barluathan, the award winning traditional band from the Royal
Conservatoire of Scotland, offer an exciting evening of wide
ranging music in support of the campaign to revive the Birks
Cinema in Aberfeldy. Tickets £10, Concessions/Under-16s £6.
Licensed bar. Available at the door on the night or in advance at the
Watermill Bookshop or Wade Newsagents in Aberfeldy or by writing
to Concert Tickets, Moulin House, Keltneyburn, Aberfeldy PH15
2LF
Saturday 24th September
8pm,
The Poozies
Birnam Arts Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
The Fiddle Tree presents The Poozies Tickets Full price -
£12 (advance) £15 (on the door); concessions - £10 (advance) £13
(on the door); Under-18s - £5.
Cash & cheques: Birnam CD (01350 727158) and Zigzags, Dunkeld
(01350 728666).
Credit & debit cards: ONLINE ONLY:
www.thebooth.co.uk
Saturday 24th September 8.30pm
Comedy Club at McKays
McKays, Atholl Rd Pitlochry
1 host, 3 stand up comedians - lots of laughter £7 admission -
includes entry to late night disco. Doors Open 7pm. Show starts
8.30pm Tel:01796 473888
www.mckayshotel.co.uk
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th September 12 - 4pm
Moulin Kirk, Moulin Pitlochry
Part of the Perth & Kinross Doors Open Day
The building dates from 1829. The interior with queenpost
roof trusses and timber barley-sugar twist columns date from
1874 as does the belfry, spire and weathercock. a display
of historic photographs . North Perthshire Family History
Group have a genealogy research room within the centre. IT
access and advice will be available to beginners.
Sunday 25th 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 Linn of Tummel. Includes basic id and folklore. Just turn up
Cost: Adults £3.00; Children £2 Tel 0844 4932194
http://www.nts.org.uk
Sunday 25th September
11am - 2pm
Sunnybrae Cottage 156 Atholl Road Pitlochry.
Part of the Perth & Kinross
Doors Open Day
A fine survival of an 18th century single storey 3 bay,
rectangular-plan, cruck-framed vernacular cottage with a
corrugated-iron roof. A listed and s scheduled
monument. A rare opportunity to see inside is available.
Guided tours lasting 60mins and limited to 15 people.
Pre-booking essential on 0131 668 8838 or
gareth.cheeseman@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Sunday 25th September 11.15am
'Back to church service'
Aberfeldy Parish Church Taybridge Rd Aberfeldy
You are welcome to join us in our 'back to church' service which
coincides with our Harvest service (followed by a soup lunch)
Sunday 25th September,
2-4pm
Fantastic Fungi
Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Blair Atholl
Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair Atholl
Fungi for beginners and improvers. A fungi expert will join us
for the afternoon. Booking: Just turn up. Cost: £4.
Tel:01796 481355 pf@atholl-estates.co.uk
www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk
Sunday 25th September
8.00pm
An Evening Of Gilbert & Sullivan - with John Scrimger and Guests
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Join John Scrimger and his guests, including Donald Maxwell,
James Nicol and the John Scrimger Chorale, to enjoy G&S
favourites from The Mikado, H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates Of
Penzance and many more. Tickets: £20.00 Tel:01796 484626
www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com
Wednesday 28th
September 11am - 1pm
Historic Dunkeld Guided Walk (easy 2k)
Part of Perthshire Archaeology Month
Learn more about the history of Dunkeld. Meet at the North
car-park. Free but pre-booking required Tel: Ian Abbott DBHS
01350 724251
Thursday 29th September
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 Conc. £5 Members £2 contact
01350 727337
Thursday 29th September
8:00pm
Jo Caulfield - Cruel To Be Kind (Stand-Up Comedy)
Birnam Institute Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DSJo Caulfield
Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners as Jo
discusses irritating girlfriends, negotiating with terrorists,
celebrity perfumes, bespoke kitchens and a visit to HMV that
culminates in having dinner with people she doesn't know.
The celebration of anger continues with acerbic stories about
dating, relationships, drunken friends, bad service and
wrestling with the self-scanner in Tesco Supermarket.
Tickets: £12 / £10 Tel: 01350 727674
www.birnamarts.com
Friday 30th September,
11am to 12.30pm
World's Biggest Coffee Morning
Green Park Hotel, Pitlochry
In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Please come along!!
Friday 30th September 7pm
Big Prize
Bingo Tea
Aberfeldy Town Hall
Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, admission £1.50 (50p
for U 16s) to include tea. Raffle. Children and families
welcome. Prizes welcome. Organised by Friends of the Birks
Cinema with Locus Breadlbane and the Town Hall. Funds raised go
towards the rebuilding of Aberfeldy's old cinema.
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