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What’s On in Highland Perthshire September 2014

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Cinema, Live Event/BroadcastsThe Birks Cinema PO Box 7517 Aberfeldy PH15 2WHsee website for details & listings book online or Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk

Sunday 27th July 2014 - Tuesday 16th Sep 2014From St Ives to Aberfeldy Four Cornish PrintmakersAll four printmakers (Becky Haughton, Rachael Kantaris, Liz Luckwell and Lynn Pascoe) live in Cornwall and their work seeks to extend the tra-ditions of the St Ives School. Though separated from Scotland by distance these Cornish images feel very close to home. Lovers of the Scottish landscape will find resonance in their expression of light and colour. In this vibrant display of print-making landscapes transform into abstract forms and colour itself takes on meaning. Watermill Gallery Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG 01887 822896 Open Mon - Sat 10am – 5.30pm & Sun 11am – 5.30pm

Tuesday 1st April - 31st October daily 9.30am - 5.30pmGreat War. Blair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TL. As 2014 is Scotland’s Year of Homecoming, the main highlight of the tour will be a focus on the profound effect that the Great War had on the family of the 7th Duke. Follow the story of Blair Castle being transformed into a Red Cross hospital, and how in WW2 the castle was needed to house evacuees from Glasgow. Full Price £9.90, Conc Price £8.40 Child Price £5.95 Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. Tel:01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Daily 10am - 4.30pmBeatrix Potter Interactive Exibi-tion and Garden. Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DSSuitable for adults and children alike housing a history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per personTel: box office 01350 727674 [email protected] www.birnamarts.com

Daily April - October 10am 12noon & 2pm The Red Deer and Barn Owl EncounterHighland Safaris, Dull, By Aber-feldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JQCome face to face with Britain’s largest native land mammal – the majestic Red Deer and meet and encounter our tame Barn Owl in a hands on demonstration as well as discovering the natural wonders of Highland Perth shire on a fun and inspiring short walk. 60 mins includes deer Food & knowledgeable Safari Ranger and a Badge for Children £8 per person £25 for a family of 4 Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

Dunkeld Art Exhibition. Daily Mon- Sat from 10.00am to 7.00pm, Sunday from 2.00pm to 7.00pm Thursday 19th June to Thursday 28th August.The Duchess Anne Hall The Cross at the centre of Dunkeld.Now in its 44th year the Dunkeld Art Exhibition has been running for 10 weeks every summer to raise money for the upkeep of Dunkeld Cathedral. Artists from all over the UK show paintings, prints and sculptures and the exhibition attracts some 10,000 visitors each year. E-mail [email protected] www.dunkeldartexhibition.com

A selection of 6 plays;Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR A selection of 6 plays including;Whisky Kisses a funny, romantic and exu-berant new Scottish Musical.3rd 8pm,4th 2pm,8th 8pm,13th 2pm,18th 2pm,20th 8pm,25th 2pm,26th 8pm,Perfect Days by Liz Lochhead 5th 8pm,11th 8pm,16th 8pm, 17th 2pm 24th 8pm,29th 8pm,The Admirable Crichton by J.M Barrie2nd 8pm, 3rd 2pm,10th 8pm,15th 8pm,20th 2pm,27th 8pmThe Yellow on the Broom by Anne Downie4th 8pm,9th 8pm,10th 2pm, 17th 8pm 22nd 8pm,27th 2pm,Passing Places by Stephen Greenhorn6th 8pm,12th 8pm,18th 8pm, 23rd 8pm,24th 2pm,Mr Bolfry by James Bridie1st 8pm,6th 2pm,11th 2pm,13th 8pm,19th 8pm,25th 8pm,30th 8pmTel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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What’s On Highland Perthshire 2014

Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BHFree Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Saturday 6th September to Friday 31st October 2pm- 4pmCloud Felts.Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Exhibition 10.00am to 5.00pm. Free Entry. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Tuesdays, Wednesday & Sundays from 01 Jun - 19 October 20 14Ring of Breadalbane Explorer BusThe Explorer bus commences on Sunday 1st June and conclude on Sunday 19th October, operating on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays in the months of June, September and October and also on Saturdays in July and August. Sweeney’s of Muthill, near Crieff will run the clockwise Crieff – Comrie – St Fillans – Lochearnhead – Killin – Kenmore – Aberfeldy – Crieff route. Kingshouse Travel of Balquhidder will operate an anti-clock-wise Killin – Lochearnhead – St Fillans – Comrie – Crieff – Aberfeldy – Kenmore – Killin circuit. The hop-on hop-off circular service calls at all of the major tourist attractions in the area. In an extension of the service, the Explorer will operate four (4) complete circuits on operating days from 9am until after 9pm, allowing passengers, for example, to attend early evening performances at The Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy.

Daily from 01 Apr 14 - 31 Oct 2014 Land Rover Wildlife SafarisBlair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TLDiscover Atholl Estates’ beautiful and diverselandscape and native wildlife on a 4x4 tour with an expert guide. Adult £36, Child £20 Booking essential.Tel: 01796 481355. www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Daily from 01 May - 30 Sep 2014Twilight GolfPitlochry Golf Club, Golf Course Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5QYTake advantage of the long summer evenings and play golf for only £20 every day after 4pm-Tel: 01796 472 792

Music at Mckays Bar & Restaurnat 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AGTel 01796 473888 Email: [email protected] http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk/pitlochry_enter-tainment/programme.htm

July – mid September Highland Safaris, Dull, By Aberfeldy, Perth-shire, PH15 2JQOur renowned ‘Sundowner’ Safaris are up and running again from now until mid-September. Nothing can prepare you for the beauty, peace and tranquility of our hills and glens at dusk.

Enjoy tremendous photo opportunities in the fad-ing light and a chance to see Red Deer, Mountain Hare and Golden Eagle.Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

Last Saturday of Every Month Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pmJust Laugh Comedy Club - McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Rd Pitlochry PH16 5AG1 host, 3 stand up comedians - lots of laughter Enjoy Just laugh Comedy Club , last Saturday of every month £10 ppGiggle and dine deal - 2 comedy tickets and a meal for 2 - £20pp After hit the floor as our DJ has you dancing until the early hours. Head Liner tbc - Main Support John McGoldrick Support David Innes Tel: 01796 473888 Email: [email protected] www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Last Sunday of the Month 3pmBlues SundayThe Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQEvery month we hold a Blues Sunday and a Sunday Jazz Jam - excellent afternoon sessions in the bar from 3.30pm.For further info, please contact us on Tel: 01350 727340. www.thetaybank.co.uk

WEEKLY EVEnTS

SunDAYS

Every Sunday 11.30amGarden Tours. Explorers Garden Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR. Our experienced tour guides provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture contained in Explorets, Lasting around 1.5hour-sPrice £5.00 includes Garden Entry. Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com

Every Sunday “Sunday Session” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG . Session night where a mixture of musi-cians or those of you learning a musical talent gather round to sing, strum or drum what they know best, a great fun night open to everyone. Free entry. McKays, Atholl Road, Pitlochry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

First Sunday each month from 04 May 14 - 05 October 20 14Aberfeldy Farmers Market 10am - 2pmThe Square Aberfeldy PH15 2DDLocally produced bread, chocolate, cheese, meat fish, etc sold each first Sunday of the month. Tel 01738 582159 Email [email protected]

Last Sunday of the monthBlues Sunday 3pmThe Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQEvery month we hold a Blues Sunday and a Sunday Jazz Jam - excellent afternoon sessions in the bar from 3.30pm.For further info, please contact us on Tel: 01350 727340. www.thetaybank.co.uk

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Every Monday 7pm for 7.45pmHighland nightsPitlochry Recreation Ground Ferry Road PitlochryRobert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Children £1. (TBC)www.highlandnight.co.uk

Every MondayMusic at the Taybank DunkeldThe Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Acoustic session lead by Shaun Lowrey Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk

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Every Tuesday 7.30pmWhisky Tasting McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Whisky Tasting from 7.30pm with a variety of distilleries. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Every Tuesday from 8.30pmThe Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Donny McElligott and Alan Dickson, lead the Tuesday night session with an eccelctic mix of old and new tunes - anyone welcome to come and join from 8.30pm. Free entry. Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk

WEDnESDAYS

Every Wednesday from 04th Jun - 24th September 2014Garden Tours 11.30amExplorers Garden Pitlochry Fes-tival Theatre Port na Craig, Pit-lochry PH16 5DROur experienced tour guides provide insights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and archi-tecture contained in Explorers, Lasting around 1.5hoursPrice £5.00 includes Garden Entry.Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com


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Every WednesdayWonderful Golf WednesdayPitlochry Golf Club Golf Course Rd Pitlochry PH16 5QY An open competition every Wednesday for Gents Ladies & jnrs - Non members welcome £12 entry incl Gree Frees. Tel 01796 472792 or e.mail [email protected]

Every Wednesday, 9pm, Open Mu-sic Sessions. Bankfoot Inn, Main Street, Bankfoot PH1 4AB Open session for musicians of all abilities to gather and play music - any music. Local musi-cians assemble to play a variety of instruments and sing songs. Open to all. Join in if you want, play an instrument, or just sit in and enjoy good music. Tel: 01738 787243 www.bankfootinn.co.uk

Every Wednesday April - 24th September 2.00 - 4.00 pm, “Hand-bell Harmony” Dunkeld Cathedral. Dunkeld. The 10th season of solo ringing performances in Dunkeld Cathedral from 2.00 - 4.00 pm on Wednesday afternoons commences April and continues weekly throughout the summer until the end of September. Solo ringing is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. You are invited to come and enjoy the music for a while. There is no charge, just a freewill collection for the Cathedral and the Handbell Group. Heather and Margaret are well experienced in this unu-sual form of ringing and recently returned from York where they represented Scotland in the Gala Concert of The Handbell Ringers of Great Britain’s National Rally. www.dunkeld-handbells.co.uk

Every Second Wednesday from 8.30pm. The Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ. Open Mic Night in the bar from 8.30pm - anyone is welcome to come and join or simply come and enjoy the music Free entry. Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk

THuRSDAYS

Every Thursday 7pm - 10.30pmCeltic acoustic music sessionBirks Cinema, 1 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2DA. We would like to welcome you to our session, to plaly or just listen with like minded people shar-ing a variety of music, from folk, blues, bluegrass or instrumental. Enjoy an evening of free music in the comfort of the upstairs cinema bar with a drink and a song Tel Doug 01887 820165

Every Thursday “Traditional Thurs-days” 8-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pit-lochry PH16 5AG . A night of traditional Scottish music, dine in a relaxed atmosphere while listening to our live musicians playing an abundance of foot tapping tunes.... Free entry. Tel: 01796473888. www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Every Thursday - Traditional Fiddle SessionThe Taybank Tay Terrace Dunkeld PH8 0AQ Pete Clark leads a traditional fiddle session in the bar from 8.30 - again all musicians are welcome to come and join!!Tel: 01350 727340 www.thetaybank.co.uk

Every Thursday 7.30pm Moulin Scottish Country Dance ClassMoulin Hall Moulin PitlochryIf you have not danced before or just need a refresher come along and join us. All levels of dancers welcome. Great fun and good excersie no partner required. £2 per night Tel June Tem-pleman on 01796 473488

Every Thursday 7.00 - 10.30pmAcoustic Music Session at Birks Cinema, The Square, Aberfeldy, PH15 2WHWelcome to play or just listen with like minded people sharing a variety of music. Anything from folk, blues, bluegfrass or instrumental. Enjoy an evening of free music in the comfort of the upstairs cinema bar with a drink and a song. For details Tel: 01887 820165

FRIDAYS

“Friday night Folk” 8-11pm-McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG Traditional folk music from musicians all over Scotland using an array of different instruments to bring you some of the best Scottish beasts and sounds. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Every Friday night. Music SessionsAtholl Arms Hotel Bridgehead, Dunkeld, PH8 OAQ . An open session for musicians of all abilities to gather and play music - any music. Or just come and enjoy the music. Free Entry. Tel: 01350 727 219 www.athollarmshotel.com

Family Fun Fridays 3.00 - 8.00pmTaymouth MarinaA whole host of activities will be on offer includ-ing canoeing, katakanuing, wetsuits for open water swimming, banana boat rdies and sailing. £7.50 per child

SATuRDAYS

Every Saturday from 9pm Live Music , Old Mill Restaurant-Pub, Mill Lane, Pitlochry PH16 5BHTop quality Perthshire Bands, playing a variety of styles including covers, blues, rock, jazz … Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

“Saturday night live@McKays” 9-11pm, McKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG. Live bands from Scottish, Irish, Pop, rock, Blues, Jazz, Motown and many more. Sing dance and clap the night away... Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

“Saturday night Fever” 11-1.30amMcKays Bar & Restaurant, 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AG resident DJ plays some of the latest tunes to dance the night from 11pm-late, if you come in after 11pn there is a £3.00 door charge. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Last Saturday of Every Month Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pmJust Laugh Comedy Club - at Mc-Kays Bar, Mackay’s Bar & Restau-rant, 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry . PH16 5AG1 host, 3 stand up comedians - lots of laughter Enjoy Just laugh Comedy Club , last Saturday of every month £10 ppGiggle and dine deal - 2 comedy tickets and a meal for 2 - £20pp After hit the floor as our DJ has you dancing until the early hours. Head Liner tbc - Main Support John McGoldrick Support David Innes Tel: 01796 473888 Email: [email protected]

Third Saturday each month Logierait Country Market 10am - 2pm Mill of Logierait Farm Pitlochry PH9 OLHThere will be a good selection of local Produce, Crafts and Collectables on sale, as well as Live Traditional Music to listen to. The Farms own Nar-row Gauge Railway will run from 11am, and there will be hot food and refreshments available. Just off the A9 at Ballinluig, South of Pitlochry on the Aberfeldy road. Local buses will stop at the gate. Tel: 07860 472 102 www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk



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DAILY DIARY EVEnTS

Monday 1st 7pm for 7.45pmHighland nightsPitlochry Recreation Ground Ferry Road PitlochryRobert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Children £1. (TBC)www.highlandnight.co.uk

Friday 5th September 8.00pmThree Worlds MeetBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Historical performance. £10/£8/£5. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Friday 5th September from 9pmDon nicolsonOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Complex guitar picking and looping techniques make the lyrics come to life. Don is a rare talent worth checking out. Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Saturday 6th SeptemberHighland Perthshire Marathon, Half Marathon, Run or BikePoplar Avenue Aberfeldy PH15If you wish to enter the marathon you can com-plete an entry form by http://highlandperthshire-marathon.co.uk/Included in the entry price is: free camping & car park - a pasta party – post race refresh-ments – shower & swim – leg massage – ceilidh – vest with number – a medal for each competi-tor – prizes for each category. Hard to believe we know but it’s just honest to goodness value. The marathon is limited to 500 competitors so complete your entry form soon.contact Event Secretary Highland Perthshire Marathon 6 The Beeches Kenmore Road Aber-feldy PH15 2BZ E-mail: [email protected] http://http://highlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk/

Saturday 6th September 2.00pm – 3.30pmFabulous FungiAtholl Estates Ranger Service Meet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair AthollFungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and ecology. Who for: Adults £3Tel: 01796 481355, or email [email protected]

Saturday 6th September (Evening) 7pm - 8.30pmIron Age BanquetThe Scottish Crannog Centre Ken-more Loch Tay PH15 2HYJoin us for this very special evening. Our Iron Age Banquet promises good wholesome food prepared served in the manner of our ancestors. The Banquet of locally sourced and foraged foods promises a foodie experience like no other. Tel. 01887 830583 [email protected] www.crannog.co.uk

Saturday 6th September 8.00pmThree Worlds MeetBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Historical performance. £10/£8/£5. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Saturday 6th September from 9pmBruce Springsteen TributeOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. A night of brilliant Springsteen covers from The Rising. Not to be missed by all Boss and music fans alike.Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Sunday 7th September 10am to 2pmAberfeldy Farmers Market The Square Aberfeldy PH15 2DDLocaly produced bread, chocolate, cheese, meat fish, etc sold each first Sunday of the month. Tel 01738 582159 Email [email protected]

Sunday 7th September 8pmThe Simon & Garfunkel StoryPitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRDean Elliott as Paul Simon, and a cast of talented actor-musicians take you on a powerful musical journey. Homeward Bound, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Sound of Silence - the hits go on and on . . . Tickets £18.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Sunday 7th September 12noonQuavers Beginners Band Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Saxaphones/woodwind workshop £10For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Sunday 7th September 7.30pmPhilomena Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Cinema. Donation. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Monday 8th 7pm for 7.45pmHighland nightsPitlochry Recreation Ground Ferry Road PitlochryRobert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Children £1. (TBC)www.highlandnight.co.uk

Friday 12th September 7.00pmTwilight SadBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Indie-Rock £13.50 Tickets through Ticket Master. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Friday 12th September from 9pmGames Weekend with Last OrdersOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Last Orders rock tribute act. A dy-namic range of Rock & Pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi & AC/DC to Katy Perry and The Black Eyed Peas.Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Saturday 13th September 10.30am to 5.00pmPitlochry Highland GamesRecreation Ground Ferry Rd Pit-lochry PH16 5DZPitlochry Highland Games has been hosting com-petitors and enthralling spectators since 1852. Today’s events include: Pipe Bands, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Tossing the Caber, Throwing the Hammer, Putting the Stone, Tug o’ War, Track Events, Children’s Races, Cycling, Massed Pipe Bands Parade, Stalls and Catering. A fun day out for the whole family.http:/Tel: June Templeman 01796 473488 Email:[email protected]/www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk/

Saturday 13th September 7.45pmScottish Country Dancing AT PITLOCHRY TOWn HALL13 September - Glencraig 7.45 pmCome along and join us on the dance floor, or watch and listen to the music provided by some of Scotland’s best bands.ALL WELCOME Admission: Dancer: £7.00 Specta-tor: £2.00Contact June on 01796 473488or email: [email protected]



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Saturday 13th September from 9.00pmGames Weekend with Tunna from 4PM, followed by Red Pine Timber CoOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals.Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Sunday 14th September 11 am to 4.30 pmPrehistoric WeaponryThe Scottish Crannog Centre Ken-more Loch Tay PH15 2HYLearn about weapons used by our ancestors; demonstrations & exhibits and you can try your hand at archery to see how you might have fared in ancient times. Tel. 01887 830583 [email protected] www.crannog.co.uk

Sunday 14th September at 5.45pm‘A Royal Affair’, at The Birks cin-ema, Aberfeldy PH15 2DD.The dramatic love story of the young wife of the mentally ill King Christian VII of Denmark, and Royal Physician Struensee (Mads Mikkelsen), whose influence on the king brings about revolutionary reforms but incurs the wrath of the aristocracy. A Royal Affair, Cert 15, directed by Nikolaj Arcel, will be at The Birks cinema, Aberfeldy on Sunday 14 September at 17:45. Join us after the film for a discussion in the bar. Online booking with www.birkscinema.co.uk or phone 01887 822845. Heartland Film Society at The Birks screenings are open to all, but become a member at any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks.Tel:- 01887 822845www.birkscinema.co.uk

Sunday 14th September 8pmFiddlers’ Rally! Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DR70 sets of strings and a whole lot of energy! The Dunkeld & District Strathspey & Reel Society - with special guests and soloists - will raise the roof with a spectacular performance!Tickets: £16.50 & £18.50 (u-16: £10.00 - must be booked in person or by phone: 01796 484626) Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFes-tivalTheatre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Thursday 18th September 10am – 12.30Red alert – Forestry Commission WalkWeem Car Park one mile west of Aberfeldy on the B846 to Tum-mel Bridge. OS Grid Reference: nn839495Enjoy the discoveries of the world-famous plant hunters, Douglas and Menzies, in stunning scen-ery near Castle Menzies.Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

Friday 19th September from 9pmFozzieOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Fozzie, the front runner of The Cla-chies. At the heart of it all is a one man music machine.Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Saturday 20th September 10am - 2pmLogierait Country Market Mill of Logierait Farm Pitlochry PH9 OLHThere will be a good selection of local Produce, Crafts and Collectables on sale, as well as Live Traditional Music to listen to. The Farms own Narrow Gauge Railway will run from 11am, and there will be hot food and refreshments available. Mill of Logierait Farm PH9 0LH, is just off the A9 at Ballinluig, South of Pitlochry on the Aberfeldy road. Local buses will stop at the gate. www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk

Saturday 20th September and Sunday 21st 11am-4pmTremendous trees family fun daysLoch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHGet to know your oaks from your beeches this autumn with quizzes and a children’s scavenger hunt!Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. [email protected] http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

Saturday 20th September 1pm-3pmDiscover trees walkLoch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHTake an educational stroll through the woods with theranger. Adult £3, concession/member £2, child £1.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. [email protected] http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

Saturday 20th September from 9pmGT’s BoosBandOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. A blues-rock sound, similar at times to Gary Moore, at other times the sounds in the clubs of the Southside of Chicago and then again the British Rhythm & Blues sound of the 60’sFriday 26th September from 9pmTel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Sunday 21st September 8.00pmThe Ivor novello Story by John CairneyPitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRIvor Novello’s story and songs including Some Day My Heart Will Awake, Keep The Home Fires Burning and We’ll Gather Lilacs are brought to life beautifully by two singers, an actor and a pianist. Prepare yourself for a refined evening of romance, nostalgia and showbiz glamour! Tickets £18.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Wednesday 24th September 2014 - 10am and 1pmConservation of a 13th century cathedral.Dunkeld Cathedral, Cathedral Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AWJoin a 2 hour tour to see conservation in action on the ruined nave and tower of this stun-ning and important centre of the early Scottish church. Gain an insight with the Historic Scotland conservation and maintenance team into the history, significance and conservation of a 13th century cathedral and its setting. The event will provide the opportunity to see on-going masonry consolidation of a section of the un-roofed nave. Structural considerations and technical assess-ments for the conservation of masonry will be discussed, and delegates can opt to access the scaffold to see close-to specialist conservation of masonry including new carved sections and wallhead treatment. Times: 10:00am to 12noon. 1pm to 3pm. Entry- £20.00 (Historic Scotland members will receive a 10% discount on tickets). For additional info Hazel Johnson, Tel: 0131 668 8683

Thusday 25th September 11am-3pmGuided walk: Dunkeld to Loch of the LowesMeet at the Visitor Information Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld.Ranger-led walk from the village to the reserve and back, with time at the Visitor Centre. Meet at the VisitorInformation Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld. Adult £3,concession/member £2, child £1. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. [email protected] http://scot-tishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/


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Thusday 25th September 7.30pmKiss The Water.Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Cinema. Donation. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Friday 26th September Scott Mac-DonaldOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. Singer/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic guitar and harmonica driven music. Supports include: Seasick Steve, Bert Jansch, Martin Stephenson & Eddie Reader Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Saturday 27th September and Sunday 28th September 11am-4pmSuper squirrels family fun daysLoch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHSquirrel related craft activities and quizzes all weekend.Illustrated talks by Ken Neil on Sunday.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. [email protected] http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

Sunday 28th September 8pmThe Outside Track & The Paul Mc-Kenna BandPitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRTwo dynamic, award-winning traditional Celtic music acts join forces for a dazzling and compel-ling double bill concert. Tickets £16.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalThea-tre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Sunday 28th September 7.30pmThe Bridge Rising and the Red Bal-loon.Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Cinema. Donation. For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Saturday 27th September 7.30pmGrandtully Village HallGrandtully,Autumn CeilidhTickets from Strathtay Stores or pam Blanks on 01887 840789 £12.50 Adults. &6.50 Children.Stovies and a complimentary glass of wine.

Saturday 27th September 8.00pmHelaBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS.Theatre. £12/£10/£5 For details. +Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Saturday 27th September from 9pmSurroundOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross PH16 5BH. Free Entry. You will probably tell by the haircuts that you will hear lots from the likes of the Bea-tles, The Kinks etc., but with a classic 3 piece line up of guitar, bass and drums. Tel: 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk



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