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What’s On in Highland Perthshire December 2014

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CONTINUOUS EVENTS

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

Winter Watch at Highland SafarisHighland Safaris, Dull, Aberfeldy PH15 2JQHead into the hills to experience this sub-Arctic Wilderness and search for elusive White Hare, Ptarmigan and Red Deer on our Alpine Safari! In-cludes Hot Chocolate, Coffee and Tea, a Dram of Dewar’s Whisky with Shortbread in our Mountain Bothy. Tel. 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

Friday 28th Nov to Sunday 21st DecemberPitlochry Festival Theatre Port Na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR Miracle on 34th Street Scottish Première production of another great musical adapted from a hit Christmas film: the irrepressibly feel-good Miracle On 34th Street. In 1950s New York, Doris Walker juggles her

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 admin@birnaminstitute.com www.birnamarts.com

Heartland Film Society (HFS) Screenings are open to all, become a member at any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks.

Daily November - March 12noonThe Red Deer and Barn Owl En-counterHighland 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 dem-onstration as well as discovering the natural won-ders of Highland Perth shire on a fun and inspiring short walk. 60 mins includes deer Food & knowledgeable Sa-fari Ranger and a Badge for Children £8 per per-son £25 for a family of 4 Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

job as a senior executive at Macy’s department store with raising her daughter, Susan, by herself. Whilst Susan dreams of having a father and a brother, her determined mother is far more con-cerned with organizing the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade – one of the biggest events in the Big Apple’s annual calendar – and renewing Macy’s deadly rivalry with the city’s “other” department store, Gimbel’s, in the run up to Christmas.Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 22nd November - Sunday 4th January 2015Thursday – Sunday from 22nd November – 18th December then daily until 4th January. (Closed 25th, 26th Dec and 1st January.)The Christmas Experience High-land SafarisHighland Safaris, Dull, By Aber-feldy, PH15 2JQChristmas Experience is a great opportunity to get out and do something as a family. It’s won-derful to engage with nature instead of battling on the High Street!Visitors will learn all about the Red Deer’s close cousin, the Reindeer, during an interactive ses-sion with a Safari Ranger in the Red Deer Barn before meeting our enigmatic Red Deer Herd and feeding them tasty treats. Ossian the Barn Owl will enchant the whole family too with her bewitching personality and the magic continues with a light filled Discover Trail! Warm up back at the Café with a Hot Chocolate and home baking in front of the Peat Burning Stove before brows-ing the Shop, packed with unusual gift ideas that you won’t find on the High Street including cosy clothing for outdoor lovers, beautiful books, jewellery, and more. Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

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WEEKLY EVENTS

SUNDAYS

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

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

MONDAYS

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

TUESDAYS

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, 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 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

Every WednesdayWonderful Golf WednesdaysPitlochry Golf Club Golf Course Rd Pitlochry PH16 5QYAn open competition every Wednesday for Gents Ladies & jnrs - Non members welcome £12 entry incl. Green Fees. Tel 01796 472792 or

THURSDAYS

Every Thursday 7pm - 10.30pmCeltic acoustic music sessionUpstairs, Birks Cinema, 1 Dunkeld Street, Aberfeldy, PH15 2DA. You are welcome to join to play or just listen as like-minded people share a variety of music from folk, blues, bluegrass or instrumental. Free entry. Contact 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 Thurs-days” 8-11pmMcKays Bar & Restaurant 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry 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

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 Marina £7.50 per childA whole host of activities will be on offer includ-ing canoeing, katakanuing, wetsuits for open water swimming, banana boat rdies and sailing.

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

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Last Saturday of Every Month Doors Open 7pm. Show 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 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

DAILY DIARY EVENTS

Friday 5th December 7.00pmChristmas Concert Moulin Hall.A ‘ Chistmas Night Out’ Eddie Rose and Ali, Donnie, Liam and a surprise guest. Tea and mince pies + raffle. Tickets £5.

Friday 5th December 7.30pmBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Himalayan Adventures. Simon Yearsley and Malcolm Bass. Extreme explorers For details. Tel: 01350 727674www.binamarts.com

Friday 5th December 8.00 -11.00 PMJack Badcock & Carrie ThomasLive @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pit-lochry PH16 5AGSparkling tune sets and fresh interpretations of traditional songs, with vocals guitar and fiddle. Tel: 01796 473888www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Friday 5th Dec Starts at 9.00 PMMusic at the Old Mill – FozzieOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BHFozzie, the front runner of The Clachies. At the heart of it all is a one man music machine. Free entry. Tel:- 01796 474020Saturday 6th Starts at 9PMMusic at the Old Mill – Mad FerretOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BHMad Ferret are the premier Scots/Irish folk duo that are guaranteed to rile a crowd and energize a room. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Friday 12th December 8.00-11PMColin Ramage & Iain AndersonLive @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pit-lochry PH16 5AGTwo of the finest artistes on the Scottish folk music scene, Colin’s acclaimed singing and guitar playing coupled with Iain’s energetic fiddle play-ing will keep audiences enthralled!Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Friday 12th Dec Starts at 9.00PMMusic at the Old Mill – Scott Mac-DonaldOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BHSinger/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic guitar and harmonica driven music. Free entry. Tel:- 01796 474020Saturday 13th Starts at 9PMMusic at the Old Mill – Red Pine Timber Co.Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BHOld Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Amer-icana and Country influenced originals. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Saturday 13th December from 10.30am to 4.00pm Santa Day Events throughout Dunkeld and Birnam10.30 to 12.30hrs - Santa in his Grotto at the Cross in Dunkeld.10.45 to 11.45am -Puppet Show in the Birnam Institute. Tickets 01350 72767411am to 4pm - Community Market, the Cross Dunkeld + Winter Market (upstairs in the Royal Dunkeld Hotel).12.30 to 3pm - Street Programme led by Perthshire Brass 12.45 pm -‘Just Singing’ at Birnam Hotel.1 to 1.30pm -Santa Sleigh and Reindeer Parade from Birnam Hotel to Cross in Dunkeld. 1.45 to 3pm - Santa in his Grotto at the Cross, Dunkeld.3 to 3.30pm - Ken Steven Story Telling for Children at Chanonry on the way to the Cathedral. 4.00pm - Carols in Dunkeld Cathedral

Saturday 13th Dec 10.00am to 4.00pmVictorian Christmas CastleBlair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TLExperience the castle decorated for Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke of Atholl and his family lived here. Spot the elves hard at work helping the family prepare for Christ-mas. Finish your trip with a stroll around the gar-dens in the crisp, winter air, before warming up in the restaurant. Adult £7.90; Conc. £6.60; Child £4.60; Family £20. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk Saturday 13th Dec (10am to 3pm)Book now for Santa!Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TLVisit our bagpipe-playing Santa in his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle. Boys and girls will receive an early Christmas present. Adult £7 per child. Booking essential.Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Saturday 13th December 11.00amBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Diving BelleClyde built puppets. For details. Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Sunday 14th December 10.00 am to 4.00pmVictorian Christmas CastleBlair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TLExperience the castle decorated for Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke of Atholl and his family lived here. Spot the elves hard at work helping the family prepare for Christ-mas. Finish your trip with a stroll around the gar-dens in the crisp, winter air, before warming up in the restaurant. Adult £7.90; Conc. £6.60; Child £4.60; Family £20. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk Sunday 14th Dec (10am to 3pm)Book now for Santa!Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TLVisit our bagpipe-playing Santa in his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle. Boys and girls will receive an early Christmas present. Adult £7 per child. Booking essential. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

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Sunday 14th December 4.00pmBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. The FirebirdBirnam Arts ballet. For details. Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Sunday 14th December 5.45pm The Snows of Kilimanjaro - Heartland Film Society The Birks Cinema, AberfeldyThe Snows of Kilimanjaro (Les Neiges du Kilimandjaro), director Robert Guédiguian. A trade unionist retires early and plans to travel with his wife and enjoy a rosy future. But their lives are unexpectedly shattered by a crime and they are forced to take stock. Are their good deeds really good enough? Are the criminals really all bad? * Heartland Film Society screen-ings are open to all, become a member at any time for just £10.00 and enjoy 12 months of reduced prices for all HFS films at The Birks. The Snows of Kilimanjaro (2011) Cert 15, will be at The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy on Sunday 14 December at 17:45. Join us after the film for a chat in the bar. Online booking at:Tel: 01887 822845. www.birkscinema.co.uk

Tuesday 16th December 5.30pmBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. The FirebirdBirnam Arts ballet. For details. Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Friday 19th Dec 8.00 -11.00PMJohn Davidson & Sandy MarshallLive @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AGDuo performing a blend of traditional and contemporary folk songs from Scotland and beyond! Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Friday 19th Dec Starts at 9.00 PMMusic at the Old Mill – The GripOld Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BHA four piece band from Perth that have been together for around four years. Play and write their own tunes, they also play a wide variety of popular cover songs. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Saturday 20th Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHWinter solstice family fun days Find out how the darkest days of winter affect wildlife. Chil-dren’s activities, quizzes and nature trail. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

ing up in the restaurant. Adult £7.90; Conc. £6.60; Child £4.60; Family £20. Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Sunday 21st 11.00 am -3.00pmLoch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHWinter solstice family fun days Find out how the darkest days of winter affect wildlife. Chil-dren’s activities, quizzes and nature trail. Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

Friday 26th December 8.00 -11.00PMKarys Watts & Dave MacfarlaneUpbeat fiddle/guitar duo based in Dunkeld who are also part of the group ‘Tunna’. Lively, quirky arrangements of traditional music with hints of jazz, rock, reggae and cajunTel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Saturday 27th Dec 8.00 -11.00 PMTrue GentsLive @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AGMulti-faceted musical collective based in Perth-shire. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Monday 29th Dec 8.00 - 11.00 PMKate & RoddyLive @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AGTunes and songs from the borders to the shet-lands, with the multi-instrumentalists. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Tuesday 30th Dec 8.00 -11.00 PMJoyLive @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AGA mix of pop and rock songs such as The Police, The Blues Brothers, Amy Winehouse, The Bea-tles and many many more. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Wednesday 31st DecemberHOGMANAY Music at the Old Mill – Last Or-ders [Ticketed Event]Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BHA night not to be missed! Last Orders are our favourite Rock tribute act. They play a dynamic range of rock and pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi and AC/DC to Katy Perry and The Black Eyed Peas. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Saturday 20th Dec 8.00pmBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. LateshiftChristmas Dance Night For details. Tel: 01350 727674 www.binamarts.com

Saturday 20th December 10.00am to 4.00pmVictorian Christmas CastleBlair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TLExperience the castle decorated for Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke of Atholl and his family lived here. Spot the elves hard at work helping the family pre-pare for Christmas. Finish your trip with a stroll around the gardens in the crisp, winter air, be-fore warming up in the restaurant. Adult £7.90; Conc. £6.60; Child £4.60; Family £20.Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Saturday 20th Dec 10am to 3pmBook now for Santa!Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TLVisit our bagpipe-playing Santa in his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle. Boys and girls will receive an early Christmas present. Adult £7 per child. Booking essential.Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Saturday 20th Dec 9.00 PMMusic at the Old Mill – Red Pine Timber Co.Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BHOld Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Sunday 21st Dec (10am to 3pm)Book now for Santa!Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TLVisit our bagpipe-playing Santa in his magical grotto in one of the oldest parts of the castle. Boys and girls will receive an early Christmas present. Adult £7 per child. Booking essential.Tel: 01796 481207 www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Sunday 21st December 10.00am to 4.00pmVictorian Christmas CastleBlair Castle, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, PH18 5TLExperience the castle decorated for Christmas as it was in the Victorian era when the 7th Duke of Atholl and his family lived here. Spot the elves hard at work helping the family prepare for Christmas. Finish your trip with a stroll around the gardens in the crisp, winter air, before warm-

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Wednesday 31st December 8.00 - 11.00 pmDallahanLive @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AGTheir unique arrangements of original music and traditional Irish tunes and songs are securing their appearance at festivals and venues both in the UK and internationally. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

NEW YEAR’S DAY

1st January 1 to 4pmThe Pitlochry New Year’s Day Street PartyAtholl Road, Pitlochry New year is welcomed in style by closing Atholl Road, Pitlochry’s main street to traffic and hav-ing it filled with new year revellers, between 1pm to 4pm. Vale of Atholl Pipe Band, Jack Delaney’s Ceilidh Band, Silly McBee, the Clown, Shetland’s Up Helly Aa, Viking Fire Festival Jarl Squad, Hog Roast at the auld Smithy. Entrance is free, the raffle and donations fund it year to year. Full details Tel: 01796 473153 www.PitlochryNewYear.co.uk

Thursday 1st Jan 2.00 - 5.00 PMSandy Tweeddale & Dougie StrongLive @ McKays 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AGFantastic duo playing Blues to Beatles, Wellar to Winehouse. Tel: 01796 473888 www.mck-ayshotel.co.ukFree Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

Thursday 1st Jan from 4.00 pm Music at the Old Mill – Red Pine Timber Co.Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pitlochry, PH16 5BHAfter the Pitlochry street party, join us for a party like no other with Old Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals. Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk