whats on highland perthshire july 2014

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What’s On in Highland Perthshire July 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

A selection of 5 plays including;Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR A selection of 5 plays including;Whisky Kisses a funny, romantic and exuberant new Scottish Musical.2nd 8pm,5th 2pm,8th 8pm,9th 2pm,11th 8pm,19th 8pm,25th 8pm,30th 8pmPerfect Days by Liz Lochhead 3rd 8pm,7th 8pm,12th 2pm,19th 2pm,24th 8pmThe Admirable Crichton by J.M Barrie 1st 8pm, 2nd 2pm,4th 8pm,9th 8pm,12th 8pm,21st 8pm,26th 8pm,29th 8pm,30th 2pm,The Yellow on the Broom by Anne Downie5th 8pm,10th 8pm,18th 8pm,23rd 8pm,26th 2pm,31st 8pm.Passing Places by Stephen Greenhorn17th 2pm & 8pm,22nd 8pm, 23rd 2pm,28th 9pm,Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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

June - Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BH Free Entry to all events. Music starts at 9PM.Friday 4th July - Don Nicolson. Complex guitar picking and looping techniques make the lyrics come to life. Don is a rare talent worth checking out.saturday 5th July - Red Pine Timber Co. Our old favourites again, not to be missed!Playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals...Friday 11th July - scott MacDonald. singer/songwriter from Glasgow. Plays acoustic guitar and harmonica driven music.saturday 12th July - Last Orders. Last Orders rock tribute act. A dynamic range of Rock & Pop songs from the likes of Bon Jovi & AC/DC to Katie Perry & The Black Eyed Peas.Friday 18th July - Bobby Holly. Bobby Holly is a singer/songwriter from Perth, gaining a grow-ing reputation for his electric live performances.saturday 19th July - Mad Ferret. Mad Ferret are the Premier Scots/Irish folk duo that are guaranteed to rile a crowd and energize a room.Friday 25th July - Fozzie. Fozzie, the front runner of the Clachies. At the heart of it all is a one man music machine.saturday 26th July - Abba Tribute ActA Great Night Out. All the ABBA tunes that you know and love...Visit www.oldmillevents.co.uk for up to date info.Free Entry Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

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

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

Tuesday 1st April - 31st October daily 9.30am - 5.30pmBlair Castle - Blair Atholl PH18 5TLAs 2014 is Scotland’s Year of Homecoming, the

www.soldiersOfKilliecrankie.co.uk sat 26th & sun 27th July 10.00am to 5.00pm

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What’s On Highland Perthshire 2014

June Music at Mckays Bar & Res-taurant, 138 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AGFri 4th July 8-11pm John Davidson & Sandy Marshall. Duo performing a blend of traditional and contemporary folk songs from Scotland and beyond!sat 5th July 9-12pm Shenanigans - Duo from Dundee playing an eclectic mix of music from modern pop covers to classic.Fri 11th July 8-11pm Jack & Norman. Scottish finalist of the trad awards 2014 and legendary ceilidh master. Witness Scottish music playing at its best.sat 12th July 9-12pm The Ducatos. Glasgow-based 3-piece Rockabilly band!Fri 18th July 8-11pm CDavid & Clare. Refresh-ing fusion of traditional and contemporary folk music with guitar, vocals, flute and whistle.sat 19th July 9-12pm Joy. A mix of pop and rock songs such as The Police, The Blues Broth-ers, Amy Winehouse, The Beatles and many many more. Fri 25th July 8-11pm Sandie Brechin & Ewan Wilkenson. Legendary Accordionist along with fantastic vocals and guitar, reflective songs and acoustic wit!sat 28th July 9-12pm Macpolvo. Delight-ing audiences with their repertoire of Scottish traditional songs, and a smattering of Irish and English thrown into the mix.Tel 01796 473888 Email: [email protected] http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk/pitlochry_enter-tainment/programme.htm

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

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 - 17 Aug 2014 Highland Pony Trekking Blair CastleBlair Atholl, Pitlochry PH18 5TLEnjoy a gentle trek or faster ride into the hills.Prices start from £27 ppTel: 01796 481568 to make a booking:www.atholl-estates.co.uk

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

sunday 1st to saturday 7th 10am-5pmVolunteer weekLoch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHFind out about volunteering – there’s something for everyone! Displays, information and advice.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. [email protected] http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

WEEKLY EVEnTs

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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

MOnDAYs

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

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 from 04 Jun - 24 sep 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 WednesdaysPitlochry 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 - septem-ber 2.00 - 4.00 pm, “Handbell 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 Aberfeldy. We would like to welcome you to our session, to plaly or just listen with like minded people sharing a variety of music, from folk, blues, bluegrass or instrumen-tal. 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

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

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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

scottish Country Dancing AT PITLOCHRY TOWn HALL 7.30pmsaturday 5 July - Marian Andersonsaturday 19 July - Colin DewarCome 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 473488 or 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 102www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk

DAILY DIARY EVEnTs

Wednesday 2nd July:Meet: 1.30pmHillside safari 2½ hours Ben Lawers nnR car park 6 miles nE of Killin, n of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 Experience the rich flora of the lower slopes on this famous botanical nature reserve and the varied wildlife flourishing in restored native plant communities. Cost: adults £5, children £2. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. No need to book. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email [email protected]. www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 2nd July 5.30pmKenmore Highland Gamessports Field KenmoreAn evening Highland Games held in a unique and beautiful setting, from 5.30pm in the Recreation Park. Kenmore Highland Games includes heavyweight championship, track events, highland dancing, hill race, tossing the caber, light shot, tug o’ war... plus much more. Trade stalls include jewellery, Scottish goods, crafts, fresh strawberries, home baking, plus ca-tering stalls and the bar. A children’s roundabout and bouncy slide will be there to keep the young entertained. Entry charges to be confirmed nearer the time, school aged children free. Parking is free.Tel: 01887830281

Thursday 3rd July 10.30am – 12.00 middayClouds and WeatherAtholl Estates Ranger service Meet: Blair Atholl Information CentreDiscover more about the weather and make some of our own! Who for: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email [email protected]


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Friday 4th July Queen’s Baton Relay - Blair AthollBaton arrives at west end of Blair Atholl (by Blair Atholl station) at 1pm and is handed on to first carrier. Relay ends at St Andrews Crescent, Bridge of Tilt (just beyond the Tilt Stores) by 1.30pm. Names of Baton Bearers is on www.glasgow2014.com

Friday 4th July Queen’s Baton Relay - It is esti-mate that the Queen’s Baton will be in Pitlochry about 1.45pm, it is starting at junction of Lagreach/Clunie Bridge Road (the junction for the Green Park Hotel and the Boating station, at the Blair Atholl end of town) and finishing at Aldour, by Whisky Still Flower Bed (just beyond Bells Blair Athol Distillery and the petrol pump on the Perth end of town). Relay ends at the Whisky Still Flower bed (at the Perth end of Atholl Road). Names of Baton Bearers is on www.glasgow2014.com

Friday 4th JulyQueen’s Batoon Relay start (2.48 pm) entering Birnam from the A9 along ‘Perth Road’ (near entrance to Erigmore Caravan Park and Pet-rol Pump), it continues over Dunkeld Bridge into Bridge Street, then follows the road as it turns into Atholl Street and through Dunkeld. It is scehduled to finish (2.53 pm) at the A923 junction (the turn to Loch of the Lowes and But-terstone) with Blairgowrie Road. All timings are approximate.Names of Baton Bearers is on www.glasgow2014.com

saturday 5th July 9pmMoth night Ben Lawers nnR car park 6 miles nE of Killin, n of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 See some of the moths of the mountains as they are attracted to our harmless light traps. The rangers will be returning to the traps on Sunday morning to inspect the overnight catch and you are welcome to join them again then. Stay As long as you like adults £2, children £1 Bring: Warm clothes, midge repellent, torch and sunglasses. Meet: 9.00pm Ben Lawers NNR car park. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email [email protected]. www.nts.org.uk

sunday 6th July 8pmAn Evening with Peter French Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRA fantastic feast of entertainment with selections from The Great American Songbook. Peter French will be at the Steinway grand playing beautiful arrangements by Sinatra’s conductor, Gordon

Jenkins. Tickets £18.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

sunday 6th July 2 to 5pm‘sPORT A sMILE’, a family Fun Day of sports,The BIG EVEnT sponsored by Blair Atholl Tourism Association this year takes place on: Sunday July 6th in The Memorial Park, Blair Atholl, from 2pm to 5pm. ‘SPORT A SMILE’, a family Fun Day of Sports, will feature Activi-ties and Games for all ages, including: Archery, Fly Casting, Segway, Target Golf, Tennis, Bouncy Boxing, Dog Agility, Hunt The Haggis, Bouncy Castle, Wacky Races, Tug-Of-War ............ and there’s more!

Monday 7th July 1.00pm- 3.00pmBig Tree Country – Forestry Com-mission Walk Queens view Car Park, Take the B8019 westwards from Pitlochry, Queen’s View is approximately four miles west of the Garry Bridge. grid reference nn864 598.Tall tales and big, big trees. The forestry commis-sion takes a look at the wonders of the big tree country.Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel: 01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

Tuesday 8th July 10.30amClose Encounters - a children’s Walk 2hrs.Ben Lawers nnR car park 6 miles nE of Killin, n of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 An exploration of the habitats on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers; we hope to bring you close to some of the less obvious animals and plants that live here. Cost: adults £2, children £5. (Adults must be ac-companied by a child and vice versa). Bring: Wellies and waterproofs. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email [email protected]. www.nts.org.uk

Tuesday 8th July 2.00 – 3.30pmMinibeast Hunt and HouseAtholl Estates Ranger service Meet: Blair Atholl Information CentreWe go on a minibeast hunt and then you can make a bug house to take home. Who for: Fami-lies. £1 per child and £2 per boxTel: 01796 481355 www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Wednesday 9th July 10.30amAn introduction to navigation 6hrs Ben Lawers nnR car park 6 miles nE of Killin, n of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 Get to grips with the basics of how to use a map and compass in the hills. Requires a reasonable level of fitness. Cost: adults £15, children £7.50. Bring: Walking

boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, food, map (OS Landranger 51 or Explorer 378) and compass. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 9th July 10am - 4.30pmBronze-Age MetalworkingThe scottish Crannog Centre Ken-more Loch Tay PH15 2HYCraft your very own pendant or spiral ring to take home, and watch demonstrations of bronze-casting replica ancient artefacts. Tel. 01887 830583 [email protected] www.crannog.co.uk

Wednesday 9th July 10.30am – 12.30pmPine Cone Point Walk – Forestry Comm Walk Craigvinean Car Park one mile north of Dunkeld on the A9. Turn off the A9 at the Hermitage. A brisk forest walk up hill and down dale. Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

Thursday 10th July 10.30am – 12.00 middaysoil and Worms Atholl Estates Ranger service - Meet: Glen Tilt Car ParkWe get muddy and investigate the wriggly life beneath our feet. Who for: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email [email protected]

saturday 12th July 1pm-3pmGuided walk: dragonflies and but-terflies Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHWalk with Danielle Muir, British Dragonfly Society, and the ranger. Adult £3, concession/member £2, child £1.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. [email protected]://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

sunday 13th July at 10.30am or 1.30pm. Ben Lawers national nature Reserve Community Action Day; Native woodland restoration. Come and try some hands-on conservation on your local national nature reserve Join National Trust for Scotland staff planting native trees on the lower slopes and learn about the ongoing programme to restore lost plant communities to these hills.Meet at the Ben Lawers NNR car park at 10.30 or 13.30 for a short guided walk culminating in the opportunity to plant some trees. Everyone welcome, stay as long as you like. You will need walking boots and waterproofs. Please bring gar-dening gloves if you have them. For further info Tel: 0844 4932136 or email [email protected] Booking not essential, but helpful to us!


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Monday 14th July 10.30am-3.30pmRiders of the storm Vaulting Day.Great fun day vaulting for all levels and ages. Your vaulting lesson starts by learning some moves on the barrel. You will then be introduced to your horse and assist with tacking up. Now is your chance to practice your new skills on horse-back. We will start things off slowly at a walk and progress through to canter. Vaulting lessons are available for individuals and groups., £25 per person for the day. To book call 07784119377 or email [email protected]

Monday 14th July 8pmTickling The Ivories with Michael Lunts 8pm Pitlochry Festival Thea-tre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRA light hearted and humorous musical romp through one hundred years of comedy song including Tom Lehrer, Flanders & Swann, Noël Coward and Monty Python, performed from the piano by the inimitable Michael Lunts.Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxof-fice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Tuesday 15th July 10.30am-3.30pmRiders of the storm Trick Riding Day. Great fun day Trick Riding. During your Trick riding lesson you will learn about your horse and tack as well as an amazing array of new skills. An unforgettable day, whether you want to enjoy a new experience or learn the art of trick riding and become a professional. £30 per person for the day. To book call 07784119377 or email [email protected]

Tuesday 15th July 8pm“something Familiar...?” Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRLinda Ormiston and James Nicol, with Andrew Nicol at the piano, are back with songs familiar (and some not so familiar!) from the musical worlds of Stage and Screen.Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxof-fice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Tuesday 15th July 2.00pm - 3.30pmWildlife Whodunnit Atholl Estates Ranger service - Meet: Glen Tilt Car ParkFollow the clues to find out who has committed this wildlife murder mystery.Who for: Families. £2 per child. Tel: 01796 481355, or email [email protected]

Wednesday 16th JulyAberfeldy Move 2 Improve CeilidhMusic by Jim Hardie & Hamish Reid and Guests. On Wedneday 16th July in Moness Country Club, Doors open 7pm Ceilidh 7.30 --- 10.30 pm. Raffle & Bar. Tickets £5, Under 10 £2.50 at door on the night or from Commit-tee.

Wednesday 16th July 10am - 12noon Den Building Meet in the Lower carpark The Hermitage Dunkeld national Trust for scotland Rangers - Den building in the Hermitage woods. Suitable for families with 5 – 12 year olds. Children £2 Accompanying adults free Tel 0844 4932192 www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 16th July 9.30amMountain Flowers walk 7 hours Ben Lawers nnR car park 6 miles nE of Killin, n of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 A high-level guided walk to see some of the arctic-alpine plants for which these hills are famous. Requires a reasonable level of fitness. Cost: adults £25, children £12.50. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing, packed lunch and drink. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email [email protected]. www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 16th July 8pmnorth Perthshire in Trust Ben Lawers Ranger base, Lyne-doch, Main street, Killin Illustrated talks by NTS conservation staff - Lou-ise Medine, Ranger Naturalist, tells us about the history, natural history and conservation of the Trust’s North Perthshire properties.

Thursday 17th July 2pm – 3.30pmBattle of Killiecrankie Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG Get to grips with the gory details of this grue-some battle. Interactive battle talk (1hour) in woods above Soldier’s Leap; followed by chil-dren’s craft activities and a display of weaponsPrice Adults £4 Children £2 No booking required Killiecrankie Visitor Centre 0844 4932192; Dun-keld Area Office 0844 493 2194 www.nts.org.uk/property/killiecrankie/

Thursday 17th July 10am - 4.30pmIron Age Gourmet Day The scottish Crannog Centre Ken-more Loch Tay PH15 2HYCooking, tasting, savouring – fabulous, down to earth, nutritious foods prepared as our ancient ancestors would have doneTel. 01887 830583 [email protected] www.crannog.co.uk

Thursday 17th July 10.30am – 12.00 middayWet and Wild Atholl Estates Ranger service - Meet: Blair Atholl Information CentreDiscover the watery world around the river. Price: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email [email protected]

Friday 18th 11am-2pmWildflowers and dragonfly walk at Keltneyburn Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHJoin the ranger to enjoy this fabulous flower and orchid meadow, and to spot dragonflies. Adult £3, concession/ member £2, child £1. Booking Essential Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. [email protected] http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/saturday 19th July 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. Tel: 07860 472 102 www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk

saturday 19th July 10.30am to 4.30pmPlay in a Day Challenge Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DRAn ancient Pictish settlement is unearthed in the Highlands. It holds a dark and dangerous secret . . . what happens next is up to you! Join a bunch of other folk just like you and create your own performance, where you decide the characters and script, guided by our experienced youth theatre leaders. Learn new drama skills and decide how this story ends. For ages 9 and over, 10.30am to 4.30pm (performance at 4.00pm)Price: £15.00 (participants will need to bring their own packed lunch)Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

saturday 19th July 7.30pm – 9pmTreemendous Trees – Forestry Comm Walk Faskally Car Park Pitlochry off the B8019, approximately 1 mile north-west of Pitlochry.OS Grid Reference: NN 922 591.What’s the Forestry Commission up to? Learn the facts on a variety of topics - recreation, con-servation and planning the forests of tomorrow today. Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

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sunday 20th July 8pmCeilidh - including hot stovies! Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRAnother great night out for locals and visitors alike with skirlin’ ceilidh band, Scotch in a Box.Tickets £12.50 Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxof-fice@PitlochryFestivalTheatre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Mon 21 Jul 14 - Fri 25 Jul 14 (Oc-curs Daily)Activities Week ages 5-9yrs 10.30am to 12noonMonday 21st July - Friday 25th July 10.30am to 12noonActivities Week ages 5-9yrsPitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DREach session is aimed at ages 5 – 9 and runs from 10.30am – 12noon.Booking in advance is highly recommended.21st Messy Nessy SessionCreate your own crazy version of Scotland’s favourite monster.Price: £3.50 22nd The Hiper Haggis HuntHelp Hamish the Hunter find Horace, the elusive Highland Haggis.Price: £3.50 23rd Crazy Cardboard KiltsDesign your own tartan and make a cardboard kilt to wear!Price: £3.5024th Caledonian CapersThese are Highland Games like you’ve never seen them before . . .Price: £3.50 25th Tattie-bogle TimeDaft games and difficult challenges involving scarecrows! Price: £3.50 Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Tuesday 22nd July 10.30amClose Encounters - a children’s 2hrs.Ben Lawers nnR car park 6 miles nE of Killin, n of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 An exploration of the habitats on the lower slopes of Ben Lawers; we hope to bring you close to some of the less obvious animals and plants that live here. Cost: adults £2, children £5. (Adults must be ac-companied by a child and vice versa). Bring: Wellies and waterproofs. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email [email protected]. www.nts.org.uk

Tuesday 22nd July 10.30am - 12noonKiller Killiecrankie Outside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LGNational Trust for Scotland Rangers - Children’s activity walk discovering the darker side of the

saturday 26 Jul 14 and sunday 27 Jul 14 10am - 5pmsoldiers of Killiecrankie To comemorate 325th year since the Battle of Killiecrankie. Jacobite Cavalry and Government and Jacobite troups. Jacobite storytellers, Music of the period.Battlefield tours, piping from the late 1600s, Stalls, food, and much more. Free parking. At Killiecrankie Battlefield. Tel: 01796 473335www.SoldiersOfKilliecrankie.co.uk

saturday 26 Jul 14 7.30pmsoldiers Of Killiecvrankie BIG Tent Ceilidh Big Tent Ceilidh at Killiecrankie Battlefield, join the Jacobite and Government Troops for a Traditional Ceilidh (where there will be people encourage to take a turn), helped by Jimmy & Sandy Lindsay, aiding the dancing! Beer / food tent & raffle. Tickets £5 on the night. Pre-order tickets Tel:- 01796 473335www.SoldiersOfKilliecrankie.co.uk

From sunday 27 Jul 14 dailyFrom 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

sunday 27th 2pm-3pmslovenia – land of hidden natural beauty Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld PH8 0HHBeautifully illustrated talk on the wildlife of Slove-nia.Tel. 01350 727 337 E//mail. [email protected] http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/visit/loch-of-the-lowes/

Pass of Killiecrankie, from Jacobite battle stories to wildlife murder mysteries. Suitable for families with 5 to 12 year olds,Children £2 Accompanying adults free Tel 0844 4932194 www.nts.org.uk

Tuesday 22nd July 2.00pm - 3.30pmRocky Treasure Hunt Atholl Estates Ranger service - Meet: Blair Atholl Information CentreA family event searching for rocks and treasure. Meet: Blair Atholl Information CentreWho for: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email [email protected]

Wednesdays 23rd, 30th July 6.30 - 8.30pmWomen’s Cycling skills Workshop Locus Centre Aberfledy.Workshop designed to help boost your confi-dence to enable you to integrate cycling as part of your daily travel choices.- to book contact Kat Brown [email protected]

Thursday 24th July 1pm – 5pmCharcoal Making Demonstration Outside Killiecrankie visitor centre Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the art of charcoal burning at our kiln site in the Pass of Killiecrankie.Price Adults £15 Booking required Tel: Killiec-rankie Visitor Centre 0844 4932194 Dunkeld Area Office 0844 4932192 www.nts.org

Thursday 24th July 10.30am – 12.00soil and Worms Atholl Estates Ranger service - Meet: Glen Tilt Car ParkWe get muddy and investigate the wriggly life beneath our feet. Who for: Children £2 Tel: 01796 481355, or email [email protected]

saturday 26th JulyTapas night - strathgarry Hotel113 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5AGDiscover the true meaning of Tapas, a wide vari-ety of appetizers in Spanish cuisine, our chefs will be creating some of the best food in Perthshire this evening but with Spanish flair! Tel: 01796 472469www.strathgarryhotel.co.uk

sunday 27th July 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


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sunday 27th July 8pmThe Elvis Years Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry PH16 5DRDirect from the West End hit musical Jailhouse Rock and officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Mario Kombou performs a 2 hour concert as The King that takes you through the entire musical career of Elvis. Tickets £22.50Tel: 01796 484626 e.mail boxoffice@PitlochryFes-tivalTheatre.comwww.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Monday 28th July 6.30pm - 8.00pmA Walk On the Wild side – Forestry Commission WalkWeem Car Park one mile west of Aberfeldy on the B846 to Tum-mel Bridge. Os Grid Reference: nn839495Step back in time and hear a tall tale or two in this old, old wood.Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

Wednesday 30th July 10.30am-3.30pmRiders of the storm Vaulting Day.Great fun day vaulting for all levels and ages. Your vaulting lesson starts by learning some moves on the barrel. You will then be introduced to your horse and assist with tacking up. Now is your chance to practice your new skills on horse-back. We will start things off slowly at a walk and progress through to canter. Vaulting lessons are available for individuals and groups., £25 per person for the day. To book call 07784119377 or email [email protected]

Wednesday 30th July 1.30pmHillside safari 2½ hours. Ben Lawers nnR car park 6 miles nE of Killin, n of Loch Tay, on the hill road off the A827 Experience the rich flora of the lower slopes on this famous botanical nature reserve and the varied wildlife flourishing in restored native plant communities. Cost: adults £5, children £2. Bring: Walking boots, warm, waterproof and windproof clothing. No need to book. For further info. Tel: 0844 4932 136 or email [email protected]. www.nts.org.uk

Wednesday 30th July 11.30am – 1.30pmRannoch Regeneration – Forestry Comm Walk Carie Car Park, Rannoch - At Kinloch Rannoch, head for the South loch Rannoch Road, and fol-low this along the shore of the loch for just under 3 miles (4.5km) to reach the car park at Carie.Kinloch Rannoch is the nearest village. OS Grid Reference: NN617571A ramble amongst the ancient pines of Rannoch.Charge:Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel :01350 727284 www.forestry.gov.uk

Wednesday 30th July 8pmThe hidden world of the water vole. Ben Lawers Ranger base, Lyne-doch, Main street, Killin Illustrated talks by NTS conservation staff - Sarah Watts, Seasonal Ecologist, gives an insight into the life of these shy mammals, the threats facing them and their conservation.

Thursday 31st July 10.30am-3.30pmRiders of the storm Trick Riding Day. Great fun day Trick Riding. During your Trick riding lesson you will learn about your horse and tack as well as an amazing array of new skills. An unforgettable day, whether you want to enjoy a new experience or learn the art of trick riding and become a professional. £30 per person for the day. To book call 07784119377 or email [email protected]

Thusday 31st July 11am-3pmGuided walk: Dunkeld to Loch of the Lowes Meet 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/

Thursday 31st July 2pm – 3.30pmBattle of KilliecrankieOutside Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Killiecrankie, Pitlochry, PH16 5LG Get to grips with the gory details of this grue-some battle. Interactive battle talk (1hour) in woods above Soldier’s Leap; followed by chil-dren’s craft activities and a display of weaponsPrice Adults £4 Children £2 No booking required Killiecrankie Visitor Centre 0844 4932192; Dun-keld Area Office 0844 493 2194www.nts.org.uk/property/killiecrankie/


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