whats on pitlochry february 2015 brochure

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What’s On in Highland Perthshire February 2015

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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

Sunday 1st February - Saturday 28th February.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

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

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

history section and a Victorian play area. £3 per personTel: box office 01350 727674 [email protected] 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 February - 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

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

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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

THURSDAYS

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

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

DAILY DIARY EVENTS

Friday 6th February 8.00pmBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DSGeorge Galloway with Graham SpiersMy life in 5 Games promoting his latest book. £14 - £12 Conc - £5 Under 16 year olds. Tel: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Friday 6th February 9.00pmStuart McKandieThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BHPop, Rock, Folk Singer/Songwriter from Aber-nethy influenced by Snow Patrol, The Script, Foo Fighters, Brandon Flowers (The Killers). Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillev-ents.co.uk

Saturday 7th February 9.00pmRed Pine Timber Co.The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BHOld Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana & Country influenced originals.Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillev-ents.co.uk

Thursday 12th Feb 8.00pmGianni Schicchi by PucciniBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DSScotland’s Newest and dynamic porfessional opera company. £13 - £11Conc - £5 Under 16 year olds. Tel: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Friday 13th February 10.00am to 11.00amWinter Words Festival - Roger HutchinsonPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR This talk will bring St Kilda island to life, not just through its wildlife and scenery, but through tales of the people who lived there. | £7.50 T Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 13th February 11.30am-12.30pmWinter Words Festival - Catriona Macdonald & Dr. Patricia AndrewPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Winter Words brings together two authors and two books for this discussion about Scotland, war, art and how the people left behind in World War One coped with the difficulties of the times. | £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 13th February 1.00pm–2.15pmWinter Words Festival - Polly Pul-lar - The Isle of MuckPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Local author Polly is a brilliant story teller and speaker. Her new biography reveals the fasci-nating life of Lawrence MacEwen - the Laird of Muck - whose family have owned the island since 1896. £23.50* - includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 13th February 3.00pm-4.00pmWinter Words Festival - James Robertson & Jill CalderPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRRobert the Bruce: King of Scots Robert The Bruce: King of Scots is a visually stunning book, with James’ words accompanied by the bold and colourful illustrations of Jill Calder.The duo will

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discuss the structure of the book, development process and the complicated interaction between words and images – and the challenge of how the book sits alongside academic books and the reinforcing of traditional views of the past.£8.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 13th February 4.30pm-5.30pmWinter Words Festival - Robyn YoungPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRBest-selling historical novelist, Robyn Young, brings an entirely different perspective to the Bannockburn story with her latest book Kingdom, the third in her recent Insurrection trilogy about the rise of the mighty Robert the Bruce.In this event, Robyn will discuss where fact and fiction meet, examining the process of tak-ing an important story and reimagining it for a novel. £8.50*Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 13th February 8.45pm–9.45pmWinter Words Festival - Fearie TalesPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Feast your ears on a selection of spook-takular tales penned especially for Winter Words 2015 brought to life by familiar faces from the PFT stage. Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 13th February 9.00pmFozzieThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BHFozzie, the front runner of The Clachies. At the heart of it all is a one man music machine.Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission.Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillev-ents.co.uk

Saturday 14th February 10.00am-11.00amWinter Words Festival - Patrick BakerPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Patrick seeks out the unlikeliest and most inter-esting of features in places far off the beaten track and explores the cultural and human impact on this stunning landscape, and reflects on the history of mountaineering. Come and hear Patrick recall some of his most amazing experiences on the Cairngorms in this captivating talk. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 14th February 11.30am-12.30pmWinter Words Festival - Judy FairbairnsPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRIn Island Wife we discover the story of Judy Fair-bairns, who, aged 19, met her ‘Wild Pioneer’. And so began a marriage of forty years, and an un-expected life on a remote Hebridean island. Judy will also talk about getting the book published and how she has taken to blogging and the joys of social media to promote it! £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 14th February 1.00pm–2.15pm Winter Words Festival - Linda CracknellPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Doubling Back is a fascinating account of walking in the footsteps of others. From the Highlands of Scotland to the Swiss Alps and Kenya, author and dramatist Linda Cracknell describes her series of moving journeys in the footsteps of others. £23.50* includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 14th February 1.15pm to 2.00pmWinter Words Festival - Love Poetry PleasePitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRCelebrate St. Valentine’s Day with a selection of love poems at a free event in the foyer. If you would like to hear your favourite read poem read aloud, drop your request in to the Box Office before lunchtime on the day, then settle down with a cup of something hot, and a slice of cake and enjoy! Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 14th February 2.30pmWinter Words Festival - Gareth Watson at Wild SpacePitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR“In 2010, I had a chance encounter with Robert Macfarlane, who was on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, where I live, researching his book The Old Ways. This led to a collaboration in words and pictures prompted by the great Barvas Moor, the Mointeach Riabhach (Mointiuch Riuvuvch) or the Brindled Moor, an area of over 100 square miles of peat bog in the north of the island.” Gareth Watson will be reading and discussing his paintings which are being exhibited at Wild Space. £5.00* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 14th February 3.00pm - 4.00pmWinter Words Festival - Mark BeaumontPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRSportsman, TV presenter, record breaking round-the-world cyclist and ultra endurance adventurer, we welcome Mark Beaumont to Winter Words to talk about his incredible life. £10.00* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 14th February 4.30pm-5.30pmPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR A Winter Words Festival - lan RowanWhen Alan Rowan finished his shifts as a sub-editor at midnight, he knew he was too jacked up on deadline adrenaline to attempt sleep. He was also starting to worry he would never complete his ambition to reach the summit of every Munro in Scotland. One night, he hit upon the solu-tion. He would begin his ascents in the middle of the night, see the sun rise and come down the mountain just as everyone else was going up. He’s now close to finishing his third time round all the Munros! Join us for this fascinating illustrated talk about his adventures. £7.50*Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 14th February 7.00pmUK and Ireland Banff Mountain Film Festival World TourPitlochry Festival Theatre PH16 5DR The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour features an exhilarating selection of short films that will take you to the most captivating places on earth. Through the big screen, be transported to the world’s last great wild places, follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. Tickets: £13.50/£12 concessionFor tickets: www.banff-uk.com www.banff.uk

Saturday 14th February 9.00pm Last Orders.The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BHRock tribute act. 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. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillev-ents.co.uk


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Saturday 14 February 10.00pm–11.00pmWinter Words Festival - Fearie TalesPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRJoin us, if you dare, for another installment of spine-tingling supernatural Fearie Tales. Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Sunday 15th February 10.00am-11.00amWinter Words Festival - James CrawfordPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRThis illustrated talk, featuring a selection of photographs from Scotland’s Landscapes (published by RCAHMS), will tell the enduring story of the interaction between man and his environment. These are Scotland’s landscapes as you have never seen or understood them before. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Sunday 15th February 11.30am-12.30pmWinter Words Festival - Jim CrumleyPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRThis is an essential event for wildlife lovers and eco-enthusiasts. Author Jim is a nature writer with almost 20 books to his name, mostly on the landscape and wildlife of Scot-land. He is also a columnist and presenter of radio programmes. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Sunday 15th February 1.00pm - 2.15pmWinter Words Festival - Keith Williams & Caroline BrownPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Keith Williams and Caroline Brown from the University of Dundee will bring to life the work of Dundonian poet Joseph Lee in a fascinating and richly illustrated talk.£23.50* includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Sunday 15th February 3.00pm-4.00pmWinter Words Festival - Ann CleevesPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRThin Air is the next book in Ann Cleeves’ Shet-land series - which is now a major BBC One

Friday 20th February 10.00am–11.00amWinter Words Festival - Ruary Mackenzie DoddsPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Regular contributor to BBC shows such as Countryfile, Springwatch and Nature Detec-tives, Ruary Mackenzie Dodds comes to Winter Words to read from and discuss his book, Dragonfly Diaries. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 20th February 11.15am–12.45pm Winter Words Festival - Cynthia RogersonPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR An inspiring workshop (Max’m capacity of 16 ) for writers of any level of experience who want to learn about a special approach to Short Story writing. Cynthia Rogerson is Pro-gramme Director of Scotland’s Writing Centre at Moniack Mhor. She won the V.S. Pritchett Prize in 2007, and her work was short-listed for Best Scottish Novel 2011, and serialised on Women’s Hour. £12.50*Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com Friday 20th February 11.30am-12.30pmWinter Words Festival - Iain MacwhirterPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRJournalist and political commentator Iain Macwhirter joins us in this post referendum Scotland to discuss the way the debate has changed Scotland forever, and where we go now. In this provocative talk, Iain argues that the UK will never be the same again, exploring Scotland’s political and cultural landscape in the immediate build up to, and aftermath of, the referendum. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 20th February 1.00pm–2.15pmWinter Words Festival - Ken-neth Calman Pitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRIn this talk, Kenneth looks at public health and the practice of medicine, from the 18th cen-tury to the present day; the developing role of doctors in society and their relationship with their patients. £23.50* includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

drama starring Douglas Henshall as detective Jimmy Perez. Join Ann as she discusses this striking new novel and talks about seeing her work adapted for the small screen. £9.50*Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Sunday 15th February 4.30pm-5.30pmWinter Words Festival - Alan McCrediePitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR100 Weeks of Scotland is Alan McCredie’s fasci-nating photography project charting 100 weeks in the life of Scotland in the run up to the 2014 Independence Referendum. Don’t miss this exciting illustrated talk with Alan, as he exam-ines the varied aspects of a modern nation and paints a poignant picture of Scotland. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Sunday 15th February 7.00pm-8.30pmWinter Words Festival - Andrew Greig & Rachel NewtonPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRThe wild Scots Borderlands of the 16th Century have spawned many a dark tale, no more stir-ring than Andrew Greig’s breathless, romantic adventure of Fair Helen of Kirkonnel Lea, one of the many dark, rousing Border Ballads which will be celebrated at this atmospheric evening of music, verse and prose.Andrew’s readings will be complemented by the wonderful Scots Trad musician, Rachel Newton on clarsach and fiddle. £12.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Wednesday 18th February 8.00pmMichael McGoldrick, John Mc-Clusker & John DoyleBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DSMaster of Flutes, Whistels and Uillean Pipes£14 - £12Conc - £5 Under 16 year olds. Tel: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Friday 20th February 9.30pm–10.30pmWinter Words Festival - Fearie TalesPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DR Claim your spot in the Theatre Bar for the penultimate session of eerie Fearie Tales – not for fearties! Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com


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Friday 20th February 2.45pm-5.00pmWinter Words Festival - Cynthia RogersonPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRIs your manuscript ready to see the light of day? Would you love to get some feedback to help you take the next step – whether it’s just to see if you are on track or even get some useful advice on how to present your work to a publishing agent, the Doctor will see you now! Please email a maximum of 1,500 words plus a synopsis of up to one side of A4 to: [email protected] by Thursday 12 February, 6.00pm and bring a printed copy of your piece to the session. £10.00 per 20 min session. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 20th February 2.45pm-5.00pmWinter Words Festival - Cynthia RogersonPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRIs your manuscript ready to see the light of day? Would you love to get some feedback to help you take the next step – whether it’s just to see if you are on track or even get some useful advice on how to present your work to a publishing agent, the Doctor will see you now! Please email a maximum of 1,500 words plus a synopsis of up to one side of A4 to: [email protected] by Thursday 12 February, 6.00pm and bring a printed copy of your piece to the session. £10.00 per 20 min session.Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 20th February 3.00pm-4.00pmWinter Words Festival - Kenneth StevenPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRAcclaimed Perthshire poet, Kenneth Steven’s life-long love of the island is illustrated in his latest publication, Iona: The Other Island. Teaming up with photographer Iain Sarjeant, the book is a beautiful and unique tribute to those hidden coves, remote corners and majes-tic beaches that few visitors get to see. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 20th February 4.30pm-5.30pm Winter Words Festival - Bernard MacLavertyng StoriesPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRBernard MacLaverty has enjoyed great success as a novelist with Cal and Lamb both of which have been adapted into feature films and Grace Notes being shortlisted for the Man Booker

Prize. He will be taking to the stage to read and discuss his recently published Collected Stories. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 20th February 7.30pm Simon Thacker (guitar) & Justyna Jablonska (cello) - Music in Ran-nochOld Church of Rannoch, Kinloch Rannoch Simon Thacker (guitar) & Justyna Jablonska (cello) – This concert recently performed in Warsaw, will delight the audience with Balkan, Indian, Brazilian and Spanish music and will feature traditional Gaelic (reimagined) and Polish romantic pieces. Wine, soft drinks and nibbles at the interval. £8 at the door, children free entry.

Friday 20th February 7.30pm-9.00pmWinter Words Festival - Penny Junor Scenes at Buckingham Pal-acePitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRFor more than 30 years Penny Junor has been writing books about the Royal Family. Her latest book is Prince Harry: Brother, Soldier, Son. There will be a Q&A session. £14.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Friday 20th February 9.00pm Don NicolsonThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BHComplex guitar picking and looping techniques make the lyrics come to life. Don is a rare talent worth checking out.Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillev-ents.co.uk

Saturday 21st February 10.00am–11.00amWinter Words Festival - New Writing ScotlandPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRWinners of The Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award will read and discuss their work, giving us an introduction to some of the most affecting, exciting and engaging new writing being created across Scotland. £5.00* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 21st February 11.30am-12.30pmWinter Words Festival - Helen & William Bynum Plants That Shape Our LivesPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRHelen Bynum, a graduate of the University Col-lege London and prolific medical writer joins Wil-liam Bynum, a professor emeritus of the history of medicine at University College London and MD from Yale University, to expertly guide us through the rich histories, significance and uses of over 80 key plants, revealing our relationship with them, both utilitarian and aesthetic. £7.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 21st February 1.00pm-2.15pmWinter Words Festival - Theresa TalbotPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRFrom Traffic & Travel to Lulu, Andy Williams and Glen Campbell via Beechgrove and BBC Comedy… Join us for lunch with hilarious tales from one of Scotland’s best known radio voices. £23.50* includes a 2 course lunch and a glass of wine! Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 21st February 1.15pm-2.00pmWinter Words Festival - Poetry PleasePitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRDrop a copy of your favourite poem into the Box Office before lunchtime on this Saturday, along with your name and the reasons why this piece of verse is special to you. Then grab a light snack, sit back and enjoy as your favourite poems are read aloud by our Festival readers! Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 21st February 3.00pm–4.00pmWinter Words Festival - Christo-pher BrookmyrePitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRA welcome return to Winter Words for award-winning thriller writer, Christopher Brookmyre who will be talking about his brand new Jack Parlabane novel, Dead Girl Walking, published in January 2015. £9.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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Saturday 21st February 4.30pm-5.30pmWinter Words Festival - Kirsty WarkPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRKirsty Wark’s debut novel, The Legacy of Eliza-beth Pringle, is a story of the richness behind so-called ordinary lives, and the secrets and threads that hold women together. Kirsty will be reading from and discussing her novel in this captivating talk. £10.00* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 21st February 9.00pm Acoustic ButterflyThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BHAcoustic Butterfly music is a melting pot of styles and rhythms, catchy melodies and harmonies.Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillev-ents.co.uk

Saturday 21st February 7.30pm-9.00pmWinter Words Festival - James NaughtiePitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRJames will be joining us to discuss his first foray into fiction writing with The Madness of July, a sophisticated spy thriller, set in the endgame of the Cold War, in which James uses all of his experience reporting on World affairs to great dramatic effect. £14.50* Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 21st February 9.30pm-10.30pmWinter Words Festival - Fearie TalesPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRGather round with family and friends to hear tales of shapeshifting demons and eerily desolate moors. . . you might be glad of the company on the way home! Free Event. Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Tuesday 24th February 7.30pmThe Great Tapestry of Scotland with Andrew CrummyBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DSUnveiled in 2013 breaking the record for the longest embroidered tapestry in the world. £14 - £12Conc - £5 Under 16 year olds.Tel: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Thursday 26th to Saturday 28th February 7.00pm83rd Perthshire District Festival of One Act PlaysBirnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DS£TBA Tel: 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

Friday 27th February 9.00pm Scott MacDonaldThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BHSinger/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic guitar & harmonica driven music. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillev-ents.co.uk

Saturday 28th February 9.00pmThe New NativesThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BHPerth based band who put their own spin on popular and cult covers with an array of genres from rap and hip hop to rock and pop. Music Starts at 9PM with FREE Admission. Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk / www.oldmillev-ents.co.uk

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