whats on pitlochry may 2015 guide

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What’s On in Highland Perthshire May 2015

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COnTInuOus EVEnTs

Friday May 1st to sunday 31st May – 12.00 to 5.00pm“scotland Year of Food & Drink - Whisky Month” Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Grandtully PH9 0PL.Taste Chocolate & Whisky pairings in the Choco-late Shop, Whisky-themed Gifts & Prize Draw for Whisky Companion Box of Chocolates. Special Whisky-themed dishes in Legends Coffee & Chocolate House. Contact Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Legends of Grandtully between Ab-erfeldy & Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire PH9 0PL Tel. 01887 840775 www.highlandchocolataire.com

sunday 3rd May to sunday 27th september 10.00am to 4.00pm.Aberfeldy Farmers MarketAberfeldy Town square, PH15 2DDThe first Sunday of the month an eclectic mix of food, art and craftsmanship. So come along, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy what High-land Perthshire has to offer! [email protected]:- 07990834092 or 01887834092

let your imagination run wild. If you enjoyed the hugely popular A Chorus Of Disapproval in 2013, then this is the one for you! All tickets (From £15.00) from Tel: 01796 484626 or www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.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.

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

Every sunday April to October 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 architec-ture contained in Explorets, Fun, fascinating and informative! Lasting around 1.5hours Price £5.00 includes Garden Entry. Tel: 01796 484600 www.ExplorersGarden.com

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

Friday 22nd May 2015 to saturday 17th October 2015Pitlochry summer season - A Little night Music - Music and lyrics by stephen sondheim and book by Hugh WheelerPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRStephen Sondheim’s masterpiece is a deliciously funny exploration of love lost, love found and love rediscovered. With an achingly beautiful score – including The Miller’s Son, The Glamorous Life, A Weekend In The County and the magical Send In The Clowns – this 1973 Broadway clas-sic, performed by a large cast of talented actor-musicians, promises to be the most elegant, romantic PFT musical yet. Could there be a better way to launch the 2015 Summer Season? All tickets (From £15.00) fromTel: Box Office: 01796 484 626www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Daily 10.00am - 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

Thursday 28th May 2015 to satur-day 17th October 2015Pitlochry summer season - Im-probable Fiction By Alan Ayck-bournPitlochry Festival Theatre, PH16 5DRAlan Ayckbourn’s 2005 comedy is a dazzling, hi-larious exploration of what can happen when you

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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 3.00pmThe 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 Monday from 11th May to 7th september.Highland nights. 7.15pmRecreation groundThe 50th year of Highland Nights.Adults £6 Children £1 Souvenir programme £2

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 2.00pm to 4.00pm solo Handbell RingingDunkeld Cathedral, Cathedral street, Dunkeld, PH8 0AWWeekly performances of Solo Handbell Ringing take place throughout the summer in Dunkeld Cathedral on Wednesdays until 23rd September. Small Ensemble Ringing included once a month.

Solo ringing is most unusual, fascinating to watch and lovely to hear. Come and enjoy the music for a while, Freewill donation.

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

Every Thursday - Celtic Acoustic Music session7pm to 10.30pmUpstairs Birks Cinema Bar, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2DAYou 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 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

sATuRDAYs

3rd saturday April to 3rd saturday October 10.00am to 2.00pmLogierait Farmers MarketMill of Logierait, Ballinluig, Perth-shire, PH9 0LHSelection of traders selling local produce and crafts, from fresh fish, meats, pies, bread, bak-ing, vegetables to chocolates and preserves. Also find plants, soaps, fudge, dog treats, jewellery, art, woodcrafts and collectables. Free car park-ing, the local buses stop at the gate. There is somewhere to sit down, have a blether, enjoy a mug of coffee or tea, and a hot pie locally made by MacDonalds, and listen to some live fiddle music, and even nice loos! The Farm’s Narrow Gauge Railway runs on Market days, from Mid-day. Tel:- 01796 482222 www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk

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 1st May from 9.00PMstuart MckandieThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH Pop, Rock, Folk Singer/Songwriter from Aber-nethy influenced by Snow Patrol, The Script, Foo Fighters & The Killers. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020www.oldmillevents.co.uk saturday 2nd May from 9.00PMAcoustic ButterflyThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH Acoustic Butterfly music is a melting pot of styles and rhythms, catchy melodies and harmonies. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk

What’s On Highland Perthshire 2015

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sunday 3rd May 11.00am to 4.30pmCeltic spring Food Festival scottish Crannog Centre, ken-more, Loch Tay PH15 2HYDiscover Iron Age cooking including clay-baked and smoked fish, spit-cooked meat, Crannog stews, locally foraged greens, breads & spreads and themed beverages. Try our ancient craft activities while you’re waiting for a taste of what life was like 2,500 years ago. Tel: 1887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk

Friday 8th May 1.00- 4.00pmPitlochry and Moulin Heritage cen-tre at the Moulinkirk opens.Photographs of local interest and new exhibitions.

Friday 8th May from 9.00PMMolly McCabeThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH A Perthshire based Singer/Songwriter playing a mixture of covers & originals. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

saturday 9th May 8.00pm The unremarkable Death of Mari-lyn Monroe.Birnam Arts, station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DsOffers a radical interpretation of this Hoolywood legend, and leads us - in real time, to the very moment of her death. £12, £10, £5Tel: 01350 727 674 www.BirnamArts.com

saturday 9th May from 9.00PMThe One Eyed FishThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH 3 piece covers band with songs from the 1940’s right up to the present day. FREE Admission.Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

sunday 10th MayMarie Curie Cancer Care - Etape Caledonia, closed road 81miles around Highland PerthshireEtape Caledonia is revered within the cycling community as the UK’s premier cycling sportive. Welcoming over 5,500 each year, the stunning 81 mile closed road route is the perfect way to kick start the sportive season. Taking you on a jour-ney through the breathtaking Highland scenery, riders can expect an undulating route along with a legendary festival atmosphere at the finish line to look forward to!www.etapecaledonia.co.uk

sunday 10th May 2.00pmOpen Day - Atholl Country Life MuseumOld school, Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH18 5sPThree exciting new exhibitions to view, the Foundry Bar Boys will provide music, refresh-ments and home baking can be obtained at Food in the Park. Special guest Dolina MacLennan will be present to sign her new book “An Island Girl’s Journey”Thanks to the generosity of the McBeath family, whose ancestor Donald McBeath features on the Blair Atholl Road sign, we have a unique letter written on Birch bark to display. It was sent from North Bay in Canada over 100 years ago in 1906. The versatility and uses of birch will also be shown.The Voices of Atholl project is now up and run-ning. Eighteen local people talk about how life was in Blair Atholl and the Glens to provide an interactive display with touch screen technology.Carrying on with the previous theme about World War 1 and our outreach programme, Blair Atholl, Logierait and Grandtully Primary Schools have each given material for a joint exhibition. It covers, life in the trenches, using models made by the pupils, and also those at home in Scotland at this time with poems written by the children which really touch the heart. Two schools presented a play in December about the Christmas Truce in 1914. Photos and excerpts from the script which give a vivid reality to life on the battle field will be on view along with an old leather football from the Museum used in the play. Everyone is very welcome to come along and join us on this special event.Tel: 01796 481232. www.athollcountrylifemuseum.org.uk

sunday 10th May From 4.00PM.Red Pine Timber CoThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH Old Mill favourites playing an eclectic mix of Americana and Country influenced originals. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

sunday 10 May 6.00pmHeartland Film society The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy PH15 2WHTom at the Farm (Tom à la Ferme) (2013 Canada/France Cert 15) written and directed by Xavier Dolon. Arriving at a remote farm for the funeral of his lover Guillaume, Tom finds that the family knows nothing of him or his relationship with their son – they believe he was happily mar-ried. Tom goes along with the story and a tense psychological drama unfolds as he becomes em-broiled in complicated family relationships, in par-ticular with Guillaume’s menacing brother Francis. Join us after the film for a chat in the Chum-mies bar at the Birks. Online booking at www.birkscinema.co.uk or phone 01887 822845. 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. Tel 0871 902 5754 www.birkscinema.co.uk

Tuesday 12th May 9.30amTryst Walking GroupHarrietfield to AmulreeDistance 7 miles. For further information Tel: 01796 470575

Thursday 14th May 8.00pmThe scottish WatershedBirnam Arts, station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DsJoin Chris Townsend as he talks about his walk along the Scottish Watershed. £5Tel: 01350 727 674www.BirnamArts.com

Friday 15th May from 9.00PMscott MacDonaldThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH Singer/songwriter from Glasgow plays acoustic guitar & harmonica driven music. FREE Admis-sion. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

saturday 16th May. Cairngorms nature Festival, Blair Atholl Information CentreEvents will be run throughout the weekend within a 20 minute drive of four Visitor Information Centre’s: Blair Atholl, Aviemore, Ballater, and Tomintoul. Pop along to Blair Atholl for a ‘Wild Night Out’, ‘Become a Citizen Scientist’, contribute to the Woolly Woods or find out more about our ‘Special Upland Birds’. For more information go to http://cairngorms.co.uk/look-after/cairngorms-nature/festival

saturday 16th May 2.00pm – 4.00pmMiniature killiecrankiekilliecrankie Visitor CentreDiscover the miniature world of Killiecrankie. Look closely at the plants and flowers, find out who or what is hiding in the undergrowth. Bug boxes provided. Children £2; Accompanying Adults free. For all Killiecrankie events please meet in the stone circle outside the Visitor Centre. Further details please contact the ranger service on 0844 4932192 or Killiecrankie Visitor Centre on 0844 4932194

saturday 16th May from 9.00PMMad FerretThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH Mad Ferret are the premier Scots/Irish folk duo that are guaranteed to rile a crowd and energize a room. FREE Admission.Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk


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saturday 16th to sunday 17th May 6 - 10pm saturday; 8 - 10am sundayWild night OutSleep out and experience the night-time sights and sounds of nature. Join the rangers for evening and morning wildlife activities. BOOK-ING ESSENTIAL. Bring your own camping gear. Field and facilities provided. Who for: Families, Adult £12, Child £6. To contact the Atholl Estates Ranger Service, Tel: 01796 481355, or email [email protected] www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

sunday 17th May 10.30am - 12.30pmspring Explorers safarikilliecrankie Visitor Centre Explore the Pass of Killiecrankie on foot, and discover some of it’s secret corners. Learn about our wildflowers and trees and find out about the larger animals that inhabit the woodland. There will be an opportunity to see our live mammal traps in action and handle some animal skins and skulls. Adults £4; Children £2. For all Killiecrankie events please meet in the stone circle outside the Visitor Centre. Further details please contact the ranger service on 0844 4932192 or Killiecrankie Visitor Centre on 0844 4932194.

sunday 17th May. Cairngorms nature Festival, Blair Atholl Information CentreEvents will be run throughout the weekend within a 20 minute drive of four Visitor Information Centre’s: Blair Atholl, Aviemore, Ballater, and Tomintoul. Pop along to Blair Atholl for a ‘Wild Night Out’, ‘Become a Citizen Scientist’, contribute to the Woolly Woods or find out more about our ‘Special Upland Birds’. For more information go to http://cairngorms.co.uk/look-after/cairngorms-nature/festival

Tuesday 19th May 8.00pmA World Beyond ManBirnam Arts, station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DsCharts the Extraordinary true story of navigator Valerian Albaov’s 235 mile journey across the artic ice in search of rescue. £12, £10, £5Tel: 01350 727 674www.BirnamArts.com Wednesday 20th May 8.00pmseth LakemanBirnam Arts, station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DsWest Country folk-singer, song writer and multi-instrumentalist. £20, Tel: 01350 727 674www.BirnamArts.com

Thursday 21st May eveningChocolate & Whisky Pairing Mas-terclassIain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Grandtully PH9 0PL.Chocolate and Whisky Pairing Masterclass Even-ing with Julie Collier (Reservation Required). Contact Iain Burnett Highland Chocolatier, Leg-ends of Grandtully between Aberfeldy & Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire PH9 0PL Tel. 01887 840775 www.highlandchocolataire.com

Friday 22nd May from 9.00PMFozzieThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH At the heart of it all, Fozzie is a one man music machine. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk saturday 23rd. from 2.30pmBlair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TL. The two day Atholl Gathering weekend consists of The Atholl Highlanders’ Parade on Saturday. Gardens admission fee applies.followed by the Highland Games on Sunday. Discover more about the fascinating history of the Atholl Highlanders, Blair Castle’s private army, watch the annual pa-rade in the afternoon. A special talk in the castle ballroom explains how the regiment was granted their colours and the history and tradition behind the annual parade, from 11.00am to 12noon. Admission £5.00 Tel: 01796 481207 www.blair-castle.co.uk saturday 23rd May 8.00pmBruce MolskyBirnam Arts, station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DsAn American Fiddler, banjo player, guitarist and singer performing old time music of the Appala-chian region. £14, £12, £5 Tel: 01350 727 674www.BirnamArts.com

saturday 23rd May from 9.00PMTrees Don’t TravelThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH Based around Aberfeldy & Dunkeld telling tales of hardship, struggle, defeat & discovery and perhaps redemption... FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk sunday 24th May. The Atholl Gathering and Highland Games. Blair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TL. The Highland Gathering on Sunday, with the Atholl Highlanders officially opening the Highland Games with a “March On” at 1.15pm, led again by the skirl of their pipes and the deep, sonorous booming of their drums. Following the March On, heavyweight strong men from around Scotland take centre stage to battle it out in the Highland

Games, which includes traditional events such as tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer. Highland Games date back many centuries, most of the events tracing their roots back to ancient Scottish battle weapons & fight-ing techniques. Admission: Seniors £5.00 5 - 16 year old £3.00 under 5s free parking freeTel: 01796 481207 www.blair-castle.co.uk

Monday 25th May 11.00am - 4.30pmAncient Textiles & nettle Festivalscottish Crannog Centre, ken-more, Loch Tay PH15 2HY Enjoy this special day of fibre work, food and fun. Demonstrations and exhibits, nettle fibre process-ing & spinning, nettle food, drink and textile art together with dyeing, spinning, weaving, braiding and rope-making. Tel: 1887 830583 www.crannog.co.uk

Tuesday 26th May 9.30am - 4.30pmA Moroccan experience day with Chef Paul newmanThyme to Eat, Cookery school, Errichel, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy PH15 2ELDips, Flatbreads, fluffy Cous Cous and a delicious Moroccan Tagine. Learn how to blend spices and make a delicious Moroccan Meal under the expert tuition of our Chef Paul Newman. 1 day course cost £150 per person. Includes lunch, refresh-ments & a Microstoven Terrine to take your crea-tions home. To book or for further information Email [email protected] 07483 352 123 or 01887 820805 Friday 29th May 8.00pmIts in The Bag - Theatre Comedy-Birnam Arts, station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DsThe Birnam Institute Players present an evening of Mystery, menace and mayhem! £8 Tel: 01350 727 674www.BirnamArts.com

Friday 29th May from 9.00PMDon nicolsonThe Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane, Pit-lochry PH16 5BH Complex guitar picking and looping techniques make the lyrics come to life. Don is a rare talent worth checking out. FREE Admission. Tel: 01796 474 020 www.oldmillevents.co.uk www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

saturday 30th May 8.00pmIts in The Bag - Theatre Comedy-Birnam Arts, station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH80DsThe Birnam Institute Players present an evening of Mystery, menace and mayhem! £8 Tel: 01350 727 674 www.BirnamArts.co.uk


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