Events in Pitlochry and Highland Perthshire September 2013

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COnTInuOuS EVEnTS

Pitlochry Festival Theatre see website for details. www.Pit-lochryFestivalTheatre.com A selection of 6 plays including;Hello Dolly 2nd 8pm, 7th 2pm, 12th 2pm, 14th 8pm, 19th 2pm, 20th 8pm, 25th 8pm, 26th 2pm.A Chorus of Disapproval by Alan Ayck-bourn3rd 8pm, 4th 2pm, 11th 8pm, 16th 8pm, 21st 2pm, 28th 8pmPresent Laughter by Noel Coward5th 2pm, 7th 8pm, 13th 8pm, 19th 8pm, 24th 8pm, 25th 2pmSingle Spies - A Double-bill by Alan Bennett5th 8pm, 10th 8pm, 11th 2pm, 18th 8pm, 23rd 8pm, 28th 2pm.Lady Windermere’s Fan by Oscar Wilde12th 8pm, 17th 8pm, 18th 2pm, 26th 8pm, 30th 8pmTwo by Jim Cartwright4th 8pm, 9th 8pm, 14th 2pm, 21st 8pm, 27th 8pm.Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 29th June to Sunday 20th October, Ring of Breadalbane Explorer 2013 hop on hop off circular routeRing of Breadalbane Explorer 2013 will run three times a day on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays Takes in Aberfeldy, Amulree, Crieff, Comrie, St Fillans, Lochearnhead and

Killin, runs in both directions and calls at all of the major tourist attractions in the area. Between Killin and Aberfeldy there will be a fourth two-way service in the early evening.

20th April- 31st DecemberCinema, 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

Daily 9.30am-5.30pm Blair Castle GardensBlair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TLEnjoy a peaceful stroll this summer and experience the gardens in full bloom. Highlights include a 9 acre walled garden, peaceful wooded grove, ruined kirk, Red Deer park and a Gothic folly. Children can enjoy the Adventure Playground or why not go on a Vintage Tractor and Trailer Ride around the grounds and meet some of the wildlife that live on the estate. Adult £5.40, Child £2.50, Family £13.50 e.mail [email protected] www.atholl-estates.co.uk

28th March to 3rd novemberExhibition 80 Years of Scottish Rock!Explorers Garden Port-na-Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR80 Years of Scottish Rock! runs from 28th March to 3rd November and is housed in the David Douglas Pavilion

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What’s On Highland Perthshire 2013

- entrance is free to anyone with an Explorers Entry Ticket.Tel: 01796 484626 www.explorersgarden.com

01 Apr 2013 to 14 Sep 2013Exhibition - 150th anniversary of the Perth to Inverness RailwayBlair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TL In 1863, the railway between Dunkeld and Inverness was completed open-ing the Highlands to increased visitors and trade. Engineer Joseph Mitchell attempted to get the proposal passed for almost 20 years but struggled to get support due to the common view that it would be too difficult to build a railway line across the rocky terrain of the Highlands. The proposal was passed by parliament in 1861 and the railway line was com-pleted only 2 years later on 9 Septem-ber 1963.The 6th Duke of Atholl and 7th Duke of Atholl were heavily involved in the process, as the railway line crossed a large proportion of Atholl Estates. The 6th Duke insisted on having beautifully-designed bridges across his land to cater for the new railway (the bridges that were built include the Bridge of Tilt, Killicrankie Viaduct and the Calvine bridge) and the 7th Duke took the first trial run on the line. To celebrate the 150th anniversary, Blair Castle has a number of artefacts on display in the Banvie Hall relating to the development of the railway, including watercolours, old photos of Blair Atholl station and a model of a Stevenson design locomo-tive which featured on the Antiques Road Show in 2011. Normal Entry prices apply.www.atholl-estates.co.uk

daily Friday 3rd May to 30th SeptemberExhibition “Blair Atholl’s Railway “ to commemorate the 150 years of railway in Blair AthollAtholl Country Life Museum Blair Atholl PH18 5SPdisplay to commemorate the 150 years of railway in Blair Atholl... visit the com-memorative exhibition over weekends in May or daily from 1st June 2013 to 30th September 2013.The 150th year anniversary of the opening of what at the outset was the Inverness & Perth Junction Railway is

to be marked. It was a considerable engineering achievement to surmount Druimuachdar Pass, at 1,484ft the highest point on any main line in Britain. On the 1st June 1863 the first section of the I&PJR was opened from Dunkeld to Pitlochry, on 3rd August 1863 the Forres-Aviemore section followed and on 9th September 1863 the Aviemore-Pitlochry section was completed, thereby forming the stra-tegic main line across the Grampians. From these dates, the growth of many villages as tourist venues and service centres can be traced. In 1865 the I&PJR became the Highland Railway which was in existence for almost 60 years. In 1923 it became part of the London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS), and in 1948 British Railways took over at nationalisation. Tel 01796 481232

Monday 1st July - Mid SeptemberSummer Watch SafarisHighland Safaris By Aberfeldy Perthshire PH15 2JQ Departing at 1700hrs. Nothing can prepare you for the beauty, peace and tranquillity of our hills and glens at dusk. Tel: 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

Monday 26th August - Monday 30th September2020VISIOn Street Gallery Exhibition. Blair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TL2020VISION Street Gallery Exhibition. 20 Photographers, 20 Assignments. The 2020VISION street-gallery exhibi-tion makes the most compelling case yet for restoring and re-connecting the UK’s ecosystems, our Natural Home. With over 100 stunning images from the 2020VISION collection with thought-provoking facts and captions about new thinking, brave thinking, ecosystem thinking, it’s a must-see for everyone. The exhibition is running as part of the Year of Natural Scotland celebrations http://www.2020v.org/

1 September - 30 September 10am-5pm daily Exhibition - Marlene Patrick - It’s All About Colour Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS

Marlene’s cheerful work covers a broad spectrum of colour using the mediums of acrylic, ink, oil and soft pastels, creating great warmth and depth in her paintings. Exhibiting regularly across Scotland, her paintings are distinctively signed ‘Red’ – a reference to a childhood nickname!Free Tel: box office 01350 727674

[email protected] www.birnamarts.com

Saturday 7th September - Sunday 15th SeptemberPerthshire Open StudiosVarious LocationsOver 180 artists makers and creators welcome you into their studios across stunning Perthshire. From hidden location in remote glens to intruiging spaces in historic villages and towns.The Showcase exhibition rums from 30th August - 15th September at The Bield, Blackruthven. www.perthshireopenstudios.com downoad the whole brochure at http://www.perthshireopenstudios.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/POS_brochure_2013.pdf

WEEkLY EVEnTS

April - October Every Sundays 11.30amGarden ToursExplorers Garden Pitlochry Festi-val Theatre PH16 5DRLasting approximately one and a half hours, our guided tours provide in-sights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture contained in Explorers. Fun, fascinating and informative! Price: £5, includes Garden entry www.explorersgarden.com

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Every Sunday at 2pmAttic ToursBlair Castle, Blair Atholl, PH18 5TLWith a maze of rooms usually off limits to castle visitors, experience a guided tour of Blair Castle’s attics. A behind the scenes look at a wealth of artefacts not on general display, finishing with a climb onto the castle rooftops for views across Perthshire. £15 (includes access to full castle tour) Tel:01796 481355.www.atholl-estates.co.uk

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

Every Monday 27th May to 9th September 7pm for 7.45pmHIGHLAnD nIGHTS. Recreation Ground Pitlochry(Robert Wiseman Dairies Vale of Atholl Pipe Band), Highland and Scottish dancing, songs and music. Mondays, 27th May to 9th September 7.45pm Gates open 7pm. Venue - Recreation Ground. If wet, venue - Pitlochry Town Hall. Adults £5 Children £1. www.highlandnight.co.uk

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 8.30pmTuesday night session The 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

June - September Every Wednes-day 11.30amGarden ToursExplorers Garden Pitlochry Festi-val Theatre PH16 5DRLasting approximately one and a half hours, our guided tours provide in-sights into the plants, trees, wildlife, history, art and architecture contained in Explorers. Fun, fascinating and informative! Price: £5, includes Garden entry www.explorersgarden.com

Every Wednesday 1st May to 25th September 2-4pmHandbell HarmonyDunkeld Cathedral Cathedral Street DunkELD PH8 0AWA season of solo ringing performances in Dunkeld Cathedral from 2.00 - 4.00 pm 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.Please contact The Dunkeld Tourist Information Office before travelling. It is always informed of the very few oc-casions when Handbell Harmony has to be cancelled.

Every WednesdayWonderful Golf WednesdaysPitlochry Golf Club Golf Course Rd Pitlochry PH16 5QYAn open competition every Wednesday for Gents Ladies & jnrs - Non members welcome £10 entry incl Gree Frees. Tel 01796 472792 or e.mail [email protected]

Every Wednesday August 7th - 25th SeptemberScottish night Out Pitlochry Town Hall West Moulin Rd PitlochryEddie Rose - Scotland’s Son of Fun with a night of fun, songs, and music. www.eddierose.co.uk

Every Wednesday, 9pmOpen Music Sessions Bankfoot Inn, Main Street, Bank-foot PH1 4AB Open session for musicians of all abili-ties to gather and play music - any mu-sic. Local musicians 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 2nd Wednesday from 8.30pmOpen Mic night 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 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 - “Traditional Thursdays” 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. McKays, Atholl Road, Pit-lochryTel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Every Friday 5th July - 11th Octo-ber 11.00am – 12.30pmSecrets of the StagePitlochry Festival Theatre PH16 5DRThis entertaining illustrated talk, with examples of actual props and cos-tumes, covers all aspects of PFT’s stage productions, from set design and auditions to play selection and the rehearsal process. There will also be short video interviews with theatre professionals who will give an insight into backstage life at the Theatre in the Hills. Included in the talk will be a “sneaky peak” at the production being built on stage that day and a look at how PFT has changed since its early

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days in the tent. You will also have the opportunity to have any questions you may have about our productions answered.Price £7.50 (Includes tea/coffee and a scone/Highland pâtisserie) Tel: 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com Every Friday night “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 differ-ent instruments to bring you some of the best Scottish beasts and sounds. Free entry. Tel: 01796473888 www.mckayshotel.co.uk

Every Friday nightMusic 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

Every Saturday night “Saturday night live@Mckays” 9-11pmMckays 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

Every Saturday night “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

September 2013Music at Mckays Bar & Restaurnat 138 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 5AGFriday 6th September 8pm

Sandie Brechin & Ewan WilkensonSaturday 7th September 9pmSandy Tweeddale and Dougie StrongFriday 13th September 8pmMacpolvoSaturday 14th September 9pmK2Friday 20th September 8pmJohn Davidson & Sandy MarshallSaturday 21st September 9pmJoyFriday 27th September 8pmDavid & ClareSaturday 28th September 9pmDave & PaulTel 01796 473888 Email: [email protected] http://www.mckayshotel.co.uk/pit-lochry_entertainment/programme.htm

September 2013 Music at The Old Mill Inn, Mill Lane Pitlochry PH16 5BHSunday 1st Afternoon session with Stuart Mckandie free Friday 6th Fozzie (The Clachies) free Saturday 7th The Accelerators free Friday 13th Don Nicholson free Saturday 14th The Red Pine Timber Co free Saturday 21st The Daddy Naggins free Friday 27th Stuart McKandie free Saturday 28th The Ballachulish Hellhounds free Tel 01796 474020 www.theoldmillpitlochry.co.uk

DAILY DIARY EVEnTS

Sunday 1st September 10am - 3pmAberfeldy Farmers MarketTown Square AberfeldyFirst Sunday of the Month until OctoberShowcase the very best of Perthshire’s famous food larder, will feathure local produce and suppliers from across the range available in the area.To book a stall or for further details Tel: 01738 582159 or email [email protected]

first Sunday of every monthEvening RaftingDunolly Adventures, Taybridge Drive, Aberfeldy, PH15 2BPTo compliment the Aberfeldy Farmers Market on the first Sunday of every month, they will be running evening White Water Rafting Trips starting at 5pm. Suitable for everyone above the age of 8!To book call 01887 820298 [email protected]

Sunday 1st September 2.00pm – 3.30pmFabulous FungiMeet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair AthollFungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and ecology.Who for: Adults £3 Tel: 01796 481355 email [email protected] www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

Saturday 1st September 7.30 pmScottish Country DancingAT PITLOCHRY TOWn HALL Come along and join us on the dance floor, or watch and listen to the music provided by some of Scotland’s best bands. David Oswald’s BandALL WELCOME Admission: Dancer: £7.00 Spectator: £2.00Tel: June on 01796 473488 or email: [email protected]

Sunday 1st September 8pmAly Bain & Phil CunninghamPitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DRAly & Phil have played PFT for over 18 years now and their much admired fiddle and accordion musicianship, combined with great anecdotes always guarantees a sell-out crowd.Tickets £25.00 Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 7th September Highland Perthshire Marathon & Half MarathonAberfeldy Perthshire.We really do think that this is one of the best value for money packages on the Scottish circuit. Included in the price is: free camping and car park - a pasta party – post race refreshments – shower & swim – leg massage – ceilidh

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– a medal for each competitor – prizes for each category and a generous goody bag. Hard to believe we know but it’s just honest to goodness value. We are limited to 500 competitors and we are working very hard to make your visit extremely enjoyable and reward-ing, join us and see for yourself. www.highlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk for entry detail etc.

Saturday 7th September 8pmDunfermline Gilbert and Sullivan Soc. - Ballads,Songs and Snatches Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DSJoin Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society for an evening jam-packedwith classic, popular Gilbert & Sullivan ‘hits’… and a few surprises!Featuring songs from all the G&S greats, such as The Mikado, Pirates ofPenzance, Trial by Jury, Iolanthe, and Yeoman of the Guard and others,revel in these sparkling, memorable excerpts from timeless operettas whichsome might say are the forerunners of the modern-day musical!Tickets: £10 / £8 con / £5 kids,Tel: box office 01350 727674 [email protected] www.birnamarts.com

Saturday 7th SeptemberSashiko Tasterkarelia House, kenmore Road Comrie Bridge By Aberfeldy PH15 2LSLearn the therapeutic art of Sashiko. There are endless symbolic designs. This is a lovely opportunity to give it a go! (Beginners) 10.30am – 12.30pm. Cost £20.00 Tel: 01887 822027 email: [email protected] www.kareliahouse.co.uk

Sunday 8th September 10am - 4.30pmIron-Age ArcheryThe Scottish Crannog Centre ken-more, Loch Tay Perthshire PH15 2HYCan you hit the target? Practice your skills with simple longbows to see who can score the highest. Suitable for ages 7 plus. Numbers restricted so booking recommended. Tel. 01887 830583 Email: [email protected] www.crannog.co.uk

Sunday 8th September 11amThe annual Amulree & Trochry Clay Pigeon ShootJust follow the signs by the bridge at Amulree by DunkeldThe annual Amulree & Trochry Clay Pigeon Shoot will be held on Sunday 8th September, 11am start - last entry 3pm. The Shoot is open to everyone - with prizes for the Open category, a Local category for those living in Glen Quaich, Amulree and Strathbraan, a Ladies competition and an under 18’s competition as well.The cost for the 35 bird shoot is £15.00 with £10.00 for a re-entry. Under 18s is £5.00 entry and £4.00 re-entry.Raffle with great prizes - so if you don’t win with your gun you have a chance of a prize in the raffle!This year’s event is in aid of the Amul-ree and Trochry Community Fund which raises funds for community events, including the annual Christmas party for the children in the glen. Just follow the signs by the bridge at Amulree on Sunday 8th of September - there’s a refreshment tent selling soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee and cakes all day. And if you have not shot before you can have a go at the BASC free coaching.

Sunday 8th September 8pmThe PooziesPitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DRA super-group of 4 ladies with 21 years’ experience (in various line-ups), join Sally Barker, Mary Macmaster, Eilidh Shaw and Mairearad Green as they per-form tunes from the rich vein of Gaelic culture and tradfolk. Tickets £16.50 Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Monday 9th September 10am – 12.30The Secret Garden – FORESTRY COMMISSIOn WALkS Meet:Weem Car ParkEnjoy the discoveries of the world-famous plant hunters, Douglas and Menzies, in stunning scenery near Castle Menzies.Charge: Adults: £3.50 Children £2.00 Tel: 01350 727284

Thursday 12th Septembernuno Silk Scarfkarelia House, kenmore Road Comrie Bridge By Aberfeldy PH15 2LSCreate a beautiful scarf – using nuno silk you will learn how to do delicate and decorative felting onto the silk to make a unique scarf. (All levels)10.00am – 1.00pm. Cost £25.00 Tel: 01887 822027 email: [email protected] www.kareliahouse.co.uk

Friday 13th September 11.15am- 12.45pm150th Anniversary of the Perth to Inverness Railway Blair Castle Blair Atholl PH18 5TLIn 1863, the railway between Dunkeld and Inverness was completed opening the Highlands to increased visitors and trade. The 6th and 7th Duke of Atholl were heavily involved in the process, as the railway line crossed a large propor-tion of Atholl Estates. Howard Geddes from the Highland Railway Society will be giving a talk in the castle ballroom about the history and development of the railway line between Perth and Inverness, in the same week the line was completed 150 years ago. There are also a number of artefacts on display in the Banvie Hall relating to the railway, including watercolours, old photos of Blair Atholl station and a model of a Stevenson design locomotive which featured on the Antiques Road Show in 2011. Price: £5.40pp includes entry to gar-dens, gift shop and restaurant (tickets can be upgraded for a full tour of the castle).Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment. Tickets can be purchased from Blair Castle on 01796 481207 or to book online at www.blair-castle.co.uk.

Friday 13th September 8pmThe Baroness Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DSThe Baroness by Thor Bjorn KrebsStarring Roberta Taylor with Ewan Tay-lor and Romana AbercrombyIn 1948, at the age of 62, karen Blixen – writer of Out of Africa – met the 29 year old young poet, Thorkild Bjørnvig;

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he was newly married and had recently made his successful publishing debut.The two shared a powerful, dangerous andsexually charged friendship – a pact, lasting for six years before falling apart.Full of tension and poetry, with threetremendous acting roles, the play is inspired by anecdotes, letters and books by, and about, both Blixen and Bjørnvig.ROBERTA TAYLOR is one of Britain’s most talented and respected actresses. A Glasgow Citizens Theatre Company member of the 1970s and‘80s, she became a household name as IreneRaymond in the BBC soap East-enders and, until recently, starred as Gina Gold in ITV’s ‘The Bill’. She is also a successful author.Tickets: £12/ £10 Tel: box office 01350 727674 [email protected] www.birnamarts.com

Saturday 14th September, 2013Pitlochry Highland GamesRecreation Ground, Ferry Road PitlochrySpecial Events: MASSED PIPE BANDS, Solo Piping. Light Field & Heavy Events - Venue of 1997 World Hammer throw record of 153’ 1”. British Tug-o-War Championship and Scottish 1600m ChampionshipSOBHD registered Highland Dancing Competition - organiser Jean Swan-ston - [email protected]. NO DANCING ENTRIES ACCEPTED ON THE FIELD Secretary: June D. A.Templeman, 16 Lettoch Terrace, Pitlochry, PH16 5BA Tel: 01796 473488 [email protected] www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk www.shga.co.uk

Sunday 15th September 2- 3.30pmFabulous FungiMeet: Glen Tilt Car Park, by Blair AthollFungi for beginners. Learn the basics of fungi id and ecology.Who for: Adults £3 Tel: 01796 481355 email [email protected] www.athollestatesrangerservice.co.uk

15th September September 7.30 pmScottish Country DancingAT PITLOCHRY TOWn HALL Come along and join us on the dance floor, or watch and listen to the music provided by some of Scot-land’s best bands. Marian Anderson’s BandALL WELCOME Admission: Dancer: £7.00 Spectator: £2.00Contact June on 01796 473488 or email: [email protected]

Sunday 15th September 8pmRoyal Scottish national OrchestraPitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DRConducted by Michal Nesterowicz.Enjoy a selection of musical Bon Bons fol-lowed by Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Opus 68. Tickets £19.00 & £25.00 Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Saturday 21st September 10am - 2pmLogierait Country Market Mill of Logierait Farm Pitlochry PH9 OLHThis Months Logierait Country Market is on Saturday May 18th, between 10am-2pm at the Mill of Logierait.There 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 avail-able. Mill of Logierait Farm PH9 0LH, is just off the A9 at Ballinluig, South of Pitlochry on the Aberfeldy road. Local buses will stop at the gate. www.highlandlightrailway.co.uk

Saturday 21st September 9.30am - 12.30pm,Doors Open Days Dunkeld Cathedral TowerDunkeldDunkeld Cathedral TowerThe tour of the tower involves the ascent of 150 steep and narrow spiral steps with no handrail. Children under the age of 12 will not be able to climb the Tower.The tower will be open from 9.30am - 12.30pm. There will be six tours each

lasting 30 minutes, maximum on each tour 6.Booking essential, entry will not be permitted without prior book-ing. call 01350 727786.The tower was started by Bishop Laud-er (1452-75) and finished by Bishop Livingstone (1475-83). The lowest sto-rey was used as an Ecclesiastical Court house and its walls have paintings of the Judgement of Solomon and of the Women Taken in Adultery. Within it are a number of early and medieval stones. Well worth the effort for the views from the top. Tel: 01350 727786

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd SeptemberDoors Open DaysAcross Perth & kinrossCome and explore that amazing Historic Environment of Perth and Kinross, a place of natural beauty and some fantastic architecture. This year’s programme includes stunning Art Deco cinemas, The Perth Playhouse Cinema and the recently re-developed Birks Cinema in Aberfeldy; delicious local food and drink producers, including artisan smokehouse Dunkeld Smoked Salmon,The Wee Pie Company’s game pies, craft brews from Inveralmond Brewery; beautiful stately homes and much more! Join in on the 21st and 22nd of Sep-tember 2013 for free access into build-ings across the region. www.doorsopendays.org.uk

Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd Sep-tember 11.00am - 4.00pm.Autumnal Equinox, Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre Dunkeld PH8 0HHFamily Fun Day finding out why today (22nd September) is special, the Au-tumnal Equinox! What is an Equinox? How does it affect wildlife? Celebrate the season of Autumn with Crafts, Quizzes and Nature Trails.No additional charge. Adults £4.00 Conc £3.50 Family Ticket: £7.50 – SWT Member FREETel: 01350 727337 http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/re-serve/loch-of-the-lowes/

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Saturday 21st September 8pmThe Taking of Zena Charbonne Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DSATAUT, psychological thriller, newly commissioned by Creative Scotland. Zena Charbonne is past 37, going on 50, and the wife of Government minis-ter Sir michaelCharbonne. Zena hasn’t wanted for much in her life – but she hasn’t achieved much either. On a wet Thurs-day afternoon in February, Zena is kid-napped. As her life is torn apart, ‘what has been’ vies with‘what might have been’, and ‘what might be no more’ becomes her constant companion. In the embrace of oblivion, Zena’s demons are lining up to be counted...Starring Catherine GillardDirected by Peter ClerkeMusic by Robin Masonvideo by Tim Brinkhurst.Tickets: £12/ £10 con Tel: box office 01350 727674 [email protected] www.birnamarts.com

Sunday 22nd 11am - 4pm Moulin kirk - Part of the Doors Open DaysMoulin Square, Pitlochry PH16 5EHPitlochry Moulin Kirk has a new lease of life as the Pitlochry and Moulin Heritage Centre, a community heritage centre, established in 2006 and run by local volunteers. During the winters of 2007 and 2008 the Kirk’s interior was refurbished by the Moulin Kirk Trust. Display stands and cases house varied exhibitions on the local area, including historic photographs of the develop-ment of three hamlets into the tourist town of Pitlochry and an exhibition on The History of the Pitlochry Highland Games. Moulin Kirk was built in 1830, however the location dates back to the early medieval period, when St Colman founded a church at Moulin in the 7th century AD. The graveyard contains some medieval gravestones, including two slabs incised with swords.

Sunday 22nd September, 10.30am – 12.30pm Fantastic Fungi national Trust for Scotland The Hermitage, by Dunkeld; PH8 0HX meet in the Lower Car Park

A beginner’s guide to the fascinating world of fungi found at the Hermitage. Includes basic id and folklore. Booking: Just turn up Adults £4; Children £2 Tel: 0844 4932192 Email : [email protected] www.nts.org.uk

Sunday 22nd September 12noonPitlochry 10k from Pitlochry Main Street Pit-lochryYou can enter on: www.entrycentral.com And more information on www.liveactive.co.uk

Sunday 22nd September 8pmBig Girls Don’t CryPitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DRThe fantastic Eastcoast Boys return with their amazing tribute to the sounds of Franki Valli & The Four Sea-sons. Hear Sherry, Bye Bye Baby, Oh What A Night, My Eyes Adored You and more.Tickets £18.50 & £20.00 Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

Tuesday 24th September, 2pm - 4pm & 4 - 6pmLearn to Save a LifeAtholl Medical Centre Helen Brady from Tayside NHS Heart-start will be at Atholl medical Centre, Pitlochry. Please come to learn what to do if someone collapses. An employee of the Scottish Ambulance Service will give information about the use of the public access defibrillators which have been installed in Fishers Hotel and on the outside wall of the Moulin Brew-ery. Encourage your friends, family and neighbours to attend as it could be you! Sessions run from 2-4p.m and 4-6pm. For further information con-tact Catherine Holmes 01796 473400 ([email protected]).

Thursday 26th September 11.00am - 3.00pm.Ranger Guided nature WalkMeet at the Tourist Information Centre, The Cross, Dunkeld, at 11am.Join the Ranger for a walk from Dun-keld to Loch of the Lowes, via autumn woods and fields, to Loch of the Lowes, with time to enjoy our Visitor Centre

and then a return to Dunkeld. Medium grade walk, some steep sections, sturdy footwear needed. Not suitable for Children under 5. Cost: £3 Adult, £2 Concession/ Member, £1 Child. Admis-sion to Visitor Centre extra. Booking recommendedTel: 01350 727337 http://scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/re-serve/loch-of-the-lowes/

Thursday 26th September 8pmFrom Sea to Source Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DSThe River Tay is Scotland’s longest river, rising on the slopes of Ben lui, not far from Oban on the west coast, andflowing for 117 miles through the heart of Scotland before reaching the north Sea, east of Dundee.Join John Anderson – ex Principal Hydrologist for the River Tay - and hear how his simple stroll (a 9 day trek!)along the banks of this glorious river turned into something more adventur-ous, as rain, route finding andrhododendrons created unexpected challenges.With facts, figures and history about the River Tay, don’t miss this fascinat-ing and illuminating talk.Tickets: £8 / £6 con / £5 kids Tel: box office 01350 727674 [email protected] www.birnamarts.com

Saturday 28th September Last Saturday of Every Month Doors Open 7pm. Show starts 8.30pmJust Laugh Comedy Club - at Mck-ays BarMcKays Bar & Restaurant 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 McGol-drick Support David Innes Phone: 01796 473888 Email: [email protected] www.mckayshotel.co.uk

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Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September 10am - 5pm dailyExclusively Highlands Art, Craft and Food FairBirnam Hotel Birnam by Dunkeld PH8 0AABeautifully made arts, crafts and foods from across the North of Scotland and Perthshire.An opportunity to see some of the makers at work and browse a wide variety of exquisite wares.Supporting the Macmillan FundEntrance Free Tel: 0744 3220424 www.exclusivelyhighlands.co.uk

Sunday 29th September 11amSensory O Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DSA30-mInuTe InTeRACTIVe SHOW from Scottish opera’s educational Outreach for 18-36 month olds and their parents/carers to enjoy together, Sensory O introduces toddlers to live performance in a fun and engaging environment, rich in sound, rhythm and music.Set in a magical, night-time world where anything is possible, Sensory O starts with a bed-time story about a train ride through the jungle to meet a friendly lion who sleeps under the stars.The train itself is also a percussion instrument which is ‘ridden’ and played by one of the performers. The per-formers use several other props to add to the magic, including a parachute scented with lavender and a sun and moon that gently light up duringthe performance! With its unique audi-ence in mind, the set is inviting and tactile to inspire theimagination and bring the adventure to life. Tickets: £7 adults £5 ToddlersTel: box office 01350 727674 [email protected] www.birnamarts.com

Sunday 29th September 8pmFiddlers’ Rally!Pitlochry Festival Theatre Port na Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DRPresented by The Rotary Club of Pit-lochry 70 sets of strings and a whole lot of energy! The Dunkeld & District Strath-spey & Reel Society - with special

guests and soloists - guaranteed to raise the roof!Tickets £16.50 & £18.50 (u-16: £10.00) Tel: Box Office: 01796 484 626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

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