Whats On Pitlochry Dunkeld Aberfeldy Highland Perthshire

07 Nov 11 - 28 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
ALPINE SAFARIS
7th November – 28th February
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
Head into the hills to experience the sub arctic wilderness and search for elusive White Hares, Ptarmigan and Red Deer. Enjoy refreshments in our cosy Mountain Bothy.
Web or Call 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

07 Nov 11 - 28 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
WINTER WATCH SAFARIS
LAND ROVER SPOTLIGHT SAFARIS
Highland Safaris By Aberfeldy PH15 2JQ
As dusk turns into night, climb aboard your Land Rover and use the spotlight as a window into this mysterious night-time world. Web or Call 01887 820071 www.highlandsafaris.net

27 Jan 12 - 05 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
Winter Words Festival
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Get Together with Great Minds at the eighth successive Winter Words Festival - the best possible start to Scotland’s Literary Year! This year, we’ll bring you even more of the special elements that make this celebration of the written and the spoken word unique - from stories of Scotland’s landscape, its history and its people, to tales of adventure, exploration and discovery, all shared by a dazzling array of authors, wordsmiths and broadcasters from across Scotland and beyond. Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

02 Feb 12 - 03 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
Inside Job 7.30pm
Thursday 2nd and 3rd February 7.30pm
Inside Job
Heartland Film Society Locus Centre in The Square in Aberfeldy
“If you're growing, you're not in recession … right?" so says Hank Paulson, former US treasury secretary, adding a bit more hot air to inflate the great financial bubble that popped with a very big bang in 2008. This gripping documentary about the global banking crisis is directed by Charles Ferguson and narrated by Matt Damon. on the door, priced £5.00. www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk

02 Feb 12
Lillian Ross Yokie Tonsils - A Puckle a Sangs ....
1.30pm – 2.30pm
Schools event - Lillian Ross Yokie Tonsils - A Puckle a Sangs an’ Rhymes for Bairns
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Lilian is a collector and songbearer of traditional rhymes and songs of the Scots language, which she brings to life in this lively show packed with fun, games and audience interaction.
Her work is a fantastic resource for teachers of many primary age groups providing cross-curricular learning, Scots language, social history, geography and musicality. In the songs and rhymes, we see glimmers of the people that came before us, the stories and voices that passed from lip to ear for generations. These echoes of our past can be the voices of our future.
Ideal for children in P4-P7 and adults alike! £2.50 u-18s: £2.50, £4.50 for Adults Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

03 Feb 12
Adam Hart-Davis The Book of Time 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
From water clocks to atomic chronometers, people have always tried to keep track of time, whilst wondering what it is, and why women, plants and fish have cycles linked to the Moon. And how can a jellyfish sting you in less than a microsecond, although you won’t feel the pain for a million times longer? And does time really slow down when you are bored and speed up in emergencies? And was there a beginning of time, and will there be an end? Adam’s wonderful new The Book of Time: The Secrets of Time, How It Works and How We Measure It is fascinating, jam packed with amazing facts and observations. You’ll have the time of your life. Suitable for adults & children age 8 and upwards! £12.50 (under 18s half price) Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

03 Feb 12
Alastair Scott - Eccentric Wealth 10.30am - 11.30a
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
In Eccentric Wealth, Alastair Scott traces the life of Lancashire industrialist Sir George Bullough. This absorbing biography explores the family’s connection with the Hebridean island of Rum, particularly the building of Kinloch Castle, the most intact preserve of Edwardian high-living to be found in Britain. Based on new information, the book offers a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of the great eccentrics of his age, including the Bullough myths and scandals which continue to make extraordinary reading more than a hundred years later. Alastair Scott was born in Edinburgh in 1954. He now lives with his wife, Sheena, on Skye (with occasional bouts of vagrancy!), working as a photographer, writer and broadcaster. £6.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

03 Feb 12
An Evening with Alistair Darling 7.30pm
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
In the late summer of 2007, shares of Northern Rock went into free-fall, causing a run on a British bank - the first in over 150 years. Northern Rock proved to be only the first. Twelve months later, as the world was engulfed in the worst banking crisis for more than a century, one of its largest banks, RBS, came within hours of collapse.
Back from the Brink tells the gripping story of Alistair Darling’s one thousand days in No. 11 Downing Street. As Chancellor, he had to avert the collapse of RBS hours before the cash machines would have ceased to function; at the eleventh hour, he stopped Barclays from acquiring Lehman Brothers in order to protect UK taxpayers; he used anti-terror legislation to stop Icelandic banks from withdrawing funds from Britain. From crisis talks in Washington, to dramatic meetings with the titans of international banking, to dealing with the massive political and economic fallout in the UK, Darling places the reader in the rooms where the destinies of millions weighed heavily on the shoulders of a few. His book is also a candid account of life in the Downing Street pressure cooker and his relationship with Gordon Brown during the last years of New Labour. Alistair Darling is the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West. He has held many government posts throughout his career including Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Secretary of State for Social Security, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Secretary of State for Transport, Secretary of State for Scotland, and Secretary of State for Trade and Industry before Gordon Brown promoted him to Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2007, a post he held until the change of government in May 2010. £18.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

03 Feb 12
Fearie Tales 9.30pm – 10.30pm / Free
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Join us for a third night of Fearie Tales – or as we like to think of them, bedtime stories for the brave! Enter the Bar after dark and you will be assailed with stories of demons, disturbances and despair. Scared? Really? Well, why not gather friends and family together and make a night of it – you might be glad of the company on the way home. A warning: should you meet the ferryman on the way home, don’t take up the invite to cross the river because it’s not run since 1692…
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

03 Feb 12
Janice Galloway – Literary Lunch 1.00pm – 2.15pm
Janice Galloway – Literary Lunch All Made Up - Pitlochry Festival Theatre
In the second volume of her memoirs, the prize-winning author Janice Galloway reveals how the awkward child introduced in This is Not About Me evolved through her teenage years, living with her stoical mother and domineering older sister.
In visceral descriptions of puberty, sex and school-room politics, Galloway casts her extraordinary gaze on the morals and ambitions of one small town through the stories of three generations of women. By turns absurd and tender, this is the story of a family's secrets brought to light, revealing the bonds beneath.
One of our most celebrated writers, Janice Galloway’s previous appearances at Winter Words have been no less than personal, defiant, eloquent and entertaining – don’t miss out!
£22.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

03 Feb 12
Liz Lochhead - A Choosing: Selected Poems 11.45am
11.45am – 12.25pm
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Scotland’s current Makar and one of its most loved writers, Liz Lochhead will be reading and talking about her stunning new collection of selected works. During her career, Liz has been described variously as a poet, feminist playwright, translator and broadcaster and by Carol Ann Duffy as: “ an inspirational presence in British poetry – funny, feisty, female, full of feeling, a fantastic performer of her work and a writer who has tirelessly brought poetry to the drama and drama into poetry.” She is a Fellow of Glasgow School of Art, of The Royal Scottish Conservatoire, and Honarary President of The Scottish Poetry Library. Her plays include Tartuffe, Mary Queen Of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off and the Saltire award-winning Media. £6.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

03 Feb 12
Sue Black OBE Cold Cases and History 2.45 – 3.45
2.45pm – 3.45pm
Sue Black OBE - Cold Cases and History Chaired by Eddie Small
As a third year medical student, Professor Sue Black was given a corpse to examine from top to toe. She was exhilarated by the experience of "knowing what we look like on the inside". Now a leading forensic anthropologist, Sue’s work involves dissecting human remains to the point where they can be identified - or, as she describes it, "giving back a name to a nameless corpse".
A well kent face from the gripping TV series Cold Case Histories, Sue is also a frequent consultant to top crime writers. In addition, Sue currently campaigns to raise the funds for a specialist morgue (www.millionforamorgue.com) as well as a new publication that encourages people to donate their body to science. £8.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

04 Feb 12
26 Treasures - A New Voice for History 3-4pm
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Across Scotland and beyond, 26 writers have been exploring ways of bringing treasures from the National Museum of Scotland to life in words. A panel of contributing writers, including Linda Cracknell and Jamie Jauncey will discuss how tapping into the rich story of Scotland’s past through objects can connect them not only to social, political, cultural and religious history, but to the powerful emotions of people who lived at the time. A selection of pieces from the 26 Treasures exhibition will be on display during the Festival. ontingency: The 26 Treasures exhibition and project was piloted at the V&A in London. It paired 26 objects, that together told the story of British history, with 26 writers from different disciplines who each produced a 62 word curator's card that told the emotional story of that object. £8.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

04 Feb 12
Alison Weir - Mary Boleyn: ‘The Great and Infamous
4.30pm - 5.30pm
Alison Weir - Mary Boleyn: ‘The Great and Infamous Whore’
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
This is the first historical biography of Mary Boleyn, in which Alison Weir explodes much of the mythology that surrounds her much debated reputation. Mary Boleyn: ‘The Great and Infamous Whore’ uncovers the true facts about one of the most misunderstood figures of the Tudor age, including the true extent of Mary Boleyn’s relationships with François I of France and Henry VIII of England; the nature of Mary’s tempestuous relationship with her sister, Anne; and her true reputation amongst her family and those at court: Was Henry VIII the father of Mary Boleyn's first two children?
Alison Weir is the UK’s biggest selling female historian and her books, including those on Mary Queen of Scots, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Elizabeth I, Henry VIII and his wives, have sold over a million copies world-wide. £8.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

04 Feb 12
Fearie Tales 9.30pm – 10.30pm / Free
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
This is it. The final instalment of Fearie Tales for 2012. Enjoy the cosy atmosphere while you can - it won’t be long before the shadows lengthen, a chill descends and a voice pierces the darkness . . . as the last clutch of this year’s ghastly, ghoulish tales are read aloud for the very first time! Make sure you have a glass or two of something strong at hand - to toast the winners, naturally . . .Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

04 Feb 12
Fit Camp
Saturday 4th February 10am –3pm
Fit Camp
The Killiecrankie Hall.
Intense Fitness training to shake off those extra pounds after Chrustmas, Including Circuits, Running, Hill walking, Tone & Flex and talk’s on nutrition and weight management. £30 per person including lunch and healthy snacks Call 07784 119377 or email info@perthshirefitnesstherapy.co.uk

04 Feb 12
Literary Lunch with Ann Lindsay 1.00pm – 2.15pm
Literary Lunch with Ann Lindsay - Lost Perthshire
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
In Lost Perthshire, Ann Lindsay takes us on a journey through a landscape that has changed dramatically. From stone circles, Roman ditches, and Pictish remains to the relatively modern controlled flooding of glens by hydro electric schemes, dam building and hospitals. And then there’s land lost to the redrawing of county boundries, drained bogs, ancient and new forests that have been planted, rivers diverted, and many upland villages, farms and settlements which have vanished, whilst other, previously barely inhabited areas are now densely populated. Ann is the author of a number of books, including Mystical Scotland, Seeds of Blood and Beauty, The Dried Flower Garden and Hidden Scotland. She lives near Dunkeld, Perthshire. £22.50
Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

04 Feb 12
Neil Oliver - A History of Ancient Britain 7.30pm

Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Following his sell out event at Winter Words two years ago, Neil Oliver returns to talk about his latest book and TV series, which continue Neil's landmark exploration of how our land and its people came to be, a journey that began with A History of Scotland.
Neil’s hugely engaging style effortlessly communicates his personal sense of wonder at those early, pre-Roman times, an era whose history is all the more moving because none of it was written down and the only way to reveal the story of its people is through the medium of the things they left behind. Neil started his career as an archaeologist and made his television debut with Two Men in a Trench, in which Neil visited historic British battlefields and recreated events on the field of battle using state of the art archaeological techniques.
Neil then became the archaeological and social history expert on BBC TV`s Coast, eventually taking over as the main presenter, before turning his attention to the hugely successful A History of Scotland. Born in Ayr and a graduate of Glasgow University’s highly respected archaeology department, Neil`s enthusiasm and passion have helped him to bring the excitement of archaeology and history into millions of homes. £18.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

04 Feb 12
Poetry Please 2pm – 2.30pm
Free Event in Café Bar
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Share a much loved poem in this unique event! Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

04 Feb 12
Roger Cartwright Titanic – The Myths and Legacy ..
11.45am – 12.45pm
Roger Cartwright Titanic – The Myths and Legacy of a Disaster
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
100 years after the Titanic tragedy, why does it still exert such a huge fascination for so many? Titanic was not the fastest but she was the largest Atlantic liner of her day, the press claiming even before her maiden voyage in April 1912 that she was “practically unsinkable”. But 1,500 lives - rich, poor, young and old - perished in the icy waters of the Atlantic in what has become one of the most famous and poignant shipping disasters the world has ever known. What happened on that fateful night – was it fate, bad luck, incompetence, negligence, or a fatal combination of events?
Maritime historian Dr Roger Cartwright will share his new unique insights into one of history’s most compelling legends. £6.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

04 Feb 12
Sara Sheridan Secret of the Sands 10.30 – 11.30am
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Inspired by 3 letters found in the John Murray Archive at the National Library of Scotland, Sara Sheridan’s Secret of the Sands tells the story of British naval officer, James Raymond Wellsted, the first European to travel into the interior of Oman. Set in 1833, the year slavery was abolished in the British Empire, Wellsted disguises himself as a Turkish slaver and sets off to find out what has happened to an earlier British mission who have disappeared on the other side of the Peninsula.
Sara Sheridan sits on the committee of the Society of Authors and on the Board of the writers' collective, 26. She is also an occasional journalist, blogging recently for The Guardian and the London Review of Books and appearing occasionally on From Our Own Correspondent on BBC Radio4 £6.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

04 Feb 12 - 18 Mar 12 (Occurs Daily)
Scottish Snowdrop Festival - Birks of Aberfeldy

Saturday 4th February until 18th March
Scottish Snowdrop Festival
Birks of Aberfeldy
Spectacular waterfalls in a dramatic wooded gorge made famous by national bard, Robert Burns. A narrow path follows a circular route. Spring flowers and woodland birds. Open daily dawn - dusk. Free entry.

04 Feb 12 - 18 Mar 12 (Occurs Daily)
Scottish Snowdrop Festival Cluny House Gardens
Snowdrop Festival Highland Perthshire
Cluny House Gardens
Cluny, Near Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2JT
A wonderful, wild woodland garden overlooking the scenic Strathtay valley. Spot red squirrels which are easily seen and see a good display of snowdrops. Seeds available for sale. Open 20 February to 15 March, 10am - 4pm (adults £4.00 children £1.00).
tel. 01887 820 795.

04 Feb 12
Zoe Venditozzi - Between The Lines 9.15 – 10.15am
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Writer and teacher Zoe Venditozzi will take you through the basics of creating fiction, or help you develop an idea, a character, or a plot line. For anyone who writes or wants to, this is the perfect class to set you off in the right direction, with practical tips and exercises to try. Zoe has been published in several journals, was shortlisted in the Dundee International Book Prize 2010, and makes a welcome return to Winter Words. £6.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.PitlochryFestivalTheatre.com

21 Jan 12 - 25 Mar 12 (Occurs Every Saturday)
Blair Castle Winter Opening Times
5th November to 25th March 2012
Blair Castle Blair Atholl
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm (Free admission to gardens, grounds, restaurant and shop.)
Sunday Lunch in the ballroom 12noon - 3pm
Festive Opening from 28th December to 31st December 2011 10am to 4pm (Last admission to castle 3pm)
Closed from 21st December to 20th January 2012 (except for Festive Opening days)
email: 01796 481207 e.mail office@blair-castle.co.uk www.atholl-estates.co.uk

05 Feb 12
There’s Been A Murder? 3.00pm – 4.00pm
hiperwords family event
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
When the drama group hired to host a whodunit weekend at Major Henry Broadwind’s stately home cancel at the last minute, the Major decides he and his family can run it themselves. But when a mismatched gang of amateur detectives descend for the weekend, things go from bad to worse - and a real body is found in suspicious circumstances . . .
Join hiper Youth Theatre as they lead you through the twists and turns of this comical whodunit mystery!
PFT’s hiper Youth Theatre battled their way Scottish History at last year’s Winter Worlds and saved the world the year before that! There was a jungle full of animal antics last Summer, whilst Vikings conquered all before them in Summer 2010. PFT’s hiper Youth Theatre have also investigated murderous nursery crimes and have the scared the pants off parents in a Halloween special Fright Night in 3D. Phew! Is there anything this lively and talented group can’t do? U-18s £2.50, Adults: £4.50 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

04 Nov 11 - 31 Mar 12 (Occurs Every Friday)
Winter Opening for Loch of The Lowes Visitor Centr
Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre
A923 off A9 2mls from Dunkeld PH8 0HH
Open Friday Saturday and Sunday 10.30am to 4pm
Red squirrels are now considered endangered, but here on the reserve families of red squirrels visit our feeders, much to the delight of our visitors. You’ll also be able to see woodland birds such as treecreepers, siskins and great spotted woodpeckers that all make great use of our feeders. Enjoy seeing beautiful waterbirds including wigeon, moorhen to mallards from the observation hides with the help of powerful telescopes. The four star Visitor Centre provides you with a place to birdwatch in style and all in the comfort of a cozy centre. Sit back and relax with a cup of fair trade coffee while you marvel at red squirrels playing right in front of you from the viewing window. further info contact Caroline Hendry 01350 727337 e.mail lochofthelowes@swt.org.uk

08 Nov 11 - 27 Mar 12 (Occurs Every Tuesday)
Chess @ The Watermill - 3pm
Tuesdays from 8th November
Chess @ The Watermill -
The Watermill, Mill Street, Aberfeldy, Perthshire. PH15 2BG
Last winter we set up a very succesful Chess Club at The Watermill, often with 4 or 5 games taking place on a Tuesday afternoon. As the days draw in, we are re-starting on Tuesday 8th November at 3pm - just come along to enjoy a game over a cup of coffee.
tel:01887 822896 email:info@aberfeldywatermill.com www.aberfeldywatermill.com

09 Feb 12
The Outside Track 8pm
Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
A stunning synthesis of virtuosity and energy, The Outside Track's marriage of Canadian, Scottish and Irish music and song has been rapturously received around the world. Hailing from Scotland, Ireland, Cape Breton and Vancouver, Using fiddle, accordion, harp, guitar, flute, step-dance and vocals these five virtuosos blend boundless energy with unmistakable joie de vivre.
Full ticket prices are: £10 (advance) / £12 (on door). Concessions are available at £8 (advance) / £10 (on door). As ever at Fiddle Tree events, under-18s can come along for £5. Ticket outlets: CASH & CHEQUE ONLY - Birnam CD (01350) 727158 & Zigzag's, Dunkeld (01350) 728666. CARD BOOKINGS ONLINE ONLY at www.thebooth.co.uk .

10 Feb 12
Ribbon of Wildness 8:00pm

Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
In this entertaining illustrated talk, based on his prize-winning book Ribbon of Wildness – Discovering the Watershed of Scotland, acclaimed author Peter Wright, MBE., takes us on an immense journey from one end of Scotland to the other - a 1,200 epic of bog, rock mountain moor and forest. Based on his walk of 2005 along the entire Watershed, following the `backbone of Scotland`, Peter gives a vivid insight to the continuous wildness that he encountered and experienced along the way. Such has been the response to Ribbon of Wildness, that it’s recently been necessary to create a second print run, and it will soon be followed by a second book `Walking with Wildness on the Watershed`. Hoping to inspire people to don their boots and explore the sleeping giant of Scotland, as Peter fondly calls the watershed, he freely admits he’s infatuated with this particular landscape, and the audience is promised more than just a hint of this infectious passion. Tickets: £8 / £6 Tel 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

11 Feb 12
Catriona McKay & Chris Stout 7.30pm

Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Catriona McKay (Scottish harp) and Chris Stout (Shetland fiddle) play a dynamic and adventurous exploration of traditional. Scottish music. Expect music inspired by the heightened senses during the long, light nights of summer in the north, and by contrast, music which celebrates reflections of winter landscapes and sounds. Tickets: £15.00 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

11 Feb 12 - 12 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
Recital by students of the Yehudi Menuhin School
Sat 11th 6pm & Sun 12th February 3pm
Lude, Blair Atholl.
MUSIC IN BLAIR ATHOLL - Lude House
The Tunnell Trust for Young Musicians. Concerts will be held over several days. Phone 01796 481230 for more information and tickets. The annual series of Classical Concerts will again be held in Atholl, during the 2012 season. For full details of all events please go the concert Web Site at - www.musicinblairatholl.com Email :- info@musicinblairatholl.com - Secretary :- Lavinia Gordon 01796 481 230.

11 Feb 12 - 19 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
Scottish Crannog Centre 10am to 4:30pm.
February Opening Times
Scottish Crannog Centre
Kenmore, Loch Tay PH15 2HY
Daily 11-19th February 10am to 4:30pm. Thereafter for group
bookings only by appointment. Tel. 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk
www.crannog.co.uk

11 Feb 12 - 19 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
Scottish Crannog Centre Open

Kenmore, Loch Tay.
Open daily February 11th - 19th 2012
Tel: 01887 830583 info@crannog.co.uk
www.crannog.co.uk

11 Feb 12 - 12 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
Winter Week at Kenmore
Various Venues
11th Basket Making at the Crannog Centre 10am - 4.30pm
11th Crochet at Karelia House 10.30am - 12.30pm
12th Iron Age Cooking at the Crannog Cenrre 10am - 4.30pm
Tel: 01887 830583 www.winterweek.co.uk

12 Feb 12
Iolanthe 7.30pm

Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Full Stage Production - Presented by the Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society
An opera of comedy, splendid confusion and political satire, Gilbert & Sullivan were at the height of their creative powers when writing Iolanthe. When I Went To The Bar; The Law Is The True Embodiment, The Nightmare Song and When Britain Really Ruled The Waves are all well-loved songs - and the finale to Act I is probably the best in the repertoire!
Tickets: £15.00 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

13 Feb 12 - 17 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
Winter Week at Kenmore
Various Venues
13th Winter Wildlife Walk with Wild Outdoors 10am
13th Iron Age Clothing at the Crannog 10am - 4.30pm
13th Taste of Perthshire at Taymouth Courtyard 10am - 4pm
14th Feed the Red Squirrels at Cluny House Gardens 10am - 11.30pm
14th Woodcarving at the Crannog 10am - 4.30pm
14th Knit and Natter at Karelia House 10am - 1pm
15th Feed the Red Squirrels at Cluny House Gardens 10am - 11.30pm
15th Iron Age Handcrafts at the Crannog 10am - 4.30pm
16th Feed the Red Squirrels at Cluny House Gardens 10am - 11.30pm
16th Patchwork at Karelia House 10am - 1pm
16th Pancakes Buns & Butter at the Crannog 10am - 4.30pm
16th Storytelling in the Crannog Centre 6pm - 7.30pm
17th Jewellery Makingt at the Crannog 10am - 4.30pm
17th Taste of Perthshire at Taymouth Courtyard 10am - 4pm
17th Fun with Shrink Wrap at Karelia House 10am - 12.30pm
Daily Crannog Tours, Alpine Safaris, Golf, Pony Trekking and Salmon Fishing
Tel: 01887 830583 www.winterweek.co.uk

14 Feb 12
The Craig McMurdo Quartet 7.30pm Dinner 6.00pm
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Craig McMurdo is renowned as one of the UK’s finest crooners. Frequently compared in the press to Harry Connick Jnr. and Michael Bublé, and often described as a “one man Rat Pack”, he performs an eclectic mix of romantic jazz standards, lounge and swing, imbued with his characteristic warmth and humour. This promises to be a fantastic night’s entertainment in the cosy atmosphere of the Theatre Foyer.
Make your evening extra special by joining us earlier for a Valentine’s dinner in the candlelit atmosphere of the River Room. Expect tasty, unpretentious fare with a romantic twist . . . and the food will be great too!
Tickets: £13.00, with Dinner £29.00 Tel Box Office 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

15 Feb 12 - 31 Mar 12 (Occurs Daily)
Snowdrop Festival at Blair Castle
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl
Enjoy the seasonal delight of snowdrops in bloom on a walk around the castle grounds.
A gentle meandering route passes through the Hercules Garden and weaves along to St Brides Kirk. The walk also includes access to two new paths (only open to the public at snowdrop time). Then step in from the cold and enjoy the indoor flowers.
Saturdays and Sundays - 10am - 4pm Free entry to Gardens and Grounds Booking not required

17 Feb 12
Music in Rannoch
Friday 17th February 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Music in Rannoch
The Old Church of Rannoch - Kinloch Rannoch
A recital of cello and piano music with soloist Robert Irvine, a highly acclaimed Scottish cellist who teaches at the RSAMD. Tickets £7.50 at the door.

17 Feb 12
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists 8:00pm

The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists By Robert Tressell
Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
This adaptation of Robert Tressell’s famous novel is an hilarious fast-paced show that shares with its audience a year in the life of a group of Edwardian painters and decorators, as they renovate a three-storey town house for Mayor Sweater. It traces their struggle for survival in a complacent and stagnating Edwardian England. These workers are the "philanthropists" who throw themselves into back-breaking work for poverty wages in order to generate profit for their masters. This vibrant, lively story is brought to life by two hugely talented and experienced performers using comedy routines, entertaining songs and live music from the Music Hall and uplifting hymns from the Chapel sung in graceful harmony. £12 / £10 Tel 01350 727 674 www.birnamarts.com

18 Feb 12
Ceilidh at The Atholl Palace
The Atholl Palace, Atholl Road Pitlochry
The cost is £10 per person which includes a finger buffet during the interval.
The music is provided by the Benachally Ceilidh Band (never heard of them) and
tickets must be booked in advance. “Come and join us for an evening of dance and fun. With their expert dance caller and top class musicians, the band are sure to make this a night to remember”. www.athollpalace.com Tel: 01796 472400

18 Feb 12 - 20 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
The Screen machine visits Aberfeldy
Saturday 18th February - Monday 20th February.
The Screen machine visits Aberfeldy
Saturday - Puss in Boots 5.50pm
Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows 8.30pm
Sunday - Puss in boots 2pm
Sherlock Holmes - A Game of Shadows 5.30pm
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 8.30pm
Monday - Hugo 3D 5.30pm
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 8.30pm
Tel: 0871 902 5750 (09:30–20:30)http://www.screenmachine.co.uk/whats-on/

18 Feb 12 - 19 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
Winter Week at Kenmore
Various Venues
18th Iron Age Pot Making at the Crannog 10am - 4.30pm
19th Winter Wildlife Walk with Wild Outdoors 10am
19th Iron Age Cooking at the Crannog Cenrre 10am - 4.30pm
Daily Crannog Tours, Alpine Safaris, Golf, Pony Trekking and Salmon Fishing
Tel: 01887 830583 www.winterweek.co.uk

22 Feb 12
Lets Celebrate Fair Trade 10 Years on

Tuesday 22nd February 7.30pm
Lets Celebrate Fair Trade 10 Years on
Aberfeldy Town Hall.
An event to celebrate Aberfeldy being a Fair Trade town for 10 years, to look at what we have achieved, what the issues are now and what lies ahead. All are welcome to this informal presentation and discussion. There will be stalls, information and refreshments. Information from Emma on dashbash@freenetname.co.uk.

23 Feb 12 - 25 Feb 12 (Occurs Daily)
SCDA Festival of One Act Plays 7:00pm
Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
Scottish Community Drama Association 80th Perthshire District Festival of One Act Plays
Tickets available from Birnam Arts or from competing clubs. Adjudicator Ronnie Mackie Balcony £9, Stalls £8 (£6 concessions, stalls only) Seasons £21 and £18.
The annual SCDA Festival, with the cream of Perthshire’s amateur drama companies, in a series of one-act plays featuring highly charged drama and, at the other extreme, side-splitting comedy. Tickets fly out for these, so get them quickly! Online booking is currently not available for this event. To book, please call the box office on 01350 727674. www.birnamarts.com

24 Feb 12
Fund raising Bingo Evening 7.30pm
Kinloch Rannock Village Hall
Entry is free. Bingo books are £1.00 each and the "flyer" is £1.00 Refreshments (tea/coffee and sandwiches) provided during the interval. Raffle during the evening with good prizes usually is finished by 9.45

24 Feb 12
The Guard - Ireland 2011 96 minutes-
The Guard - Ireland 2011 96 minutes- Heartland Film Society
Breadalbane Campus Aberfeldy.
On the west coast of Ireland, Sergeant Gerry Boyle (Brendan Gleeson) is a small-town cop with a confrontational personality and a subversive sense of humour - but absolutely no interest in the international cocaine-smuggling ring that has brought FBI agent Wendell Everett (Don Cheadle) to his door ... a wickedly funny film with a few twists along the way.
Non-members £5 on the door www.heartlandfilmsociety.org.uk

25 Feb 12
Swan Lake - Ballet West 2.00pm & 7.30pm

Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Using Tchaikovsky’s stirring score and a moving adaptation of the original choreography, Swan Lake is one of the most famous and best loved of all classical ballet works.
Ballet West has developed a significant reputation for producing very high quality classical ballet, which is developing loyal audiences in venues throughout Scotland and overseas. Tickets: £16.50 - £21.00 Family Ticket: £45 (2 Adults & 2 Children) Please note, Family Tickets and other discounted tickets can be booked by phoning 01796 484626, or in person at the Box Office or Just The Ticket.
www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

26 Feb 12
Woodwind Ensemble 10am – 12noon

Birnam Arts & Conference Centre Station Road Birnam Dunkeld PH8 0DS
A group music-making opportunity for adult beginners/returners on flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon. Parts tailored to ability level. Friendly and fun. £15 INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOP 2:30 – 4:30pm £15 More info/bookings: tel: 01764 652052/visit www.blowandblast.co.uk
Online booking is currently not available for this event. To book, please call the box office on 01350 727674. www.birnamarts.com

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