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April
April
Perth
Archaeology Fair
Perth City Hall Perth 10am-4pm
The Council for
Scottish Archaeology present the
Archaeology Fair with participants such as Historic Scotland, the
National Trust for Scotland, The Royal Commission for Ancient and
Historic Monuments Scotland and The National Museums of
Scotland, voluntary heritage/conservation groups. Artists and
craftsmen from the area will also present a variety of
demonstrations and displays.
Contact - Pam Judson Telephone - 0131 247 4119
Email: p.judson@scottisharchaeology.org.uk
May
May
Scottish
WOODfair
Dewars Centre Perth 10am-6pm (Fri) & 10am-5.30pm (Sat)
Scottish
WOODfair 2005! From woodland walks to uniquely crafted
furniture, wood sculptures to bonsai trees, musical instruments to
sawmilling, the industries and crafts associated with Scottish
Timber are as diverse as the trees and woodlands themselves. Over
this two day event you will find out how Scotland’s natural
landscape generates some of the worlds most beautiful and sought
after products.
From furniture
makers to tree nurseries, wood smokers to boat builders this major
annual event aims to highlight the availability, versatility and
attractiveness of Scottish Timber, Scottish Woodlands and the people
associated with them. This year we have linked up with The Scottish
Tree Climbing Championships and Kinnoull Hill Woodland Users Group
to bring a Weekend of Wood to Perth City. Buses will
be transporting the public between venues to ensure that no-one
misses out!
Check dates and
time with web site.
Contact - Nicola Martin Tel - 01738 563260
Email:
info@scottishwoodfair.co.uk
May
POTFEST Scotland
Perth Agricultural Centre Perth 10am-5pm each day
Over 100 exhibitors - part in the biggest pottery festival in the
country. The work on show will range from large scale garden
sculptures to fine detailed ceramic jewellery and from fountains to
teapots.
Contact - Matthew Cox Tel - 01768 480424
Email:
mattcox2004@yahoo.co.uk
May
Blackford
Highland Games
Blackford Games Park Blackford 12.30pm-5.30pm approx.
Traditional Scottish Highland Games including highland dancing,
track athletics and cycling, heavyweight championships & Scottish
Amateur tug o' war. Other attractions include Comrie Pipe band,
vintage tractors, classic motorcycle parades and children's quad
bikes.
Contact - Tel - 01764 682814
Email:
magsduncan@tiscali.co.uk
May
Liquid Life
Clunie Power Station by Pitlochry 9am-7pm each day
White water kayaking competition for UK paddlers. The event features
a head to head sprint through a class III/IV section of river with
the finish line below the 7m two-tier waterfall on Loch Faskally.
Contact - Murray Trail Tel - 01882 632202
Email: info@liquidlife.co.uk
May
Perth
Motorsports Show
Dewars Centre Perth
Rally cars,
custom cars, legends, single seaters, classic cars, car clubs,
quads, trikes, road bikes, scramblers, drag bikes and cars, TT
bikes, Porsches, Ferraris, offroaders, track racing bikes, vintage
bikes, vintage tractors and many more.
Contact - Dave Lauder Tel - 01738 631298
Email:
dvsr_lauder@yahoo.co.uk
June
June
Perthshire
Archaeology Week - Excavation Open Day
Ben Lawers
Mountain Visitor Centre Loch Tay
Visit the excavations of a post-medieval farming landscape. The Ben
Lawers Historic Landscape Project is a multi-disciplinary study
funded by HLF, Historic Scotland, SNH and the National Trust for
Scotland. Stout footwear and warm waterproof clothing is
recommended.
Contact - Derek Alexander Tel - 0141 616 5120
June
Strathmore
(Forfar) Highland Games
Glamis
Castle Glamis 12.30pm-5pm
Traditional Scottish Highland Games held in the spectacular grounds
of Glamis Castle.
Contact - Glamis Castle Tel - 01307 840393
Email:
lorna@glamis-castle.co.uk
June
A Midnight
Ramble
Jubilee Car Park, Kinnoull Hill Perth 10pm-midnight
In celebration of the longest day (21 June), join the Ranger on this
two hour 'witching hour' ramble. Booking recommended.
Contact - Perth & Kinross Council - Countryside Ranger Service Tel -
01738 475393
Email: naflobley@pkc.gov.uk
July
mid
Jul -
end Aug - (every Tuesday until end August)
National Trust For Scotland -
Close Encounters:
A Childrens Walk
Ben Lawers Mountain Visitor Centre by Loch Tay 10.30am-12.30pm
Meet some of the animals and plants that live on Ben Lawers. Wellies
and waterproofs recommended! Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Please book in advance (on every Tuesday until 30th August).
Contact - Ben Lawers Mountain Visitor Centre Tel - 01567 820397
Email:
hcole@nts.org.uk
July
The
Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon
Loch Tay Kenmore From 7am
Scotland's toughest one day event encompassing a 1.35km swim across
Loch Tay; a 24km run/walk over seven munros including the Lawers and
Ptarmigan Ridges to Morenish; an 11km canoe; and a 54km cycle around
Loch Tay. Slicing a melon in two with a sword will stop the clock -
hello!
Admission - £100 per Quadrathlete (£80 if you bring your own canoe);
£25 per supporter
Contact - Kindrochit House Tel - 01567 820409
Email:
david@eventsandactivities.co.uk
July
The 9th
Scottish Hill Rally
South Perthshire Perth & Dunning From 1pm
2-day spectacle as 4x4 vehicles compete at various locations in
southern Perthshire, with the picturesque village of Dunning as the
spectator start point.
Contact - Ian Sykes
Email:
ian@scottishhillrally.co.uk
July
Balquhidder,
Lochearnhead & Strathyre Highland Games
The Games Park Lochearnhead 12.30pm-5.30pm (approx)
Traditional Highland Gathering with field, track and novelty events.
Contact - Angus Cameron Tel - 01567 830268
Email:
gus@lochhot.freeserve.co.uk
July
Squirrel Tufts
Black Spout Wood Car Park by Pitlochry 10am-12noon
Want to know more about our furry friends?
Why do squirrels grow tufts? Why are they such a bright red colour?
Booking recommended.
Contact - Perth & Kinross Council - Countryside Ranger Service Tel -
01887 820297
Email:
naflobley@pkc.gov.uk
July
The Importance of Being Earnest
Glamis
Castle Glamis 7.30pm
Outdoor performance of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being
Earnest", held in the Italian Gardens of Glamis Castle.
Contact - Glamis Castle Tel - 01307 840393
Email:
enquiries@glamis-castle.co.uk
August
August
Killin Highland
Games
Breadalbane Park Killin From 11am
Traditional Highland Games including strength events with some of
the world's strongest men, piping and dancing competitions.
Contact - Fiona Stewart Telephone - 01567 820224
Email:
killinhighlandgames@tiscali.co.uk
August
Diageo
Championship
PGA Centenary Course, Gleneagles Auchterarder
The Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course, venue of The 2014 Ryder Cup
matches, in this prestigious Diageo
Championship. Englishman Miles Tunnicliff is the defending champion.
Contact - The Gleneagles Hotel Tele - 01764 694360
Email:
resort.sales@gleneagles.com
August
Dewars World of Whisky Mini Tattoo
Dewars World of Whisky Aberfeldy Gates open 12noon, Show starts 3pm
Seven acts from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo will perform for 1
hour followed by workshops where the performers will help spectators
try some of the instruments and dance routines themselves. Also
falconry display, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards armoured vehicle static
display and free admission to Dewar's World of Whisky Visitor
Centre.
Contact - Dewars World of Whisky Tel - 01887 822010
Email: enquiries@dewars.com
August
Perth Highland Games
South Inch Perth 12.30pm-5.30pm
Traditional Highland Games featuring running, cycling, highland
dancing, solo piping and pipe band contest, tug o' war and heavy
events.
Contact - Andrew Rettie Tel - 01738 627782
Email:
andrew@highlandgames.org.uk
August
Kinloch Rannoch Highland Games
Wellerpooley Park Kinloch Rannoch Games commence at 2pm
Heavy events, piping, dancing, children's races, track and field,
hill race, stalls and local "North v South" tug o war.
Contact - Dr Jim Dreghorn Tel - 01882 632257
Email: bun.house@tesco.net
August
Crieff Highland Games
Market Park Crieff 10.30am-5.30pm
Traditional Highland Games including cycling, running, solo-piping,
highland dancing, pipe bands, tug-o-war and heavyweight events.
Contact - Andrew Rettie Tel - 01738 627782
Email:
andrew@highlandgames.org.uk
August
Pond Dipping for Adults
RSPB Vane
Farm Nature Reserve Kinross 11am-12.30pm
Ever wanted to try the children's favourite activity at Vane? Why
not come along - you will be amazed at what lives in our teaching
ponds! Advance booking essential.
Contact - RSPB Vane Farm Tel - 01577 862355
Email: vane.farm@rspb.org.uk
September
September 2006
Blairgowrie Highland Games
Bogles Field Blairgowrie From 11am
Traditional Highland Games
Contact - Christine Findlay Tel - 01250 870028
Email: hrc@netcomuk.co.uk
September
King James VI
Golf Club - Golf Week
King James VI Golf Club Perth
Play five rounds of competition golf on this lovely 18 hole parkland
course.
Contact - Andrew Crerar Tel - 01738 632460
Email:
info@kingjamesvi.co.uk
September
Pitlochry Highland Games
Recreation Park Pitlochry 10am-5.15pm
Traditional Highland Games. The highlight of the afternoon will be
the Massed Pipe Bands Finale.
Contact - Sandy Wilson Tel - 01796 473636
Email: acwilson@btclick.com
Sep - Oct
Blairgowrie & East Perthshire
Walking
Festival
Blairgowrie
A four day long celebration of walking and the countryside including
a range of interesting walks, talks and events to suit walkers of
all ages and abilities.
Contact - Paul McLennan, Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust
Tel - 01738 475255
Email:
pmclennan@pkc.gov.uk
October
October
Colin McRae
Forest Stages Rally
Perth City Centre, King Edward Street Perth From 10am, Finish
approximately 4.30pm* (*subject to change)
The Rally route will consist of 4 stages of between 45 and 55 miles
and retain central servicing in Aberfeldy. This means that
competitors again have a chance of tackling some of British
rallying's most famous forests, stages such as Craigvinean, Funab,
Errochty and Drummond Hill.
Contact - Jim Brown Tel - 01555 892085
Email: jim@mcraestages.co.uk
October
The Crieff & Strathearn
Drovers
Tryst
Crieff
Climbing the local Munros, children's Creepy Crawly walk, the
Drover's Tryst Walking Festival has something for everyone.
Visit the sights and sounds of Strathearn including live street
theatre, live music, ceilidh, pipe bands and the farmer's market.
Take part in abseiling, weaving, spinning and glassblowing or savour
Strathearn's colourful whisky history.
Contact - Crieff Tourist Information Centre Tel - 01764 652578
Email:
criefftic@perthshire.co.uk
There are many more events in
Perthshire. Please take any of the links below to see what's on at
the time of your visit:
Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Atholl Estates Ranger Service organises lots of
events throughout the year, with the main Ranger events
programme running from June to October. The walks are open to all,
but children must be accompanied by an adult.
National Trust
for many events in this area.
The
Scottish Crannog Centre has
interesting
events
- worth taking a look at.
Forestry
commission for
events
Glamis Castle for special
events
'A place of legends and fairytales.' Family home of the Earls of
Strathmore and Kinghorne and a royal residence since 1372. Childhood
home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, birthplace of
Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret and legendary setting for
Shakespeare's famous play 'Macbeth'. Highland Games, theatre,
classic cars...
Scone Palace &
events
Orchestras, falconry, theatre...
Knockhill Racing Circuit &
events
Knockhill Racing Circuit is
Scotland’s National Motorsport Centre and has something for
everyone! Whether you are participating or spectating we aim to
offer the best day out experience in Scotland..'
Perth Races
Perthshire archaeology week
pots of events at the end of May, beginning of June.
Blair Castle &
events
Perth Festival of the Arts
May
Highland Games
throughout Scotland
Scottish Archaeology Month (September) Discover archaeology
Perth Farmers Market
King Edward Street Perth. At Perth Farmers' Market on the first
Saturday of each month.
Contact -
Adeline Watson
Market
Co-ordinator
Perth Farmers'
Market
20 Bleachers Way
Huntingtowerfield
Perth
PH1 3NY
Tel: 01738
582159
Mob: 07732 483729
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