Summer in the City of Perth & Perthshire 2021 by Perth City

SUMMER IN THE CITY OF

PERTH & PERTHSHIRE 2017

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WELCOME We are delighted, once again, to be able to bring you this guide, full of ideas on what to see and do in Perth and Perthshire this summer. We are lucky to live in an area where we have glorious scenery, a wealth of sports and culture, fabulous food and drink, and superb shopping and outdoor attractions right on our doorstep. There are so many great events going on that it is impossible to fit everything into this guide so keep visiting www.perthcity.co.uk for all the up-to-the-minute events news. Many thanks to Perth & Kinross Council’s City Centre Team and all our advertisers and contributors on whose support we rely to be able to publish this guide. Enjoy your summer! The Summer in the City of Perth and Perthshire team.

CONTENTS Summer Diary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Outdoors & Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Children’s Fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Look, Listen & Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

WIN A family pass to Aloft! at Action Glen . . . . . 7 A pair of shoes from Wilkies . . . . . . . . . . 11 £200 of summer essentials from St John’s Shopping Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . PAGE ADVERTISER . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE Action Glen at Crieff Hydro Hotel . .3 Active Kids Adventure Park . . . . . 17 Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre . . . 17 Bikes n Mowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Caledonian Dental Care . . . . . . . . 9 City Blinds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Culture Perth & Kinross . . . . . . . . . 7 David Lindsay Self Storage . . . . . . 5 For Art Sake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Gillies Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Glendoick Garden Centre . . . . . . . 3 Grampian Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Great Perthshire Picnic . . . . . . . . . 4 Horsecross Arts Ltd . . .Back cover Infinityblu Dental Care . . . . . . . . . 12 Laws of Perth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Number Five . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Perth & Kinross Archaeology Year . .19 Perth & Kinross Doors Open Days . . .6 Perth College UHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Perth Racecourse. . . Inside front cover Perth Samaritans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Perthshire Open Studios . . . . . . . . .14 Pitlochry Festival Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . Inside front cover Scottish Game Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Silver Linings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 St John’s Shopping Centre . . . . . . . . .3 Stagecoach Bus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Trends Transformations . . . . . . . . . . . .5 W&M Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Wilkies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Willows Coffee Shop & Restaurant ..15

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TRAVELLING TO PERTH PARKING: Perth and Kinross Council provides safe and secure, short and long stay car parks and on-street parking in the city centre. See the city centre map below or the Perth Parking Guide for locations and details. Pick up a Parking Guide at Pullar House in Kinnoull Street, St John’s Shopping Centre or Canal Street Multi Storey Car Park. FREE PARKING: The Council’s car parks and on-street pay and display bays are free Mon to Sat from 6pm to 8am and all day Sunday. Perth is the first city in Scotland to recognise the ‘click and collect’ culture and so the Council has introduced 15 minutes’ free parking in all its car parks and on-street parking bays. FREE PARKING FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS: There are spaces on city centre streets and in Council car parks. Blue badge holders can also park free in any of the Council’s car parks and on-street parking bays and in other onstreet locations subject to the normal conditions of use of their badges. Further parking details at www.perthcity. co.uk/information/parking-in-perth

PARK + RIDE: Park + Ride operates from Broxden, Scone, and Kinross. Further details at www.pkc.gov.uk/ article/14949/Park-and-Ride BY TRAIN: For services and timetable details tel: 03457 484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk BY BUS: Full timetable details can be found at www.pkc.gov.uk/bustimetables or from Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 2233 or at www.travelinescotland.com For coach service details visit uk.megabus.com or www.citylink.co.uk/index.php

If you’re visiting, exploring or commuting in Perthshire, www.gotoo.com offers a journey planner, real time information, park and ride information and links to events and attractions all in one place so you can plan your journey with ease. THE SHOPMOBILITY SERVICE loans out manual wheelchairs and powered scooters to help you get around town. You DO NOT have to be registered as having a disability to use it. Shopmobility is FREE to use but donations are welcome. Booking recommended. There are two schemes in Perth & Kinross: • Perth Shopmobility, Canal Street Multi-Storey Car Park (level 2). Open Mon to Fri, 9am – 4.30pm. Tel: 01738 783960, www.pkavs.org.uk • Highland Perthshire Shopmobility, The Leisure Centre, West Moulin Road, Pitlochry. Open Mon, Tues, Thur and Fri 9am – 10pm; Wed 4pm – 10pm. Tel: 01796 473866, www.liveactive.co.uk

SUMMER DIARY

These are just some of the many events happening in the area this summer. You’ll find many more throughout this Guide.

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JUNE ‘til 2/7 ‘til 13/8 ‘til 10/9 1-11 1-30 3 3 3 4 4 4 7 9-11 10 10&11 11 11 13-7/10 15-18 16-26 23 23-25 24&25 24&25 26-28 28-8/7 30-2/7

Lost Houses of Perthshire Exhibition / Perth Museum & Art Gallery Picts & Pixels / Perth Museum & Art Gallery Costume Collections Review / Perth Museum & Art Gallery Perth Then and Now / AK Bell Library Summer Season Shows / Pitlochry Festival Theatre Perth Farmers’ Market / King Edward Street, Perth Crieff Town Market / James Square, Crieff Muddy Colour Mayhem / Errol Gold Cup Day / Perth Racecourse Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market / The Square, Aberfeldy The Great Big Dance Show / Perth Concert Hall Messy Museum / Perth Museum & Art Gallery Potfest Scotland / Scone Palace Grounds Volunteer Street Market / King Edward Street, Perth Summer Fete / Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse Scottish Natural Bodybuilding Ch’ships / Perth Concert Hall Tayside Classic Car Show / Errol Airfield Perthshire’s Rural Past / AK Bell Library Youth Arts Festival / Perth Concert Hall Tummel & Tay Festival / Aberfeldy, Pitlochry & Birnam Tryptych – Chamber Music / Perth North Church The Solas Festival / The Bield, Blackruthven A Celebration of Model Railways / Dewars Centre, Perth Wee Big Dig Weekend! / Museum of Abernethy Chinese State Circus / South Inch, Perth Castlelaw Hillfort Big Dig / Abernethy Scottish Game Fair / Scone Palace Grounds

Summer Season Shows / Pitlochry Festival Theatre Perth Farmers’ Market / King Edward Street, Perth The Gin Fayre! / Perth Concert Hall Finn MaCools Family Puppet Show / Perth Museum & Art Gallery Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market / The Square, Aberfeldy Kenmore Highland Games / Kenmore Race Meeting / Perth Racecourse Ultm8 Warrior / North Inch, Perth ActiviTAY Weekend / North Inch and Horsecross Plaza, Mill Street Race for Life / North Inch, Perth A Spectacular Evening of Music & Song / Perth Concert Hall Through the Curtain / Perth Museum & Art Gallery Peter Pan JR / Perth Concert Hall Tasting Event / Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse Family Race Day / Perth Racecourse Dunedin Int. Folk Dance Festival / King Edward Street, Perth Go Wild / Perth Museum & Art Gallery Rewind Scotland / Scone Palace Grounds Party Animals / Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse Southern Fried Festival / Various venues, Perth Soldiers of Killiecrankie / Killiecrankie

This information was correct at time of going to print but may be subject to change. If in doubt, please contact the venue/organiser to confirm.

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AUGUST 18 18 18 18 12 10 10 4 4 10 12 16 10 10 10 4 18 18 12 12 12 12 18 18 12 19 4

JULY 1-31 1 1 1 2 5 5&6 8 8&9 9 12 13-24/9 15 15&16 16 20 21 21-23 23 27-30 29&30

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Summer Season Shows / Pitlochry Festival Theatre Rock at the Races / Perth Racecourse Race Meeting / Perth Racecourse NYOS Symphony Orchestra / Perth Concert Hall Perth Show / South Inch, Perth Perth Farmers’ Market / King Edward Street, Perth Iron Age Artisan Village / The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market / The Square, Aberfeldy Perth on the Go / Perth City Centre Aberfeldy Show & Games / Aberfeldy Perth’s Medieval Fayre / Perth City Centre Perth’s Medieval Fayre / Perth Museum & Art Gallery Perth Kilt Run and Half Marathon / Perth The Kinross Show / Loch Leven Perth Highland Games / South Inch, Perth The Great Escape / Kirkgate Park, Kinross Carnival Raceday / Perth Racecourse Luke Daniels: Revolve & Rotate / Perth Concert Hall The Scottish Bead Fair / Perth Concert Hall Crieff Highland Gathering / Market Park, Crieff International Horse Trials / Blair Castle Perth Rotary Charity Fair / King Edward Street, Perth Funbox – Underwater Adventure / Perth Concert Hall Perth Alive / North Inch, Perth Birnam Highland Games / Birnam Strathardle Highland Gathering & Show / Kirkmichael The Keepsafe Perth 10K Run / Perth Perth Youth Orchestra / Perth Concert Hall Peace Train – The Cat Stevens Story / Perth Concert Hall

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SEPTEMBER 1-18/11 1-30 1-30 2 2&3 2&3 2&3 2-10 3 3 8 8 9 9&10 10 10 10 11 16&17 17 18&19 23 27&28

Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois / Perth Museum & Art Gallery 20 Summer Season Shows / Pitlochry Festival Theatre 14 Great Perthshire Picnic / Throughout Perthshire 11 Perth Farmers’ Market / King Edward Street, Perth 11 Doors Open Days / Kinross-shire & Strathearn 21 Mary Queen of Scots Festival / Kinross 8 Tracing the Tunnels / Cultybraggan POW Camp, Comrie 20 Perthshire Open Studios / Throughout Perth and Kinross 20 Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market / The Square, Aberfeldy 11 Blairgowrie & Rattray Highland Games / Blairgowrie 8 Celtic Sessions – Skerryvore / Perth Concert Hall 15 Of Wardrobes and Rings / Perth North Church 14 Pitlochry Highland Games / Pitlochry 8 Doors Open Days / Highland & Eastern Perthshire 21 Farming Yesteryear and Vintage Rally / Scone Palace Grounds 8 Festival of Yarn / Dewar’s Centre (see www.perthfestivalofyarn.uk) Jimmy Carr / Perth Concert Hall 15 Autumn Raceday / Perth Racecourse 8 Doors Open Days / Perth City 21 Pitlochry 10K & 5K / Pitlochry 5 Traditional Building Skills Event / King Edward Street, Perth 20 Fair City Market / King Edward Street, Perth 11 The Glorious Finale / Perth Racecourse 8

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OUTDOORS & SPORT JUNE Highland Night EVERY MON 7.45pm (Gates open 7.15pm) Recreation Ground, Pitlochry

Traditional Scottish entertainment in an idyllic setting with pipe band, dancing displays, singers and accordion music. (In bad weather, the show transfers to Pitlochry Town Hall). £7, children £1 www.highlandnight.co.uk

Muddy Colour Mayhem SAT 3 10am – 2pm Errol Park, Errol

Overcome the obstacles, have fun, get colourful and raise funds for local charity, PKAVS. To sign up visit www.pkavs.org.uk

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them SAT 3 2pm - 4pm Loch Leven National Nature Reserve

Explore some of the Reserve’s smaller inhabitants from beautiful butterflies to whirling water beetles. Meet at Burleigh Sands car park. Booking essential. FREE Tel: 01577 864439.

Scottish Futsal Cup Semi-finals and Final SUN 4 From 10.30am Perth College UHI, Crieff Road, Perth The semi-finals of this exciting five-a-side event lead up to the final at 2.45pm. FREE www.scottishfutsal.co.uk

Coupar Angus Cycling Festival SAT 10 – SUN 18 Coupar Angus

A week of cycling races, stalls, displays and much more! www.cacyclinghub.com

Natural Bodybuilding Ch’ships SUN 11 Pre-judging 1pm & Evening Show with crowning of champions 5pm Perth Concert Hall

Gold Cup Day SUN 4 Doors open 11.30am Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park Enjoy thrilling racing, electrifying atmosphere and lots of fun at one of the best days out on the Scottish Racing Circuit. www.perth-races.co.uk Early bird discounts available.

Watch the battle to be crowned Scottish Champion and see who takes the top two places to represent Scotland at the British Finals. £22 (inc. £2 booking fee per ticket)

Scottish Game Fair FRI 30 – SUN 2 JULY 9.30am – 6pm Scone Palace Grounds

Cateran Yomp SAT 10 & SUN 11 Starts Blairgowrie There are three distances to choose from in this epic adventure challenge. Have an unforgettable experience while raising money for soldiers, veterans and their families. For all the details visit www.soldierscharity.org

A Fair for country sports enthusiasts and those interested in the Scottish countryside. Shop at around 400 trade stands, learn more about rural pursuits, see a huge variety of displays and demonstrations and join in the activities. Gate prices £20, child (5-15yrs) £5, family £42 Tel: 01738 554826, www.scottishfair.com See the website for discounted tickets before 17 June and combined Scone Palace and Game Fair tickets.

Great Perthshire Picnic A month-long food and drink festival this September

Lots of events across Perthshire championing the best local produce and home-grown talent

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JULY Highland Night EVERY MON 7.45pm (Gates open 7.15pm) Recreation Ground, Pitlochry

Magnificent Meadows SAT 1 11am – 3pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross Celebrate National Meadows Day in the bumblebee meadow. Get up close to moths, learn survey techniques, sweep netting and get to know wild flowers and bees. Standard Reserve entry charge applies, FREE for members. www.rspb.org.uk

See June entry.

Kenmore Highland Games

Scottish Game Fair

WED 5 6pm – 9.30pm Kenmore

SAT 1 & SUN 2 9.30am – 6pm Scone Palace Grounds See June entry.

National Meadows Day SAT 1 11am – 3pm Weem Meadow, Weem, by Aberfeldy Weem Meadow is a Site of Special Scientific Interest because it has a huge number of different flowering plants in a small area beside the River Tay. There will be guided walks throughout the day, a chance to learn about the plants in the meadow, meet some of the moths which live there and enjoy the flowery spectacle. FREE Tel: 01738 458596 Email: Tayside_grampian@snh.gov.uk

Over the summer there will be a number of events taking place. Why not get involved or simply cheer on the competitors? Listed below are just some of them. SUN 11 JUNE | Strathearn Marathon

Comrie/Crieff area

A fabulous, friendly evening games which this year will be hosting the new Heavy Event for under 17s as well as all the normal heavy events, dancing competitions, pipe bands etc. £5, children FREE. Free parking. www.kenmorehighlandgames.co.uk

Burleigh Botany

www.strathearnharriers.org.uk SUN 9 JULY | Crieff 10K Crieff www.strathearnharriers.org.uk SAT 12 AUG | Perth Kilt Run and Half Marathon Perth www.perthkiltrun.co.uk SUN 20 AUG | Aberfeldy Triathlon Aberfeldy www.entrycentral.com/aberfeldy SUN 27 AUG | The Keepsafe Perth 10K Run

WED 5 6pm - 8pm Loch Leven National Nature Reserve Struggle to tell your buttercup from your dandelion? Join the rangers to learn more about some of the plants which are seen on the reserve and how to identify them. Meet at Burleigh Sands car park. Booking essential. FREE To book tel: 01577 864439.

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LOCAL RUNS AND MARATHONS

Perth

www.perth10k.co.uk SAT 2 SEPT | Highland Perthshire Marathon, Half Marathon and Cycle Sportive Aberfeldy www.highlandperthshiremarathon.co.uk SUN 17 SEPT | Pitlochry 10K and 5K

Pitlochry

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Race Meeting WED 5 & THUR 6 Doors open 12 noon Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park

All the excitement of the racing plus a BBQ, champagne, fabulous ice cream and lots more! www.perth-races.co.uk Early bird discounts available.

ActiviTAY Weekend SAT 8 & SUN 9 North Inch and Horsecross Plaza, Mill Street A weekend of sports and activities. www.perthcity.co.uk

Race for Life SUN 9 From 9.30am North Inch, Perth There will be 10k, 5k and Family 5k races to choose from. Enjoy the fun atmosphere while raising funds for Cancer Research UK. www.raceforlife.org

Family Race Day

Rock at the Races

SUN 16 Doors open 11.30am Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park

TUES 1 Doors open 4.30pm Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park

Fantastic racing for the grown ups and an Action Glen Extravaganza for the children adds up to a superb summer’s day out. www.perth-races.co.uk

Live music, seven thrilling jump races plus hog roast and various bars – sounds like what a summer’s evening was made for! www.perth-races.co.uk

Early bird discounts available.

Soldiers of Killiecrankie

Race Meeting

SAT 29 & SUN 30 11am – 5pm Killecrankie Battlefield (B8079 outside Killiecrankie) Two days of events and activities at the site of the 1689 Battle of Killiecrankie includes arena displays of the Jacobite Cavalry, battlefield tours, stalls, food, and fun activities. £6/£5, children under 16 £3, family of four £16. Free parking www.soldiersofkilliecrankie.co.uk

AUGUST Highland Night EVERY MON 7.45pm (Gates open 7.15pm) Recreation Ground Pitlochry See June entry.

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WED 2 Doors open 12 noon Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park More raceday fun for all with seven races, a thrilling atmosphere and plenty of top quality refreshments. www.perth-races.co.uk Early bird discounts available.

Perth Show FRI 4 & SAT 5 from 7am South Inch, Perth The 154th year of the Show features two days of livestock judging, a variety of exciting arena events, trade stands, local food and drink and more – a great day out for all the family. For prices visit www.perthshow.co.uk

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Perth’s Medieval Fayre

SUN 6 10am – 5pm Perth City Centre

SAT 12 12 noon – 5pm Perth City Centre

Have a go at different ways to travel that don’t involve a car in this fun day for all. You can even rent a bike and cycle on some of the roads in the city which will be closed to traffic.

Smell, taste and see Perth from 800 years ago brought to life! FREE Email: Sophie.nicol@pkht.org.uk Tel: 01738 477027, www.taylp.org

King Robert the Bruce Event SUN 6 Scone Palace You will be able to see how King Robert the Bruce and his men would have dressed and the weapons they would have used in this fun, informative day. Grounds only admission applies. www.scone-palace.co.uk

Aberfeldy Show and Games FRI 11 & SAT 12 9am – 6pm Wade’s Park, Aberfeldy

This event is part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year. For further events visit www.pkht.org.uk

The Kinross Show SAT 12 8.30am – 5.30pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross There’s fun rides, trade stands, main ring events, flower show, dog show, sheep, cattle, goats and horses. £10/£7, under 16s FREE. www.kinross-show.co.uk

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One lucky reader will win a family pass to experience a day of fun and thrills on Aloft! Just answer the question below and send your completed entry form to: Kirsty Laird, Marketing Department, Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland PH7 3LQ. Alternatively, enter online at www.actionglen.com/ summerinthecity. Closing date 23rd June 2017. The winner will be the first correct entry drawn after that date.

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Marking Mary Queen of Scots’ dramatic escape from Loch Leven Castle, this will be a timed rowing boat event over a set distance on the Loch.

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From tree to tree, across rope bridges and along the tightest of tight ropes, Action Glen’s tree top experience, Aloft!, is an adventure for everyone! Designed to offer action at altitude for everyone from children and families to groups and parties, Aloft! is made up of 30 obstacles! Offering over 2 hours of fun, the tree top adventure is open to anyone over 7 years old and 145cm in height.

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SUN 13 10am – 6pm South Inch, Perth

The Great Escape Two days of competitions, livestock judging, piping, highland dancing, funfair, craft tents and much more! Friday £3/£1, Saturday £8/£5 www.aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk

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Animal Tracks and Signs TUES 15 7pm – 9pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross Photo: Anna Jemmett

SAT 19 Doors open 12 noon Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park A Saturday carnival with a fantastic party atmosphere, live music and more exciting racing than is probably good for you! www.perth-races.co.uk Early bird discounts available.

Crieff Highland Gathering Join a warden on a walk looking at animal tracks and signs using traditional tracking methods and some more modern equipment including trail cameras and thermal imagers. Booking essential. RSPB members £10/non-members £15. Tel: 01577 862355, Email: lochleven@rspb.org.uk www.rspb.org.uk

Osprey Walk THUR 17 6pm - 8pm Loch Leven National Nature Reserve Loch Leven is an important site for Ospreys particularly during migration. Join the rangers to discover more about this species and witness the Osprey fishing for the famous Loch Leven brown trout. Meet at Burleigh Sands car park. Booking essential. FREE Tel: 01577 864439.

GO TO A GARDEN

Here are some of the gardens in the Perth area open during the summer as part of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme. Entry charges vary. Some open at other times as well and by arrangement.

• Bradystone House, Murthly Thursdays 1 June – 27 July, 11am – 4pm • Explorers Garden, Pitlochry Festival Theatre Sun 4 June, 10am – 4.30pm • Mill of Forneth, Blairgowrie Sun 11 June, 2pm – 5pm • Bonhard House, nr Scone Sun 11 June, 10am – 4pm • The Bield at Blackruthven, Tibbermore Sat 17 June, 2pm – 5pm • Blair Castle, Blair Atholl Sat 24 June, 9.30am – 5.30pm • Abernethy Village (at least 6 gardens) Sat 24 June, 10am – 6pm (last admission 4pm) • Kincarrathie House, Perth Sun 25 June, 12 noon – 4pm • Drummond Castle, nr Crieff Sun 6 August, 1pm – 5pm For more details, and other gardens to go to, visit www.scotlandsgardens.org

SUN 20 10.30am – 6pm Market Park, Crieff

SEPTEMBER The Mary Queen of Scots Festival SAT 2 & SUN 3 Market Park, Kinross The Festival celebrates the rich heritage of the Kinross area, most notably it’s connection to Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. The programme will include living history, music, food, drink, and children’s fun. FREE www.maryqueenofscotsfestival.co.uk

Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games SUN 3 From 10am Bogles Field, Blairgowrie Piping, running, cycling, heavy weights, Highland Dancing and much more. www.blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk

There is a full programme of traditional Highland games competitions as well as piping and traditional music performances. Don’t miss the spinetingling Massed Pipe Bands finale. £11.21/£5.90 www.crieffhighlandgathering.com

Blair Castle International Horse Trials & Country Fair THUR 24 – SUN 27 Blair Castle, Blair Atholl This is a leading equestrian event over four days with the Fair running on the Saturday and Sunday. Various prices from £12 www.blairhorsetrials.co.uk

MON 4 7.45pm (Gates open 7.15pm) Recreation Ground, Pitlochry See June entry.

Pitlochry Highland Games SAT 9 9am – 6pm Recreation Ground, Pitlochry There’s everything you would expect from a top class gathering – from heavy events to Highland Dancing. £8/£2 www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk

Farming Yesteryear and Vintage Rally SUN 10 8.30am – 5pm Scone Palace Grounds

Perth Alive SAT 26 North Inch, Perth Perth churches will be running this festival which has something for everyone, including sports, bouncy castle, bike training, Zorb football, puppets and a barbeque. FREE

Birnam Highland Games SAT 26 The Recreation Ground, Birnam Enjoy track and field events, Highland Dancing, a funfair, piping and more. www.birnamhighlandgames.com

Strathardle Highland Gathering and Agricultural Show SAT 26 From 9.30am Bannerfield, Kirkmichael The combination of agricultural show and highland games promises a day full of competition, sport and fun. www.strathardlehighlandgames.org.uk

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Enjoy vintage tractors and cars, steam engines, stalls and auto jumble, ring events, entertainment and demonstrations. £12/£6, Parking FREE www.svtec.org

Autumn Raceday MON 11 Doors open 12 noon Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park Experience all the thrill and adrenaline of six top class jump races at this racecourse in a fabulous setting. www.perth-races.co.uk Early bird discounts available.

The Glorious Finale WED 27 & THUR 28 Doors open 12 noon Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park Say goodbye to the season in style with seven jump races, a huge party and celebrations of the season’s highlights. www.perth-races.co.uk Early bird discounts available.

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SHOPPING JUNE Perth Farmers’ Market SAT 3 9am – 2pm King Edward Street, Perth

Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market

Summer Fete

SUN 4 10am – 2pm The Square, Aberfeldy

SAT 10 & SUN 11 Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse

Discover an eclectic mix of food, art and craftsmanship at this local market. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy what Highland Perthshire has to offer. www.visitaberfeldy.co.uk

Potfest Scotland FRI 9 – SUN 11 10am – 5pm daily Scone Palace Grounds With up to 50 stalls there is plenty of quality, local produce from the freshest meat, game and fish to home baking and hand made chocolates as well as fruit wines, gin and craft ales. You can also buy the best quality seasonal soft fruits and a range of shrubs and plants. www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

Crieff Town Market SAT 3 10am – 5pm James Square, Crieff

Enjoy shopping in the ancient market town of Crieff. There will be a wide range of market stalls featuring craft goods and quality Scottish foods.

This renowned ceramics art festival makes for an amazing and colourful day out with over 70 ceramics artists from throughout the UK taking part. £5.50 including access to grounds and garden, accompanied children FREE. FREE parking. www.potfest.co.uk

Volunteer Street Market SAT 10 10am – 3pm King Edward Street, Perth

Local charitable organisations will be recruiting new volunteers and raising funds. If you’re thinking about volunteering it’s the perfect chance to explore the range of fun and diverse opportunities on offer.

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Celebrate summer with free food and drink tastings and much more besides. There will be lots going on including special offers, plants galore, demonstrations on how to plant a hanging basket, an exotic indoor beach for the children and a bouncy castle.

JULY Perth Farmers’ Market SAT 1 9am – 2pm See June entry.

Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market SUN 2 10am – 2pm See June entry.

Tasting Event SAT 15 & SUN 16 Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse

Set those taste buds tingling and get ideas for filling your summer picnics full of flavour at this Cottage Delight Chutney and Salsa tasting event.

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Perth Farmers’ Market

Great Perthshire Picnic

SAT 5 9am – 2pm

FRI 1 – SAT 30 Throughout Perthshire

See June entry.

Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market SUN 6 10am – 2pm See June entry.

The Scottish Bead Fair SUN 20 10.30am Foyer & Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Browse and buy from a selection of all things beading and jewellery-making, see demonstrations and leave inspired! £2.50 on the door only, accompanied under 16s FREE www.scottishbeadfair.com

Perth Rotary Charity Fayre SAT 26 10am – 3pm King Edward Street, Perth

There will be lots of stalls, arts and crafts, face painting and much more.

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Look out for some of the many foodrelated events going on this month to celebrate the best of Perthshire produce. www.greatperthshirepicnic.co.uk

Perth Farmers’ Market SAT 2 9am – 2pm See June entry.

Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market SUN 3 10am – 2pm See June entry.

SAT 23 9am – 4.30pm King Edward Street, Perth Enjoy browsing and buying at this super mixed market selling seasonal goods, arts and crafts, food and drink, plants, shrubs and gifts. www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

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eight of Perth & Kinross Council’s Recycling Centres and also at Bell’s Sports Centre and Miss Forsyth’s Lingerie Shop in Perth. Bras can also be recycled via Textile Banks. The good quality bras are reused by women in developing countries. The poorer quality bras are recycled. For every tonne of bras donated a financial donation is made to Breast Cancer Now’s research.

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In celebration of the fabulous footwear department at Wilkies, 24 St John Street, Perth they are giving away 5 free pairs of shoes! They have gorgeous summer collections in store from Lotus, Lunar and Skechers. Whether you’re looking for a sparkly summer sandal or comfortable trainer for casual summer days they will have something to suit.

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ENTERTAINMENT JUNE Pitlochry Festival Theatre Summer Season VARIOUS DATES High Society: 2, 3, 10, 17, 20, 23, 26. Mary Rose: 1, 3, 9, 17, 21, 24, 29. People: 8, 10, 16, 21, 24, 28. Absurd Person Singular: 15, 19, 22, 27, 28, 30. See details on page 15. For performance times visit www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

The Great Big Dance Show SUN 4 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Enjoy this annual celebration of dance. Part of the Perth Dance Festival, it will feature dance companies, studios and schools from across the region as well as guest groups, award-winning dance films and a professional dance company. £7.50/£5 Perth Concert Hall tickets: Tel: 01738 621031, www.horsecross.co.uk

Youth Arts Festival

Triptych – Chamber Music

THUR 15 – SUN 18 Perth Concert Hall

FRI 23 7.30pm Perth North Church, 209 High Street

There will be various events running over the five days. For more information visit www.horsecross.co.uk

The string trio’s programme will include Beethoven’s Divertimento in Eb major, his first work for string ensemble, as well as a variety of lighter pieces. All proceeds are in aid of TullochNET. Tickets £10/£5 from Concorde Music Shop, Scott Street, Perth or at the door.

THUR 15, 7pm, Perth Youth Theatre S3-4. FRI 16, 5.30pm, Perth Autism Youth Theatre. FRI 16, 7.30pm, Perth Youth Theatre S1-2 Double-Bill. SAT 17, 2.30pm, Horsecross Glee and Perth Youth Dance Showcase. SAT 17, 7.30pm, The Heights, Perth Youth Theatre Seniors. SUN 18, 1.30pm, Perth Youth Theatre Juniors. SUN 18, 4.30pm, Join In Awards

Tummel and Tay Festival FRI 16 – MON 26 Aberfeldy, Pitlochry and Birnam The festival is a unique collaboration between The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry Festival Theatre and Birnam Arts. It promises 11 days of comedy, arts, theatre, food and film. Not to be missed! www.tummelandtayfestival.co.uk

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The Solas Festival FRI 23 – SUN 25 The Bield, Blackruthven, Perth A festival which prides itself on offering something for everyone. New names are being added to the line-up all the time so for all the details visit www.solasfestival.co.uk

Chinese State Circus MON 26 – WED 28 Various times South Inch, Perth This world-renowned circus guarantees a programme of colour, thrills and excitement. Various prices. www.chinesestatecircus.com

JULY Pitlochry Festival Theatre Summer Season VARIOUS DATES High Society: 1, 5, 8, 11, 12, 14, 22, 26, 29. Mary Rose: 6, 10, 15, 24, 29. People: 1, 4, 5, 7, 13, 22, 28. Absurd Person Singular: 3, 8, 12, 15, 21, 27. The Ruling Class: 20, 25, 26, 31. See details on page 15. For performance times visit www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

A Spectacular Evening of Music and Song WED 12 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall The Stirling Bridge International Arts Festival returns with another programme bursting with energy and excitement. Featuring music groups from overseas and closer to home including the Lindbergh Strolling Strings and the West Springfield High School Orchestra from the United States, and the Scottish fiddling sensation, Innovation. The night culminates with all groups performing en masse. The evening is proudly supported by The Rotary Clubs of Perth. £13.50/£10.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Dunedin International Folk Dance Festival

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THUR 20 12 noon – 2pm King Edward Street, Perth

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Summer Season

Enjoy the Dunedin Dancers from Edinburgh perform along with three folk dance groups from around the world. FREE

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Rewind Scotland FRI 21 – SUN 23 Scone Palace Grounds The 80s Festival returns with a line up which includes Level 42, The Human League and Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel. For times, prices and line up information visit www.rewindfestival.com

Southern Fried Festival THUR 27 – SUN 30 Various venues, Perth Another weekend of spectacular American Roots Music with some top class names, workshops, soul food and BBQ! Nick Lowe, Loudon Wainwright III, Rodney Crowell, Jim Lauderdale, Sam Outlaw, Rab Noakes, Peter Bruntnell, Dean Owens, Jill Jackson, Hannah Aldridge, The Beat Poets, Wynntown Marshals, Lord Rochester, First Ladies of Country, Southern Fried Voices, DIY Rock Shop and many more to be announced. www.southernfriedfestival.co.uk

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High Society: 1, 2, 7, 12, 16, 19, 26, 31. Mary Rose: 3, 11, 17, 26. People: 2, 5, 8, 9, 14, 19, 30. Absurd Person Singular: 4, 9, 12, 15, 16, 25, 31. The Ruling Class: 5, 10, 18, 28. Europe: 24, 29, 30. See details on page 15. For performance times visit www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

The Merry Wives of Windsor THUR 3 7pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross

Join the Festival Players for an evening of outdoor theatre. Booking essential. £13.50, children £8, family £38 Tel: 01577 862355 Email: lochleven@rspb.org.uk

NYOS Symphony Orchestra FRI 4 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

The programme covers George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and the Scottish premiere of Andrew Norman’s Percussion Concerto, Switch, featuring the world famous percussionist, Colin Currie. £17.50/£11.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket). Under 25s £2.50

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Luke Daniels: Revolve & Rotate SAT 19 8pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall Expect live, clockwork and digital sound crafted with intriguing instrumental music. The evening also features clasarch player Gillian Fleetwood. £13.50/£12 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Perth Youth Orchestra MON 28 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Over 95 young musicians will perform a varied programme with each half featuring a concerto performance from two local young soloists. The orchestra’s performance will feature a variety of musical styles to suit all tastes. £11.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket), under 16s/school pupils FREE Perth Concert Hall tickets: Tel: 01738 621031, www.horsecross.co.uk

Peace Train - The Cat Stevens Story TUES 29 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall Back in the 70s Cat Stevens sold more than 60 million albums. But at the height of his career he shocked the world by taking his last bow. Why did the man who wrote Moon Shadow turn his back on the world? Peace Train is a night of music and storytelling which seeks out the man in the music and tells the story behind the songs. £29.50, £24.50, £21.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

GIVE YOUR GLASS FOR CHAS

Perth & Kinross Council and Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) are raising money for CHAS from recycled glass bottles and jars. The more glass recycled, the more money raised so take your empty glass jars and bottles to one of the many community glass recycling facilities across Perth and Kinross. To find your local Recycling Centre or Point visit the Find My Nearest… webpage on www.pkc.gov.uk/recycle

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SEPTEMBER Pitlochry Festival Theatre Summer Season VARIOUS DATES High Society: 2, 8, 14, 19, 20, 27, 28. Mary Rose: 1, 7, 12, 13, 20, 30. People: 4, 9, 14, 16, 22, 28. Absurd Person Singular: 5, 6, 13, 18, 23, 30. The Ruling Class: 2, 9, 15, 21, 26, 27. Europe: 6, 7, 11, 16, 21, 23, 29. See details on page 15. For performance times visit www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Of Wardrobes and Rings FRI 8 7.30pm Perth North Church, 209 High Street Set in Oxford’s Eagle & Child pub, ageing authors, J.R.R. Tolkien and his great friend C.S. Lewis, meet for what turns out to be the very last time – a meeting tempered by thawing humour, confession and reconciliation. Tickets, £12 from Concorde Music Shop, Scott Street, Perth

Celtic Sessions - Skerryvore plus special guests FRI 8 7.30pm Perth Concert Hall

Skerryvore were named as the Live Act of the Year 2016 at the MG Alba Scottish Traditional Music Awards. The more they have experimented with their trademark blend of powerful songwriting and hard-driving instrumental sets, the more the band and their signature sound has evolved. £19.50/£17 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Skerryvore is the first of three concerts at Perth Concert Hall in the Autumn/Winter Celtic Sessions season. The final two concerts will be announced and on sale soon. Book all three concerts at the same time and save! Join the musicians in the foyer bar for a tune and a drink at the informal session after each show. Follow Celtic Sessions on social media or visit horsecross.co.uk for on sale announcements.

Jimmy Carr SUN 10 8pm Perth Concert Hall

Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. This new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. Age guidance 16+. £30 (inc. £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

PITLOCHRY FESTIVAL THEATRE SUMMER SEASON This Summer, Pitlochry Festival Theatre which attracts 100,000 people each year is presenting six shows with something to suit all tastes. All tickets can be bought from PFT’s Box Office on 01796 484626 or online at www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com HIGH SOCIETY: PFT presents the Scottish première of Cole Porter’s witty, sparkling, high energy musical about the goings-on at a New England society wedding. Featuring a large cast, fabulous swing band and some great songs, including True Love, Let’s Misbehave and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?.

ABSURD PERSON SINGULAR: Three ill-matched couples. Three different kitchens. Three horrendous Christmases...Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious, comic masterpiece about ladder-climbing (social and otherwise) is one of the greatest plays of the last 50 years.

MARY ROSE: J.M. Barrie’s eerie supernatural drama of youth, love and loss, this mysterious, deeply moving play, which featured in PFT’s first ever Season in 1951, is not to be missed!

THE RULING CLASS: One of the landmark plays of the 1960s, Peter Barnes’s classic cult comedy is a theatrical tour de force, combining feverish energy, ferocious humour, razor-sharp satire and genuine horror. The 1972 film earned Peter O’Toole an Oscar nomination.

PEOPLE: Financially desperate, aristocrat (and former model) Dorothy Stacpoole faces a choice between auctioning off the historic contents of the family home, handing everything over to the National Trust or allowing an ‘adult’ film to be made in the house! The Scottish première of Alan Bennett’s hilarious and strangely moving play.

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EUROPE: This startlingly contemporary work by David Greig, Scotland’s greatest living playwright, is a fierce and compassionate drama about shifting borders, changing identities and globalisation.

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CHILDREN’S FUN JUNE Messy Museum WED 7 10.15am – 11am (Ages 0 – 2) 11.30am – 12.15pm (Ages 2 – 4) Perth Museum & Art Gallery Under 5s be prepared to get messy at this fun and creative morning! Booking essential. Tel: 01738 632488

Nature Tots: All About Sticks WED 14 10am – 12 noon RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross

Summer School Peter Pan JR MON 3 – SAT 15 9.30am – 4pm Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall

Wildlife Explorers SUN 25 1pm – 3pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross The group is open to children aged 5 to 12 years and takes place on the last Sunday of each month except July. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. To register contact lochlevenWEX@rspb.org.uk. Annual fee RSPB members £10/non-members £15 www.rspb.org.uk

JULY Picts and Pixels Digital Workshops VARIOUS DATES Perth Museum & Art Gallery Using the latest in digital and gaming technology, St Andrew’s Smart History team helps to bring Scotland’s history into the virtual world. For more details of times and prices visit culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Finn MaCools Great Battle Family Puppet Show SAT 1 11.30am – 12.15pm Perth Museum & Art Gallery Historical, funny puppet show using life sized puppets from Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre. Recommended for children over 3 years of age. FREE Tel: 01738 632488

Picts and Pixels Digital Workshops

This summer school will be a great experience for anyone with a passion for performing. Join the Horsecross team of professional theatre-makers and technical staff to create a musical in two weeks. The final performance will take place on the main stage at Perth Concert Hall – see July 15 entry for details. No experience necessary. To audition for a lead role (seniors only) please contact creativelearning@horsecross.co.uk. Seniors (10 – 18yrs), Mon 3 – Sat 15 July, £150 for full fortnight (11 days). Juniors (5 – 9yrs), Mon 10 – Sat 15 July, £100 for week (6 days)

VARIOUS DATES Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Bursaries available, contact the Box Office for details.

MON 7 – FRI 11 Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Ultm8 Warrior This monthly event, for families with children aged 5 and under, starts with a story and is packed with creative ideas. Different topic each month. Booking essential. Per family: RSPB members £3/ non-members £6. Tel: 01577 862355 Email: lochleven@rspb.org.uk

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SAT 8 9am – 12 noon North Inch, Perth An exciting children’s obstacle course including crawls, ramps, hurdles and much more! £10 www.ultm8warrior.co.uk

Nature Tots: Brilliant Bugs WED 12 10am – 12 noon RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross

See July entry.

Young Architects’ Summer School: Curating the City Morning and Afternoon Workshops for young people between 11 and 18 years. Do you have a great imagination, love doodling and digital creation? Join the Museum’s Summer School to work with professional artists, architects and curators to explore a variety of creative approaches. For more details including prices visit www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Nature Tots: Underwater Life WED 9 RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross See June entry.

Funbox - Underwater Adventure SAT 26 2pm Perth Concert Hall See June entry.

Peter Pan JR SAT 15 7pm Perth Concert Hall Horsecross’ Summer School presents the timeless tale of the boy who never grew up. Join Peter Pan as he whisks Wendy Darling and her brothers off to Neverland where they meet the Mermaids, Indians, Lost Boys, and even the infamous Captain Hook! £6/£4

Go Wild FRI 21 1.30pm – 3.30pm Perth Museum & Art Gallery A Family Activity Afternoon where you can GO WILD with the Wild About Scotland double decker bus and discover the wildlife living on your doorstep. FREE Tel: 01738 632488

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Anchors away with Anya, Gary and Kevin (formerly of The Singing Kettle) for their all-new show where they voyage beneath the waves to the bottom of the ocean. Dress as a mermaid or come as a fish you’ll have a whale of a time! £15.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Family and group ticket discounts available. Contact the Concert Hall Box Office for details.

Wildlife Explorers SUN 27 RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross See June entry.

Glendoick’s beach is open every day from Look out for 10 June until the Glendoick, Glencarse end of summer. the super new play park opening www.glendoick.com at the Summer Fete on 10th June | SUN 23 JULY Party Animals (see page 10) Book a 45 minute slot to spend in CrafTay for Kids the company of animals such as a Bengal eagle owl and a 13ft python. Children’s art and craft classes for 2 - 6 year olds (must be accompanied by an Education and fun for all ages. £6 adult). They run from 10am – 11am on June 5, 12, 19 & 26. Booking essential. SAT 12 AUGUST | Beach Fairy £6 includes all materials, squash and biscuit. Garden Workshop Contact Lesley on 07968 782763 or 11am – 12 noon (2-6 year olds) and email: artaycraftay@yahoo.com 1pm – 2pm (5-11 year olds). This fun activity is run by Little Blooms CrafTay Club UK. Booking essential. £15 including Children’s Craft Club for primary school all materials and plants age children (must be accompanied by Contact Avril on 07977 290268 or an adult). The Club runs from 10am – email: littlebloomsuk@gmail.com 11am on June 24, July 29, August 26, www.littlebloomsuk.co.uk September 30. Booking essential. £6 includes all materials, squash and biscuit. Little Blooms UK See contact details above. These popular classes for 2-5 year olds are packed with activities, TinyTayste all about nature and gardening. Children’s cookery classes for 2-5 year Classes are run on Wednesdays at olds (must be accompanied by an adult). 11am and 2pm. Booking essential. The classes run from 11am – 12 noon on Block One (£27.50 for 5 week block) June 2, 9 & 16. Booking essential. May 24, 31; June 7, 14, 21. £6 per class includes all materials. Block Two (£22.00 for 4 week block) Contact Louise Donnelly at Aug 16, 23, 30; Sept 6 loodonnelly@gmail.com or via www.facebook.com/Tinytaystes Contact Avril – see contact details above.

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SUMMER £200 OFESSENTIALS

from St John’s Shopping Centre We’ve pulled together the summer’s best essentials from the fantastic stores in St John’s Shopping Centre, Perth to create the must-have prize of the season! From cool summer shades to the best beach reads, soothing sun lotion to festival fevered accessories this is the kit to see you through the sunniest of days and the best of times! To be in with a chance of winning £200 of summer essentials simply answer the question below and send your completed entry form to: St John’s Shopping Centre, Kind Edward Street, Perth, PH1 5UB. Closing date 30th June 2017. The winner will be the first correct entry drawn after that date.

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LOOK, LISTEN & LEARN An Evening with James Runcie

Outdoor Watercolour Painting

THUR 1 7pm - 8.30pm AK Bell Library

TUES 13 10am – 3pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross

Hear the story of the making, use and discovery of the 3,000 year old logboat, excavated from the River Tay. FREE Tel: 01738 632488

James Runcie, the author of the Grantchester Mysteries, is also a director, literary curator, Fellow of The Royal Society of Literature and Commissioning Editor for Arts at BBC Radio 4. £5 Tel: 01738 444949

Go along, try out watercolour and see artists at work capturing the wildlife of Loch Leven in a new light. No need to book, just drop in. FREE www.rspb.org.uk

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JUNE The Carpow Logboat Returns PERMANENT EXHIBITION Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Perthshire’s Rural Past TUES 13 – SAT 7 OCTOBER AK Bell Library

UNTIL SUN 11 AK Bell Library

THUR 1 10am – 12 noon Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse

This photographic exhibition will compare and contrast our old buildings, historic streets and views from Perth’s past with what we see today. FREE Tel: 01738 444949

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Perth has a vast rural hinterland. Using archives from the library’s collections this exhibition explores the history of the countryside and those who make their living from the land. FREE Tel: 01738 444949

SAT 3 & SUN 4 10am – 4pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross

Talk: Voices from the River

UNTIL SUN 2 JULY Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Get some hands-on advice about binoculars and telescopes. No need to book, just drop in. FREE www.rspb.org.uk

Digging the Picts: the Glenshee Archaeology Project

Picts and Pixels UNTIL SUN 13 AUGUST Perth Museum & Art Gallery Bring the mysterious world of the Picts to life and explore their time through the latest digital and gaming technology. Look out for the Picts and Pixels related talks in June for the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. £4/£3, family of 4 £10 Tel: 01738 632488

Costume Collections Review UNTIL SUN 10 SEPTEMBER Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Uncover the secrets of the historic costume collection live as the curators work on them. The collection spans five centuries and contains over 3000 items. FREE Tel: 01738 632488

A talk entitled ‘Art and Archaeology in the Coupar Angus Burn’. £2 Tel: 01738 632488

A Celebration of Model Railways SAT 24 & SUN 25 10am – 5.30pm (5pm Sun) Dewars Centre, Perth

Since 1945, Scotland has lost over 200 of its great country houses, a significant number of which were in Perthshire. Through photographs, drawings and artefacts, this exhibition reconstructs the story of Perthshire’s lost architecture. FREE Tel: 01738 632488

TUES 6 – SAT 17 (closed 11 & 12) 10am – 4pm Lair, Glenshee (8 miles north of Bridge of Cally)

WED 14 6.30pm Perth Museum & Art Gallery

2017 is the final season of excavations of the Pictish longhouses at Lair. This project is investigating dwellings once occupied nearly 1,500 years ago. Visit and find out how they’re getting on. No booking is required to visit. Tel: 01738 477082 www.glenshee-archaeology.co.uk This event is part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year. For more information and further events visit www.pkht.org.uk

Tayside Classic Car Show SUN 11 Errol Airfield

There will be lots of interesting classic cars and vehicles to see at Tayside Classic Car Club’s show. £5/£3 For up-to-date information on the cars, opening times etc. visit www.taysideclassiccarclub.co.uk

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There will be superb layouts, quality trade stands, seminars, demonstrations and more. An entertaining day out for all ages. £7, children £3.50, family (2 plus 2) £16 www.perthmrc.com

Lost Houses of Perthshire Exhibition

Get creative, knit and chat. No need to book, just go along. £5, includes tea/coffee and cake. www.glendoick.com

The Museum is offering events and activities for all the family. On Sun 25 from 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm there will be an opportunity to create your own carved stone under the guidance of sculptor, Susheila Jamieson. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. FREE, donations welcome www.museumofabernethy.co.uk Email: secretary@museumofabernethy.co.uk Tel: 01738 850889

Talk: Creative Spirit

Castlelaw Hillfort - The Big Dig!

SAT 24 & SUN 25 Abernethy

WED 28 12.30pm Perth Museum and Art Gallery

SAT 1 – SAT 8 (closed 2 – 4) Abernethy

Talk by Dr Martin Goldberg, National Museums Scotland. £2 Tel: 01738 632488

The Gin Fayre!

Digging for Medieval Abernethy!

Take part in a community archaeological dig and try your hand at excavation. Led by professional archaeologists, anyone can join in at one of the drop-in test pits in the village. Booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. FREE To find out about all the events taking place over the weekend and to book visit www.taylp.org, Tel: 01738 477086 Email: lindsey.gibb@pkht.org.uk

Abernethy Round Tower: Guided Tour SUN 25 2.30pm – 3.30pm & 4pm – 5pm Meet at Abernethy Museum Join Adrian Cox from Historic Environment Scotland on a guided tour up the iconic Abernethy Round Tower. (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult). Booking required. FREE To book email: adrian.cox@hes.scot For more information tel: 01738 850889 or email: secretary@museumofabernethy.co.uk

Castlelaw Hillfort - The Big Dig! WED 28 – SAT 8 JULY (closed 2 – 4 July) Abernethy First excavated over 100 years ago, Tay Landscape Partnership is returning to excavate the impressive timber-laced fort that once stood near Abernethy. Local volunteers, who must be 16 or over, are welcome to help with the excavations. Booking is essential. FREE www.taylp.org, Tel: 01738 477086 Email: lindsey.gibb@pkht.org.uk This event is part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year. For more information and further events visit www.pkht.org.uk

SAT 1 12 noon & 3.45pm Perth Concert Hall Showcasing over 50 fantastic gins from across Scotland and indeed, the world, this is the perfect event for gin lovers. Not only will you be able to try before you buy, you’ll be able to meet the distillers themselves. Adults (18+) £11.50 per session (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket). Under 18s FREE but ticketed (must be accompanied by an adult).

Optics Weekend SAT 1 & SUN 2 10am – 4pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross See June entry.

Talk: Scotland’s First Central Belt WED 5 6.30pm Perth Museum & Art Gallery

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Talk by Dr Alex Woolf, St Andrews University. £2 Tel: 01738 632488

July Continuing Exhibitions See June entries: The Carpow Logboat Returns; Costume Collections Review; Picts and Pixels; Perthshire’s Rural Past; Lost Houses of Perthshire Exhibition (until 2 July).

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See June entry

Knit & Natter THUR 6 10am – 12 noon Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse See June entry.

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Through the Curtain THUR 13 JULY – SUN 24 SEPTEMBER Perth Museum & Art Gallery An exhibition celebrating Perth Theatre, as one of Scotland’s oldest and best-loved performance venues. It will also highlight the recent redevelopment project and the people through the years who made it a home for the people of Perth. FREE Tel: 01738 632488

Loch Leven Photomarathon SAT 15 10am – 4pm RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross

Perthshire Open Studios

AUGUST August Continuing Exhibitions See June entries: The Carpow Logboat Returns; Costume Collections Review; Picts and Pixels (until 13 August); Perthshire’s Rural Past. See July entry: Through the Curtain.

Knit & Natter THUR 3 10am – 12 noon Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse See June entry.

Optics Weekend SAT 5 & SUN 6 RSPB Scotland Loch Leven, nr Kinross See June entry.

Iron Age Artisan Village Photo: Paul Ashcroft (kingfisher)

Six hours, six topics, six photos. Winning portfolios will be displayed in the visitor centre. Booking essential. £5 per team/ family (plus normal Reserve entry charge) www.rspb.org.uk, Tel: 01577 862355 Email: lochleven@rspb.org.uk

Embroidery Family Drop In Workshop TUES 25 1.30pm - 3.30pm Perth Museum & Art Gallery

SAT 5 & SUN 6 10.30am – 4.30pm The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore

Go along to the Crannog Centre to find out about the discoveries and continuing research into an area of history with so much more to discover. For prices visit www.crannog.co.uk/events

Talk: The Faces of History: Historical Facial Reconstruction

Go on a journey through Perth’s impressive past during this special historic weekend. Immerse yourself in another world with the launch of the Minecraft Map of historic Perth. FREE

Archaeological Building Recording Workshop WED 26 & THUR 27 10am – 4pm In 1437, King James I of Scotland was murdered in Perth. Join Perth Society for Natural Science in a search for evidence of Blackfriars Dominican Friary - the scene of the crime. Learn how to measure and record archaeological remains in these single day workshops. Participants must be over 18 years old. Booking is essential. FREE Contact Scotland’s Urban Past, Email: sup@hes.scot This event is part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year. For more information and further events visit www.pkht.org.uk

Artists, designers and crafts people open their doors so you can chat to them, see them work and have the opportunity to buy their artworks and creations. FREE Find more details and locations at www.perthshireopenstudios.com

Tracing the Tunnels SAT 2 & SUN 3 11am – 4pm Cultybraggan POW Camp, Comrie Camp 21 housed some of the toughest Nazi prisoners of WWII. Did they ever try to escape? Go along to help hunt for the escape tunnels. See geophysical survey in action and learn about how archaeologists can use electrical currents and the magnetic properties of the ground to identify buried sites and features. No booking required. FREE, donations welcome Tel: 01738 477082

Knit & Natter

Perth’s Medieval Fayre

A talk by Hayley Fisher. £2 Tel: 01738 632488

SAT 2 – SUN 10 Throughout Perth and Kinross

This event is part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year. For more information and further events visit www.pkht.org.uk

Join the Perth Embroiderers’ Guild to learn a few stitches and have a go at embroidering Pictish swirls. FREE

WED 26 6.30pm Perth Museum & Art Gallery

SAT 12 Perth Museum & Art Gallery

SEPTEMBER September Continuing Exhibitions See June entries: The Carpow Logboat Returns; Perthshire’s Rural Past; Costume Collections Review (until 10 September). See July entry: Through the Curtain (until 24 September).

Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois FRI 1 – SAT 18 NOVEMBER Perth Museum & Art Gallery Feel the intense, psychological impact of one of the most influential artists of our time. Often autobiographical, Bourgeois’s works cover themes such as birth, death, love, loss and fear. FREE Tel: 01738 632488

Summer in the City of Perth and Perthshire 2017

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THUR 7 10am – 12 noon Glendoick Garden Centre, Glencarse See June entry.

King’s Seat Hillfort, Community Excavation, Dunkeld THUR 7 – TUES 19 (closed 12 & 13) Join Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust and the Dunkeld and Birnam Historical Society to visit their exciting new community excavation. Visit the site and take a tour of the excavation to learn more about the ‘Fort of the Caledonians’. No booking required. FREE Tel: 01738 477080 This event is part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year. For more information and further events visit www.pkht.org.uk

Traditional Building Skills Event MON 18 & TUES 19 10am – 4pm King Edward Street, Perth See stone carving, slating, joinery, painting and decorating demonstrations. Members of the Fife and Tayside Traditional Buildings Forum, apprentices, lecturers and building professionals will be on hand to answer your questions and demonstrate their skills. FREE Tel: 01738 477082/93 This event is part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year. For more information and further events visit www.pkht.org.uk

TAY LANDSCAPE PARTNERSHIP EVENTS

GUIDED WALKS AND TOURS

As part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year, there will be a series of fascinating guided walks taking place throughout the area led by archaeologists and other local experts. Some are listed here but for the full list and details visit www.pkht.org.uk.

The following events will be held throughout the summer. For exact dates etc. contact details are below. Where booking is required please book by visiting www.taylp.org

JUNE Community stone carving workshops, Forteviot Join stone carver, David McGovern, for an introduction to stone carving. Learn more about the new Pictish stone he is creating for Forteviot village. Age 16+. Booking required. FREE Tel: 01738 477027, Email: Sophie.nicol@pkht.org.uk Tay River Festival, Perth To celebrate the heritage of the River Tay, Tay Landscape Partnership will be launching a new skyff, traditionally built by local high school pupils, as well as a new canoe trail linking the local heritage of the area to the river. FREE Tel: 01738 475267, Email: lisa.snedden@pkht.org.uk

JUNE/JULY Make it in Mud, Errol Local mud mason, Becky Little, will be building a new clay community shelter in the park and looking for people to help. Workshops, drop in sessions and more! Booking required. FREE Tel: 01738 477027, Email: Sophie.nicol@pkht.org.uk

JULY Orchard Skills There will be a series of orchard skills workshops throughout the summer in various venues. Booking required. FREE Tel: 01738 475379, Email: Catriona.davies@pkht.org.uk

Unless shown otherwise, walks are FREE, BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL and the contact is Gavin Lindsay on 01738 477082. Book via www.pkht.org.uk 8 JUNE | Between Two Inches: a Guided Walk from the South Inch to the North Inch 11am – 12.30pm. Grade: Easy. 9 JUNE | The Archaeology of Lair, Glenshee 10.30am – 12.30pm. Grade: Moderate. 21 JUNE | The Romans along the Gask, Auchterarder 10.30am – 1.30pm. Grade: Easy. 9 JULY | Walking Kinross-shire’s Michael Bruce Way, Scotlandwell 2pm – 5pm. Grade: Moderate. Donations to the Michael Bruce Trust welcome. To book email: davidmunro@kinaskit.co.uk or tel: 01592 840203 16 JULY | Castle Law Hillfort, Abernethy 1pm – 3pm. Grade: Moderate. 28 JULY | Barry Hillfort, Alyth 1pm – 3pm. Grade: Moderate.

DOORS OPEN DAYS

Scotland’s annual architectural event is being run over three weekends in Perth and Kinross so there are even more opportunities to visit historic, civic and other buildings of interest not usually open to the public. FREE • Kinross-shire and Strathearn - 2 and 3 Sept. • Highland and Eastern Perthshire - 9 and 10 Sept. • Perth City - 16 and 17 Sept. Full programme available in August. www.doorsopendays.org.uk, Tel: 01738 477082 This event is part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Year. For more information and further events visit www.pkht.org.uk

PAPERLESS BIN COLLECTION CALENDARS

11 AUG | Caulfeild’s Roads: Lornty Bridge - Bridge of Cally, Blairgowrie 10am – 4pm. Grade: Hard. 20 AUG | The Battle of Dunkeld, Dunkeld 1pm – 3pm. Grade: Easy. 25 AUG | The Queen’s View, Loch Tummel 10.30am – 12.30pm. Grade: Moderate.

THE FAIR MAID’S HOUSE 15-19 North Port, Perth www.rsgs.org

Householders whose printed bin collection calendars are due to be renewed this September (and beyond) are reminded that these are now paperless and can be accessed by visiting www.pkc.gov.uk/bindates. If you do not have access to the internet you can access the webpage at your local library. If you need a large print version, or receive outside carer support, you can ask for a printed copy to be mailed via the Customer Service Centre on 01738 476476. Only requests in such exceptional circumstances can be actioned.

Open Tues – Sat, 1pm – 4.30pm Entrance by donation

The Fair Maid’s House, the oldest secular building in Perth, houses the visitor centre of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. Visit it to discover interactive displays and activities while you explore the geography of Perth, Scotland and the wider world! The visitor centre also houses RSGS’s map and book collections for research.

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2pm – 4pm. Grade: Easy. Donations to the Kinross (Marshall) Museum welcome. To book email: davidmunro@kinaskit.co.uk or tel: 01592 840203 8 SEPT | The Archaeology of Pitcarmick, Kirkmichael © PKHT

10am – 3pm. Grade: Challenging. 13 SEPT | King’s Seat Hillfort, Dunkeld 10.30am – 12.30pm. Grade: Moderate. 16 SEPT | Greyfriars Burial Ground, Canal Street, Perth 12 noon – 1pm & 2pm – 3pm. Grade: Easy. No booking required. Meet at St John’s Episcopal Church on Princes Street. 23 SEPT | Walking in the bloody footsteps of James I, Perth 1pm – 2.30pm. Grade: Easy. 24 SEPT | Moredun Top Hillfort, Moncreiffe Hill, Perth 1pm – 3.30pm. Grade: Moderate.

CHURCH MATTERS Perth Methodist Church, Scott Street Every Sunday, 11am and 6pm Worship. Every Saturday, 10am – 11.30am - tea, coffee and biscuits for only £1. Every first Tuesday, 2am – 4pm - ‘Knit and Natter’ with tea and cake. www.perthmethodist.org.uk

Perth Congregational Church, Kinnoull Street/Murray Street Family friendly worship every Sunday at 11am. Coffee Mornings on Sats 24 June, 29 July, 26 August & 30 September at 10am – 11.30am, £2.00.

Summer in the City of Perth and Perthshire 2017