Winter in the City of Perth & Perthshire 2017/2018

WINTER IN THE CITY OF

PERTH & PERTHSHIRE 2017/18

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Welcome to the 2017/18 Winter in Perth and Perthshire Guide containing all the information you need to plan a fantastic festive season.

Shopping? Enjoy the area’s exceptional mix of independent shops and well-known High Street stores. And don’t miss the many markets and fairs in the run up to Christmas.

Planning a night out? This Guide is full of suggestions including traditional pantomime, winter shows, classical concerts, talks and dining out in style.

There’s also plenty of suggestions for the little ones including where to catch up with Santa!

Add in all the fantastic events which form part of the Perth Winter Festival – from the Lights Switch On to the Gin and Chocolate Fest and from Halloween to the Santa Fun Run and you’ll see that Perthshire is the perfect place to be this winter!

Many thanks to Perth & Kinross Council’s City Centre Team and all our advertisers and contributors on whose support we rely to publish this Guide.

Have a great time this festive season!

The Winter in the City of Perth and Perthshire team.

EVENT

This year’s Winter Festival is all about fantastic, free events and not-to-be-missed festive entertainment for all ages to enjoy!

Look out for this symbol throughout the Guide.

THANK YOU TO OUR ADVERTISERS ADVERTISER..................... PAGE ADVERTISER....................... PAGE Action Glen at Crieff Hydro............... 21 Bikes ‘n’ Mower................................. 25 Caledonian Dental Care.................... 19 Concorde Music................................ 25 Culture Perth and Kinross................. 23 David Lindsay Self Storage............... 19 Errol Sunday Market............................ 7 For Art Sake....................................... 14 Galloway Antiques Fairs.................... 21 George Campbell & Sons................. 19 Gillies.................................................. 19 Glendoick Garden Centre................... 3 Grampian Hotel................................. 17 Horsecross Arts Ltd...inside front cover Infinityblu Dental Care....................... 15 Laws of Perth..................................... 12 Live Active.......................................... 20 McDiarmid Park................................. 16 Murrayshall Hotel & Golf Courses.... 17 Number Five........................................ 6 Perth College UHI.............................. 25

Perth Racecourse...................................3 Perth Samaritans................................. 25 Perthshire Creates..................................5 Pitlochry Festival Theatre............11 & 13 Range Cooker Centre............................8 Salutation Hotel................................... 16 Scone Palace......................... back cover Silver Linings...........................................5 Simon Howie Butchers........................ 11 St John’s Shopping Centre....................8 Stagecoach.......................................... 27 Tayside Forestry......................................4 The Black Watch Castle & Museum.....10 The Peacock and the Tortoise...............5 The Tavern..............................................9 The Venue............................................ 18 Trend Transformations........................ 10 W&M Patterson.......................................7 Wilkies.....................................................5 Willows Coffee Shop & Restaurant .... 16 World Bowls Tour................................. 21

Published and designed by The Write People for Design Ltd, 37 Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen, Stirling FK8 2DZ. Tel: 01786 445022 E-mail: enquiries@thewritepeople.co.uk Web: www.thewritepeople.co.uk In compiling this guide, every effort has been made by the publishers to ensure that information gathered and supplied for inclusion is accurate at the time of going to print but no guarantee can be, or is, given. Therefore, the publishers cannot accept any liability for errors or omissions discovered in the printed guide.

Before making any plans please check with the organisation or venue concerned. © The Write People for Design Ltd 2017 Cover photos courtesy of Culture Perth & Kinross (The Monarch of the Glen), Horsecross Arts Ltd and Perth & Kinross Council’s City Centre Team

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WIN WIN WIN...WIN WIN WIN...WIN WIN WIN. A hamper worth £250 from Glendoick Garden Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 A 6ft Nordman Fir Christmas tree together with a handmade festive wreath and exclusive Scone Palace Christmas decorations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 A private tour of The Black Watch Castle and Museum followed by festive afternoon tea for four!. . . . . . . . . . 15 A year’s supply of firewood logs worth £172 from Fast Firewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 A quad bike session for two at Action Glen! ���������������� 27

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SHOPMOBILITY You DO NOT have to be registered as having a disability to use this service which loans out manual wheelchairs and powered scooters.

Shopmobility’s facilities are FREE but donations are welcome.

A call to book equipment or a training session is recommended.

• Perth Shopmobility, Canal St Multi-Storey Car Park (level 2).

Open Mon - Fri, 9am - 4.30pm.

Tel: 01738 783960, www.pkavs.org.uk

• Highland Perthshire Shopmobility, Live Active Atholl, West Moulin Rd, Pitlochry. Open Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri, 9am - 10pm and Wed 4pm - 10pm.

Tel: 01796 473866, www.liveactive.co.uk 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.

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SAT 18 & SUN 19 NOVEMBER

PERTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON WEEKEND EVERYONE’S INVITED TO PERTH’S BIGGEST EVER CHRISTMAS PARTY. IT’S BIG, BRIGHT AND BRIMMING WITH STARS!

EVENT

Perth City Centre will be bustling with activity throughout the whole weekend - street entertainers, reindeer, fun fair rides, ice rink, music and entertainment.

There will be something for everyone.

SATURDAY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

The Christmas Parade

Chocolate and Gin Street Fest

The Parade starts from Thimblerow at 5.30pm and makes its way to South Street/Speygate.

High Street, Sat 9am – 8pm, Sun 10am – 5pm

The Light Switch On Some sensational acts are making their way to the Fair City to kick start Perth’s glorious Winter Festival during the afternoon and into the evening.

• Three stages of singing, dancing and festive fun – the Main Stage (Tay Street), the Childrens’ Stage (Horsecross Plaza) and the Festive Stage (King Edward Street) • Entertainment-packed streets • An array of tasty treats and street food.

Don’t miss the main event at 6.15pm when the Perth Christmas Lights will be switched on by a host of stars and Perth & Kinross Council’s Provost, Dennis Melloy. See the city centre illuminated by thousands of lights as a fabulous climax to an afternoon of celebration and entertainment.

Fireworks Immediately after the Switch On, enjoy a spectacular fireworks display across the River Tay.

Festive Ice Rink Horsecross Plaza Fri 12 noon – 10pm, Sat 10am – 10pm, Sun 12 noon – 10pm Skate hire available.

A unique celebration of all things chocolate and gin with chocolate bars, spreads, cakes, hot chocolate and so much more. Browse the great range of stalls showcasing gins from around the UK. There’s a gin to suit every taste! Book your little chef into the children’s chocolate workshops, take part in a gin tasting, visit one of the many coffee shops offering special chocolate treats and grab a bite to eat at the street food area. For more information contact adeline@perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

SUNDAY The Perth Christmas Feast 12 noon – 5pm • Celebrate the best of Perthshire produce and local talent.

• Vote for your favourite Perthshire soup at the Zuppa Festival. (See page 18) • Enjoy amazing local community groups and bands on two live stages at King Edward Street and Horsecross Plaza.

• See over 30 Perthshire Landmarks recreated in cake.

Perthshire Winter Cake Fest See Perthshire created in cake! Simon Preston will create a winter Perthshire – edible, frosty landscapes, snow-topped buildings, tasty Christmas decorations and all. Amateur and professional cake makers will help create well-known buildings and structures from across Perthshire out of sponge, chocolate, icing, biscuit etc. Cake Fest’s giant edible map evolves over several hours as the roads, parks and waterways are constructed, cake buildings arrive and are placed on the map. And once the photos are taken and the scene is admired… it is cut up and shared!

And all of this festive fun weekend is wrapped around a bustling, compact City Centre packed full of fantastic independent shops, big name High Street brands and an unrivalled choice of restaurants, eateries and bars.

So go along and get into the festive spirit at one of the biggest Christmas parties in Scotland!

For more information please see perthcity.co.uk or email info@perthcity.co.uk

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SHOPPING Local Christmas Lights Switch On Events • Sat 18 Nov, Perth • Sat 25 Nov, Crieff • Sat 25 Nov, Blairgowrie • Sat 25 Nov, Kinross • Sat 2 Dec, Pitlochry

ALL YEAR

NOVEMBER Art, Craft & Food Fair FRI 3 - SUN 5 10am - 4pm

FRI 10 - SUN 12 10.30am - 5pm (4.30pm Sun)

Scone Palace

Blair Castle, Blair Atholl Enjoy buying some of the finest crafts and foods, all hand made in Scotland, in a beautiful setting. £3, FREE parking and entry to gardens

www.atholl-estates.co.uk

Errol Sunday Market

Perth Farmers’ Market

EVERY SUNDAY 8am - 3pm (except 24 & 31 Dec)

SAT 4 9am - 2pm

Errol Airfield, Errol

King Edward Street, Perth Around 50 stalls selling local seasonal produce.

Most suppliers take orders for Christmas, contact details are available on the website or by calling Adeline Watson on 01738 582159. www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk

Quality products at great prices. You’ll find fresh fruit, vegetables, butchers and bakers as well as a variety of regular traders. There’s also crafts, homewares, gifts, garden goods and plants. And the indoor market hall provides a great undercover shopping experience. Free parking onsite. www.errolsundaymarket.co.uk

Galloway Antiques Fair at Scone Palace

Christmas Market

Returning for the 22nd year, this is a quality antiques and fine art fair with nationally known dealers selling a wide range of items including town and country furniture, silver, porcelain, jewellery, antiquarian maps, antique and contemporary paintings, prints and books, clocks, mirrors, Oriental antiques and rugs, bronze sculpture and many decorative items. £6 Tel: 01423 522122 www.gallowayfairs.co.uk

Late Night Shopping Extravaganza

SAT 4 & SUN 5 10am - 4pm

Glendoick Garden Centre

WED 15 5.30pm - 9pm

Wander through the market stalls sampling free food and drink from specially selected suppliers and browse a fabulous range of gifts. Lots of special offers and fun for all the family. FREE www.glendoick.com

Complimentary mince pie and mulled wine on arrival, Christmas floral demonstration, food and drink tastings and more. FREE www.glendoick.com

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Glendoick Garden Centre

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SHOPPING The Handmade Show

NOVEMBER cont.

Late Night Christmas Shopping THUR 16 4pm - 7.30pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum An evening of Christmas shopping in a delightful setting. Enjoy the festive atmosphere with mince pies, coffee and mulled wine. There is also a complimentary gift wrapping service and fun prize draw. www.theblackwatch.co.uk

Foyer and Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall There’s a selection of accessories, jewellery, photography, textiles, glass, ceramics, candles, wood and much more. FREE, not ticketed.

Perthshire Creates Christmas Design Market SAT 25 10am – 4.30pm

Perth Christmas Lights Switch On Weekend SAT 18 & SUN 19

SUN 19 10.30am - 4.30pm

Civic Hall, 2 High Street, Perth EVENT

The Weekend includes: The Chocolate and Gin Street Fest; The Perth Christmas Feast!; Perthshire Cake Fest and Perth Zuppa.

See page 2 for all the details.

Pitlochry Christmas Market SAT 18 10am - 3pm

Outside Pitlochry Business Centre Browse and buy local food, drinks, crafts and gifts. www.pitlochrymarket.co.uk

A great event for showcasing the high quality and fabulous diversity of Perthshire designers, makers and artists, as well as a not-to-bemissed Christmas shopping event.

A unique opportunity to buy original craft & design direct from the maker, for individual and unusual gifts including jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass, art & cards. FREE www.perthshirecreates.co.uk Photo: Primitive Woodland line by Kirsty Dalton

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The Perth ‘St Andrew’s Day’ Scottish Festival SUN 26 12 noon - 5pm

EVENT

Perth City Centre Celebrate St Andrew’s Day at this fabulous event in Perth city centre.

On the live stage there’s the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Mad Ferret, The Rod Stewart Songbook and many more with broadcaster, Grant Stott, hosting the day’s events. Sample some of the finest food and drink from Scotland’s natural larder at the Scotland Street Marketplace – salmon or smokies, whisky or fruit wine, haggis or honey, Perthshire oatcakes or porridge, Perth St Andrew’s Day has it all. So kilt yourself up, swathe yourself in a saltire, highland dance at the ceilidh and celebrate Scotland’s National Day in style.

For more information please see perthcity.co.uk or email info@perthcity.co.uk

Scone Palace Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair

Perth Farmers’ Market

MON 27 & TUES 28 Mon 4pm - 8pm, Tues 10am - 4pm

King Edward Street, Perth

Enjoy browsing around the Christmas stalls set throughout the Palace’s State Rooms. There will be lots of wonderful gifts, cards, decorations and artisan foods which have been specially selected for their originality, quality and craftsmanship. £6 www.scone-palace.co.uk

DECEMBER Exclusive Christmas Shopping Evening FRI 1 7pm – 9pm

The Pinecone at Templeton Christmas Tree Farm, Strathmartine, by Dundee Christmas shopping doesn’t have to be a chore! Go along to this fabulous shopping event and get into the Christmas spirit with a glass of mulled wine and nibbles, enjoy 10% off a superb range of gifts and decorations, watch seasonal demonstrations, choose your Christmas tree and take home one of the Farm’s popular handmade wreaths. Look out for the gift wrapping elves who will even wrap your purchases for you. FREE www.taysideforestry.co.uk

SAT 2 & SAT 16 See November Entry.

Pitlochry Christmas Festival SAT 2

Pitlochry A super programme of fun activities is planned including stalls, children’s activities, mini highland games, winter BBQ, pipe band, choirs, discounted offers in local shops and Festive lunch menus in local restaurants. The event will also feature the annual Christmas Trees Festival at Pitlochry Church of Scotland. It culminates in the switch on of the town Christmas tree lights outside Fishers Hotel at 4pm. www.pitlochry.org/events

WIN a 6ft Nordman Fir Christmas tree together with a handmade festive wreath and exclusive Scone Palace Christmas decorations, delivered* to your home in December.

WIN

For your chance to win this sparkling prize email shop@scone-palace.co.uk with your name, address, and telephone number, entering ‘Christmas Tree Competition’ in the subject line. Or send your details by post to’ Christmas Tree Competition’, Scone Palace, Perth, PH2 6BD. The winner will be the first name drawn at random after the closing date of 26 November.

By entering you agree to receive the Scone Palace e-newsletter. *Within a 10-mile radius of Perth Scone Palace does not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.

Your details will be added to its database in order to process your entry and so that you can be kept up to date with relevant details of special events and initiatives.

Crieff Christmas Market

Fair City Market

SAT 9 & SUN 10 From 10am tbc

SAT 9 9am - 4.30pm

Strathearn Artspace, Comrie Road, Crieff

King Edward Street, Perth Enjoy browsing the variety of stalls at this fantastic mixed market including arts, crafts, jewellery, gifts, paintings, woodwork, quality food and drink, seasonal goods and Christmas trees.

For more information visit www.perthfarmersmarket.co.uk or call Adeline Watson on 01738 582159.

Buy some gorgeous gifts and festive fancies at this indoor Christmas Market in the centre of Crieff.

Pitlochry Christmas Market SAT 16

Outside Pitlochry Business Centre See November entry.

Open 50 weeks a Year From 8am to 3pm (excluding 2 weeks over Christmas and New Year)

Errol Airfield, Errol, Perthshire, PH2 7TB A great day out for all the family with FREE PARKING, On-site catering and family entertainment.

Largest Market Site In Scotland

Our Indoor Market Hall consists of 42 units - Fully secure with Central Heating throughout We also have extensive under cover trading areas available With over 220,000 sq ft outdoor and 30,000 sq ft indoor trading the market has something for everyone, from kids clothes and quality crafts to car parts and antiques.

errolsundaymarket.co.uk www.perthcity.co.uk

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ENTERTAINMENT OCTOBER The Monarch of The Glen THUR 26 OCT - SUN 12 NOV Various times and prices

Pitlochry Festival Theatre For something really special this Autumn PFT has commissioned leading Scottish playwright, Peter Arnott, to adapt The Monarch of The Glen as a PFT world première. Familiar to many through the BBC TV series, this production is a kiltflapping, sporran-swinging romp around the glens, blending Tom Sharpe and P. G. Wodehouse in a madcap mix of kilts, ramblers and politics! Tickets: 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Patsy Cline: The Concert She Never Gave

Perth Halloween SAT 28 5.30pm - 9pm

EVENT

Perth City Centre Perth’s annual Halloween event for families and adults alike. There will be lots to enjoy including a parade, two stages of live music including sensational tribute bands Gary Mullen and The Works (Queen) and Oasish (Oasis), local youth groups performing, the Halloween howler for children and, if you are brave enough, the Zombie Maze. The Parade starts at 5.30pm from Horsecross Plaza and the activities run from 6pm – 9pm.

For more information please see perthcity.co.uk or email info@perthcity.co.uk

SAT 28 8pm THUR 26 - TUES 31

Perth Concert Hall

Scone Palace Ticket prices from £10, under 16s £5, family £27.50

The comedy phenomenon is bringing her smash hit show, Am I Right Ladies?!, to Perth. Age guidance 18+

www.scone-palace.co.uk

£15.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

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Enjoy an evening of song, laughter and legendary stories at this enthralling tribute to the music, life and times of one of the world’s biggest country music stars. £24 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

NOVEMBER The Monarch of The Glen UNTIL SUN 12 See October entry.

Perth Piano Sundays SUN 5 3pm

Perth Concert Hall

Imogen Cooper plays Beethoven, Haydn and Thomas Adès.

Luisa Omielan

A spine-tingling night is promised!

MON 30 7.30pm

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£22.50/£20.50, £18.50/£16.50, £14.50/£12.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Under 26s/students £5. Book a traditional two-course Sunday carvery before the concert for £12.50 (spaces limited)

Perth Concert Hall / Perth Theatre tickets: Tel: 01738 621031, www.horsecross.co.uk

ENTERTAINMENT NOVEMBER cont.

Perth Strathearn Round Table Bonfire Night SUN 5 From 6pm

Lesser South Inch

Jon Richardson

Local Bonfires!

EVENT

This Charity Fireworks and Bonfire Extravaganza begins with the lighting of the bonfire at 7pm, followed by the fireworks at 7.30pm.

During that time local musical groups will perform on stage and, from 6pm until 9pm, there will be a funfair.

Bonfire and fireworks FREE, donations welcome.

Lunchtime Concerts MON 6 1pm

Perth Concert Hall The distinguished recorder and harpsichord duo of László Rózsa and Jan Waterfield perform a programme of music by Bach and Charles Dieupart.

Tickets in advance (until 12 noon on the day) £8/£7, after 12 noon on the day £9. Add soup and a sandwich for just £3.75 (book until 11am on the day).

Two 16 and unders go FREE with a paying adult.

Enjoy fun, fireworks and a safe bonfire somewhere near you this November.

• Coupar Angus – 3rd • Blairgowrie – 4th • Crieff – 5th • Perth – 5th

Scottish Chamber Orchestra THUR 9 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall The Orchestra plays Weber Overture to Der Freischütz, Beethoven Piano Concerto No 3 and Symphony No 5. Pre-concert Talk 6.45pm (free to ticket holders). £28, £24.50, £21.50, £18.50, £14 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket), students £6

Perth Symphony Orchestra SAT 11 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall The Live At The Apollo star is complaining about the state of the world and offering no solutions. Age guidance 14+. £22 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Perth Chamber Music Society TUES 14 7.30pm

St John’s Kirk James Gilchrist (Tenor) and Anna Tilbrook (piano) perform Schubert’s Winterreise.

Tickets on the door £12, students and disabled £3, or from Horsecross Box Office £13.50, East of Scotland Music Club members, £10.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

www.perthchambermusic.org.uk

Lulu THUR 16 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Perth Concert Hall The Orchestra presents well-known orchestral music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. £13.50/£11.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

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SUN 12 8pm

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Lulu delivers a show packed full of her hits, new songs and songs that have influenced and guided her throughout her career.

VIP tickets £77.50, other areas £42.50, £37.50, £32.50 (all inc. £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

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PERTH’S CHRISTMAS NOV LIGHTS SWITCH ON See page 2 for all the details on Perth’s biggest ever Christmas Party!

NOVEMBER cont.

The Band of HM Royal Marines

Perth Film Society

Scottish Festival of Brass

WED 22 7.30pm

Norie-Miller Studio, Perth Concert Hall, 7.45pm

SAT 18, SAT 25 & SUN 26

Perth Concert Hall This popular annual show combines the versatility and talents of the Band of HM Royal Marines Scotland and the singers of the Perth Choral Society. The immaculate Corps of Drums will also play their part in a truly memorable evening’s entertainment!

Perth Concert Hall The largest festival of brass music in the UK. Sat 18 Nov from 9.30am, Sat 25 Nov from 9am, Sun 26 Nov from 9am. £13.50/ £11.50 per day (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

A Pirate Murder Mystery Dinner

£20/£17 (inc £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

SAT 18 7.30pm

The Celtic Sessions

Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Festival Restaurant

FRI 24 7.30pm

It’s every scurvy dog, saucy wench and parrot for himself in this murder mystery evening. It’s another superb evening of fine food and murderous fun with the entertaining Walking Theatre Company. www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Perth Concert Hall

Lunchtime Concerts

SAT 25 & SUN 26 10am - 4pm

MON 20 1pm

Crafts, special optics event, books, tasty treats, gifts for nature lovers and more.

Perth Concert Hall Anna Fedorova is a renowned Russian virtuoso pianist. Her programme includes Beethoven and Schumann.

For ticket information see event on 6 November.

Julie Fowlis and Session A9 perform beautiful Gaelic songs and fiery fiddle tunes. £21.50/£19.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Christmas Weekend RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross

Perth Concert Hall / Perth Theatre tickets: Tel: 01738 621031, www.horsecross.co.uk

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Thur 2 Nov, Things To Come; Thur 16 Nov, Graduation; Thur 30 Nov, Sweet Dreams.

Tickets at the door £6/seniors, unwaged and students £5

www.horsecross.co.uk

DECEMBER Singin’ in the Rain FRI 1 - SAT 23 Various times and prices

Pitlochry Festival Theatre PFT’s winter musical spectacular is this all-singing, all-dancing favourite. One of the best movie musicals ever made! With all-time favourites – Make ‘Em Laugh, Good Mornin’ and of course Singin’ In The Rain – you’ll be smiling all through the Festive Season. Tickets: 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

A Musical Showcase SAT 2 7pm

Perth Concert Hall Over 100 Strathallan School pupils perform instrumental and vocal pieces.

FREE, but ticketed (tickets must be booked in advance)

SAT 2 From 5pm

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Handel’s Messiah

Perth Lantern Parade and Nativity Scene

SUN 3 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

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Perth Choral Society are performing this Christmas perennial favourite.

Perth City Centre A lantern parade involving schools, churches and community groups. There will be daytime workshops to make lanterns before participating in a parade through the city centre. The parade starts at 5pm from St Ninians Church to outside St John’s Kirk. The celebration continues with carols, bell ringing and the unveiling of the Nativity Scene.

For more information please see perthcity.co.uk or email info@perthcity.co.uk

£16.50/£14.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Warren Miller’s film takes some of the world’s greatest snowsports athletes in search of snowcapped peaks.

MON 4 1pm

Perth Concert Hall The Maxwell String Quartet bring us a late Haydn quartet and Britten’s 2nd quartet.

For ticket information see event on 6 November.

The Black Watch Castle and Museum Get into the festive spirit with a fun-filled day of Christmas adventure. See the Black Watch Christmas lights switched on, listen to the beautiful sounds of Christmas Carols, and experience storytelling in the Museum galleries and First World War trench. Be creative with Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, and much, much more. £5, children under 16 FREE

£12/£7.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Childline Christmas Concert THUR 7 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

TUES 5 7.30pm

Groups from Perth & Kinross’ Instrumental Music Service perform Christmas music and popular classics.

St John’s Kirk

£14 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket), under 16s £5.50

Jess Gillam (saxophone) and Jonathan Fisher (piano) play Nyman, Ravel, Debussy, Fitkin and Woods.

Christmas Carol Concert

For ticket information see event on 14 November.

Scone Palace

Perth Chamber Music Society

SUN 3 10am - 4pm

WED 6 8pm

The Studio, Perth Theatre

Lunchtime Concerts

Winter Festival at the Castle

Warren Miller’s Line of Descent

Christmas Tree Festival WED 6 (1pm - 7pm), THUR 7 (1pm - 8pm), FRI 8 (1pm - 7pm), SAT 9 (10am - 4pm)

Perth North Church, 209 High Street, Perth See a wonderful display of Christmas Trees decorated by many of the organisations associated with the church.

Entry is FREE and tea and coffee will be served.

THUR 7 7.30pm – 9.30pm The Fair City Singers, made up of 80 11-18 year olds perform. £14.50 Tel: 01738 552300 www.scone-palace.co.uk

A Magical Movie Christmas FRI 8 7pm

Perth Concert Hall Kilgraston School’s annual Christmas Concert. £11.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

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ENTERTAINMENT DECEMBER cont.

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Hogmanay Flambeaux

THUR 14 8pm

SUN 31 Midnight

Perth Concert Hall

Comrie

Enjoy all the greatest material from Jimmy’s extraordinary career in one show. Age guidance 16+.

SAT 9 DEC - SAT 6 JAN Various times

Perth Theatre

See Aladdin on Perth Theatre’s glorious restored main-stage. Packed with the usual in-jokes, songs, fun and laughter, panto returns to its rightful home in Perth’s much-loved Christmas tradition.

Off peak: £19/£17, 16 and under £12 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket). Peak: £23/£21, 16 and under £13.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Skipinnish SAT 9 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

Raise the roof singing along to the band’s now classic anthems. £20 (inc. £1.50 booking fee)

Scottish Ensemble Concert SAT 9 7.30pm

St John’s Kirk

A candle lit performance of Renaissance, Baroque, 20th and 21st century jewels. £13.50, under 26s £11.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket), students/unwaged £5, under 16s FREE (one per paying adult, additional under 16 tickets £5)

£30 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio FRI 15 7pm

Aladdin

Dunedin Consort is now the go-to group for Bach choral music anywhere in the world.

UNTIL SAT 6

£23.50/£21.50, £18.50/£16.50, £13.50/£11.50, under 26s, students and Young Scot cardholders £6

See December entry.

Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook SUN 17 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall Phil, Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson and John McCusker will lead you through a great fun night of Christmas music. £24.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

RSNO Christmas Concert WED 20 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

TUES 12 3pm - 4pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

Classic Christmas Carols by Perth Choral Society. Enjoy lunch beforehand or mince pies and glühwein during the performance.

Booking required. Suggested donation £2 www.theblackwatch.co.uk

Dollar Academy Concert

A musical flight to the North Pole with the Christmas film, The Snowman, on the big screen, accompanied by the Orchestra and narrated by a star guest. Then Christopher Bell guides you through a Christmas party, filled with seasonal favourites. £29.50/£15.50, £23.50/£12.50, £17.50/£9.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket). Concession price applies to students, under 26s, unemployed, disabled and carers.

Red Pine Timber Co

Atholl Road, Pitlochry There will be all sorts of merriment to start off the New Year including a pipe band, dancing in the street to a ceilidh band, a clown for the kiddies and food and mulled wine in return for a donation.

FREE (Funds raised from sale of raffle tickets)

Scottish Chamber Orchestra New Year Gala Concert

Perth Concert Hall

£11.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Seated: £16.50/£14, Standing: £12.50/ £10 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

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£28, £24.50, £21.50, £18.50, £14 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket)

Perth Chamber Music Society WED 17 7.30pm

St John’s Kirk Sinopia String Quartet play Haydn, Schubert, Bridge and Dvorák.

For ticket information see event on 14 November.

Paul Carrack FRI 26 7.30pm

Perth Concert Hall

THUR 28 8pm

Perth Concert Hall

Two evenings of festive entertainment.

MON 1 1pm - 4pm

Classical music’s finest waltzes and polkas including Blue Danube, Emperor Waltz and Overture to Die Fledermaus.

The band’s winning blend of Americana, country, soul, blues and southern rock has earned them a formidable reputation.

TUES 12 & WED 13 7.30pm

Pitlochry New Year Street Party

Perth Concert Hall

Perth Concert Hall

Carols at the Castle

Perth Theatre

FRI 5 7.30pm

SUN 10 3pm

For ticket information see event on 5 November.

JANUARY

Perth Concert Hall

Perth Piano Sundays Alexei Volodin plays Schumann, Liszt and Chopin.

Flambeaux torches are paraded around the village preceded by the pipe band and followed by a fancy dress parade before being cast into the River Earn.

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Legendary singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns. And, as his devoted fans know all too well, a Paul Carrack show is truly something very special. £42, £35 (inc. £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

Burns Nicht

FEBRUARY

SAT 27

RSNO plays Star Wars

Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Festival Restaurant A celebration of Robert Burns including piper, Scottish fare, Address to the Haggis plus a glass of whisky followed by the Jambouree Cabaret Singers. www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Perth Riverside Light Nights SAT 27 JAN - WED 14 FEB

EVENT

Norie-Miller Walk, Perth Experience Perth’s riverside walk in a whole new way, as special lighting illuminates Norie-Miller Walk, bringing Perth Winter Festival to a close.

Perth ‘Robert Burns Celebration’

Win a private tour of The Black Watch Castle and Museum followed by festive afternoon tea for four!

On Sat 27 and Sun 28, Perth will also celebrate Robert Burns’ contribution to Scottish culture with Scottish entertainment running on both evenings from 5pm - 10pm.

• Themed Parade from Perth city centre (Sat only) • Pipe bands, Highland dancing and Small Ceilidh Corner • Comedy, Poetry and Storytelling • Food tasting – all things Scottish!

• Address to the Haggis and Toast to The Immortal Memory.

• Communal Auld Lang Syne.

For more information please see perthcity.co.uk or email info@perthcity.co.uk

SUN 4 3pm

Perth Concert Hall Hear John Williams’ scores for Star Wars played live by the full Royal Scottish National Orchestra. £29.50/£15.50,

£23.50/£12.50, £17.50/£9.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket) Concession price applies to students, under 26s, unemployed, disabled and carers

Be sure to visit the Castle and Museum throughout the magical months of the winter season. From Christmas lunches to festive afternoon teas, Christmas gift inspiration to sparkling winter events, they have the season all wrapped up for you. And don’t miss the Winter Festival – see page 13.

To win this fabulous prize answer the question below.

Perthshire Chinese New Year SAT 10 FEB From 5.30pm

WIN

EVENT

Parade starts from Perth High Street Follow the dragons, dancing lions, lanterns and fire crackers as they lead Perth’s Chinese Community through the city centre in this celebration of Chinese New Year.

For more information visit perthcity.co.uk or email info@perthcity.co.uk

Please send the completed entry form to Winter in Perth Competition, The Black Watch Castle and Museum, Hay Street, Perth, PH1 5HR. Alternatively email you answer to leanor@theblackwatch.co.uk. Closing date for entries is Thursday 30 November 2017.

On which date is the Castle’s Winter Festival event? _________________________________________ Name:_____________________________________ Address:___________________________________ _________________________________________

Perth Chamber Music Society

Postcode:__________ Tel:_____________________

MON 19 7.30pm

Email:_____________________________________

St John’s Kirk

The Black Watch Castle and Museum does not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others. Your details will be added to its database in order to process your entry and so that you can be kept up to date with relevant details of special events and initiatives. If you do not wish to receive any further information or offers from The Black Watch Castle and Museum, whether by post, telephone or email, please tick the box.

Cavendish Winds plays Danzi, Arnold, Piazzolla, Ligeti and Nielsen.

For ticket information see event on 14 November.

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FESTIVE CHEER Festive Party Night? Christmas Dinner in style? Hogmanay Ceilidh? Night out on the town? Mince pie and coffee?

Pre-theatre dining? Whatever festive cheer you’re looking for, these superb local venues offer quality, choice and a warm Perthshire welcome!

Glendoick Café Glendoick Garden Centre

Award winning café

Award winning café serving home-made mince pies from 1 November and festive themed snacks from 1 December. Full range of home-made scones, baking, soups and daily specials also available.

Just the pick-me-up you need after all that shopping! www.glendoick.com

Perth Theatre

Pre-show dining

185 Mill Street, Perth The striking new Perth Theatre Café will be serving seasonal lunches and pre-show evening meals for this year’s pantomime, Aladdin – oh yes it will! With two courses for £14.50 and three for £18, it’s the perfect festive treat for the whole family.

Tel: 01738 472700, www.horsecross.co.uk

The Venue 38 St John Street, Perth

Fun, festiv e options

A fantastic destination all year round and particularly at Christmas. There are Gin & Cocktail and Rum & Whisky Bars as well as a night club with DJs 5 nights a week.

Then there’s live music, a gallery selling local art and a fantastic restaurant with a varied seasonal menu and two courses for £26 or three for £30.

Tel: 01738 248338 www.thevenueperth.co.uk

The Tavern South Street, Perth

Three courses £13.99

The Tavern has a cosy, welcoming atmosphere and offers tasty food and drink in very comfortable surroundings.

It’s the ideal place to enjoy some festive spirit with friends. The three course Festive Menu at £13.99 is great value. And if you are looking to organise a private party Function Rooms Perth caters for parties for between 10 - 300 people. www.tavern-perth.co.uk www.functionroomsperth.co.uk

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McDiarmid Park Crieff Road, Perth

Great pa rt atmosph y ere

Fantastic festive lunches are served Monday to Friday while the Christmas Party Nights are every Friday and Saturday in December up until Friday 22nd. There’s a delicious three course dinner and glass of fizz as well as a great party atmosphere.

The Hogmanay Ceilidh with ceilidh band includes a four course dinner, champagne and stovies after the bells.

Tel: 01738 459090 www.mcdiarmidpark.co.uk

The Pinecone Café Templeton Christmas Tree Farm, Strathmartine, by Dundee

Mince pies and pancake s

The café is the ideal place to take a breather while choosing your Christmas tree. Savour a warming coffee or hot chocolate along with a yummy traybake, mince pie or pancake. Or drop in for a lunch with tasty soups and delicious paninis. Open for breakfast through to afternoon tea you have every excuse to indulge yourself. After all, it’s Christmas!! www.taysideforestry.co.uk

The Eatrium at Gillies

Specialit y coffees

Mill Street, Perth

The perfect, relaxing spot to take a break from the hustle and bustle with great views and great food and drink.

Everything from speciality coffees and light lunches to all day breakfast and extravagant afternoon teas.

Tel: 01738 622261, www.gillies.co.uk

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

Head to the Museum’s welcoming café for a coffee, snack or tasty lunch. With home made soups, cakes and a daily specials board you’ll be spoiled for choice! And see page 24 for details of the Castle Christmas Experience which includes a fantastic Christmas Lunch.

Tel: 01738 638152, www.theblackwatch.co.uk

Scone Palace Park

Whether you’re looking for an office outing or a festive get-together with friends, why not book your Christmas lunch at Scone Palace and get your party started!

Lunches are served in the Old Victorian Kitchen surrounded by gleaming copper pots! £19.95 per person. To book visit www.scone-palace.co.uk or tel: 01738 554932

Daily specials

Balhousie Castle, Hay Street, Perth

Perth Racecourse

Scone Palace

Hogman celebratioay ns

Welcome in the Bells this year at Perth Racecourse. The £40 ticket includes traditional haggis, neeps and tatties, ceilidh and disco over two floors so you can mix up the music through the night, piper and glass of fizz at midnight. Over 18’s only. www.perth-races.co.uk

WIN

Festive lunch

CHRISTMAS TREES & WREATHS FROM SCONE PALACE This year why not order a freshly cut, Perthshire tree direct from Scone Palace?

Their talented gardeners will also be making a selection of beautiful handmade wreaths using foliage from around the gardens. Available from the Christmas Shop Fri – Sun, or order (Mon – Fri) on 01738 552300 You can collect your tree from Sat 28 November or, if you live within 5 miles of Scone Palace, they offer a FREE tree delivery service Mon – Fri. To pre-order or buy, tel: 01738 552300 or visit www.scone-palace.co.uk

Win a year’s supply of firewood logs worth £172 from Fast Firewood Fast Firewood hardwood logs give a superior heat output and are suitable for immediate burning on all wood burning appliances. They are dried to below 25% moisture content and can be ordered online at www.fastfirewood.co.uk. Fast Firewood at Tayside Forestry will deliver a year’s supply of firewood logs anywhere in Tayside to the lucky winner of this simple competition. To enter, answer the question below and send the completed form to ‘Winter in Perth Competition’, Tayside Forestry, Templeton Christmas Tree Farm, Strathmartine DD3 0PP or email your answer with your name, address and telephone number to info@fastfirewood.co.uk by Sunday 3 December.

How dry are Fast Firewood’s hardwood logs?

Below 50%

Below 30%

Below 25%

Name:_____________________________________ Address:___________________________________ _________________________________________ Postcode:__________ Tel:_____________________ Email:_____________________________________ Tayside Forestry will not sell, trade or rent your personal information. Your details will be added to its database in order to process your entry and so that you can be kept up to date with relevant special offers. If you do not wish to receive further information or offers from Tayside Forestry, whether by post, telephone or email, please tick the box.

Festive Lunches in our Stutts Bar or Old Masters Restaurant, Christmas Day Lunch, Party Nights and Hogmanay Gala Ball.

Murrayshall Hotel & Golf Courses.

Scone. Perthshire. PH2 7PH. www.murrayshall.co.uk/christmas-at-murrayshall

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FESTIVE CHEER Willows Coffee Shop and Restaurant

Christma s Afternoo n Tea

Take a break and treat yourself to a scrumptious Christmas afternoon tea before heading back to the hustle and bustle of the shops! Or, how about a Christmas Sunday Roast along with all the trimmings served throughout December for just £10.95? www.willowscoffeeshop.co.uk

34 South Street, Perth

City centr celebratio e ns

A terrific city centre choice for Christmas celebrations! There are Festive Dinner Party Nights and special off-peak nights on selective dates as well as Disco Lunches, Senior Citizen Christmas Lunches and festive bar lunches. And there’s a glass of bubbly, crackers and streamers at all festive events. Special overnight accommodation rates are available on party nights.

Tel: 01738 630066 www.strathmorehotels.com

Dine in style

From festive dinners with the family to partying with friends and colleagues, and from Christmas Day Lunch to a Hogmanay Gala Ball there’s a variety of options to choose from in this beautiful hotel. So let your hair down at a party night or dine in style in the Old Masters Restaurant – the choice is yours! www.murrayshall.co.uk/christmas-atmurrayshall

Grampian Hotel 37 York Place, Perth

Festive P arty nights

There’s a full festive programme at this popular hotel – everything from afternoon tea with Prosecco to festive lunches, high teas and dinners in Castles Restaurant. The glamorous party nights are always popular while the Hogmanay Party is a great way to celebrate the start of a new year.

Tel: 01738 621057 www.grampianhotel.co.uk

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EVENT

THE GREAT PERTHSHIRE SOUP COMPETITION

Scone

14 St John’s Place, Perth

Salutation Hotel

Murrayshall Hotel & Golf Courses

PERTH ZUPPA

Everyone is invited to enter the Great Perthshire Soup Competition.

Whatever your favourite family recipe this is your chance to prove that yours is the best. There’s one condition: your main ingredient must showcase the wealth of produce reared or grown in Perthshire such as vegetables, beef, lamb, venison and chicken. The judges will select the best recipes which will be available for tasting from Mill Street and South Street Cafés from 13 –17 November and then served to the public on Sun 19 November as part of the Winter Festival event, where you can vote for your favourite.

To enter Perth Zuppa please send your recipes to info@perthcity.co.uk before 12 November. www.perthcity.co.uk

Wood Burning Fuel from Scone Palace Keep your home cosy this winter with an order of Scone Estate’s firewood with prices from £125 per load and free delivery within the Scone and Perth area.

Visit www.scone-palace.co.uk for details.

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OUTDOORS & SPORT OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Loch Leven’s 50th Celebration

Dawn Goose Watch

SUN 29 11am - 3pm

SAT 4 6.15am - 8.30am

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross Join RSPB Loch Leven’s warden for this yearly spectacle as thousands of Pink-footed Geese take off from their night time roost on the loch.

Booking required.

A special event to celebrate the opening of the Reserve 50 years ago where you can take part in fun, outdoor activities for all ages! No need to book, just drop in. FREE

Recycling Centres and Points Please note, Recycling Centres are closed on 25 & 26 Dec and 1 & 2 Jan. You can also recycle glass bottles and jars, tins, cans, paper, card, textiles, rigid plastics and small electricals at a number of local Recycling Points.

For details of what you can reuse and recycle and where, visit: www.pkc.gov.uk/recycle.

RSPB Members £10, non members £15 (includes a breakfast roll in the café afterwards).

Book by visiting www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ rspb-scotland-loch-leven-13404602961.

For more information tel: 01577 862355 or email: lochleven@rspb.org.uk

CHEERS!

Here are the local football and rugby teams’ home fixtures until end February. Go along and cheer them on!

St Johnstone Premiership matches, McDiarmid Park Sat 4 Nov, 12.30pm, Celtic | Sat 2 Dec, 3pm, Kilmarnock Wed 13 Dec, 7.45pm, Aberdeen | Sat 23 Dec, 3pm, Hearts Sat 30 Dec, 3pm, Dundee | Sat 27 Jan, 3pm, Partick Thistle Wed 31 Jan, 7.45pm, Hamilton Accies | Sat 24 Feb, 3pm, Ross County

www.perthstjohnstonefc.co.uk Perthshire RFC First XV matches, The North Inch Sat 4 Nov, 2pm, Murrayfield Wanderers | Sat 16 Dec, 2pm, Newton Stewart | Sat 13 Jan, 2pm, St Boswells | Sat 27 Jan, 2pm, Dalziel | Sat 17 Feb, 3pm, Hillhead Jordanhill

www.perthshire-rfc.co.uk

The Co-op Funeralcare Scottish International Open Indoor Bowls SAT 4 - SAT 11 Dewars Centre, Perth The world’s top 16 Indoor Bowls players line up against 16 worldwide qualifiers in this event hosted by Live Active. All matches will be streamed live to the World Bowls Tour stream on youtube.com/worldbowlstour and television coverage will be live on BBC2 Sport Scotland from Monday 6. Don’t miss the chance to see the world’s top players in action including Scotland’s Commonwealth Games medallists such as Darren Burnett, Paul Foster MBE and Alex Marshall MBE. Tickets will be available on the door or you can book in advance through sales@worldbowlstour.tv. £5 (4,5,6 Nov), £6 (7,8 Nov), £7 (9,10 Nov), £8 (Finals Day 11 Nov).

www.worldbowlstour.tv

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DECEMBER

The Scone Palace

Perth Santa Run

Antiques & Fine Art Fair

SAT 9 12 noon, Perth City Centre EVENT Join in the fun as part of the Perth Santa Run – a 5km fun run taking runners through the streets of Perth City Centre, crossing the River Tay and finishing on the North Inch.

All runners will receive a full Santa outfit (to run in), a goodie bag containing finishers’ medal (which doubles up as a Christmas tree decoration), mince pies and more. And, if you continue to wear your Santa outfit while shopping, you may receive a present and discounts from City Centre Retailers.

For more information please see perthcity.co.uk or email info@perthcity.co.uk

Perth, Scotland PH2 6BD

10th to 12th November Admission £6.00

Open 10.30am – 5.00pm Daily.

4.30pm finish Sunday

Admit TWO for the price of ONE with this advert

Galloway Antiques Fairs

Tel/Fax 01423 522122 E mail: susan@gallowayfairs.co.uk

www.gallowayfairs.co.uk Helping to raise money for Cancer Research

GallowayFairs

@GallowayFairs

Relax and Unwind – Yoga THUR 28 & FRI 29 11am - 11.45am, Perth Museum and Art Gallery Relax into the new year with a yoga class run by Live Active in the unusual setting of Gallery 1 at the Museum. For details of similar Family Yoga, see the Children’s Section. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

JANUARY Mercure City of Perth Masters Curling THUR 4 - SUN 7 Dewars Centre The star-studded line-up of international teams makes for a thrilling four days of top class competition. It’s the biggest curling event to be hosted in Scotland on an annual basis. FREE www.perthmasters.com

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LOOK, LISTEN & LEARN OCTOBER

Women

NOVEMBER

The Carpow Logboat Returns

UNTIL THUR 8 MARCH

PERMANENT EXHIBITION

Enjoy a major collection of artists’ films, performances for the camera, critical writing, podcasts and limited editions by women from over 30 countries featured in the Horsecross Arts collection of contemporary art since 2005.

Perth Museum & Art Gallery Travel back to prehistory and hear the story of the making, use and discovery of the 3,000 year old Bronze Age logboat, excavated by archaeologists from the River Tay at Carpow in 2005. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

The Study of Nature Exhibition UNTIL SAT 4 NOV

Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Threshold Artspace, Perth Concert Hall

FREE, donations welcome.

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

SAT 28 1pm - 3pm

Glendoick Garden Centre Under the expert guidance of Elena Costello make a wirework Christmas bell in this two hour workshop. (Adults only). www.glendoick.com

WOW Perth SAT 28 - SUN 29

Knit & Natter THURS 2 NOV, 7 DEC, 11 JAN & 1 FEB 10am - 12 noon

UNTIL SAT 11 NOV

Glendoick Garden Centre

The Fergusson Gallery, Perth

Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois UNTIL SAT 18 NOV

Perth Museum & Art Gallery Feel the intense, psychological impact of Louise Bourgeois, one of the most influential artists of our time. Often autobiographical, Bourgeois’s moving works cover themes such as birth, death, love, loss and fear. Her giant spider sculptures make her one of the most recognised artists in modern times. FREE For details of the events programme to accompany Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois, visit www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

The Artist & the Architect UNTIL SAT 27 JAN

The Fergusson Gallery, Perth This exhibition examines the friendship between the renowned Scottish artist, JD Fergusson, and the acclaimed and much loved architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Featured works include Mackintosh’s celebrated watercolour, The Harvest Moon, and Fergusson’s wooden sculpture, Dryad. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Professor Stephen Driscoll of Glasgow University will talk about the archaeological project around Forteviot and the lower Strathearn valley, an area which played a central role in the development of the Kingdom of Scotland from the 9th century. Booking recommended. Tel: 01738 638152.

Drinks reception, 6.30pm (drink included in ticket price), lecture starts at 7pm. £9 non-members, £7 Friends

Perth Concert Hall

Fergus and Meg This exhibition examines the incredible lives of the artist, JD Fergusson, and his intriguing partner, the dance pioneer Margaret Morris. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Lecture: The Cradle of Scotland THUR 2 6.30pm - 8pm

Craft Workshop

£15 which includes all materials.

Celebrate 150 years of encouraging interest in the environmental, natural and cultural heritage of Perthshire with the Perthshire Society of Natural Science. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

November Continuing Exhibitions See October entry: The Carpow Logboat Returns; The Artist & the Architect; The Study of Nature Exhibition (until 4 November); Fergus and Meg (until 11 November); Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois (until Sat 18 November); Women.

WOW (Women of the World) is a global network of festivals which celebrates women and girls, takes a frank look at what prevents them from reaching their potential, and considers possible solutions. At WOW Perth there’ll be talks, comedy, speed mentoring, workshops, music, pop-ups, theatre and more from local, national and international speakers, organisations, artists and contributors.

For full details visit facebook.com/perthwow and Twitter feed @perthwow For further information, email wowperth@southbankcentre.co.uk

Poppy Weaving Workshop and Memorial Meadow Service SUN 29 11am - 3pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum Spend time with local artist, June McEwan, as she teaches the art of weaving willow poppies. In this session you will create a beautiful willow poppy to take home. All ages welcome. Drop in event. £3 You will have the opportunity to plant your willow poppy in the Castle grounds on Sunday 12 November, 11am - 11.30pm when a lasting memorial meadow will be created to remember those who have lost their lives through war and conflict. www.theblackwatch.co.uk

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An informal group where everyone is welcome from complete beginners to the super experienced. Bring your project with you, ask questions, pick up tips and have a good old blether while you’re at it. £5, including coffee/tea and traybake.

Optics Weekends SAT 4 & SUN 5 NOV, SAT 2 & SUN 3 DEC, SAT 16 & SUN 17 DEC 10am - 4pm

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross Get some hands on advice on binoculars and telescopes. No need to book, just drop in. FREE Book events at RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross by visiting www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/rspb-scotlandloch-leven-13404602961. For more information tel: 01577 862355 or email: lochleven@rspb.org.uk.

Bin Collections over Christmas and New Year To find out what days to put which bin out, visit www.pkc.gov.uk/bindates.

Collection dates may vary over the Festive Period and/or in severe weather.

Check the Council’s social media (www.facebook.com/PerthandKinross and Twitter @perthandkinross) or www.pkc.gov.uk/recycle or tel: 01738 476476 nearer the time, for details.

Stargazing

Exhibition: The Art of War

TUES 7 7pm - 9pm

FRI 10 NOV - SUN 8 APRIL

Monarch of the Glen Exhibition

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

THUR 23 NOV - SAT 13 JAN

Ticket price included in Museum admission. For more information visit www.theblackwatch.co.uk

Perth Museum & Art Gallery

An unmissable space discovery evening.

RSPB Members £7, non members £9, non member children £4, RSPB Wildlife Explorers Club member £2

Royal Scottish Geographical Society Talk TUES 7 7.30pm

Salutation Hotel, Perth ‘Crossing Continents and Cultures: London to Tehran by Bike’ by Rebecca Lowe. £10, £8 Tiso Outdoor Experience cardholders, FREE for RSGS Members, students and under 18s

Lecture: Basketry in the First World War FRI 10 1pm - 2pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

Learn about the fascinating role of basketry during the First World War. Not only did baskets have a variety of practical uses, from shell cases and hospital cots to aircraft seats, but basket-making was used in occupational therapy for soldiers recovering from trauma. Booking required. £3 www.theblackwatch.co.uk

Magnus Jackson: Photographer SAT 11 NOV - SAT 3 MARCH

Perth Museum & Art Gallery An innovative exhibition which reproduces the glass plate negatives of Victorian photographer, Magnus Jackson. To accompany the exhibition there will be a display of contemporary artist photographers who have recently revived this 150-year-old process. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Janeanne Gilchrist Solo Show SAT 18 NOV - FRI 13 APRIL

Gallery 1, The Fergusson Gallery, Perth Photographer and winner of the 2018 JD Fergusson Arts Award, Janeanne Gilchrist presents a solo show of her latest work. Free-diving in various locations in the Scottish seas for the last 10 years, she has discovered a beautiful world where gravity doesn’t apply and everything is in constant flux. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

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The Monarch of the Glen is one of the most famous British pictures of the nineteenth century. It was acquired for the nation in March 2017. Between October 2017 and May 2018 it will go on show in Inverness, Perth, Paisley and Kirkcudbright. FREE For details of the events programme to accompany The Monarch of the Glen exhibition visit www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Active Arts: Christmas Crafts FRI 24 - SUN 26

Pitlochry Festival Theatre A weekend of festive crafts workshops. Fri 24 – Modern Dramatic Floral Arrangement; Sat 25 – Willow Christmas Crafts; Sun 26 – Rustic Christmas Decorations.

For more information tel: 01796 484626 or visit www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Sea Eagle Event SAT 25 4.30pm

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross 10 years after sea eagles were released in Fife, the project officer talks through the milestones. Booking required.

RSPB members £3, non members £5.

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LOOK, LISTEN & LEARN NOVEMBER cont.

Craft Workshop SAT 25 1pm - 3pm

Glendoick Garden Centre

Royal Scottish Geographical Society Talk

Castle Christmas Experience

TUES 5 7.30pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

SUN 17 10am - 3pm

Salutation Hotel, Perth

In this two hour workshop, run by Elena Costello, you will learn how to make ragged Christmas bunting. (Adults and children of secondary school age only). £15, which includes all materials.

www.glendoick.com

‘Into the Abode of Death: Crossing the Empty Quarter of Arabia’ by Mark Evans.

Talk - ‘Landseer, the Monarch of the Glen and Scotland’

£10, £8 Tiso Outdoor Experience cardholders, FREE for RSGS Members, students and under 18s

THUR 30 12.30pm - 1.15pm

Festive Wreath and Floral Workshops

Perth Museum and Art Gallery

SAT 9 & SUN 10 10am - 12 noon

Talk by Professor John Morrison, Head of School, Divinity, History & Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen. £2 www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Glendoick Garden Centre

DECEMBER December Continuing Exhibitions See October entry: The Carpow Logboat Returns; The Artist & the Architect; Women. See November entries: Magnus Jackson: Photographer; Janeanne Gilchrist Solo Show; Monarch of the Glen; The Art of War.

Tom Russell: Godfather of Rock FRI 1 7pm - 8.30pm

Soutar Theatre, A K Bell Library Legendary rock DJ, Tom Russell, gives a behind the scenes look at his life in rock and radio. Tom uncovered some of the great rock bands to come out of Scotland and has interviewed some absolute legends including Robert Plant, ACDC, and Genesis. Tom is sure to have many a tale to tell! FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Perthshire Art Association Exhibition FRI 1 - SAT 16

Perth Museum and Art Gallery This year’s guest artist is Perth born Bruce Shaw, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and winner of the Perthshire Art Association’s 2017 Award at the Royal Scottish Academy’s Open Exhibition in July. FREE The Association’s classes, workshops and syllabus evenings provide inspiration and tuition from professional tutors and guest artists. New members welcome. www.perthshireartassociation.org

Sat 9 – Festive Wreaths, Sun 10 – Festive Floral Display. A florist will guide you through construction, best foliage to use as well as aftercare and lots of tips about flowers and plants for the Christmas season. £15, includes all flowers and accessories.

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Enjoy an exclusive Christmas experience at the Castle. Savour home baked mince pies and a hot drink whilst weaving your own Festive willow wreath with local artist, June McEwan. Enjoy a two course Christmas lunch amidst the seasonal atmosphere of the multi-award winning Castle Café. Afterwards, discover the story of The Black Watch as an experienced guide leads you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum’s galleries and collection stores. Booking required. £45 per person

Winter Wreath Workshops SUN 10 10am - 12 noon & 1pm - 3pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

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JANUARY

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January Continuing Exhibitions See October entry: The Carpow Logboat Returns; The Artist & the Architect (until 27 January); Women.

See November entries: Magnus Jackson: Photographer; Janeanne Gilchrist Solo Show; Monarch of the Glen Exhibition (until Sat 13 January); The Art of War.

Tour the Victorian Castle

On Paper Exhibition

SUN 10 10am - 4pm

SAT 13 JANUARY - SAT 3 MARCH

Blair Castle, Blair Atholl

Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Make your own Festive willow wreath under the guidance of local artist, June McEwan. Weave a willow frame and use a range of materials to personalise your creation. Tools, willow and a small variety of decorative materials will be provided. Children over 8 welcome if accompanied by an adult. Booking required. £8 per person, includes hot drink and mince pie.

Take a tour of the Castle and see it decorated for Christmas as it would have been in the Victorian era. £8.20/£7, children £4.95, Family £22. www.atholl-estates.co.uk/events

Lecture: 1917 - Total War THUR 14 6.30pm - 8pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum After the Somme and Verdun would the Allies apply the lessons learned to break the Central Powers? They would try but one ally would be knocked out of the war and two come close to defeat. Would the USA’s declaration of war on Imperial Germany assure victory? This talk will give an overview of a turbulent year. Booking recommended. Tel: 01738 638152. Drinks reception, 6.30pm (drink included in ticket price), lecture starts at 7pm. £9 non-members, £7 Friends

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Paper itself is the subject of this exhibition, rather than the often overlooked support for drawings.

Artists have used paper to construct three-dimensional objects and collage and this exhibition includes works from Roy Lichtenstein, Karla Black, Eduardo Paolozzi and Wolfgang Tillmans. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Royal Scottish Geographical Society Talk TUES 16 7.30pm

Perth Theatre ‘The Ice Age in Scotland’ by Professor Colin Ballantyne. £10, £8 Tiso Outdoor Experience cardholders, FREE for RSGS Members, students and under 18s

FEBRUARY February Continuing Exhibitions See October entry: The Carpow Logboat Returns; Women.

See November entry: Magnus Jackson: Photographer; Janeanne Gilchrist Solo Show; The Art of War. See January entry: On Paper.

Royal Scottish Geographical Society Talk TUES 13 7.30pm

Salutation Hotel, Perth ‘The Great Horizon; Stories of Exploration from RSGS’

by Jo Woolf. £10, £8 Tiso Outdoor

Experience cardholders, FREE for RSGS Members, students and under 18s

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Winter Words Festival

SAT 3

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

THUR 15 - SUN 18

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

The Festival returns for the fourth year with a brand new short film double bill bringing you adrenaline-packed action sports, stunning scenery and thought-provoking pieces from the world’s leading adventure film makers. Tel: 01796 484626 www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Scotland’s literary year gets into gear with PFT’s Festival of the written and spoken word.

Among those appearing will be BBC Scotland broadcaster, Sally Magnusson, hot on the heels of her first novel, The Sealwoman’s Gift.

For full details nearer the time tel: 01796 484626 or visit www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

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CHILDREN’S FUN Museum Explorers: Cruel Crimean War

OCTOBER Balloonatics Family Show

DECEMBER

SAT 18 1.30pm - 4pm

SAT 28 1.30pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

The Venue, 38 St John Street, Perth Loads of laughs for children and adults along with heaps of balloon modelling. £8/£6 www.thevenueperth.co.uk

Night at the Museum

Join The Black Watch in the Crimean War. Explore what happened at the Battles of Alma and Balaclava and make a sabre and cannon. Ages 7-12.

Booking required. £5 per child (drink, snack and Museum Explorer’s polo shirt included)

SAT 28 6pm - 7.30pm & 7.30pm - 9pm

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The Black Watch Castle and Museum

Decorative Weapons Workshop

Explore the Museum by torchlight.

Meet ghosts from the Regiment’s past and hear their spooky stories before taking part in Halloween fun and games. Enjoy a tasty treat from the spooktacular BBQ. Halloween dress welcomed! Ages 5 and over. Booking required. £5 per person (BBQ prices separate) www.theblackwatch.co.uk

NOVEMBER

The Black Watch Castle and Museum Take a close look at some of the wonderfully decorated weapons in the Museum’s collection and have a go at creating some yourself. Ages 7-12.

Booking required. £3 per child

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross

This group is for children aged 5 - 12 and is on the last Sunday of each month. To register contact lochlevenWEX@rspb.org.uk

To celebrate Book Week Scotland there will be storytelling and puppet making at the Castle. Storyteller, Sylvia Troon, will help you create a character puppet. Booking required. £3 per child www.theblackwatch.co.uk

Museum Explorers: Christmas in the Trenches SAT 9 1.30pm - 4pm

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

Learn about the 1914 Christmas Truce and re-enact the football match between British and German soldiers. At the final whistle you will create your own Princess Mary Gift Tin. Ages 7-12. Booking required. £5 per child (drink, snack and Museum Explorer’s polo shirt included)

The annual fee is £15 or £10 for RSPB members.

Santa at St John’s Shopping Centre

Grimm’s tale is retold with the help of beautiful Elf puppets and lots of lovely shoes! Ages 4 and over. Booking required. £4 per person. www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

SAT 25 1.30pm - 3.30pm

WED 8 10am - 12 noon

RSPB members £3, non members £6 (per family)

Perth Museum & Art Gallery

SAT 2 11am - 12 noon (Age 3-6), 2pm - 3.30pm (Age 7-12)

SUN 26 1pm - 3pm

A monthly event for families with children aged 5 and under, packed with creative ideas. Booking required.

SAT 2 11am and 1pm

Puppet Making

Wildlife Explorers Group

Nature Tots

Elves and the Shoemaker Family Puppet Show

Sat 18 Nov

Santa Claus will arrive on Saturday 18 Nov. You can then visit him in his grotto every Saturday from 11am - 5pm, and Sundays from 12 noon - 4pm. All visits include a gift and photograph with Santa.

www.theblackwatch.co.uk

Wildlife Explorers SUN 10 1pm - 3pm

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross See November entry.

Book events at RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross by visiting www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/rspbscotland-loch-leven-13404602961.

For more information tel: 01577 862355 or email: lochleven@rspb.org.uk

CHILDREN’S EVENTS AT GLENDOICK GARDEN CENTRE All the classes/events below (except Santa) must be booked in advance. Please visit www.glendoick.com for booking details.

Visit Santa

2, 3, 9, 10, 16 & 17 Dec, 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm Visit Santa in his new Christmas Cabin. There’s a gift for all children under 10.

No booking required.

No charge, but donations gratefully accepted for Glendoick’s chosen charity.

Little Blooms

1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Nov, 11am - 11.45am & 2pm - 2.45pm These classes are packed with nature and gardening activities including songs, rhymes, planting, craft, sensory play and story. For ages 2-5. £6 per class

Little Blooms Christmas Fairy Garden Workshops

Sat 2 Dec, 10am - 11am, 11.30am - 12.30pm, 1.30pm - 2.30pm & 3pm - 4pm Children learn how to create and decorate their very own miniature garden. For ages 2-11. £16 per child, includes all materials.

Tiny TAYste

27 Oct, 3 Nov, 24 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec & 15 Dec, 10am - 11am Each week the ‘Tiny TAYsters’ will learn about a local food, prepare a snack, enjoy their creations and then have time for songs, games and stories. For ages under 5 years. £6 per class

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5 Nov - Fireworks Feast, 3 Dec - Christmas Party, 10am - 12 noon Make fun recipes using ingredients from Tayside producers.

For Primary School age children. £15 per class CraftTay

28 Oct, 25 Nov & 23 Dec, 10am - 11am Children’s Craft Club with different themes: ‘Halloweeny Fun’ (Oct), ‘Super-Hero in You’ (Nov), ‘Christmas Decoration’ (Dec). For Primary School age children. £6 per class Party Animals

Thurs 28 Dec, 45 minute slots between 10am and 4pm Spend time in the company of animals such as a Bengal eagle owl, a leopard gheko, a 13ft python and a hairy tarantula! Find out how much we can all learn from our four-legged, winged and scaly friends. £6 per child per session, includes certificate of attendance. (Adults FREE!)

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Nature tots: Helping animals through winter

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JANUARY

WED 13 10am - 12 noon

Eco-Detective Family Afternoon

RSPB Scotland, Loch Leven, Kinross

SAT 13 1.30pm - 3.30pm

See November entry.

Perth Museum & Art Gallery

Relax and Unwind - Family Yoga

Become an eco-detective and discover animals that live in Scotland now and used to live here in the past.

THUR 28 & FRI 29 2pm - 2.45pm

Perth Museum and Art Gallery A relaxing family yoga class run by Live Active in the unusual setting of Gallery 1 at the Museum. FREE www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

FREE family fun suitable for all ages.

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FEBRUARY How to Sketch Buildings WED 14 10.30am - 12.30pm

Fergusson Gallery

Funbox presents Santa’s Funtastic Factory SAT 30 12 noon & 3pm

Perth Concert Hall Funbox are back with their brand new show and are ready to make all your Christmas wishes come true! £15.50 (inc. £1.50 booking fee per ticket).

Family and group ticket discounts available, contact box office for details.

A QUAD BIKE SESSION FOR TWO AT ACTION GLEN! Lots of activity centres have quad bikes but most don’t have their very own sand and gravel quarry complete with ravines, river plunges and all manner of other gleeinducing obstacles. And Action Glen at Crieff Hydro Hotel is offering a lucky reader the chance to win a quad bike session for two people to enjoy four-wheeled mayhem at its best. They’ll provide everything you need including a helmet and safety briefing.

So whether you’re a quad bike first-timer or a more experienced rider simply answer the question below and send your completed form to Pauline Hordon, Marketing Department, Crieff Hydro Hotel, Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland PH7 3LQ to arrive no later than 8 December 2017. The winner will be the first correct entry drawn after that date.

Alternatively, enter online at www.actionglen.com/win

Be inspired by the work of J D Fergusson and this amazing Gallery. Learn sketching techniques and have fun. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. £8 www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

Name one of the ‘glee-inducing’ obstacles you will encounter on your quad bike at Action Glen.

Make a Japanese Wind Sock

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Linked to amazing underwater photography by the Fergusson Art Award winner, make a carp wind sock for your own underwater world. £10 www.culturepk.org.uk/whats-on

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CHURCH EVENTS ST JOHN’S KIRK, ST JOHN’S PLACE • Every Sun: 9.30am, Sunday worship.

• Every Wed: 1pm, Worship (lasting about 30 minutes).

• Sun 12 Nov: 10.45am, Remembrance Sunday Service.

• Tues 12 Dec: 1pm, Carols for Busy People.

• Sun 17 Dec: 3pm, Lessons and Carols.

• Sun 24 Dec: 10.45pm, Carol singing; 11.15pm, Watchnight Service.

Winter opening times Open to the public on 11 Nov, Remembrance Day, 10am - 3pm and during the last week of Advent, Mon 18 Dec - Sat 23 Dec, 11am and 3pm.

Organ recitals, 1pm (FREE, retiring collection) • Sat 4 Nov, Simon Nieminski, St Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral, Edinburgh.

• Sat 2 Dec, Calum Robertson, Assistant, Old Saint Paul’s Church, Edinburgh.

• Sat 3 Feb, Paul Stubbings, Director of Music, St Mary’s Music School, Edinburgh.

Sunday concerts, 3pm (FREE, retiring collection) • Sun 29 Oct, Neil Mantle and Gillian Gray, Horn and Piano.

• Sun 26 Nov, Colleen Nicoll and Rosanna Young-Kudelska, Song Recital.

• Sun 21 Jan, Perth Gaelic Choir and Blackford Fiddlers.

• Sun 18 Feb, Ferntower Ensemble.

St John’s Carillon Live recitals, sponsored by Perth & Kinross Council, are given by the City Carillonneur on this world-famous instrument throughout the year, often on a Friday at 12.30pm. www.st-johns-kirk.co.uk

These are just some of the events and services taking place in the area this winter. See local press for details of many others.

PERTH CONGREGATIONAL AND METHODIST CHURCHES JOINTLY • Sun 24 Dec: 6.30pm, Candlelight service at the Methodist Church, Scott St. • Mon 25 Dec: 10am, Christmas Day worship at the Congregational Church, Kinnoull St. PERTH METHODIST CHURCH, SCOTT ST. • Every Sun: 11am and 6pm, Sunday worship.

• Every Sat: 10am - 11.30am, Coffee, tea and biscuits, £1.

• Third Sat of the month: 11.30am - 1.30pm, Soup, lunch and bacon rolls.

• Sat 25 Nov: 10am - 2pm, Christmas Market.

PERTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, KINNOULL ST. • Every Sun: 11am (10.50am Remembrance Sunday) – Family-friendly worship.

• Sun 17 Dec: 11am, Sunday School helps lead worship.

• Sat 25 Nov: 10am - 11.30am, Christmas Coffee Morning.

PERTH QUAKER MEETING, SUBUD CENTRE, 7 ST. LEONARD’S BANK Worship is on the second and last Sundays of every month at 11am. All are welcome. www.quakerscotland.org/perth PERTH NORTH CHURCH, 209 HIGH ST. Wed 6 - Sat 9 Dec: Christmas Tree Festival – see page 13.

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, PRINCES ST. • Sun 24 Dec: 10.30am, Carol Service; 4pm, Christingle Service for families and children; 11pm, Midnight Eucharist.

• Mon 25 Dec: 8.30am, Holy Communion; 10.30am, Sung Eucharist. www.episcopal-perth.org.uk

PARKING IN PERTH Council Car Parks: Perth & 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 alongside or the Perth Parking Guide for more details. Pick up a Parking Guide at Pullar House in Kinnoull Street, St John’s Shopping Centre or Canal Street Multi Storey Car Park.

Paying for parking: Cashless parking has been introduced as an alternative method of payment, making it easier, simpler and more convenient for motorists. For details visit www.pkc.gov.uk/parking or www.myringgo.com/bookparking 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 Sun. There is 15 minutes’ free parking in all Council car parks and on-street parking bays.

Free Parking for Blue Badge Holders: Blue badge holders can park free in any of the Council’s car parks and on-street parking bays and in other on-street locations subject to the normal conditions of use of their badges. Further parking details at www.pkc.gov.uk/parking Park + Ride operates from Broxden, Scone, and Kinross.

Further details at www.pkc.gov.uk/article/14949/Park-and-Ride

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PERTH CATHEDRAL, NORTH METHVEN ST. • Every Sun: 11am, Eucharist.

• Suns 5 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Jan, 4 Feb: 5pm 6pm, Taize/Iona Services.

• Sun 12 Nov: 10.45am, Remembrance Sunday Service.

• Fri 24 Nov: 7.30pm, Encore Concert (Fundraiser for the Cathedral Restoration Campaign).

• Sat 2 Dec: Gather at the Cathedral for 4.30pm, Perth Lantern Parade.

• Sat 9 Dec: 11.30am, Perth High School Concert.

• Sun 10 Dec: 6.30pm, Advent Carol Service.

• Fri 15 Dec: 10am, Craigclowan School Concert.

• Mon 18 Dec: 7pm, St Ninian’s Primary School Concert.

• Fri 22 Dec: 6.30pm, Service of Lessons and Carols.

• Sun 24 Dec: 3.30pm, Christingle Service; 11.30pm, Midnight Mass.

• Mon 25 Dec: 11am, Christmas Day Eucharist.

• Fri 9 Feb: 7pm, Perth (St John’s) Rotary Concert. www.perthcathedral.co.uk PACT CAROL SERVICE Fri 15 December, 7pm

North Church, Mill Street/High Street

Annual Carol Service held by Perth Action of Churches Together. Will include readings and reflections on the Advent story as well as plenty opportunity to enjoy singing your favourites carols. All very welcome. www.pact-perth.org.uk

WINTER DIARY

These are just some of the many great events happening in the area over the winter. You’ll find more details about these, and many more events, throughout this Guide.

When What / Where Page

OCTOBER ‘til 11/11 Fergus and Meg / Fergusson Gallery ‘til 12/11 The Monarch of the Glen / Pitlochry Festival Theatre ‘til 18/11 Artist Rooms: Louise Bourgeois / Perth Museum & Art Gallery ‘til 27/1 The Artist and Architect / Fergusson Gallery 26-31 Spirits of Scone / Scone Palace 28 Perth Halloween Event / Perth City Centre 28 Night at the Museum / Black Watch Castle & Museum 28 Luisa Omielan / Perth Concert Hall 28-29 WOW (Women of the World) Festival / Perth Concert Hall 30 Patsy Cline: The Concert She Never Gave / Perth Concert Hall

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NOVEMBER ‘til 12/11 The Monarch of the Glen / Pitlochry Festival Theatre 2 Lecture: The Cradle of Scotland / Black Watch Castle & Museum 3-5 Art, Craft & Food Fair / Blair Castle, Blair Atholl 4 Perthshire RFC v Murrayfield Wanderers / North Inch 4 St Johnstone FC v Celtic / McDiarmid Park 4 Perth Farmers’ Market / King Edward Street 4&5 Christmas Market / Glendoick Garden Centre 4-11 World Bowls Tour / Dewars Centre 5 Perth Strathearn Round Table Bonfire Night / Lesser South Inch 9 Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Perth Concert Hall 10-8/4 Exhibition: The Art of War / Black Watch Castle & Museum 10 Lecture: Basketry in World War One / Black Watch Castle & Museum 10-12 Galloway Antiques Fair at Scone Palace / Scone Palace 11 Perth Symphony Orchestra / Perth Concert Hall 11-3/3 Magnus Jackson Exhibition / Perth Museum & Art Gallery 12 Jon Richardson / Perth Concert Hall 14 Perth Chamber Music Society / St John’s Kirk 15 Late Night Shopping Extravaganza / Glendoick Garden Centre 16 Lulu / Perth Concert Hall 16 Late Night Christmas Shopping / Black Watch Castle and Museum 18-13/4 Janeanne Gilchrist Exhibition / Fergusson Gallery 18 Santa arrives at St John’s / St John’s Shopping Centre 18 Pitlochry Christmas Market / Pitlochry 18 Scottish Festival of Brass / Perth Concert Hall 18-19 Christmas Lights Switch On Weekend / Perth City Centre 18-19 Perth Chocolate & Gin Street Fest / Perth City Centre 19 The Perth Christmas Feast / Perth City Centre 19 Perth Zuppa / St John Street, Perth 19 Perthshire Winter Cake Fest / Perth City Centre 19 The Handmade Show / Perth Concert Hall 22 The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines / Perth Concert Hall 23-13/1 Monarch of the Glen Exhibition / Perth Museum & Art Gallery 24 The Celtic Sessions / Perth Concert Hall 25 Perthshire Creates Christmas Design Market / 2 High Street, Perth 25-26 Scottish Festival of Brass / Perth Concert Hall 26 Perth ‘St Andrew’s Day’ Scottish Festival / Perth City Centre 27-28 Cancer Research UK Christmas Fair / Scone Palace 30 Talk: The Monarch of the Glen / Perth Museum & Art Gallery

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When What / Where Page

Perthshire Art Association Exhibition / Perth Museum & Art Gallery 24 Singin’ in the Rain / Pitlochry Festival Theatre 12 Tom Russell: Godfather of Rock / AK Bell Library 24 Shopping Evening / The Pinecone, Templeton Christmas Tree Farm 7 St Johnstone FC v Kilmarnock /McDiarmid Park 20 Perth Lantern Parade & Nativity Scene / Perth City Centre 13 Perth Farmers’ Market / King Edward Street 7 Elves and the Shoemaker Puppet Show / Perth Museum & Art Gallery 26

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Christmas Fairy Garden Workshop / Glendoick Garden Centre Pitlochry Christmas Festival / Pitlochry A Musical Showcase / Perth Concert Hall Winter Festival at the Castle / Black Watch Castle and Museum Handel’s Messiah / Perth Concert Hall Perth Chamber Music Society / St John’s Kirk Christmas Tree Festival / Perth North Church Warren Miller’s Line of Descent / Perth Theatre ChildLine Christmas Concert / Perth Concert Hall Christmas Carol Concert / Scone Palace A Magical Movie Christmas / Perth Concert Hall Fair City Market / King Edward Street Perth Santa Run / Perth City Centre Aladdin / Perth Theatre Skipinnish / Perth Concert Hall Scottish Ensemble Concert / St John’s Kirk Carols at the Castle / Black Watch Castle & Museum Dollar Academy Christmas Concert / Perth Concert Hall St Johnstone FC v Aberdeen / McDiarmid Park Lecture: 1917 – Total War / Black Watch Castle & Museum Jimmy Carr / Perth Concert Hall PACT Carol Service / Perth North Church Bach’s Christmas Oratorio / Perth Concert Hall Perthshire RFC v Newton Stewart / North Inch Pitlochry Christmas Market / Pitlochry Perth Farmers’ Market / King Edward Street Castle Christmas Experience / Black Watch Castle & Museum Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook / Perth Concert Hall RSNO Christmas Concert / Perth Concert Hall St Johnstone FC v Hearts / McDiarmid Park Red Pine Timber Co. / Perth Concert Hall St Johnstone FC v Dundee / McDiarmid Park Funbox: Santa’s Funtastic Factory / Perth Concert Hall Hogmanay Flambeaux / Comrie

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JANUARY 1 New Year Street Party / Pitlochry 14 4-7 Mercure City of Perth Masters Curling / Dewars Centre 21 5 Scottish Chamber Orchestra / Perth Concert Hall 14 13-3/3 On Paper Exhibition / Perth Museum & Art Gallery 24 13 Eco-Detective Family Activity Afternoon / Perth Museum & Art Gallery 27 13 Perthshire RFC v St Boswells / North Inch 20 17 Perth Chamber Music Society / St John’s Kirk 14 26 Paul Carrack / Perth Concert Hall 14 27 Perthshire RFC v Dalziel / North Inch 20 27 Burns Nicht / Pitlochry Festival Theatre 15 27 St Johnstone FC v Partick Thistle / McDiarmid Park 20 27-14/2 Perth Riverside Light Nights / Norie-Miller Walk 15 27-28 Perth ‘Robert Burns Celebration’ / Norie-Miller Walk 15 31 St Johnstone FC v Hamilton Accies. / McDiarmid Park 20

FEBRUARY 3 3 4 10 14 15 15-18 17 19

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour / Pitlochry Festival Theatre Perth Farmers’ Market / King Edward Street RSNO Play Star Wars / Perth Concert Hall Perthshire Chinese New Year Celebrations / Perth City Centre How to Sketch Buildings / Fergusson Gallery Make a Japanese Wind Sock / Fergusson Gallery Winter Words Festival / Pitlochry Festival Theatre Perthshire RFC v Hillhead Jordanhhill / North Inch Perth Chamber Music Society / St John’s Kirk

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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The Crowning Place of Scottish Kings

Christmas 2017 Real Christmas Trees & Handtied Wreaths Available to pre-order from early November by calling 01738 552300 FREE delivery of Christmas Trees within 5 miles of Scone Palace 5-8ft Norway Spruce & Nordmann Fir varieties Wreaths from ÂŁ12.00 Trees from ÂŁ25.00 Available from the Palace Courtyard Visit our Christmas Shop, Open Fri-Sun, Nov-Dec where you will find a selection of festive decorations to trim your tree with!

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