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Highland Perthshire’s Community Magazine • June 2026 ABERFELDY | DUNKELD | BIRNAM | PITLOCHRY | KENMORE | BLAIR ATHOLL 1

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The McLean Hall, Fearnan - The

recently re-decorated hall has served the local community since 1955. It is a great village amenity and is used by a variety of groups. Regularly a range of activities are held in the Hall such as yoga, tai-chi and carpet bowls as well as many village events.

It is also available to book for your events, parties, celebrations, activities and meetings etc. There is a well-equipped kitchen, tables and chairs, a curtained stage area, disabled access and good parking.

A range of equipment can be used when hiring the hall - table tennis, pickleball, magnetic dartboard and quoits.

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Alistair and Linda - the faces behind The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair As several years have passed since the last photograph, it was felt that an update would be helpful, particularly for those newer to the area who may wish to put faces to the names behind the pages. The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair evolved from an amalgamation of The Breadalbane Quair and The Atholl Quair to provide a reliable and accessible source of local information for households and businesses across the whole of Highland Perthshire in one magazine. From the outset, it was intended to be a steady presence, bringing together news, events and community voices.

Alistair and Linda have long believed in the value of clear, local communication and in the quiet strength of a well-informed community, from which The Quair grew.

Alistair’s background in hospitality, printing and public service has been central to the magazine’s development. His work over the years has brought him into contact with a wide range of people, helping to build the relationships and understanding that underpin the publication today. There has always been a practical, hands-on approach to the work, with a focus on reliability and consistency. As the magazine developed, Linda became more closely involved, with the day-to-day running. Her contribution has helped to ensure that the content remains clear, balanced and respectful.

Now reaching every home and business in the Highland Perthshire area each month, The Quair has become a familiar part of local life. It offers residents a dependable way to keep in touch with what is happening around them, while also providing visitors with a useful introduction to the community. At its heart, The Quair is guided by a straightforward principle: to share local news and information in a way that is informative, fair and not likely to offend. It reflects the community as it is, giving space to local voices and recognising the importance of everyday events alongside larger occasions.

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The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair is an open-access monthly magazine and is delivered at the start of each month to all 7,350 business and residential addresses in Highland Perthshire. That’s the PH8, PH9, PH15, PH16, PH17 and PH18 postcode areas.

Copies for visitors are also made available each month from our dispensers in Pitlochry, Killin, Aberfeldy and Kenmore. The extra print run is dependent on the normal fluctuating seasonal demand from visitors and tourists. As well as being a Community Magazine, The Quair is an excellent source of information for our visitors.

We also produce The Crieff and Comrie Quair. Each month, between the two magazines, we print an average of 15,000 and deliver more than 13,500 copies directly to homes and businesses throughout Highland Perthshire and Strathearn.

Local voluntary groups and organisations may submit articles, free of charge. All contributions are carried subject to space being available. We ask that any article reaches us by email by the specified copy date, is factual, non-political, under 400 words, and not likely to offend.

The copy date for the July 2026 edition is noon on Tuesday, 9 June. The magazines are due to be distributed the week commencing Monday, 29 June.

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Pitlochry Rotary - Millions of children are walking today because of the sustained global effort to fight polio. The world is closer than ever to eradicating polio, with cases reduced by more than 99% since 1988. The World Health Organisation warns in stark terms that the poliovirus, though cornered, has not yet been defeated.

The final phase, like the closing miles of a marathon, is widely recognised as the most precarious. It is where fatigue sets in and when funding becomes harder to justify politically.

When attention shifts elsewhere and where, crucially, any lapse in commitment can allow the virus to resurge.

Global health experts have been consistent on this point. To weaken it is not just to risk polio’s return, but to reduce the world’s broader prepar-

edness for outbreaks. Covid showed us that viruses do not respect borders. No matter how wealthy a country may be, our defence against public health emergencies depends on our neighbours and we are only ever as strong as our weakest link.

The presence of poliovirus in London’s wastewater is not an anomaly; it is a reminder of interconnected risk. As long as the disease exists anywhere, it remains a potential threat everywhere. The UK Government’s decision to withdraw its funding of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative therefore came as a shock when it was announced on 19 March this year. The risk of a major polio outbreak in the UK is now at its highest in ‘more than a generation’, leading pandemic doctors have warned. This is the central irony.

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Please watch out for our stall at the COOP on Saturday, 4 July, from 10.30 am (Excerpts from Editor: Dave King’s Article - Rotary Magazine)

This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes visitors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746. Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid example of the transition between earlier rugged fortress and later mansion house. Castle Menzies stands north of the River Tay at Weem on the B846, one and half miles from Aberfeldy.

As a charity, every penny spent at the Castle remains at the Castle as part of our conservation work

Open Daily until 31st October 2026 Please check our website for admission costs and up to date opening times www.castlemenzies.org ‘Kids go Free’

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Highland Perthshire Community Orchestra

If you would like to join a community orchestra, open to adult musicians of all abilities, please scan the QR code and fill in the survey, or send an email to perthshirecommunityorchestra@gmail.com.

Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir - The Gaelic Choir will be travelling to Oban at the beginning of June, to take part in the Oban local Mod. There are to be several choirs taking part and it will be a chance for the choir to perform their new songs of the year. The following week, the choir will perform again on Saturday, 13 June at the Aberfeldy Mod. There will be five other choirs taking part, so it should prove to be an enjoyable afternoon of choral singing.

Friday, 12 June is the children’s Mod, all day. Saturday morning is adult solos, duets and other small groups of singers. This will be followed by the traditional massed singing of the choirs in the square at approximately 5 pm. This is always a popular event for both locals and visitors and all are encouraged to come to hear the enthusiasm from the choirs after the afternoon of competitions.

The choir will then be performing at the Killin Festival the following weekend, the Perth Game Fair at the beginning of July, Aberdeen local Mod in September and at the highlight of the year, the National Mod in October, this year to be held in Glasgow.

The choir continues to meet weekly every Wednesday at 7.30 pm in the Lesser Town Hall. A knowledge of Gaelic and musical reading is not an essential, as tuition is given by the Musical Director and Gaelic tutor.

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Healthiest Town, Aberfeldy

Celebrating food, community and healthy living The Healthiest Town is working to enable and encourage everyone in our community to live healthier lives. Many of us do what we can but we could all do a bit more to be healthier! The best things we can do are nothing extreme - just following four simple ideas. Eat real food, move every day, find balance and connect with people, purpose and nature. So these have become the four ‘pillars’ of the Healthiest Town.

We have lots of events and activities going on and we are delighted to be hosting the Open Gate Festival again in 2026. The purpose of the festival is to enable and encourage us to learn about food, where it comes from, how to grow it, how to cook it and what food we can buy locally. We are running the Open Gate Festival over 3 weekends - in April, June and October to reflect the seasons.

Our June Open Gate Festival will focus on the weekend of Friday, 12 to Sunday, 14 June, although we have events going on during the week too. Events include: *Films: Six Inches of Soil and The Sheep Detectives. *Workshops: How to Grow Food and Composting *Foraging walks *Open Gardens and Farms including in our local schools *Community lunches *Producer talks *Cooking classes *Food from the past and tour of Castle Menzies walled garden *And much more Check the website for details www.healthiesttown.org.

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Pitlochry Tennis Club - Why wait until Wimbledon? With the longer, lighter evenings, now is the perfect time to get outside and give tennis a try! Non-members are welcome to come along to our social tennis sessions on Wednesdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 2 pm.

Make new friends and enjoy the fun and fitness that comes with playing tennis!

Don’t wait for Wimbledon to be inspired, join in and play today!

Located in the glorious grounds of the Atholl Palace Hotel, we have four wellmaintained courts, a welcoming clubshed, and a variety of activities and facilities designed to meet the needs of every player.

Interested? Please message our club secretary John on johnuytman@gmail.com or WhatsApp on 07941 807569, pop along for a chat any Wednesday or Sunday. You can also find and follow us on Facebook.

First Year Memberships are set at £20 for kids and £100 for adults.

Pitlochry Community Fireworks

Preparations are now starting for this year’s Firework Display which will be taking place on Guy Fawkes night Thursday, 5 November - remember, remember the 5th of November. We will again be raising funds to finance the show as we try to keep the event free for all.

Important dates to note are Friday, 10 to Friday, 17 July when there will be a Thrift Shop in the Scout Hall. Friday, 10 July is the day for dropping off items. The shop will open on Saturday at 10 am and close at 4 pm. Last day will be the Thursday, 16 July. Friday, 17 July is the clearing up day. Later we will also have a raffle.

More information available at: www.facebook.com/Pitlochrybonfire

Rannoch Community Council

Rannoch Community Council (RCC) was established in April. The RCC area covers from Rannoch Station in the west to Dalriach in the east and down to Braes of Foss on Schiehallion.

RCC will meet bi-monthly either in Kin8

loch Rannoch village, Georgetown Hall (Bridge of Gaur) or online, with additional meetings if needed.

Until a website is set up, RCC will publicise their meetings, agendas and minutes on the Facebook page ‘Rannoch Community Council’, and via the ‘Rannoch News’ email system.

The Rannoch Community Councillors are: John Ling (Chair), Mike Murray (Vice Chair), Lorraine Falconer (Secretary), Bill Anderson (Treasurer), Ann Edmonds, Sue Mildon and Jane Dekker.

The next planned meeting will be held at Kinloch Rannoch Village Hall at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, 21 July.

Please use Rannoch’s DRT bus service for transport if needed, 07971 540282.

You can contact Rannoch Community Council by emailing rannochcc@gmail.com

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The Care Inspectorate look at the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. Where they find that improvement is needed, they support services to make positive changes. *Their vision is that everyone experiences safe, high-quality care that meets their needs, rights and choices. *They inspect individual care services and Higher-risk services are inspected more often. *They give care services grades when they inspect them, and look at key areas like care and support, physical environment, quality of staffing, and quality of management and leadership. Each area of each care service is assessed on a scale from 1 to 6, where 1 in unsatisfactory and 6 is excellent. After every inspection, they publish an inspection report showing their findings, which is helpful if you are using service or thinking of doing so.

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Sources of moisture and the moisture balance - People are usually the biggest source of moisture in the home, breathing 2.5 litres per day per person. Showers = 1 litre per shower. Cooking = 2.5 litres per meal. Fridges and freezers = 0.5 litres a day each. Drying a load of washing on radiators = 1.5 litres per load. Each day all this moisture needs to get out of the house to avoid the house becoming damp.

Tips for managing moisture - Create less: *Put lids on pans *Wait to open the dishwasher until it has cooled down *Dry washing outside or in a ventilated room *Use a squeegee to dry the shower walls after use, so that the water goes down the drain rather than slowly drying into the air *Use the fastest spin on the washing machine - this gets rid of masses of damp Controlling the moisture - *Shut the kitchen and bathroom doors to trap moisture in the room *If you need to dry washing indoors, if possible use one room with some heat on with a window open or extractor fan *Bring furniture away from walls a little to allow air to circulate, vent wardrobes and built-in cupboards.

Removing moisture - *Use extractor fans - check that fans are venting to the outside, not just the loft *Open windows to allow the moist air to escape, in the bathroom after a shower and the bedroom once you get up *Heat the bathroom a bit to reduce the amount of water on the walls - they will dry quicker.

Monitor moisture - Home moisture meters are cheap and accurate. Next month’s article will outline their benefits and use.

Remember - We produce more moisture at home than will escape by itself - so damp is to be expected unless we actively manage moisture in our homes. We realise that some of the tips above will cost more money, but in the long term it is worth it. Damp homes are bad for our health, bad for the building and its contents, and are more expensive to heat and be comfortable in.

If you would like help with the big steps or the little ones, Anna and Tom at Warm Connections would be delighted to chat. Remember, our advice is completely free and there is no catch. Tel. 07759 404980, www.warmconnections.net, advice@warmconnections.net Scottish Country Dancing: Pitlochry Town Hall - Saturday, 13 June - Band: Alasdair MacLeod. 7.30 pm. Saturday, 27 June - Band: Marian Anderson. 7.30 pm.

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Whether you are completely new to meditation, or have an established practice, you are welcome to come to our meetings. These take place on the first and third Tuesdays of every month, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm in Dalguise Village Hall. So in June, meetings are on Tuesday, 2 June and Tuesday, 16 June. We enjoy sitting and walking meditations, discussions and refreshments. There are no charges, no formalities, and no religious affiliations.

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Fowlis Wester Village Hall

The Village of Fowlis Wester will be taking part in this year’s Scotland’s Gardens Scheme on Saturday, 6 June from 1 pm to 5 pm. There are over 8 gardens taking part offering an eclectic collection of large and small gardens. Come and have a wander around the village, take in the Pictish Cross in the 13th century church and enjoy a cuppa and home baking in the Village Hall. There will also be plants for sale.

The nominated charity for this is Trellis (Scottish Charity No. SC037429) whose mission is to support people to improve their health and wellbeing through gardening, plants and nature.

Fortingall Art - Artists across Highland Perthshire are putting the final touches to

their artworks in preparation for this year’s Fortingall Art, an inspiring annual exhibition in a glorious setting, bringing together some of the highest quality creative work in the region. Now in its 22nd year, it is a widely known and highly respected event with more than 30 artists attracting over 2,000 visitors during the two-week show.

The rich array of work selected for exhibition (and for sale) includes paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, glass, textiles, mosaic, sculpture, woodwork and furniture. An annual feature is an exhibition of the children’s art competition - ‘Mini-Art’ from local nursery, primary and secondary schools. And this year, for the first time, artists-in-residence will be present on the middle and final weekends to demonstrate their techniques and chat about their work and inspiration.

Fortingall Art is organised on a voluntary not-for-profit basis by the artists themselves along with local supporters, a fantastic community effort.

As such, the organising committee is very grateful to their supporters and sponsors, including Rotary and Taymouth Castle Estate. The show traditionally uses donations to support SCAA - the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance.

The architectural masterpiece of the Molteno Hall is a fitting setting for this prestigious exhibition, located in the gorgeous historic conservation village of Fortingall.

The exhibition runs from Saturday, 18 July to Sunday, 2 August, 10 am to 6 pm daily.

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Aberfeldy Climate Café: Peoples Emergency Briefing @ The Birks Cinema

Our National Emergency, and the path to avert it - In late 2025, over 1,200 of the UK’s most influential leaders gathered at Westminster for a blunt assessment of our national security: the National Emergency Briefing. They heard the unfiltered truth about how the climate and nature crisis is already destabilising our food, health, and economy.

Now, that same evidence is coming to our community through a screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing at the Birks Cinema on Monday, 22 June, 7.30 pm. The film is free; however, please book your tickets online.

Why should you be there? This eye-opening new film brings together leading UK scientists and experts to share the latest evidence and specific threats facing the UK, and why it matters, from extreme weather and food security to health and the cost of living.

Break the silence - This isn’t just about global stats; it’s about what a national breakdown means for our local shops, farms, and homes.

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Every screening ends with a discussion on how we can demand a ‘WW2-scale’ response from our leaders.

The window to protect our future is small, but it is still open. Join us to hear the facts and decide our next steps together.

There will be a pop-up Climate Cafe from 6 pm in the First Floor Community Learning Space at the Birks Cinema. The film lasts for 45 minutes, after which there will be time for a facilitated community discussion.

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Breadalbane Community Larder

Social Supermarket - Most items 4 for £1, available on Saturday mornings 11 am to 12.30 pm at Offizone, Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy.

Emergency deliveries of food parcels Please call 0345 30 111 00 Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm.

FoodShare - Available 24/7 from the shelter in the rear car park of Aberfeldy Parish Church Social Supermarket update - The Social Supermarket continues to provide a lifeline for many, offering tinned and dried foods as well as some toiletries and cleaning products at heavily discounted prices. As always, we thank the whole community of Aberfeldy and surrounding area for their most

generous help and faithful giving and we hope that you will continue to support this local community initiative. We could not serve those who need support without you.

Due to a recent surge in demand for emergency food packages we have no toilet rolls or tinned tuna. If you are able to donate to the trolley in Aberfeldy Co-op (near exit) please consider purchasing some of the following items which are always in demand - long-life milk, tea bags, coffee, jam/ marmalade, puddings particularly rice pudding and custard, and regular-size chocolate bars and sweets. Shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and toothpaste are very helpful too. We have been able to stock up the shelves in the Social Supermarket thanks to the community’s generosity. Your continued support is therefore still very much appreciated.

It has been wonderful to benefit from the Fair Feast initiative providing venison products to local foodbanks and community larders. This social enterprise is reducing the impact on the enviBreadalbane ronment of over-population of deer and supporting local food projects with the meat Larder this produced. Our customers are enjoying reasonably priced sausages, burgers and mince and producing healthy meals.

If you would like to make a financial donation to the Community Larder, please email breadalbanecommunitylarder@btinternet.com for details.

Breadalbane Community Larder is a joint initiative of several local churches and also involves members of the wider community.

Heartland Film Society at the Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy

Sunday, 21 June. 6.30 pm with pre-film social at 6 pm.

This month’s Heartland film is On Falling which explores the silent struggle to find meaning and connection in a landscape dominated by an algorithm-driven gig economy. Aurora, a Portuguese migrant working as a warehouse picker in Edinburgh, is trapped between the confines of a vast distribution centre and the solitude of her own bedroom and seeks out every opportunity to resist the alienation and isolation that threaten her sense of self.

Winner: Best Director, San Sebastián International Film Festival 2024 Winner: Sutherland Award, BFI London Film Festival 2024 To mark the end of this season of films we are inviting all Heartland Society Film members to a pre-film wine and tapas event at the Birks Cinema at 6 pm. Not a member? Membership is still free so sign up on the night and help us plan the next season by telling us what you’ve enjoyed and what you would like us to show.

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Highland Ward - Conservative Congratulations to St Johnstone FC on securing promotion back to the Scottish Premiership. This is a fantastic, well-deserved achievement, reflecting the team’s hard work, determination, and consistency throughout the season. The players, coaching staff, and everyone behind the scenes have shown real commitment, while the loyal supporters have played a huge part with their unwavering backing every step of the way. Their success brings huge pride to Perth and Kinross and puts Perth firmly back on the top-flight Scottish football map.

I am delighted the Kinloch Rannoch area has successfully re-established a Community Council. It’s been several years since the community was last represented in this way, and the newly elected members are committed to serving the area to the very best of their ability. With members drawn from Kinloch Rannoch, Dall, Carie, Bridge of Gaur and Rannoch Station, the seven volunteers bring broad and inclusive representation. They will act as a strong, unified voice for the community and make a positive contribution during their period in office.

Over the past five years, our most popular countryside locations have been supported by a team of seasonal Visitor Rangers. These patrols have focused on high‑pressure areas including Loch Rannoch, Schiehallion, Glenlyon, Loch Tay, and the wider Highland Perthshire area. At February’s budget, I was concerned that the initial funding allocated was insufficient and risked having a negative impact on rural communities that experience high visitor numbers during the peak season. I was therefore pleased that an additional £150,000 was agreed on top of the original £50,000, allowing a more effective and meaningful visitor management presence to be in place again this year.

The Visitor Rangers will carry out regular foot and vehicle patrols in known hotspot locations, including lochside areas, popular walking routes, lay-bys, car parks and informal camping locations. They will work closely with the Council’s Community Support and Enforcement Team, Police Scotland, the fire service, forestry organisations and estate rangers. Their role is to engage positively with visitors, promote responsible access to the countryside, and encourage respect for residents and the environment.

Their presence will deter antisocial behaviours such as inappropriate parking, littering, vandalism, unsafe camping and fires, while providing reassurance to local communities.

If I can be of assistance to constituents, groups or local businesses on any matter, please contact me on jcduff@pkc.gov.uk, Mobile: 07826 908542 or Office Tel: 01738 475095.

Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group

This year our annual summer concert is on Monday, 22 June. Doors open 6 pm, with the concert running 6.30 to 8 pm at Birnam Arts. It’s free to attend with the option of donating on the door by cash or card. Come along and listen to our young musicians show off their new skills and hear our bands perform some of their favourite tunes.

We also have our bands and some solo entries taking part in the Aberfeldy Mòd on Saturday, 13 June at Breadalbane Academy. There are lots of fabulous competi-

tions running throughout the day as well as a Saturday night ceilidh.

We’ll be taking a break through the summer holidays and look forward to welcoming new members in August.

P4 age group can sign up now.

If you would like to learn to play an instrument, DB Trad Group runs classes for whistle, guitar, fiddle and accordion with a focus on learning traditional Scottish music.

Classes are in small groups lasting half an hour, are completely free and we provide instruments, without cost, for our members to use as their own. Suitable for ages 16

P5 to S6. If you’d like to join one of our bands, we welcome accordion, string, wind and brass players, guitarists, pianists, percussionists and more to join our musical adventures. All run on Mondays during term time, based at Birnam Arts.

Group lessons - 4 to 6 pm Junior band (P5-S2) - 6.30 to 7.30 pm Senior band (S3-S6) - 7.30 to 8.30 pm Inspection Success - It is with enormous pride and genuine delight that we share the outcome of the recent inspection of Acadamaidh Bhràghad Albainn - Breadalbane Academy and Nursery Class by His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education in January 2026. Inspectors recognised a school community that is ambitious, caring and deeply committed to achieving the very best for its children and young people. Their findings provide a powerful affirmation of the dedication, compassion and professionalism shown every day by our staff, learners and families.

Further key strengths include: Exceptional care, wellbeing and belonging for every learner - One of the most heartening messages from the inspection is the clear recognition that children and young people feel safe, supported and genuinely cared for. Inspectors highlighted the deep knowledge staff have of individual learners and the thoughtful, compassionate support provided through strong partnerships. As a result, all children and young people (2 to 18) experience a strong sense of belonging and confidence, knowing that trusted adults are always there for them.

Calm, purposeful learning environments where young people thrive Across all stages of the school and nursery, inspectors observed positive, respectful relationships and calm, purposeful learning environments. Children and young people were described as motivated, engaged and proud of their school. Inspectors recognised the growing consistency and quality of learning, teaching and assessment, supported by strong professional learning and collaboration, which is helping learners to participate confidently and achieve well.

Effective and intelligent use of data to support learners - Inspectors praised the effective and increasingly confident use of data by staff and senior leaders to identify gaps, plan targeted support and raise attainment. They recognised that this careful, evidence‑informed approach is having a clear impact, ensuring learners from nursery to the senior phase receive the right support at the right time and that improvements are focused firmly on children and young people’s success.

A vibrant celebration of Gàidhlig, culture and wider achievement - The inspection team recognised the school’s passionate commitment to promoting Gàidhlig language and culture, supported enthusiastically by staff, families and community partners.

None of this success would be possible without the truly fantastic team who work with such dedication, care and commitment to support our young people every day. Inspectors warmly praised the school’s leadership as a significant strength, recognising a strong and highly effective senior and middle leadership team working together with clarity, purpose and pace.

They also highlighted that teachers increasingly see themselves as agents of change, confidently leading and shaping improvement across the school. We wholeheartedly believe that this shared and collective leadership, lived out by all staff, is bringing our all‑through school community ever closer together and enabling us to continue improving outcomes for learners at every stage.

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Led by project co-ordinator Amanda, alongside a dedicated team of sessional workers and volunteers, the programme offers a varied and participant-led timetable of activities. These include cooking sessions where individuals learn essential life skills alongside food hygiene and health awareness, visits to local sites with opportunities to complete Euan’s Guide reviews to better understand accessibility in the community, and woodworking sessions in partnership with the local Men’s Shed. A strong emphasis is placed on community connection, with participants also contributing to practical and valued local services.

During the winter months, the team runs the Birks Cinema café one day per week, providing a supportive environment where participants can develop practical skills and gain rewarding experience while delivering a valued community service. In the summer, the programme extends to gardening for wellbeing activities, including supporting Dalweem Care Home with the maintenance of its grounds, benefiting residents, staff and the wider public.

Building on this foundation, Highland Perthshire Plus is now seeking to expand the project to reach more people. The organisation is therefore asking for support in sharing information about The Star Project, with parents, carers, young people transitioning out of school or college and adults already attending day services who might be interested in trying something new.

The project runs on Mondays and Tuesdays for 50 weeks of the year, closing only over Christmas and New Year, with sessions operating from 10 am to 4 pm. Activities are delivered as flexible workshops across morning and afternoon sessions, and there is no charge for participation. Attendance can be flexible, depending on individual needs and circumstances.

Where required, participants are encouraged to bring personal assistant support, and all support needs are discussed at an initial meeting, with assistance available through Self-Directed Support (SDS) arrangements. Transport can also be provided if needed. With a consistent team in place - including a project coordinator, sessional worker and volunteer support - individuals requiring varying levels of support are well catered for. All staff and volunteers are appropriately vetted, trained and supported.

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Pitlochry Baptist Church

Atholl Road, PH16 5BX Pastor: Rev David Barrie (pastor@pbcweb.net) www.pbcweb.net Sundays - Our Worship Gathering is from 10.30 am. If you’re exploring faith or looking for a place to call home, come as you are and join us.

We run a full programme for babies to teenagers. We look forward to welcoming you.

For the children during term time *Stay & Play babies and toddlers group Wednesdays 10 am to 12 pm *Friday Night Youth Club: 6.30 pm to 8 pm for primary 4 to 7 and 8 pm to 9.30 pm for secondary - last session this term is Friday, 26 June.

The Storehouse (Pitlochry Community Foodbank) - Drop-in Monday 10 am to 12 noon. Contact: thestorehouse@pbcweb.net Summer Special on Friday, 19 June at 2 pm - A performance with magician Jeff Burns, and refreshments afterwards. Admission is free, with donations welcomed.

Pitlochry Bereavement Companions Café - Come join us for a cuppa and informal support as we all share memories, comfort and hope on Saturday, 27 June 10.30 am to 12 pm in the church centre (behind the main church building).

Check us out on our website or Facebook or Instagram for up-to-date information.

Jehovah’s Witnesses - Kingdom Hall, Moness Terrace, Aberfeldy. Would you like a lift to the hall? Do get in touch. The meetings include talks and discussions.

Here are the dates for our meetings in June: 4th 7pm, 7th 10.30am, 11th 7pm, 14th 10.30am, 18th 7pm, 21st 10.30am, 25th 7pm, 28th 10.30 am Jehovah is the name of Jesus’ father; to witness is to share the truth.

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Loch Tay and Glenlyon, Church of Scotland

Minister, Rev Joanne Foster 07591 254652 Email joannefoster@churchofscotland.org.uk Weekly worship is at 10 am in Fortingall church.

Sunday, 7 June - Sacrament of the Lord’s supper.

Sunday, 14 June - Surprising Moments.

Sunday, 21 June - June Echoes. Sunday, 28 June - Holiday Snaps.

We hope you will join us for tea, coffee and fellowship after the service.

Dunkeld Parish Church

Services in Dunkeld Cathedral, Little Dunkeld Kirk and Amulree Church Sunday Worship - 11 am in Dunkeld Cathedral, until Remembrance Sunday. 11 am in Little Dunkeld Kirk, from Remembrance Sunday until Easter. Amulree Church - Services at 2.15 pm on the third Sunday of the month, Sunday, 21 June. Visitors and children are always warmly welcomed at any of our services, and all are invited to stay for tea and coffee after the service.

Stepping Stones - At the 11 am service, children can leave after the first hymn and go for activities in the Chanonry, just down from the Cathedral.

Prayers for Help and Healing - The next services of Prayers for Help and Healing will take place at 2.15 pm on Sunday, 7 June in St Mary’s Birnam.

Messy Music - Meet in the Duchess Anne on Wednesday, 3 June, 4 pm to 6 pm for craft and music activities followed by a family meal. To find out more, please contact Hazel Murch on music@dunkeldcathedral.org.uk.

Reflective Walks - Two short walks have been created going to some significant sites around Dunkeld and Birnam. They both start and end at Dunkeld Cathedral. The shorter walk (about 1½ hours) goes across the bridge and along the Tay up to St Mary’s Church and back to the Cathedral. On both walks, along the way, we pause at various points for prayer or reflection. The longer walk (2½ hours) goes as far as St Colme’s well and back down along the river to the Cathedral. Ideal for walking groups and other church groups. The longer walk is on slightly rougher ground, though not bad, while the shorter walk is easier. These can be arranged at a time to suit your group, so if you would like to book a walk visit the Dunkeld Cathedral website and click the ‘Pilgrim Walks’ tab.

Songs & Silence - Over the summer we have a series of evening services called ‘Songs & Silence’ - time for prayer and reflection. Using music in the Taize style (quiet and meditative), words and silence, these services give an opportunity to enjoy a different type of worship in the peace of the Cathedral. They all start at 6.30 pm and last about 45 minutes. Dates over the summer are: Sunday, 21 June; Sunday, 19 July; Sunday, 9 August; Sunday, 23 August; Sunday, 30 August; Sunday, 13 September; Sunday, 20 September. Come and enjoy the peace and quiet of prayer in the lovely setting of the Cathedral.

Rev. R. Fraser Penny, The Manse, Cathedral Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AW. Tel: 01350 727249. Email: minister@dunkeldcathedral.org.uk. Please check our website for further information: www.dunkeldcathedral.org The Friends of Dunkeld Cathedral - The annual meeting of the Friends will take place in the Cathedral at 6.30 pm on Wednesday, 10 June. Magnus Linklater will speak about the significance of Dunkeld Cathedral in the history of Scotland and our conservation architect, Alan Marshall, will give an update on the restoration project. All welcome. For further information, contact friends@dunkeldcathedral.org.

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Minister: The Reverend Joanne Foster Email: joannefoster@churchofscotland.org.uk.

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The Scottish Episcopal Church

Part of the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane

Church telephone number: 01796 472005.

Website: www.hplc.scot Facebook: www. en-gb.facebook.com/highland-perthshirechurches During the vacancy contact the Lay Reader: Lesley Whitwood - 07584 291232 lesleyw.hplc@btinternet.com All are welcome at our churches and on Zoom. Check our website for updates.

Holy Trinity Church, Perth Road, Pitlochry Contact: Peter Wickes pwickes77@gmail. com The Serenity Garden is open daily - Garden group meet 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays. All are welcome to join in.

Sunday services - 9.30 am - Holy Communion or Service of the Word.

Book Group - contact Lesley Whitwood lesleyw.hplc@btinternet.com Kimaveonaig (St Adamnan’s Church) opposite the former Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl.

Contact: Mrs Lavinia Gordon 01796 481230.

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Sunday services - 11.15 am - Holy Communion or Matins.

St Andrew’s Church, Strathtay, opposite the local shop in Strathtay.

Contact: Lesley Whitwood lesleyw.hplc@ btinternet.com Sunday services - 11.15 am - Holy Communion or Matins. Sunday, 21 June - 10.30 am. Joint Charge service.

Sunday Services - Sunday worship is at 10 am in Pitlochry Church.

We invite you to join us, whether you live locally or are just visiting the area. Worship begins with a warm welcome, followed by a mix of music and words, ancient and modern. Refreshments are served in The Tryst Lounge following the service. There will be no service in Pitlochry on Sunday, 28 June as the joint service will be in Blair Atholl.

Wednesday Coffee & Chat - Tea, coffee and biscuits from 10.30 am to 12 noon in The Tryst Lounge. Everyone is very welcome to catch up with friends, neighbours and to meet new people.

Church Choir - Practices continue in The Tryst Hall at 6.30 pm on Wednesdays.

Table Tennis - Meet on Thursdays 2 pm until 4 pm in The Tryst Hall.

Church Office - The Tryst, for all enquiries and deliveries contact by email thetryst@btconnect.com or telephone 01796 474010. The office is open from 9.30 am to 11.30 am Tuesday to Thursday. Emails and telephone messages are checked regularly.

Blair Atholl & Struan Church

Session Clerk: Harold Ingram 01796 481275 Sunday Services - Worship is at 11.30 am in Blair Atholl Church. On Sunday, 28 June the joint service will be in Blair Atholl Church. We invite you to our Coffee Corner, in the church hall on Thursdays from 10.30 am to 12 noon.

Pitlochry linked with Blair Atholl & Struan Churches of Scotland The Baha’i Faith - ‘Be Concerned with

Minister: Rev Mark Foster (MFoster@ the Needs of the Age Ye Live In’ churchofscotland.org.uk) Throughout the world this year we are prePitlochry Church paring for the United Nations to choose a Session Clerk: Ginnie Wilkie 01796 new Secretary General, a leader in the civi472791 Website: www.pitlochrychurchof- lised world that matters to us all. Some suscotland.org.uk perhuman strength would help such a soul!

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This is one of the many topics arising in our Devotional meetings, open to those of all faiths and beliefs and held every Wednesday at 7.30 pm. Just call Rachel on 07707 994812 or come for a coffee with Hilarie (07967 601423) at the chocolate business in Grandtully We have been asked by Interfaith in Perth to extend the following invitation: ‘We would like to send you this Save the Date invitation for our upcoming event ‘Celebrating Our Cultures’ on Wednesday, 17 June from 11.30 am to 2.30 pm at the Council Building, 2 High Street, Perth PH1 5PH’. The occasion is to celebrate diversity through creativity and the arts as part of Refugee Festival Scotland.

Quakers in Aberfeldy - A group of Quakers meet every third Monday in the Library Room at the Breadalbane Campus.

Please join us on Monday, 15 June from 6 pm to 7 pm to share an hour of silent worship. Welcome to all.

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Interim Moderator: Rev Neil Glover Session Clerk: Anne Randle mob: 07710 421974 Normal Sunday service at 10.30 am.

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St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church

Perth Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0BJ Serving Birnam, Dunkeld and surrounding areas Rector - Revd Tina Minett Stevens rector@stmarysbirnam.org.uk Our main service of worship takes place at 10.00 every Sunday morning. It is a service of Holy Communion with prayers, readings, music and a sermon. We are a family and childfriendly church. Open for visitors from Easter to September daily. OSCR SC003109. www.stmarysbirnam.org.uk

Church of Scotland, Aberfeldy Area

Aberfeldy (SC007899), Dull and Weem (SC001465) and Grantully, Logierait and Strathtay (SC004275) Parish Churches.

Minister: Rev. Neil Glover. Email: nglover@ churchofscotland.org.uk. Telephone: 07779 280074. PA: Judy Ewer. Email: judy.ewer@ adwgls.org.uk. Telephone: 07836 565528

Regular Sunday morning worship

Dull and Weem Parish Church - 9.45 am. Please consult the website for current information on services at www.dullandweemparish.org.

Strathtay, Grantully and Logierait Parish Churches - 10.30 am. Please consult the website for current information on services at www.glschurchofscotland.org.

Aberfeldy Parish Church - 10.45 am.

Please consult the website for current information on services at www.aberfeldyparishchurch.org.

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First Sunday of the month - Joint service with Aberfeldy, Dull and Weem, and Gran-

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Remembering Service, Aberfeldy Parish Church Sunday, 21 June at 3 pm

Church-based activities

‘Warm Welcome Café’ and Stay and Play - Aberfeldy Parish Church on Tuesday mornings. Tea and coffee, biscuits and baking. Stay and Play: 9.30 am to 11.30 am (during term time only). Warm Welcome Café: 10 am to 12 pm. If you would like to be involved in any way, please contact judy.ewer@adwgls.co.uk.

Waddle & Quack - Wednesdays at 10.30 am. The pastoral team at Aberfeldy Parish Church are meeting at the FeldyRoo car park (by General Wade’s Bridge) for a ‘Waddle’ along the riverbank or around the circuit, where there are plenty of seats to stop and ‘Quack’. Coffee and crispy bacon rolls will be available at the Aileam Chraggan the ‘Chraggs’ for the ‘Waddlers and Quackers’ on their return. No need to book. Just turn up and see who else is there.

Aberfeldy Quilting Group - Aberfeldy Parish Church, Farragon Room. Thursdays, 10 am to 2 pm.

Contact: www.aberfeldyparishchurch.org Aberfeldy Prayer Meeting - Aberfeldy Parish Church. 4.45 pm to 6 pm every Wednesday in Farragon. All are welcome to come along.

Aberfeldy Alcoholics Anonymous - Aberfeldy Parish Church, Kitchen. 7.30 pm to 9 pm every Tuesday. Contact: 01887 820936.

Dull and Weem Chit Chat Café - First Monday of the month in the Macdonald Room, Dull and Weem Kirk. For further information please contact Liz Bruce at DullandWeemChurch@gmail.com.

Strathtay Coffee Break - The group meets every Wednesday in the John Kyd Hall, beside Strathtay Church, at 10.30 am.

All are welcome to come along and join in.

Strathtay Quilting Group - John Kyd Hall. 7 pm to 9 pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

Contact: gls.churchofscotland@gmail.com.

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Please look at the church website for the latest information.

Church website information Aberfeldy Parish Church: www.aberfeldyparishchurch.org Dull and Weem Parish Church: www.dullandweemparish. org Grantully, Logierait and Strathtay Parish Church: www.glschurchofscotland.org Dear Friends, ‘Life is what happens to you’, sang John Lennon, ‘while you’re busy making other plans.’ What is interrupting you at the moment?

When you study the life of Jesus you are struck by the interruptions he faced. These never distracted from his life’s purpose - in fact they served it; whether the interruption was a question, an accusation, a plea for healing or even a betrayal. When Jesus was interrupted, he wasn’t flustered, nor annoyed - he had a way of going with it, of allowing the interruption to be what it needed to be, of sensing that perhaps the interruption would be the gift which would lead to his most important moments. So also, with whatever is interrupting you at the moment, may you sense the good in it, or perhaps even sense God in it, and may it turn into one of your most important moments.

May God bless you, Neil Glover

Catholic Church Services in Highland Perthshire

St Columba’s Catholic Church - Birnam (PH8 0BJ) Saturday Mass 4 pm Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church - Aberfeldy (PH15 2AL) Sunday Mass 9.30 am St Bride’s Catholic Church - Pitlochry (PH16 5AL) Sunday Mass 11.30 am. All welcome.

For any further information please contact: The Parish Priest: stbridespitlochry@dunkelddiocese. org.uk

Pitlochry Community First Responders|Volunteers urgently required|Please apply now and help save lives in your community!

Pitlochry Community First Responders (PCFR) is a local non-profit charity.

We assist the Scottish Ambulance Service, who have First Responder groups across Scotland. All volunteers are fully trained by the Ambulance Service, and live or work in the community. Responders can attend certain serious medical situations, sustaining life until an ambulance arrives.

The ambulance control centre deploys the on-duty Responders when a local 999 call is received, which they will not be able to reach rapidly. Using their own vehicles, day or night, Pitlochry First Responders selflessly operate in the local area. We cover from Blair Atholl to Ballinluig, and are in contact with the Dunkeld and Aberfeldy groups to ensure good coverage.

This is an important, life-saving local charity, and we need everyone’s support in many ways! Most importantly, we are currently recruiting more volunteer First Responders. Responders are vital to the community, and your own lives could well depend on them one day. No previous first aid experience is necessary as full training is given by the ambulance service. Responders need to be over the age of eighteen and have access to a reliable car while on duty.

Please scan the QR Code above for direct access, or visit our website for application forms for First Responders and our PCFR Friends group. Please share this information with others. Visit our secure website: www.pitlochryresponders.org or email us: info@pitlochryresponders.org.

We need you, because you might need us! PCFR, saving local lives.

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Highland Perthshire Photography Group (HPPG)

HPPG meets at 7 pm in The Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy on the last Monday of each month. We invite all local photographers, whether beginners or more experienced camera users to join us to share experience and expertise at these friendly, informal get-togethers. We also hold themed workshops and host occasional inspiring talks to stimulate our own interests and skills development in different photographic genres - such as landscape, portrait, macro, street photography, as well as black and white and mobile phone photography. Join us for our photoshoot excursions to the wide range of wonderful places of photographic interest on our doorstep and slightly further afield. So why not see if the group is what you have been looking for to take forward and develop your photography - and exchange ideas and photographic tips and tricks with like-minded people in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our next get-together in the Birks Cinema will be at 7pm on Monday, 29 June. Come along to find out more.

Pitlochry and Moulin Men’s Shed (PAMMS) - We meet weekly in the Men’s Shed, at 2 Burnside Rd (behind the lower Davidson’s Chemist) on a Tuesday at 2 pm to 4 pm. The Shed gives an opportunity for folks to work on projects and chat about experiences over tea, coffee and biscuits. Currently the Shed is developing a tool-library to support personal and community projects.

The Men’s Shed meets all year round. Formally, the Men’s Shed is a single gendered protected shared space and is 18+ We welcome new and old participants.

The Shed is now fund-raising (via https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/pitlochryand-moulin-mens-shed) to cover rent and utility costs.

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Where people and nature thrive Dun Coillich is a community-owned landscape regeneration and rural skills training project in Glen Goulandie. Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust owns and manages the land for wildlife and the local community.

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We have an exciting programme of summer events lined up. See www.duncoillich. org/whats-on, including the following: *Summer Moth Morning. Saturday, 27 June local moth recorder and enthusiast Susanna Wellock will lead a restful morning of moth marvelling. 9.30 am to 10.30 am. *The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Saturday, 25 July our Forest Manager Willie McGhee will lead a walk to share information about the developing woodland at Dun Coillich. 9.30 am to 11.30 am.

Our events are free for HPCLT members, and we ask for a suggested donation of £5 from non-members. Booking is essential.

Please email projectofficer@hpclt.org.

Business partnership scheme - We are delighted to welcome Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters and Taiga Upland as the first business partners of Dùn Coillich. We hope to welcome more such partners soon, please contact us for more details.

Jamie Grant, Director of Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters comments, ‘The team here at Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters is delighted to come on board as official partners. We have had a long association with HPCLT and are huge fans of both the conservation and education work that the dedicated team of staff and volunteers deliver at Dùn Coillich. We enjoyed helping plant 250 oak saplings recently to mark the formal start of this partnership and look forward to supporting the important contribution that Dùn Coillich makes to the community for many years to come.’

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Taiga Upland team have a long-standing relationship with HPCLT, in that many of our Trainees and other young people who have gained experience and skills with us have progressed to work with Taiga. Their experience gained at Dùn Coillich and with our Apprenticeship partners, FLS, NTS Ben Lawyers and the Kynachan and Dalchosnie Estate, stands them in good stead to take on the many and varied landscape operations engaged in by Taiga Upland.

Get involved! There are many ways to get involved with our small charity’s work: *Membership - costs £20 a year; our members become part of our community. Further details at www.duncoillich.org/support-us-2025. *Volunteering - every Tuesday we enjoy time outdoors doing something practical. *Become a trustee - to help steer the work of HPCLT among a friendly group of fellow board members. *Business partnership scheme - a way for local businesses to give back to communities and the environment and support our work More information - Visit www.duncoillich.org to find out more about where we are and what we do or follow our Facebook Group (Dun Coillich Community Land) for regular updates.

The Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society

The Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society meet every Monday, during term time, in The Royal School of Dunkeld, between 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm, where we enjoy playing traditional, and contemporary Scottish music together, under the guidance of our musical director and conductor Pete Clark. We are a friendly group, and welcome players of all instruments that work within an orchestra setting.

There is the option to either join as full member, or just come along when you can and pay on the night. For information, or to learn more about our group, our website is www.dunkeldstrathspeyandreel.org

Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries

Breadalbane Community Library

Summer Reading Challenge - Enjoy a summer full of books and fun at your local library. The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, themed Read to the Beat!, launches on Saturday, 27 June. This free programme encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read six books over the summer holidays, focusing on music, sound science, and storytelling. Sign up at any Culture Perth & Kinross library, and children can receive a challenge pack, stickers along the way, and a certificate and medal when they complete the challenge.

Watch out for details of events taking place at Breadalbane Community Library on the Culture Perth and Kinross website or ask.

You can also visit the Summer Reading Challenge website to read, share, create and play interactive games. The challenge helps children keep reading over the summer and feel ready for the new school year.

Code Club - Held every Thursday from 3.45 pm to 4.45 pm. A weekly term-time coding club for children aged 8 to 12.

Bookbug session - Held every Friday from 11.15 am to 11.45 am. An underfives activity session with songs, rhymes and stories.

Creative Writing with Open Book - Join the Aberfeldy Creative Writing Group with local author Linda Cracknell. All welcome.

Monthly on Thursdays 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

The next meeting is Thursday, 18 June.

Breadalbane Heritage Society Family History Group - If you are looking for help to research your family history and create your family tree, the Family History Group may be able to help. Please contact Helen Stewart at helenstewart.bhs@gmail. com or get in touch with the library. Support sessions are held in the library and are by prior arrangement only.

Opening hours - Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm; Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm; Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm; Friday: 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm; Sunday: Closed.

Breadalbane Community Library, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy PH15 2FJ; 01887 822405.

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We have customers from all around the globe who visit our shop and website to grab themselves a nice bottle of Scotland’s famous spirit.

As well as whisky, we stock a huge host of world wines, spirits and beers as well as a comprehensive range of craft gins.

It’s tempting to hibernate over these winter months but we all know our brains and bodies will thank us for keeping moving and connecting with people, even if it means getting a bit wet!

Wellness Walks are here to help! With regular walks, little local ones and slightly longer days out there’s plenty of chance to keep walking towards wellness this winter.

Walks are always free, friendly, in small groups and led by our qualified and insured leaders. They’re never a route march and you’ll never be left behind!

Walks are planned from Aberfeldy, Kenmore, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl and surrounding areas.

New walks are added regularly so be sure to check the website regularly. www.wellnesswalks.org.uk/region/scotland

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2026 European Junior and Under 23 Wild Water Racing Championships

After a very exciting river racing GB selection event over the Easter weekend, on the River Tay, the GB Team has been selected for the 2026 European Junior and Under 23 Wild Water Racing Championships from Wednesday, 12 August to Saturday, 15 August this year.

Within the GB Team of around 30 paddlers, there will be nine Scottish paddlers including two local Aberfeldy paddlers, Thea McCrae and Robert Grant.

Thea and Robert would be delighted to have some local support on the river bank while they’re racing!

There will be a second round of selection in July and we are hopeful that there could be more local paddlers in the team.

Wild Water Racing has two formats, both raced against the clock; the Classic which is a longer race typically lasting around 15

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minutes and the Sprint that will be all over in less than a minute. The Classic will take place on the Wednesday, 12 and Thursday, 13 August, the Sprint heats will take place on Friday 14 August, with the finals being on Saturday 15 August.

For the Classic race, competitors will be getting on the river at Beyond Adventure in Aberfeldy and paddling to below Fourth Falls. The Sprint will start upstream of the Tully rapids and finish at the same place as the classic.

As this is a European Championship, we are expecting around 300 competitors and coaches; with around twenty teams coming from across Europe, including France, Spain, Bosnia, Czech Republic, Ukraine and Macedonia amongst others. These championships don’t typically attract many travelling spectators, however as this is a Junior as well as an Under 23 Championship, we’re confident that quite a few parents will come over to spectate.

The GB Team will be hosting a training camp in the middle of July and you should expect to see European paddlers arriving from the start of August, to get to know the river. All the competitors will be in the area from the weekend before the racing, with racing starting on Wednesday, 12 August.

The organisers would like to thank locals and landowners alike for all the support that they have given the event so far, as we continue to work to deliver a great Euro-

pean River Racing Championships on the River Tay and to respect the local community and landowners alike.

Should you need further details on the event or should you be willing to volunteer at the event, we would be keen to hear from you at wwreventinfo@paddlescotland.org.uk

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Mid Scotland & Fife Regional Member Murdo Fraser MSP can be contacted at the Control Tower, Perth Airport, Scone, PH2 6PL Tel 01738 553 990 or email at Murdo.Fraser.msp@parliament.scot The costs of this advert have been met from parliamentary resources

I am delighted to have been re-elected as MSP for the MidScotland & Fife region for another five years. I look forward to continuing to represent people across the region and am hugely grateful to them for their ongoing support.

My office in Perth is back up and running and my hardworking and capable staff team are already dealing with constituents’ issues. My regular programme of surgeries will recommence shortly.

I will be continuing to perform the role of a constructive opposition MSP as I have done for many years. I will also continue to pursue issues which I know are of great interest to the people of Highland Perthshire, including the dualling of the A9, the condition of roads, access to health services, the sustainability of the vital tourist and hospitality sector, and much more.

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Get Happier and Healthier at parkrun in Aberfeldy & Pitlochry Free, Friendly, and for Everyone

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Do you know that research has shown that participating and/ or volunteering at parkrun really does make people healthier and happier?

There are parkrun events every weekend around the UK. In Scotland all events start at 9.30 am. It’s free, open to all ages, from babies being pushed in prams to folk 80 years young. We just ask that children under 11 years keep within arm’s reach of their responsible adult. You can decide to walk, jog or run the 5km route.

Each parkrun has its own unique qualities. You can even bring your dog but only one dog per person on a short, handheld lead please.

We’d encourage you to register (free) with parkrun at www.parkrun.org.uk/register/ Then bring along your barcode, which will enable you to receive an email with your completion time. You may prefer to volunteer to enjoy the camaraderie, it’s a great way to meet people and make friendships. There are a variety of volunteer roles, all are easy, and we will give you any training on the day if required.

Our local parkruns are - *Faskally Forest, Pitlochry, which meets at Loch Dunmore, home of the Enchanted Forest. *Feldyroo Fitness Trail, which starts near Wade’s bridge in Aberfeldy. * Perth and Aviemore, if you wish to travel further afield. To find out more look at our web/Facebook pages.

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The Sandemans of Perthshire and Pitlochry

A contributor offers an account of an interesting historical figure with Pitlochry connections: William Sandeman (1722 to 1790).

Sandeman was born at Luncarty, Perthshire, the fifth child of David Sandeman and Margaret Ramsay.

David moved to Perth from Alyth in 1708, where he became involved in the local linen industry. William and brother Robert started up their own business, which gained a solid reputation.

The brothers were keen adherents of the Glasite Church, a nonconformist Protestant sect, which broke from the established Church of Scotland. The sect was named for its prime mover, John Glas, a former minister of the Church. Robert married Glas’s daughter, Catherine.

William and Robert Sandeman were members of the Perth congregation, which had a Meeting House in High Street, Perth. Robert left the linen trade and directed all his energies into the Glasite Church. He took the sect to the USA, where they became known as Sandemanians.

William continued to prosper in the linen trade, establishing bleachworks in Luncarty and Perth.

William Sandeman also had an interest in Stanley Mills, Perthshire, which was managed by a group including the English inventor and entrepreneur, Richard Arkwright, who pioneered water power within the cotton manufacturing industry. William Sandeman was interred in the Greyfriars burial ground, Perth.

Robert died in Connecticut, USA, on 2 April 1771. He was described as ‘a man who believed without fear that he was correct in what he thought, a man of integrity and a good Scot.’

William Sandeman’s son William Jnr. operated a successful textile business and bleachworks at Douglasfield, Dundee.

This family has numerous other interesting historical associations, but the main interest for local readers might be that another notable member of the family was ‘Sandeman of Fonab’. Lieutenant-Colonel, George Glas Sandeman (1839 to 1905), built Fonab Castle, Pitlochry, in 1892. It functioned as a British Red Cross auxiliary hospital between 1915 and 1918, and during World War Two housed evacuated children. In 1946, the castle was bought by the North of Scotland Hydro-Electric Board who renamed it Port-na-Craig House. It functioned as a control centre for the company. It is now the Fonab Castle Hotel & Spa. His son, George Amelius Crawshay Sandeman (1883 to 1915), Captain, 3rd Battalion (attached 1st Battalion), Hampshire Regiment, was killed in action during World War One, and is commemorated with a plaque at Holy Trinity Church, Pitlochry.

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Pitlochry Community Action Trust

Pitlochry Community Action Trust (PCAT) has welcomed Pitlochry Garden Share (PGS) as a core project as part of efforts to secure the future of the Moulin community garden on a longer-term basis.

Both organisations work towards the same priorities of protecting and enhancing the environmental assets and sustainability of the area, boosting health and wellbeing, reducing social isolation and supporting volunteering efforts in the community.

Establishing community growing initiatives, sharing local produce and supporting and encouraging volunteering in the community were all identified in the Community Action Plan by the community as priorities.

PGS was set up to contribute to the delivery of those priorities, and PCAT is delighted to be able to support the volunteers to continue to do that through the sharing of resources and effort, benefitting everyone involved directly as well as the wider community.

PGS will retain its own identity, logo and online presence but will come under the auspices of PCAT in terms of financial

ing, and vibrant places to live.

Highlights from our May meeting Our May meeting covered a range of local issues, ongoing projects, and opportunities affecting both communities.

Police update - A total of 77 incidents were reported, with the majority relating to road traffic matters. Other incidents included the theft of alcohol from the Coop, theft of fuel from the BP Garage, a noise complaint about live music at a local venue, and concerns raised about the 50p charge for use of the public toilets.

Fonab Cemetery - Perth & Kinross Council has paused the Memorial Safety Programme in our area while the process is reviewed, following the laying down of approximately 25% of headstones at Fonab Cemetery. A further update is expected at our June meeting. All related correspondence is available on our website.

Infrastructure update - BEAR Scotland’s essential wall replacement and riverbank reinstatement works will require the closure of the A9 northbound off-slip into Pitlochry from Monday, 15 June to Thursday, 31 December. Our Chair has contacted BEAR Scotland, Perth & Kinross Council, and the Transport Minister to explore alternatives to a full closure of the slip road. At the time of writing, no alternative solution has been identified. Further information is available on our website.

Full meeting minutes are available at any time on our website.

Next meeting - Our next meeting will take place at Pitlochry High School on Monday, 8 June at 7 pm.

Meetings are open to all residents and provide an opportunity to share ideas, raise local issues, and hear updates on matters affecting our area. The agenda will be pubPitlochry & Moulin lished in advance on our website: PMCC Website Community Council The Pitlochry & Moulin Community Coun- Planning & development updates Planning matters continue to be updated cil (PMCC) represents local regularly on both the PMCC Facebook residents by listening to page and website. community concerns and Connect with us - visit www.mypmcc.org, supporting initiatives that email info@mypmcc.org, or find us on Fahelp Pitlochry and Moulin cebook. remain inclusive, welcom-

administration and other core support as and when required, enabling volunteers to spend more time on the aspects of volunteering in the garden that they enjoy most.

Find out more about PCAT at www.pitlochryaction.org.uk or by following ‘Pitlochry Community Action Trust - PCAT’ on Facebook.

Pitlochry Garden Share - You may have heard that on 1 May, Pitlochry Garden Share formally came under the umbrella of PCAT (Pitlochry Community Action Trust). Hence the inclusion of both logos! We are all very much looking forward to working with the PCAT team.

The market stall this month will be on the third Saturday of the month (Saturday, 20 June) just outside the Pitlochry market area, from 10 am and finishing around 2 pm. We will hopefully have some produce for sale, and also various plants/seedlings and other items.

The gardens keep us very busy at this time of year! We are caring for flowers, fruit and vegetables. The new polytunnel is working hard for us and has greatly increased the range of what we can grow.

We are always delighted to have new volunteers, regardless of how much or how little time you have to spare, or how much gardening experience you have. Any produce grown is shared out amongst volunteers, so joining us is a good option if you are interested in growing your own food.

If anyone is interested in joining us, or learning more about us, visit our website at pitlochrygardenshare.org or visit our Facebook page. You can also email us via pitlochrygardenshare@gmail.com.

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ture season at Birnam Arts continues and on May 11, we heard about an unusual side of one of our greatest novelists when Ian Keable spoke on Charles Dickens, Conjurer. On Monday, 8 June, Emma Johnson concludes our main lecture season for 2025-6 with Comedy Classical: How Composers Make Us Laugh.

We are now in our summer house and garden visits season and on May 20, we travelled to Arniston House and Rosslyn Chapel. We have a special visit planned to the beautiful Gleneagles House and garden on Wednesday, 10 June, and Kinross House and garden on Wednesday, 1 July.

For more information please contact tastvisits@gmail.com or pick up the information sheet at our next Birnam Arts lecture.

Our programme for 2026-7 is under preparation and 2026-7 will include a special interest day on silver from well-known Antiques Roadshow silver expert Gordon Foster in October.

We have continued our programme of supporting art in local primary schools with a donation to Cupar Angus Primary School.

The Arts Society Tayside is a not-forprofit, volunteer-run society, dedicated to providing its members with enjoyable and approachable experiences in the arts, and supporting local good causes related to art.

Each year we offer our 300 members ten absorbing and accessible morning or afternoon lectures on the second Monday of the month at Birnam Arts on a wide variety of topics, as well as a range of house, garden and gallery visits and interesting addon days and lectures. For those unable to make the journey to Birnam, we are now offering live Zoom links to our lectures.

Please visit our website to see the full programme: theartssocietytayside.org.uk.

You can attend the remaining activities in our 2025-6 season as a guest or join us as a member for another adventure in the arts for our 2026-7 season, starting in September. Please contact us at tastmembership@ gmail.com or 01350 724232.

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Friends of Crieff Cemetery

Friends of Crieff Cemetery would like to invite the public to attend our 2nd Armed Forces Day War Graves Tour.

Please come along on Saturday, 27 June at 2 pm to hear of the collective and individual sacrifices made by some of the service personnel buried or memorialised in Crieff Cemetery. Free entry, all welcome.

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Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries - Birnam Library Summer Reading Challenge - Enjoy a summer full of books and fun at your local library.

The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, themed Read to the Beat!, launches on Saturday, 27 June. This free programme encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read six books over the summer holidays, focusing on music, sound science, and storytelling. Sign up at any Culture Perth & Kinross library, and children can receive a challenge pack, stickers along the way, and a certificate and medal when they complete the challenge.

Watch out for details of events taking place at Birnam Library on the Culture Perth and Kinross website or ask in the library for details. You can also visit the Summer Reading Challenge website to read, share, create and play interactive games. The challenge helps children keep reading over the summer and feel ready for the new school year.

Bookbug sessions - Held every Thursday from 10.30 am to 11 am. Join us for songs, stories and rhymes for under-fives. Pre-booking for each session is essential.

Please contact the library to book a place.

Books on Wheels - For individuals who cannot get out and about to visit the library. This includes books in large print and audio formats. Please contact the library for further information.

Recycling - All libraries accept used stamps and batteries for recycling.

Opening hours - Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 5 pm to 7 pm; Friday: 12 pm to 5 pm; Saturday: 9.30 am to 12 pm; Sunday: Closed Birnam Library, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0DS; 01738 459709; birnamlibrary@culturepk.org.uk

Tayside and Strathearn Help for Ukraine

Once again, we have been overwhelmed by the kindness of people living in your area providing us with so many appropriate items to send to many areas of Ukraine.

One reason may be that we now have 2 collection points in Crieff. One collection point is at the Blythswood Local Support Group at 10, High Street with opening times Tuesday and Friday: 10 am to 4 pm and the second at the Adventist church ADRA warehouse on Gwydyr Rd, Crieff, PH7 4BS, open every Tuesday from 1 pm to 2 pm. Within the Quair’s distribution area, there is another collection point, the Aberfeldy Steamie Ltd, which continues to collect for TASH at Unit 1, Struan House, The Square, PH15 2DD. We are greatly indebted to all those volunteers who work tirelessly for us.

Please do not give us any adult clothes except brand-new ones (as these are sent to hospitals). Adult shoes, however, are still in demand. The only clothes and baby equipment required at present are for 0 to 2-yearolds. Thank you for your understanding.

We are now busy packing for our 120th lorry. As we anticipate the cost of each lorry increasing in the future, we are looking forward to holding another car boot sale at Errol Airfield on Sunday, 7 June. Items sell from 50p so we were amazed to make £570 on 10 May, thanks to the many donations that come from you and your friends.

We sell anything from costume jewellery to household items, toys and baby equipment. Gardening tools also fly off the table as do fishing rods. Your odds and ends are someone else’s treasure so please keep them coming.

Looking ahead to the summer holidays, we would love to receive any outdoor sports equipment, games, and art materials as one of our Partners runs Summer Camps for children and teenagers.

Visits can be made to our warehouse at Errol Airfield by arrangement via the following info@tash4ukraine.org.uk. We are open from 9.30 am to 1 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays.

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The Birks is more than a cinema!

We strive to create memorable experiences that bring the community together. Our Cinema and Café are open five days a week (Thursday to Monday), and our Café welcomes you six days a week (Wednesday to Monday).

Every week, we have regular classes and groups, which are free (donations welcome).

On Mondays, we host a relaxed Chair-Based Exercise session followed by Knit & Knatter in the afternoon, and Chess Club in the evening.

On Thursdays, people are invited to gather upstairs with their own craft and projects for Craic N’ Craft - crafting and chatting!

Our Lego Coding Club, for children with additional support needs, meets at 4.30 pm, and from 7 pm our much-loved Acoustic Music Night, where musicians of all levels come together to play a mix of traditional and favourite tunes.

Fridays start out with the Aberfeldy Sketchers group from 10 am to 12.30 pm in our upstairs space. All levels and ages are welcome. Friday afternoons we have a weekly stories group for older residents of the area, Feldy Folk Tales, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Then every Friday evening we have Board Games Night with a variety of games to choose from.

Why not join our Book Club? We meet every second Monday of the month at 7.30 pm, choose books and chat about great reads.

Have an interest in photography? Want to make new friends? Come along to Highland Perthshire Photography Group meetings on the last Monday of each month at 7 pm and join them as they discuss walks, talks and

local outings. Take your photography to the next level! Beginners and students, all are welcome!

Our Environmental film is People’s Emergency Briefing on Monday, 22 June, 7.30 pm.

What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK? This eye-opening new film brings together leading UK scientists and experts to share the latest evidence. Free event, booking is essential.

Get ready to put your knowledge to the test with our Quiz Nights! On Friday, 5 June, at 7.30 pm, gather your friends and family for a fun-filled evening and a chance to win.

Gaelic Café session on Saturday, 6 June, 10.15 am. If you are interested in Gaelic culture, already speak Gaelic or are just learning, join our friendly group to chat or just listen to these inspiring and fascinating sessions!

Sunday, 7 June, 4.15 pm is our next Book and Film Blethers: Leonora in the Morning Light.

Adapting Elena Poniatowska’s novel, it is the story of a woman who turned trauma into transcendence, creating beauty from chaos and forging a legacy that changed the history of modern art, making her currently the highest-selling female British artist.

Special events

Saturday, 6 June - 7.30 pm. Leonora in the Morning Light. In 1930s Paris, rebellious painter Leonora Carrington joins surrealists Breton and Dalí. Her romance with Max Ernst forces her to face her inner struggles. This screening includes a Q&A with directors Thor Klein & Lena Vurma.

Sunday, 7 June - 6.30 pm. Quo Vadis, Aida? - A powerful and haunting portrayal of the days leading up to the Srebrenica genocide, telling this story through the eyes of Aida, a UN translator and mother caught between impossible choices. Sponsored by a local supporter of Beyond Srebrenica. The Chair of Beyond Srebrenica,

who fled Bosnia during the war, will be at the screening to explain their work and the consequences of the genocide today.

Saturday, 13 June - 7.30 pm. The Birdcage.

Armand and Albert have built the perfect life for themselves tending to their gaudy Miami nightclub. But their pastel tranquility is shaken when Armand’s son announces that he’s getting married to the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley... and they’re all getting together for dinner!

Sunday, 14 June - 2 pm. Holli and Rachel (Music Gig). An emerging duo on the Scottish traditional music scene. Their music weaves original compositions with traditional melodies through immersive arrangements that highlight texture and interplay. Passionate about sharing their music in community spaces, Rachel and Holli are known for creating intimate, welcoming performances.

Monday, 15 June - 7.30 pm. Art Appreciation Group. Meeting in our new first floor space, audiences will be introduced to Marthe Orant, a French painter who studied alongside the Nabis group.

Saturday 20 June - 4.30 pm. CineCraft: Pride.

Love classic film and working on a favourite craft project? Imagine a visit for a special crafting screening of ‘Pride’, where you’re free to practice your crafts and share the cinema experience with your fellow guests.

Wednesday, 24 June - 7.30 pm. Mairi McGillivray (Fèis Thatha Gig). Join us for an evening of traditional melodies with Mairi McGillivray alongside guitarist Seán Gray.

Hailing from Islay, Mairi’s Gaelic heritage and multitude of musical influences bring a fresh take on traditional songs.

Thursday, 25 June - 7 pm. National Theatre Live: Les Liaisons Dangereuses. Lesley Manville joins Aidan Turner in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.

Volunteering opportunities

Bring your love of community, people and cinema to life by volunteering with us. If you would like to know more, email volunteers@birkscinema.co.uk.

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Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries

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Summer Reading Challenge - Enjoy a summer full of books and fun at your local library. The 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, themed Read to the Beat!, launches on Saturday, 27 June. This free programme encourages children aged 4 to 11 to read six books over the summer holidays, focusing on music, sound science, and storytelling. Sign up at any Culture Perth & Kinross library, and children can receive a challenge pack, stickers along the way, and a certificate and medal when they complete the challenge.

Watch out for details of events taking place at Pitlochry Library on the Culture Perth and Kinross website or ask in the library for details. You can also visit the Summer Reading Challenge website to read, share, create and play interactive games. The challenge helps children keep reading over the summer and feel ready for the new school year.

Bookbug session - Held every Thursday from 9.15 am to 9.45 am. Join us for songs, stories and rhymes for under-fives.

Pre-booking for each session is essential.

Please contact the library to book a place.

Community knitting group - Meets every Thursday from 11 am to 12.45 pm. Whether you already knit or would like to learn, come along to our weekly group. Everything you need to get started is provided.

Opening hours - Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 12 pm to 4 pm; Thursday: 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm; Friday: Closed; Saturday: 9.30 am to 12.30 pm; Sunday: Closed Pitlochry Library, 46 Atholl Road, Pitlochry PH16 2BX; 01796 474635; pitlochrylibrary@culturepk.org.uk

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The Scottish Crannog Centre - In May, work began on thatching the crannog roof, marking another major milestone.

The team fixed hazel purlins into place, carefully tying the rods to the roof frame

to create the structure needed to support the reed thatch. Once this framework was complete, all hands were on deck to begin laying and securing the reed across the roof.

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The process was highly physical and required plenty of care and coordination, with the build team working at height in full protective equipment while balancing across the roof structure.

The far side of the roof was among the first sections to be thatched, offering the first real glimpse of how the finished crannog would look. A final ridge section, often referred to as the ‘hat’ of the roof, was then added once the main body of thatching was complete. This was secured to the purlins to create a weatherproof finish. Using traditional materials, including reed for the thatch and hazel rods for the purlins, the project came together quickly and offered a fascinating insight into ancient building techniques. The rapid progress transformed the crannog from a timber framework into a recognisable historic structure.

We also hosted our Romans event, where a trade deal was struck between the Antonine Guard and our Crannog Dwellers. Sadly, the Romans ruined it by trying to pay with silver coins - the cheek of it!

There was pageantry, shining armour, olive bread, and a great big battle. Despite that, we might let them come back again next year.

We are very excited to announce our brand-new crannog guidebook. Written in collaboration with UNESCO Reila and our team, the guidebook celebrates the completion of the crannog reconstruction. A huge thank you to Museum Galleries Scotland for funding this project. The guidebook is now available in our shop.

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Innerpeffray Library - A warm welcome awaits you at the Library of Innerp-

effray, where our team of visitor guides can help you turn the pages of our historic collection and be enveloped in tales of past times. Our 2026 exhibition, ‘Signs of the Times’, explores the myriad uses of signs and symbols within the books of our collection. From books on mysterious subjects such as heraldry, emblems and allegory, to the history of printers’ marks and fine decorative bindings, this exhibition is a real visual delight.

Dates for your Diary

Wednesday, 1 July - The Three Inch Fools: King Arthur and the Holy Fail. 7 pm. The ever-popular Three Inch Fools outdoor theatre company are back once more at Innerpeffray. In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero waiting in the wings who went by the name of Arthur. Saddle up - things are about to get legendary! Tickets available online. Adults £22, Family £62, Under-18s £12 and Under-5s free (but please still book a seat).

Friday, 7 - Saturday, 8 August - Innerpeffray Summer Fayre. Friday and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Gladden your heart with a browse of our Summer Fayre in the schoolroom, with unique gifts from the Library alongside carefully curated stalls from local artists and makers. The Friends of Innerpeffray Library will also be hosting some summery garden-themed events this weekend, times and details to be confirmed. Free entry to the Fayre, refreshments available.

Wednesday, 2 September - Friends of Innerpeffray Library Talk. 7 pm. Squadron Leader Gus Macdonald will deliver a talk about Tornado GR4s and Close Air Support in Afghanistan. Tickets will be available to book online.

Friday, 4 - Sunday, 6 September - The Innerpeffray Festival. Our annual festival of reading with talks, workshops and evening events will take place this weekend.

Look out for the full programme to be announced soon!

These are just a few of the events we have lined up for the season ahead - look out for our monthly notices in The Quair to find out about more talks, concerts, fairs and workshops. You can also find our full, up-to-date programme with links to ticket booking on the ‘What’s On’ page of our website.

Call for Volunteers - Our friendly volunteer team are crucial to the running of the Library of Innerpeffray. Whether you would like to be a visitor guide, join the gardening team, do behind-the-scenes admin or help out with our programme of events, we’d love to hear from you. Email info@innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk or call the number below.

From March to October, the Library’s regular opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday 2 pm to 5 pm. Contact us on 01764 652819 or visit our website at www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk for more details.

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Historic Dunkeld

Visit us at 12 The Cross, Dunkeld, PH8 0AN. Open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 3 pm.

Upcoming events We have a variety of Living History events planned for 2026. Our next event is an Apothecary Workshop on Sunday, 28 June from 10 am to 3 pm with The Historical Herbalists. This will be a fantastic hands-on experience. Refreshments, lunch, and materials are included in the ticket price.

We are also hosting a Neolithic and Bronze Age ceramic session with Emma from Bog Born Crafts on Wednesday, 29 July from 10 am to 3 pm. This session will allow you to learn historic pottery throwing techniques with an expert crafts person.

Refreshments, lunch and materials are included in the ticket price.

We are taking part in The Jacobite Festival 2026 from Friday, 21 to Sunday, 23 August. Join the Sir Arthur Erskine Regiment in Stanley Hill Park, Dunkeld for a weekend filled with reenactment fun. There will be everything from weapons displays to historical talks. Visit our website to find out more.

Tickets for all our events are available via Eventbrite. Check out our what’s on page at www.historicdunkeld.org.uk/whats-on to find out more and see what other events we have planned.

Young Archaeologists’ Club - Our young archaeologists’ club is a free club open for children aged 8 to 16. We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 3.30 pm to 5 pm in the Dunkeld Community Archive.

Get in touch if you would like to sign up.

Our next sessions are on Thursday, 4 June and Thursday, 18 June before we take a break for the school holidays.

Monday Memories Club - Join us in the archive on Mondays from 3 pm to 4.30 pm to reminisce and chat over tea, coffee and biscuits. Get in touch if you would like more information.

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Sunday, 31 May - Air Ambulance Sunday, 7 June - NT Feldy Crew Sunday, 14 June - Breadalbane Reading Rooms Sunday, 21 June - Breadalbane Canoe Club Sunday, 28 June - Maclean Hall, Fearnan Sunday, 5 July - Aberfeldy Tennis Club Sunday, 12 July - Loch Tay Hikers Sunday, 19 July - Grandtully Primary School Sunday, 26 July - Kenmore Primary School Sunday, 2 August - Weem Church Sunday, 9 August - Camserney Hall Sunday, 16 August - Museum Group Sunday, 23 August - Aberfeldy Rugby Club Sunday, 30 August - Autoimmune Diseases Support Group Sunday, 6 September - Fortingall Roots Sunday, 13 September - St Andrew’s Church, Strathtay Sunday, 20 September - Breadalbane Strathtay Youth FC Sunday, 27 September - Rotary Sunday, 4 October - The Eating Disorder Recovery Unit Sunday, 11 October - The Birks Cinema Trust Sunday, 18 October - Aberfeldy Farmers Market Sunday, 25 October - Prostate Cancer Sunday, 1 November - Breadalbane Community Larder Sunday, 8 November - Rescue Donkeys Sunday, 15 November - Amulree Village Hall Sunday, 22 November - Gamekeepers Welfare Trust Sunday, 29 November - Aberfeldy Scouts Sunday, 6 December - Community Choir Sunday, 13 December - Men’s Shed.

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Scotland’s littlest department store - MacGregor’s Community Store is owned and run by the community. With a mix of paid staff and volunteers, we provide Killin with items which cannot be found for miles around.

We’ve been working very hard to renew the shop over the past eighteen months, so if you’ve not been in for a while, give us another look.

For everything from phone chargers to nails and screws, washing-up liquid to specialty-coffee, freefrom, snacks on the go…we try our best to provide for the community and visitors alike.

We have a pop-up market on a Friday, bringing in fresh sourdough bread, rolls, fruit and vegetables, as locally sourced as possible.

Please pop in and say hello, give us suggestions for what you would like to have available locally or just for a blether.

We are delighted to have a Quair dispenser at MacGregor’s Community Store in Killin for locals and visitors to be able to pick up a copy of The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair each month. Editor Pitlochry Litter Action Group (part of Pitlochry in Bloom) - During the summer Pitlochry is busy with visitors from home and abroad who come to see our lovely town.

It would be a shame if their visit were spoiled by unsightly litter in the streets and open spaces. If you agree that it is important to keep the town clean and tidy do join our team of litter pickers. All equipment is provided including black bags and grabbers. We do try to separate recyclable waste from the other litter.

Litterpicks take place on the second Tuesday of the month and we meet at 10 am in the recreation ground car park. The next litterpick is on Tuesday, 9 June.

We would like to thank those residents of Pitlochry who are not members of the litter-picking group and who also pick up litter when they see it. We know you do this and we are very grateful.

Everyone taking part does so at their own risk. For further information contact Catherine Holmes (c.p.holmes47@btinternet.com) 01796 473400.

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Vale of Atholl Pipe Band Highland Night The Highland night is held in the Recreation Ground, Pitlochry every Monday night between 25th May 2026 and the 7th September 2026.

If it is wet, the event is held in Pitlochry Town Hall.

Gates open at the Recreation Ground at 7pm.

Drive In - Free Parking in the Field Featuring: Pipe Band, Scottish Music and Songs, Highland and Scottish Country Dancing Admission Prices: Adult £10, Child £3

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Birnam Arts: Concerts & Events • Café • Shop • Gallery • Beatrix Potter

Station Road, Birnam PH8 0DS - 01350 727674.

Tickets and full details online at www.birnamarts.com Live music, exhibitions, workshops and the launch of our new Beatrix Potter™ Garden Trail make Birnam Arts a vibrant destination this summer. Book early: several events have limited capacity.

Until 7 July - 10 am to 5 pm daily. Exhibition - Who Will Be Remembered Here by Lewis Hetherington & CJ Mahony A powerful and thought-provoking exploration of queer memory, resistance and belonging, uncovering the hidden and often silenced spaces of Scottish history through film, words and photography.

Thursday, 4 June - 8 pm to 10 pm. Grace Stewart Skinner and Rachel & Holli. £16. An immersive, moving celebration of Scots dialect, coastal heritage and clarsach. Expect award-winning music, live visuals and a captivating set from a rising Celtic Connections duo.

Saturday, 13 June - 7 pm to 11 pm. Doss £20 (£15 PH8 Postcode residents).

Fierce, unapologetic Glasgow post-punk with abrasive lyrics, explosive live energy, and a DIY spirit that is taking the underground scene global.

Sunday, 14 June - 10 am to 12.30 pm. Drawing to Sound Workshop £30. Step outside, listen deeply, and sketch the sounds of the woods. A creative exploration of nature, climate, and connection led by artist Orla Stevens Sunday, 14 June - 2 pm to 4 pm. Nordic Viola String Trio £12 (£21.50 including lunch). A ‘quietly pioneering’ performance blending strings, natural soundscapes, and poetic fragments, taking you on a reflective journey from coast to mountain.

Wednesday, 17 June - 8 pm to 10 pm. Bob Sumner & Sarah Jane Scouten £16. Bob Sumner brings his genre-bending Americana to Birnam Arts with his new album Some Place to Rest Easy. He is joined by acclaimed Canadian folk artist Sarah Jane Scouten for an evening of rich storytelling, soulful harmonies and roots music.

The Beatrix Potter™ Garden Trail - We’re delighted to be preparing for the launch of our brand-new Garden Trail by the end of June. Follow us on social media or sign up to our newsletter for the official opening date. Funded by the Scottish Government and created with Brilliant Trails, the trail brings Beatrix Potter’s beloved characters to life through beautifully crafted wooden sculptures, interpretation panels and interactive elements within our garden. Families can enjoy a dedicated children’s activity, while adults can explore the story further with an exhibition guide. To learn more, please contact julia@birnamarts.com Café & Shop - Our café, bar and gift shop are open daily, serving coffee, cakes, lunches and locally inspired gifts - the perfect stop when visiting Birnam and Dunkeld.

Café Opening Hours - Daily 10 am to 4 pm. Shop & Exhibitions - Daily 10 am to 3.30 pm. To book and explore, visit www.birnamarts.com

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Pitlochry Community Hospital 01796 472052 infinity Blu Dental Practice 01796 470001 Pitlochry Tourist Information 01796 472215 Heartland Vet Services 01796 472201 Live Active Atholl 01796 473866 Pitlochry Theatre 01796 484626 Heartland Hearing 01796 473334 Atholl Eyecare 01796 516085

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Anderson Dentistry Aberfeldy Optician Locus Centre Heartland Vet Services

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Highland PerthshireSchools

Breadlabane Academy Reception 01887 822300 www.breadalbane.pkc.sch.uk/BA/ Breadalbane Community Campus

01887 822400 www.breadalbane.pkc.sch.uk/BCC/ Pitlochry School 01796 474666 Pitlochry School absence line 01796 474699 Royal School of Dunkeld 01738 454470 www.royaldunkeld.pkc.sch.uk Grandtully Primary 01887 822499 Logierait Primary 01796 474646 Blair Atholl Primary 01887 822491 Glenlyon Primary 01887 822477 Kenmore Primary 01887 822430 Other Useful Numbers NHS 24 111 Police Scotland 101 Flying Smiles Mobile Dental Hygienist 07812 055724 Perth Citizen’s Advice 0808 196 9440 Pitlochry Recycling Centre Bridge Road Thursday to Monday 9am - 4pm Last entry 3.45pm

Bankfoot Recycling Centre Stanley Road Tuesday & Thursday 9 am - 7 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Highland Perthshire Politicians

MSP - Perthshire North John Swinney MSP 01250 876576 MP - Angus and Perthshire Glens Dave Doogan MP 01307 804 185 Local Councillors - Highland Ward Xander McDade 01738 475000 Mike Williamson 07810 814495 John Duff 07826 908542 Local Councillors - Strathtay Ward Grant Laing 01738 475023 Claire McLaren 01738 475000 Ian James 01738 475022

Emergency Contact List, Aberfeldy

Community Resilience Group Coordinators The following contacts can help co-ordinate a community response if a situation warrants this within Aberfeldy. Please note that individuals will be available or accessible at different times, and you may have to move on to the next number if contact cannot be established. If the situation is serious, please contact the emergency services.

Name: Victor Clements (Chair, Aberfeldy Community Council) 24hr telephone contact: 01887 829361 or 07787 520987 Email: victor@nativewoods.co.uk Name: Val Ferguson (Tayside Waders) 24hr telephone contact: Tel 01887 829529 or mobile 07715 040470. Email: valferguson@ btopenworld.com Name: Norma Carr (Community warden) 24hr telephone contact 07785 538425 Name: John Steele (Locus Breadalbane) 24hr telephone contact 01887 822724 or 07852 218681. E: enquiries@locuscentre.org

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WA (welcome all) Soup Lunch Soup served from 12 noon every Friday during the winter months.

Aberfeldy Recycling Centre Dunkeld Road Tuesday & Thursday 9 am - 7 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

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Atholl Medical Centre

Ferry Road, Pitlochry , PH16 5FG Tel: 01796 472558 amc.tayside@nhs.scot Monday to Friday - 8.30 am - 6 pm Check hours for bank & public holidays Repeat prescriptions: tay.amcprescriptions@nhs.scot www.theathollmedicalcentre.co.uk

Craigvinean Surgery

Little Dunkeld, Dunkeld PH8 0AD 01350 727269 Monday to Friday - 8.00 am - 6 pm Check hours for bank & public holidays Repeat prescriptions: TAY.craigvineanprescriptions@nhs.scot. www.craigvineansurgery.scot.nhs.uk

Pitlochry Community Hospital Ferry Road, Pitlochry , PH16 5FG Tel. 01796 472052

For up to date information on services and care provided at Pitlochry Community Hospital please see the NHS Tayside website www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/GoingToHospital/OurPremisesA-Z/PitlochryCommunityHospital/index.htm

Aberfeldy & Kinloch Rannoch Medical Practice

Aberfeldy Health Centre Tigh an Daraich, Taybridge Road Aberfeldy, PH15 2BH Tel: 01887 820366 Repeat Prescriptions: 01887 829743 tay.aberfeldyprescriptions@nhs.scot Opening Hours - 8 am - 6 pm, Mon to Fri Check hours for bank and public holidays

Aberfeldy & Kinloch Rannoch Medical Practice

Kinloch Rannoch, PH16 5PR Tel: 01882 632216 Appointments only Monday - Friday 9 am-10.15 am, 2 pm - 2.45 pm and 4 pm - 5.30 pm For appointments phone reception www.aberfeldyandrannochsurgery.co.uk

Housing & Community Safety Pitlochry Area Office

26/28 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX Opening hours are as follows: Mon 8.45 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm - 5 pm, Tues 8.45 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm - 5 pm Wed Closed, Thurs Closed, Fri 8.45 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm - 5 pm. Appointments can be made with us by calling us on 01738 476000 (option 2).

Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages - Tel: (01796) 474645 Mon to Fri: by appointment This Council office will not open until 11 am on the first Thursday of every month.

Birnam Library

Station Rd, Birnam, PH8 0DS T: 01738 459709 birnamlibrary@culturepk.org.uk

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Pitlochry Hospital Car Service - An independently run voluntary service here to help those who do not have access to transport to get to hospital appointments in Perth and Dundee. Whether it is a routine appointment or something more serious we Perth and Kinross Council are committed to getting you there. If you Council Main Reception 01738 475000 would like our assistance, please contact us Perth & Kinross Childcare on 07767 547892 or email pitlochryhospiInformation Service 0845 601 4477 talcars@gmail.com. There is a small charge to cover fuel.

Humanos Aid International - Our charity has a complete range of stationery, supplied by Sklep Papierniczy based in Poland. With over 60 items, including super is published by glue, bubble wrap, all types of envelopes, SCOT ACTIVE LTD printing paper and more, the range will be with a registered office address extended, once new supplies arrive. The post office in Ballinluig sells the full range of 26/30 Bonnethill Road, of stationery and other items for our charity.

Pitlochry, PH16 5BS The post office in Ballinluig has the following Company Number SC854228 opening hours; Monday/ Thursday/ Friday tel/text: 07436 793785 9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5.30 pm closed for lunch 12 pm -1 pm. Humanos Aid Internae: atholl@thequair.com tional Registered Scottish charity SC042807 Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, PH15 2D 01887 822405 breadalbanelibrary@culturepk.org.uk See Current Library opening times at www.culturepk.org.uk/libraries/

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Perth Citizens Advice Bureau

You can reach Per th CAB for Advice on: FREEPhone: 0808 196 9440 10am - 3pm Mon to Fri (Free from both landlines and mobiles) Email: advice@perthcab.org.uk Webchat: www.perthcab.org.uk (10am - 1pm Mon to Fri)

NHS 24 - NHS 24 is a confidential out of

hours telephone health advice and information service available across Scotland. If you or someone you care for is unwell and you feel that it can’t wait until your GP surgery re-opens then you can call NHS 24 on 111. Where clinically appropriate a GP home visit or an ambulance may be arranged for you. In a life threatening situation you should dial 999.

Chemists and Pharmacies

Davidsons Chemist - Atholl Road, Pitlochry Tel: 01796 472810 and 01796 472414 Davidsons Chemist - 1 Bridge Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AH. Tel: 01350 727210 Davidsons Chemist, Bank St, Aberfeldy 01887 820324

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Hearing Aid Drop-in Clinic at Pitlochry Community Hospital

Do you or someone you know use NHS hearing aids? Do you need new batteries supplied and/or fitted? Do you need the tubing replaced on either your mould or open fit NHS hearing aids? If yes, then NHS Tayside volunteers will be here to help you on Tuesday, 2 June between 10 am and 12 noon at the Pitlochry Community Hospital.

Hearing Aid Drop-in Clinic at Aberfeldy & Kinloch Rannoch Medical Practice

Do you or someone you know use NHS hearing aids? Do you need new batteries supplied and/or fitted? Do you need the tubing replaced on either your mould or open fit NHS hearing aids? If yes, then NHS Tayside volunteers will be here to help you on Wednesday, 3 June between 10 am and 12 noon at the Aberfeldy & Kinloch Rannoch Medical Practice, (Wellbeing Room), Aberfeldy.

Aberfeldy Nature Friendly Garden

A new gardening competition from Healthiest Town aims to make us more nature-friendly. Healthiest Town is this year launching a new competition to encourage us to think about nature and wildlife when we garden.

Called the Aberfeldy Nature Friendly Garden Competition, it is open to anyone in the wider Aberfeldy area and all gardens are welcome to enter, no matter the size and including community and school spaces.

There will be one overall winner (£100 and a commissioned garden sculpture) and three category prizes of £100 each - best garden for insects, bal-

ancing food growing and nature, and the wow factor.

Emma Burtles, from Healthiest Town, is encouraging all gardeners, from the experienced to the novice, to enter the competition. She said, ‘Size doesn’t matter either, but what you do with it to help make space for nature matters.

‘A study from 2022 showed that the UK’s flying insect population had dropped by as much as 60% in the past 20 years because of rising temperatures and fragmented habitats. Scotland’s situation is better than other parts of the UK, with a decline of about 30%, but we do still need to act as the impact goes far beyond just the insects, affecting whole ecosystems. Small changes to our gardens can play a significant part in reversing that decline. Here are just a few ideas - collect rainwater, plant for pollinators (especially native plants), go peat free and make your own compost, install a pond, plant hedging and meadow lawns, install a “green roof ” on your shed, make your own weed killers and fertilisers, leave a pile of logs for insects, frogs and hedgehogs to call home, add bird boxes, and create gaps in your fences to allow small mammals to pass through.’

Entries for the Aberfeldy Nature Friendly Garden Competition close on Friday, 21 August and judging takes place midSeptember. For more information about categories and how to enter, please visit the website www.healthiesttown/naturegarden-competition.

Emma continues, ‘If you are new to gardening, particularly fruit and veg, Healthiest Town has a support group called Growing in Aberfeldy, which offers a WhatsApp chat group and monthly get-togethers. If you would like to know more about joining the group, information can be found on our website - www.healthiesttown.org / lets-get-growing.

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through the Growing in Aberfeldy Group.

To find out more about all our initiatives, events and campaigns, please visit our website or stop by our stall at the Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market in June.’

Killiecrankie, Fincastle & Tummel Community Council

Killiecrankie Fincastle & Tummel Community Council is taking an initiative to monitor ‘dirty camping’ which damages the very landscape that attracts responsible visitors and places an unfair burden on the local community. Click on the QR code to download a mini guide to the Scottish Outdoor Access Code with a form to report incidents that do not comply with it.

Minutes of our last meeting, held at Kynachan Hall, Tummel Bridge, are now on the website at: www.killiecrankievillagehall. co.uk/community-council/minutes.php If you would like to receive Minutes and news of local events by email, please join our mailing list. Contact info@kftcommunitycouncil.co.uk to have your name added.

Killiecrankie Village Hall - The Killiecrankie Village Hall committee invites you to a BBQ on Saturday, 18 July to commemorate the Battle of Killiecrankie (1689). It opens at 6 pm; entry is £5 per person at the Hall.

The Hall is available to hire for any event - large or small. See the website www.killiecrankievillagehall.co.uk for details or email info@killiecrankievillagehall.co.uk.

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Short journeys use proportionately more fuel. Walk or cycle instead. Save fuel by keeping tyres properly inflated, use air con over 50 mph, use windows under 50 mph. Anticipate the road ahead to avoid harsh braking. Accelerate gradually; change up early. Remove roof box, racks etc if not in use. Clear weighty clutter from car. Idling is an offence (section 42, Road Traffic Act 1988). Switch off when parked or stopped for more than a minute. Enjoy your next day out on the bus or train. Watch the view rather than the road. You can go all the way to Plockton, Kyle of Lochalsh, even Thurso and back in a day. *Are all your light bulbs LEDs? They use 75% less energy than ordinary bulbs and last for years. *Don’t leave appliances on standby. Those little lights on your TV and microwave can cost you up to £40 a year. *Boil only the water you need in a kettle and keep lids on pans to use up to 50% less energy.

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The Dementia Café - The Dementia Café is held at North Church, High Street, Perth on the first Wednesday of each month from 10 am until 12.30 pm.

Awareness Day Events will take place on Wednesday, 3 June and Wednesday, 7 October. These will include 12 organisations offering information and advice.

Attendees will include social work, New Rannoch day care and carers support, and the Community Mental Health team.

The café is facilitated by the Health and Social Care Partnership and access to both services is available for information, advice, and signposting to other services available.

People living with Dementia, their families, caregivers, friends, neighbours, and anyone looking to gain an insight into Dementia attend the monthly café. The café offers a warm, inviting, safe place where people can meet, socialise, gain information, and have some refreshments.

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Cammy Barnes returns to headline Killin Music Festival

Cammy Barnes will headline Killin Music Fest at the McLaren Hall on Saturday, 20 June. The Fife singer-songwriter played the festival as a featured act in 2022, when his songwriting was already drawing attention on the Scottish circuit. In the four years since, his audience has grown to more than a million followers across social media, with national radio play and a run of sold-out tours.

The Saturday lineup - A six-act bill running over seven hours, mixing one of Scotland’s fastest-rising songwriters with some of the strongest trad and folk talent working today: Cammy Barnes (headliner). Fife singer songwriter, audience of over a million across social media, national radio play and a recent run of sold-out tours.

Copper Lungs. National tours in 2026 and daytime radio play.

Project Smok. Neo-trad trio of Ali Levack, Ewan Baird and Pablo Lafuente. Levack was BBC Young Traditional Musician

of the Year 2020.

Beth Malcolm. Scots Singer of the Year 2022 and 2024, with five-star reviews in The Scotsman.

Ruairidh Gray. Won both gold medals for Gaelic song at the 2022 Royal National Mod in Perth, only the second person ever to achieve this in the same year and named MG ALBA Gaelic Singer of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards.

Mad Ferret Band. Folk duo from Perth drawing on The Corries, The Pogues and Capercaillie, with credits alongside Dougie MacLean, Mànran and Julie Fowlis.

The festival itself has been on hiatus for two years for a reason familiar to anyone running a community event in a small village. Two couples on the volunteer organising committee welcomed new babies during the break, and the team did not have the capacity to put on a full festival weekend during those early months. The 2026 event is a one-night return at the team’s current capacity, with plans to return to a fuller programme in future years.

Festival Director Gregor MacKenzie said the lineup closes a circle for the festival, and reflects its wider approach of backing artists from grass roots through to headlining.

‘This year is one packed night, not our usual full weekend, and that’s our deliberate choice. A few of us on the team welcomed babies during the break, myself included, and we’re not back to full capacity yet. We wanted to come back at a pace we can sustain and deliver on. Cammy is the right artist to do that with. He featured on our 2022 lineup when we recognised the quality of his songwriting and talent back then. The wider audience he has gained since then has not changed his values and it’s heartening that more people are discovering what we all felt in 2022. Welcoming him back as headliner is exactly how we want our festival to operate. We back artists when they’re building, and they have a stage with us when they break through.’

Sunday community day - Sunday, 21 June is free and open to all. No ticket is needed for any Sunday activity. Capacities 56

may be limited, so first come, first served.

Pipe band parade through the village.

Main Street, morning.

The Col Charles Stewart Quaich, with local music, poetry and stories. The McLaren Hall, morning.

Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir. The McLaren Hall, morning.

Gaelic Singing Circle. Killin Hotel, afternoon.

Shinty match. Breadalbane Park, afternoon.

Killin Music Fest has run since 2016 and won Best Scottish Annual Music Festival at the Media Innovator Awards 2020 and Annual Music Festival of the Year at the CorporateLiveWire Global Awards 2020.

The 2023 event generated an estimated £194,000 of local economic impact for Killin and the surrounding area.

Past artists include Skerryvore, Dougie MacLean, Karen Matheson, Talisk, Elephant Sessions, Peatbog Faeries, Mànran and Tide Lines.

Doors open - 4 pm. The show runs to around 11 pm. Times, lineup and activities subject to change.

Tickets - Standing, £45. Balcony seated (40 reserved seats), £45. Under 18s, £25.

Last remaining tickets available at killinmusicfest.com

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Blair Atholl Village Hall - The loveliest month of the year in Blair Atholl - Yes, it’s that time again. Blair Atholl Village Hall continues to offer a welcome to all comers in the month of June, beginning with a Soup Lunch on Monday, 1 June, from 12 pm to 1 pm, followed by table tennis and yoga at their regular weekly times (Mondays and Fridays). There will also be a Craft Collective on Saturday, 13 June and a Craft Bazaar on Saturday, 27 June.

Find out more from Sue Gledhill; just send her an email at fobavh@outlook.com www.blairathollvillagehall.co.uk/whats-on

Pitlochry Station Bookshop - As June arrives, numbers visiting the Bookshop have already well and truly increased, which has been reflected in figures for daily sales and for donations. One of the pleasures of volunteering in the Bookshop is meeting and chatting with - sometimes finding a long-sought-after title for - visitors from across Scotland, Great Britain and around the world. All have stories to tell, whether they stay locally, are visiting or just passing through Pitlochry.

People have always been very generous with donations and we have been increasingly fortunate this year, including with one or two very large donations where people have been clearing a house or flat.

With that in mind, and while we always aim to go through what is donated as promptly as possible, often immediately - we have a favour to ask.

We will always be grateful for and delighted to receive books in good (often superb, as new) condition but, if intending to donate, could we ask that, where possible, you do so from Tuesday to Saturday inclusive?

We are trying now to dedicate Mondays to processing donations and general stocktaking.

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If you’re heading off to explore other parts during the holiday season, why not visit the Bookshop to look at our travel section? We have a very wide selection of Ordnance Survey maps, covering Scotland and much of the rest of the British Isles, all priced at £3; we also always have a diverse selection of travel guides - again at £3 each - and some phrase books for further afield, including Europe, parts of Africa, Asia and the Americas. Well worth checking us out before paying full price online or elsewhere.

Pitlochry Station Bookshop remains open from 9 am to 4.30 pm every day except Sundays.

Aberfeldy Farmers’ Market and Arts and Craft Fair

Hopefully some tasty veg at the June market especially if we get a bit of sun and heat! Come along to the square from 10 am to 2 pm on Sunday, 7 June, and see what is for sale this year!

The Arts and Craft Fair will be inside on the mezzanine floor of the Birks Cinema.

We hope that you will be able to have coffee, brunch or lunch at one of the many super cafes and visit some of our lovely independent shops open on Sunday. For further details of the Farmers Market email aberfeldymarket@gmail.com or for the Art Fair email lynn@breaghaglass.com

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Following the huge success of the Community Ceilidh, held to mark the visit from Pitlochry’s twin town of Confolens, The Friends of Confolens are offering an opportunity to swing your kilt and trip the light fantastic! We are holding another Ceilidh in Pitlochry Town Hall on Saturday, 20 June from 7 pm to 10 pm. Doors open at 6.30 pm and tickets are available in advance via Ticketsource or at the door, priced £10.

The Friends of Confolens Ceilidh band will be playing all the usual favourites to get you up and dancing and there will also be songs and melodies for those who just want to enjoy the music. There will also be a bar on the night selling both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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Become a Hedgehog Champion with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society/Peoples’ Trust for Endangered Species. How long is it since you last saw a hedgehog? They are now officially classed as vulnerable to extinction in the UK. There are many reasons and it’s sad to think of such a fate for this unique and prickly little creature. Here are ways to help: *Link your garden with Hedgehog Highways *Create a wild corner *Make your pond safe with a ramp *Clear away netting and litter *Put out food and water *Stop using chemicals *Check before strimming *Be careful with bonfires *Make a home for hedgehogs *Become a Hedgehog Champion.

What’s a Hedgehog Highway? Since they travel between 1-2 km a night searching for food and a mate, a small gap in your fence the size of a CD case will let them pass through.

You can become a Hedgehog Champion by registering on www.hedgehogstreet.org/website, which has resources to make your garden a hedgehog-friendly zone.

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Pitlochry Town Hall - At our recent always seem to know what is required of AGM we explained the CAT process and progress. We are pleased to confirm that our Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Application has now been submitted. A significant amount of effort has gone into this and the process still takes many months to complete. For updates on this, events and other activities please subscribe to our mailing list via our website.

As we approach one year of management, on Wednesday, 1 July, we are thrilled that so many bookings and users are coming into Pitlochry Town Hall. We are also grateful for all the support and encouragement shown by the community. Operations are extremely busy and our Management Agreement with PKC continues on an ongoing basis as we work towards CAT approval and community ownership.

Managing the venue comes with numerous maintenance and running costs, so fundraising such as our weekly Lottery, Craft Fairs, and Events all help as we improve facilities to open up new spaces for hire and provide extra income streams.

You can show your support by joining our Lottery and attending our fundraising events. Events and Tickets are on our website including our Fundraisers *Friday, 5 June Scottish Pride Quiz & Disco * Saturday, 6 June Craft Fair. www.pitlochrytownhall.com

them, and they certainly looked after all the riders who quickly settled into their saddles and enjoyed the challenges of bending poles and hunt the bean bags. Using games and tasks whilst riding helps the children to forget their nerves and find their natural balance and rhythm in the saddle.

The more experienced riders have started to work on rising trot, which can be difficult for anyone to master at first, but is an important skill.

All the riders love a bit of speed so trotting is very popular and provides a thorough workout for the leaders and volunteers who run alongside.

New volunteers are needed to ensure the long-term survival of the group. Knowledge of ponies or riding is not essential, just a willingness to learn. Do get in touch by contacting Helen at breadalbanerda@ gmail.com (Scottish Charity No. SC047991)

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Over 11 years on from the Nepal earthquake of 25 April 2015, Bring Back The Smile to Nepal continues to support longterm recovery through education: women’s health initiatives: women’s enterprise projects and wider community development.

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Public access defibrillators in Aberfeldy and Weem can be found at: *The Birks Cinema, The Square *Chillies Indian Restaurant, Dunkeld Street *Aberfeldy Fire Station, Crieff Road *Aberfeldy Bowling Club, Taybridge Terrace *Outside 1 Moness Crescent (path from Old Crieff Road to Moness Crescent) *ABC Nursery, Dunkeld Road (*adult and child pads) *Ailean Chraggan Hotel, Weem *Weem Church (at rear door) These defibrillators are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can be used without training (open the defibrillator and follow the spoken instructions). You cannot shock someone who is not in cardiac arrest. Special children’s pads (under 8 years or 55kg) are available at the ABC Nursery location.

Any issues with the defibrillators, please contact John Duff (01887 820217).

Pitlochry High School Parent Council

As you read this, we hope that a new committee will be in place to continue supporting the children and young people of our school community. We look forward to sharing more news about this next month. By then, we will also have celebrated another successful Sports Day. Upcoming events - *Community Café, Friday, 19 June - everyone is warmly welcome to attend. *Prizegiving Ceremony at Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Tuesday, 23 June - parents and carers are welcome to join us in celebrating pupils’ achievements. *Pitlochry Highland Games, Saturday, 12 September - our main fundraising event of the year.

School calendar - Please remember to check the school calendar on the website regularly for important dates, events, and updates.

Stay informed - Follow us on Facebook, visit Pitlochry High School website, or contact us at pitlochryparentcouncil@gmail.com.

Pitlochry Bowling Club - Opening Day started with a minute’s silence to remember the past members we lost in 2025. We had a fantastic turnout for the President v Honorary President Match, won by President, Kevin Walsh. The President’s winning rink was Niel Haggart, Evelyn Humphries, Phearie Millar and Wayne Manion and the Honorary President’s was John Greenshields, Ann Egglishaw, Dave Dawson and Nigel Robinson.

Alex Anderson, Norma Hinchliffe and Ann Egglishaw won the Moulin Bowl Competition.

Kevin Walsh won the Gentlemen’s Darts Competition and Les Simms won the dominoes.

The Green is open to visitors - 11 am to 1 pm Monday to Friday (Thursday by appointment) and 2 pm to 4 pm Sunday to Friday, visitor fee £5. We can provide the equipment required, but you may wish to wear your own flat-soled shoes. Whatever your ability play in an informal competition on Hat Nights every Thursday at 6.30 pm (£1 plus visitor fee).

Come for a brew and home baking at our Coffee Mornings every Monday 10 am to noon, £4. Bingo is at 7 pm on Monday, 1 June; Monday, 15 June; Monday, 29 June. The bar is open, £10 a book.

Tick Warning - Lyme Disease is horrible - frightening, debilitating and lifechanging. Yet protecting yourself against infection is relatively simple: make sure that you tuck your trousers inside your socks when walking in the hills; never walk in the hills in shorts; always spray with a really good insect repellent; check yourself for ticks very carefully on your return from walking.

If by any chance you are bitten, remove the tick properly and if you feel ill or if the bite becomes inflamed or becomes a ‘bull’s eye’ rash, go to the doctor immediately. More information on www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk

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First Feldy Roo Mini Milers Fun Run a huge success in Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy welcomed its first ever Feldy Roo Mini Milers junior fun run on 28 March, with around 50 enthusiastic young people aged 3 to 12 taking part in the event.

Participants completed a one-mile lap of the Feldy Roo Fitness Trail at Aberfeldy Golf Club, enjoying a friendly, inclusive atmosphere designed to help families get active together. The event is delivered by a small team of dedicated volunteers: Gregor, Alison, Richard and Mairi, with support from Live Active Leisure’s Active Schools team, Still Going Strong, and Moness Resort.

The Mini Milers initiative aims to provide a fun, free and accessible opportunity for children and young people to build confidence, enjoy physical activity and be part of a growing community event. As an added incentive, any young person who completes four runs will earn a free Mini Milers t-shirt.

Gregor Ross, Active Schools Coordinator at Live Active Leisure, said, ‘We were absolutely delighted with the turnout for our first Mini Milers event. Seeing so many young people and families out enjoying the trail together was fantastic. Our hope is that this becomes a regular, welcoming space for children to be active, build confidence and have fun. The support from the community has been brilliant, and we’re excited to see the event grow month by month.’

Following the success of the launch, the Feldy Roo Mini Milers run will now take place on the last Saturday of every month. Registration opens at 10.30 am, with the run starting at 11 am. After each run, families are invited to join organisers at the Riverside for post-run refreshments.

Aberfeldy Probus - The May meeting was held on 6 May when we had a most interesting and informative talk about the work of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Our speaker was Deirdre McVean who brought along a retired guide dog, Ariel. Deirdre demonstrated some of the technological advances that are assisting people with all manner of visual impairments, eg, a device which sounds when there is sufficient water in your tea cup or mug with a different sound if you wish to add milk to the mug and another one which alerts the user to what food is contained in a tin can.

Guide Dogs for the Blind is a charity, receiving no government funding and relies on donations mainly coming from gifts that people bequeath in wills. Each guide dog costs around £180,000 to train and support throughout its working life!

If you would like to know more about Guide Dogs, please refer to the website: guidedogs.org.uk or telephone 0345 1430192.

The last meeting of this session is on Wednesday, 3 June, when we welcome back Maureen Kerr who will tell us about her experience of St. Kilda.

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Mark your diary for two fascinating and engaging events with Climate Café Aberfeldy!

Is Loch Tay important to you? Are you concerned about the loch’s water quality and what we can all do to help protect one of our community’s natural treasures? Our June meeting will be on Tuesday, 9 June, 7.30 pm on Water Quality in Loch Tay and efforts to protect the loch, such as the Loch Tay Water Watch, a new citizen-science project, hosted by the Loch Tay Association, which will be monitoring nutrients (nitrates/phosphates) and turbidity around the loch. We will invite a range of other people to share their thoughts and actions on the environmental condition of the loch. This meeting will be held at Handam Zero Waste store in Aberfeldy.

The second date is a community screening of the National Emergency Briefing on the climate and nature emergency. This will be held at the Birks Cinema on Monday, 22 June (see separate article). The film is narrated by Chris Packham and presents the latest evidence on the crisis and what action needs to be taken now.

Our April meeting was on the ethics of fish farming with a lively discussion of the pros - rural employment in remote, fragile communities, valuable export industry - and the cons - disease, escapes, sea lice, animal welfare, pollution, visual impact, and negative effects on wild salmon. There are real concerns about a lack of adequate regulation for this growing industry. For more information you might want to read the Scottish Parliament’s ‘Follow-up Inquiry into Salmon Farming in Scotland’ which was published in January 2025.

Climate Café Aberfeldy is part of a network of Climate Cafés around the world where people gather to chat and take action on climate. We meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7.30 pm. It’s all very informal, welcoming and there’s always excellent tea, coffee and cake!

Any questions and to join our email list for updates and news please contact aberfeldyclimatecafe@gmail.com and follow our Facebook page - Aberfeldy Climate Café.

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Kenmore Highland Games Celebrates 50 years

Wednesday, 1 July, sees a very special evening at Kenmore as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Kenmore Highland Games!

The competitions commence at 4.30 pm with an official celebratory 50th Anniversary Opening Parade taking place at 6 pm, followed by a few short speeches before the main event - the Games themselves.

Full details of the celebrations will be available on our website www.kenmorehighlandgames.com closer to the evening.

Held on the first Wednesday in July, Kenmore Highland Games is unique in many ways. It is the only Games to be held on an evening and its history is fascinating!

Lord Breadalbane held the Breadalbane Gathering in 1843 to celebrate the first

anniversary of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s visit to Taymouth Castle the previous year and was a huge success.

Reports from both the Perthshire Courier and the Perthshire Advertiser state that crowds gathered in Kenmore Square and proceeded through the West Gate, also called the Kenmore Gate, led by 150 Breadalbane Highlanders who had formed the Queen’s Guard the year before. They further report that Lord Breadalbane and guests were seated in a pavilion on a hill, along with a vast crowd who had walked for 5 minutes to take their place to watch the games.

The Games of 1843 featured a gun salute. We know that at that time, cannons were situated on what is known locally as Hangman’s Hill - the large tree-lined hill to the north of the sports ground. The Games moved to Aberfeldy after a few years, and the Breadalbane Gathering lapsed.

The good news, however, is that a group of locals got together in the early 1970s with a vision to transfer a local summer games night held at Mains of Taymouth since 1967 into the Kenmore Highland Games.

Those locals were Duncan Menzies, Ian Menzies, Kenneth McVicar, Sandy Mitchell and Alec Dott, amongst others.

Thereafter, the Kenmore & District Sports Association was incorporated, and a site for the new Games was chosen and purchased. At the time, they had no idea that the site purchased for the Games was the same location chosen by Lord Breadalbane some 130 years earlier! Lord Breadalbane decided upon a spot close to the head of Loch Tay at Kenmore; a site which formed a natural amphitheatre with sloping ground on two sides and a large area of flat ground 66

at the base. The arena is a perfect place for a spectator sport to take place, which is exactly what the local group thought all those years later!

The group of individuals in the 1970s could not possibly have imagined the legacy they were creating. Now, 50 years on from that first Highland Games in Kenmore, the Kenmore & District Sports Association, who organise and run the Games, are preparing to celebrate this very special anniversary.

Traditional Highland Games will continue throughout the evening and feature Junior Heavies, the iconic Heavies, the Dancing competition, Races, including the Kenmore Hill Race which is a test for any runner’s endurance, the ever-popular Tug-ofWar competition and a Piping competition.

Tickets will be available online at www.kenmorehighlandgames.com. £7.50 per adult, £5 car parking, children under 16 free.

Food and beverages will be available, alongside stalls selling gifts and souvenirs, which will be open all evening.

PADS - PADS (Perthshire Abandoned Dogs Society) is a well-loved, long established local dog rescue charity with kennels at Forteviot, a few miles south-west of Perth.

Our aim is to provide care and shelter for the county’s unwanted dogs and to find them new loving homes.

Our kennels, which were renovated in recent years, can house up to thirty animals in warmth and comfort. We provide veterinary care for the sick and injured amongst our strays and we have a small hospital unit which is used for the recovery of animals who have had operations. It also contains a ‘mother and baby unit’ where new mums can care for their puppies in a safe and relaxed environment. See www.padsdogrescue.com for further information.

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Join us on Saturday, 6 June from 12 midday at the Grandtully & Strathtay Recreation Park Entry Tickets will be available to buy on the gate with card or cash - Adults £5 / Children £3 / Family tickets available. Please note, some stalls may be cash only.

Classic cars, bikes and tractors will be joining us. Plus, live music from local bands and artists.

We also have our regular favourites including *Zip line *Craft and food stalls *Pet parade *Face painting *Raffle *Food area, afternoon teas and refreshments Plus, all of our inflatables are free to use (price included in children’s entry ticket), including *100-foot inflatable assault course *Bouncy castles *Inflatable disco dome *Races and Tug of War *Sumo wrestling suits and shootout range.

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Just Singing Community singing group - We are a friendly local singing group, open to all. We offer a mix of different tutors and genres of music, learning tunes and simple harmonies by ear in a fun, supportive environment. If you get joy from singing, why not come along and join us for an evening to see what we are about, with no obligation whatever?! We meet on Wednesday evenings at Birnam Arts at 7.30 pm. Further details are on our website (justsingin.co.uk).

We are heading toward the end of our current 8-week block, with our last sessions on Wednesday, 3 and Wednesday, 10 June. We are fortunate to have Hannah Rarity leading us with her beautiful voice and sense of joy. ‘ We resume on Wednesday, 19 August after our summer break with Amy Lord kicking off the new term. Do pop along and join us if you can. A warm welcome is guaranteed.

Pitlochry New Year Street Party

Donations to local good causes - In April the Committee distributed £4,000 raised at the 2026 event. Some of the recipient organisations provide direct support to the Street Party eg Pitlochry in Bloom undertake the litter pick and Rotary Club members brave the cold to serve mulled wine.

Other recipients were Pitlochry Community Action Trust, The Storehouse Foodbank, The Street Lighting Committee, Pitlochry Bowling Club, Happy Highlanders, Scouts, Guides, Men’s Shed and Path Group. Given their essential roles in making the Street Party a success, the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band and North Angus First Aiders received funds in January.

The Committee are grateful to all who support the Street Party and make these donations possible. The remaining monies will fund next year’s event.

Unclaimed raffle prizes - Unfortunately, we have been unable to contact two raffle prize winners. It is a long shot at this late date, but if you are able to establish that you held ticket number 3601 or 4257 please contact pitlochrynysp@gmail.com. If the prizes, generously donated by local businesses, remain unclaimed by Tuesday, 30 June, they will be passed to The Storehouse for distribution.

Neighbourhood Watch, Pitlochry - Some of the most effective scams these days, which can result in the greatest loss of money to scammers, are those purporting to be from your bank. Banks and others have got together under the flag of ‘Stop Scams UK’ and have created the 159 system.

159 is a UK-wide telephone hotline designed to combat banking fraud.

It allows users to quickly contact their bank’s fraud department if they receive a suspicious, unexpected call about your bank account.

How and why to use 159 When to use it - If you receive a call that feels suspicious, or if someone asks you to transfer money or provide personal banking details, even if they claim to be from your bank, the police, or a utility company.

How it works - Similar to 101 or 111, dialling 159 connects you to a service that allows you to choose your bank from a list and be put directly through to their secure fraud team Why it works - It acts as a safety net.

The short code cannot be spoofed (impersonated) by scammers, allowing you to bypass a potentially fraudulent caller.

Participating banks - The service is supported by over 99% of UK retail bank current accounts, including major banks like Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds (B of S), NatWest (RBS), Santander, and Monzo.

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Vale of Atholl Pipe Band - The month of May just flew past with scheduled first outdoor competitions of the year, tombola stall at the Atholl Gathering and first Highland Night celebrating 60 years of running them. The Highland Nights are run totally by the pipe band and are one of our main fundraisers. This year we have a number of new young players in the band, so do come along to see them.

June is another busy month. There are two major competitions this month, the UK Championships in Belfast on Saturday, 13 June and the European Championships in Perth on Saturday, 27 June. We decided not to go to Belfast as it costs so much, but we’re really looking forward to playing in Perth. The chanter and piping competitions in the Perthshire Provincial Mod are being held in the Breadalbane Campus on Saturday, 13 June, so hopefully we’ll have a few young players coming along.

Just a reminder that the Highland Night will be held in the Atholl Palace on Monday, 29 June even if it’s a beautiful night due to the unavailability of the Recreation Ground. Thanks everyone for advertising the Highland Nights and displaying the posters.

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The Aberfeldy Sports Club - The Aberfeldy Community Choir - The Aberfeldy Sports Club is a registered Scottish Charity formed in 2021 for the purpose of developing and operating new clubhouse facilities on the site of the existing building of the Aberfeldy Golf Club.

The project was the brainchild of Aberfeldy RFC and Aberfeldy Golf Club, both of which needed modern clubhouse facilities. It became clear that there was a wider need for serviced clubhouse facilities across the sporting and non-sporting community and accordingly it was decided that the new building should be available to all.

During the five years it took to complete the project, the trustees encountered an ever-changing range of difficulties. These were overcome through hard work, patience, and strong support from key funders, as costs rose to almost twice the original estimate following retrospective legislation requiring costly design changes.

The clubhouse was officially opened in March, by First Minister John Swinney MSP who said the excellent clubhouse would surely strengthen Aberfeldy’s reputation as one of Scotland’s best places to live. He congratulated the trustees, the funders, and all who had contributed to the success of the project.

The old golf clubhouse stood for over a hundred years and the Trustees are confident the new building will likewise provide a century of service to the community.

Winners for April were: £25 - Richard Pearson and Charlie Thom, £50 - Ramsey Fraser and Peter Dollive, £100 Elizabeth Leighton.

Pitlochry Repair Café

Join the Pitlochry Repair Café team on Sunday, 7 June for our last session before the summer holidays. Come along to Moulin Hall between 12 pm and 3 pm with your broken items. We fix most things, from ceramics to woodwork to jewellery to appliances. We also have homemade cake, soup and hot drinks - all repairs and refreshments are free (donations welcome).

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choir draws members from across the Aberfeldy area, from Ballinluig in the east to Kenmore in the west. We welcome anyone who loves to sing, from soprano voices down to basses! No audition is needed, and there’s no need to be able to read music. Our songs are a mixture of popular music and old favourites (eg Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel) and sung in three or four parts, depending on how many tenors come along! Fees are subsidised at £25 per term.

We meet every Monday in school term time, from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Farragon room at the rear of Aberfeldy Church of Scotland (Taybridge Road, Aberfeldy). We are led by Anna Glover, and Liz Sawyer is our accompanist. Do come along!

For more details please email Nick Frew, Choir Secretary: nfrew44@gmail.com.

Goodbye to the potholes at Blair Atholl Station

After many, many years of complaints and near accidents, we are delighted to report that the roadway leading into the station has been resurfaced. And there will also be an extra stop at Blair Atholl in ScotRail’s revised May timetable. Of course, we wish that all the trains stopped here as in the station’s heyday, but an additional stop is worth celebrating all the same, and so the Friends group members are going up to Inverness for a day out to mark this! Find out more about Friends of Blair Atholl Station via our website (www. blairathollstation.co.uk/) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/FoBAstation/).

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CASTLE • GARDENS • RESTAURANT • PLAYGROUND • EVENTS • GIFT SHOP

Blair Castle & Gardens Open Monday to Sunday, 10am - 5pm.

(Last entry to the castle 3:45pm) Take a self-guided tour of Blair Castle & Gardens and experience 30 beautifully preserved rooms, before strolling through the stunning 9-acre walled garden.

Exciting new exhibitions Explore A Costume Drama, bringing together original historic costumes from the castle’s attics alongside iconic pieces from film and television. Plus, don’t miss a special commemorative display honouring geologist James Hutton; a curated selection of sculptures, drawings and artefacts marking his tercentenary.

What’s on Highland Classics with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra 3rd July Classical music plus a tasty pre-dining menu

Summer Ranger Events Summer Holidays Enjoy action-packed activities, crafts, and walks with Ranger Julia

Autumn Foraging 19th and 20th September Learn the art of foraging at Blair Castle & Gardens

Legends of the Castle 28th and 29th October

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Spooky Halloween event for families

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