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We are now well and truly into autumn and the station flowers are over for another year, but what a summer we had, with more visitors - ‘staycationers’ and those travelling from further afield - than ever before. You can read some of their stories on our Facebook pages, @FoBAstation. And this is the month that our long-promised Customer Information Screen will be installed - fingers crossed - do come and see for yourself. Finally, for those interested in railway history, check out this free article written by two of our group members: www.doi.org/10.1080/14631180.20 26.2692157 or check our website at www. blairathollstation.co.uk.

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October brings autumn colour, darker evenings and plenty to enjoy across our landscape. In Highland Perthshire, The Enchanted Forest returns to Faskally Wood, Pitlochry, from Thursday, 8 October until Sunday, 8 November, and 2026 is a particularly special year as the spectacular sound and light show celebrates its 25th anniversary. This year’s theme, Stop The Clock: The 25th Hour, imagines that once every 25 years Faskally Wood steals an extra hour from time. Visitors can follow the trail through the autumn woodland and around Loch Dunmore, where imaginative light installations and soundscapes transform the familiar forest after dark. This anniversary year is also expected to welcome The Enchanted Forest’s one millionth visitor. Meanwhile, Strathearn has something rather tasty to tempt us. The Crieff Food & Drink Festival runs from Saturday, 10 October to Sunday, 18 October, celebrating the area’s food, drink and local producers, with events taking place around the town. A good excuse, if one were needed, to sample some of what Strathearn has to offer. There is a rather pleasing coincidence this year too. British Summer Time ends on Sunday, 25 October, when the clocks go back one hour, so in the middle of Stop The Clock: The 25th Hour, we really will be treated to an extra hour. Finally, Saturday, 31 October brings Halloween. Pumpkins will glow, guisers will knock at doors and witches, ghosts and things that go bump in the increasingly long nights may be out and about. Enjoy October! a

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Not long now till it’s time for the Firework Display. This year it is taking place on Guy Fawkes night - Remember, Remember Thursday, 5 November. We have been busy fundraising. As many of you will be aware, following the Thrift Shop we held a raffle which helped us raise another £1,024 towards the firework display. We must give a big shout of thanks to all the local businesses who supplied donations and wonderful prizes. Thanks too for buying raffle tickets. Some of you will have been lucky winners. Remember you can always find more information on our Facebook page at www. facebook.com/Pitlochrybonfire.

The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair is an open-access monthly magazine and is delivered at the start of each month to all 7,400 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 around 13,800 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 noon on the specified copy date, is factual, non-political, under 400 words, and not likely to offend. The copy date for the November 2026 edition is noon on Tuesday, 13 October. The magazines are due to be distributed the week commencing Monday, 2 November.

Camserney Carpet Bowling Club - Camserney Carpet Bowling Club meets in Camserney Hall every Monday at 7.30 pm, starting Monday, 26 October. This is a friendly, fun way of spending a night and socialising with folks of all ages. Why not come along and give it a try? Everyone is welcome. 4

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Pitlochry Rotary - When disaster strikes, whether through earthquakes, floods, conflict or sudden humanitarian crises, Rotary International is often among the first to mobilise. With a global network of volunteers and partners, Rotary plays a vital role in delivering rapid, practical assistance to families whose lives have been upended overnight. One of Rotary’s most recognised disasterrelief partners is ShelterBox, an organisation dedicated to providing emergency shelter and essential supplies to families who have lost everything. Each iconic green box contains the tools needed to begin rebuilding a life: a sturdy tent, water purification equipment, thermal blankets, lighting, basic tools and other essentials tailored to the specific disaster. It is not simply a box of items; it is a lifeline, a symbol of safety and a first step toward recovery. Rotary remains committed to standing with vulnerable communities worldwide. Through the generosity of people who believe in helping others, we continue to turn compassion into action where it is needed. So far this year, The Rotary Club of Pitlochry has supported disaster victims in Venezuela following the earthquakes and, more recently, the flooding in Nepal, by making donations to the ShelterBox charity. Your support helps us to reach people in crisis with warmth, safety, and hope. If you are willing to help us by contributing to this worthy cause, please contact our Secretary at: secretary@pitlochry.rotary1010.org A small contribution can change a life on the other side of the world. Highland Perthshire Mindfulness Practice Group

During October and November the group will meet fortnightly and is open to all levels of experience and complete beginners. This is an ideal opportunity to enhance your health and wellbeing by learning how to pause, slow down and learn to relate to yourself in a friendly way. These sessions involve relaxation, meditation, guided visualisation and introduce so-

matic movement. The group is led by Cat McCaw, a qualified and experienced teacher of mindfulness and compassion-based approaches to health and wellbeing. The sessions will take place at Breadalbane Community Campus on Mondays, 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Monday, 5 October, Monday, 19 October, Monday, 2 November, Monday, 16 November and Monday, 30 November. You can ontact Cat at mindfulnessperthshire@gmail.com or by WhatsApp/phone 07769 584163 to book. These sessions are provided free of charge with a small donation for room hire requested. We have recently been funded by Highland Perthshire Yoga and Wellbeing and this programme is funded through The Mindful Partnership by NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation.

Toberargan Curling Club - Having enjoyed a break over the summer, members of Toberargan Curling Club are looking forward to getting back on the ice for what will hopefully be yet another successful year of curling. Last season we played 25 matches, had an excellent weekend away in Kinross, and took part in Scotland’s Grand Match, the world’s largest curling competition. We also have an outdoor rink at Balnakeilly in the Pitlochry hills where we curl when weather permits - we live in hope! We play in the Atholl Province competitions and have fun, less competitive matches within the club. Our season runs from mid-September to 6

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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. The Dementia Café - The Dementia Café is held in the North Church, High Street, Perth on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 am until 12.30 noon. We have an Awareness Day Event planned for Wednesday, 7 October this year. This event consists of staff from twelve individual services who can offer information and advice on the day. We also have social work, New Rannoch - day care/carers support and the Community Mental Health team attending. 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. All are welcome.

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Climate Café Aberfeldy - Climate Café Aberfeldy has some interesting meetings coming up in October and November which follow up on the concerns and opportunities raised in the People’s Emergency Briefing film which was screened at the Birks Cinema this summer. We will have a meeting with John Swinney MSP to discuss the briefing in late September. If you missed the film, you can visit the website for more information and to find out about other showings that may be taking place in the area at www.nebriefing.org. On Tuesday, 13 October we will talk about the Nature Restoration Fund which supports projects like tree planting, wildflower meadow restoration and more. As we learned from the film, the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on earth, with just over 50% of its biodiversity remaining. Biodiversity loss is a national security and economic risk - wetlands, peatlands, hedgerows and trees cut flood risk, provide shade, protect food supplies and store carbon. We’ll talk about what projects are being funded in this area, and Hannah Wilson, PKC Climate Change and Land Restoration Officer, will come along to share news of the 2026/27 fund which has recently been launched. As the nights draw in and we put the heating on, we will focus on how to keep warm this winter while also reducing your energy use. On Tuesday, 10 November, Tom and Anna Sibbald from Warm Connections will talk about ‘Weaving the Tapestry of Home Energy Solutions … draughts, damp and simple actions’. Both meetings will take place at 7.30 pm at the Aberfeldy Co-Work Space at 8 Bank Street. Please join us for some informal chat and enjoy some excellent cakes, which are always on offer. 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. If you have any questions or would like to join our email list for updates and news,

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Memorial Safety Programme - We will be discussing changes to Perth & Kinross Council’s Memorial Safety Programme at our next meeting. We understand that the £59 administration fee for changes in lair ownership is being removed. However, charges will still apply for replacement memorial bases and the removal of associated ‘rubble’. Pitlochry High School Campus - Concerns continue regarding aspects of the proposed Pitlochry High School campus design, particularly around safeguarding, wellbeing and support services, and the proposed reduction in the Art & Design Department. John Swinney MSP is supporting the community in raising these concerns with Perth & Kinross Council, and we will continue to keep residents informed as discussions progress. Pitlochry Town Hall - The Community Asset Transfer of Pitlochry Town Hall will be considered at the next meeting of the Common Good Fund Committee. We hope councillors will have listened to the views of our community and support the proposed Community Asset Transfer at a value of £1. Pitlochry Town Hall has always been a building for the community, and the new charity will help safeguard this important local asset for generations to come. A-boards and Pavement Furniture - Obstructions continue to cause problems for members of our community. Excessive pavement A-boards and pavement furniture are creating significant accessibility issues, particularly for wheelchair users, people with visual impairments and those with pushchairs. We are continuing to raise these concerns, including instances where businesses may not be meeting their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. Thank you from Picnic in the Park - On Saturday, 15 August, we held our second Picnic in the Park at Pitlochry Recreation Ground. Around 250 people came along to enjoy the bouncy castles, craft stalls and car boot sale, as well as the opportunity to meet and engage with local organisations. Thanks to everyone who attended, volunteered and supported the event. We are delighted to have raised £750 for our Local Community Fund. Until next year! AGM and Next Meeting - Join us for our Annual General Meeting and monthly meeting on Monday, 12 October at 7pm in Moulin Village Hall. Our meetings are open to all residents and provide an opportunity to raise local issues, share ideas and hear updates on matters affecting our Pitlochry and Moulin communities. The agenda will be published in advance on our website. Stay Connected - Planning and development matters, along with other community news and updates, are regularly posted on our website and Facebook page. For more information, visit www.mypmcc.org or email info@mypmcc.org. 10

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MacGregor’s Community Shop

We attended Killin Agricultural Show with Tombreck Farm Shop. We had a lovely day catching up with locals, enjoying all the fun of the day. We offered a variety of items from our shop. Thanks for coming to see us and we hope it gave you an idea of the breadth of offering in the shop. Thanks to those who stopped by our stall. We intend to be back next year. We’ve had a lovely summer with the ever-popular fresh fruit, vegetables and salad on our pop-up market Fridays. We try always to offer locally produced provisions first, filling in the gaps as needed. Localism makes our community more resilient and allows us to provide high-quality items for sale, including vegetables, eggs, tablet, gifts and other items. Wild Hearth bakery is a big draw on a Friday too, and for a very good reason. Its wood-fired sourdough bread and pastry range takes days of bakers’ know-how to make. Whether your preference is a Yorkshire Wholemeal, a White Sourdough, or a delicious seasonal Danish, come in on a Friday. For Kenmore Bakery fans, we stock a wide range of cakes and biscuits. And don’t forget Tower Bakery’s white or brown rolls which come in on Tuesdays and Fridays. As the season of soups and stews approaches, consider checking out our spice wall for something to pep up the flavours. We also have seasonal squashes and root vegetables, etc, to fill out those hearty meals. You can always place an order for something you want, either in a larger quantity or that we don’t regularly supply from our suppliers. With those darker nights coming, remember to stock up on 12

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As I write, there’s another new parliamentary term commencing down in Westminster and another new Prime Minister. Since joining the House of Commons a little under seven years ago, this is my fifth Prime Minister with whom to get to know. I met Mr Burnham informally in passing before recess, when I casually wished him well before formally doing so in the House of Commons at the beginning of September, during his first statement to Parliament. I was sure to extend my good wishes not only to the new PM but also to his family. It’s a difficult job that he has put himself in the fray to undertake; the responsibilities of which test not only the office-holder but all those around him. Recess was very welcome when it arrived back in late July. London had been like a furnace, so the normal restorative decompression of not travelling back and forth to Parliament, coupled with the joy of being in the constituency day after day, was especially welcome this year. Of course, there’s every reason to expect similar temperatures next year. Summer temperature records, it seems, are being broken at an alarming rate and, of course, this year we saw the disaster of wildfires spreading across our beautiful Highlands. In winter too, our communities are exposed to severe flood risk, with the paradox of increasingly frequent ‘exceptional’ rainfall. I know from many conversations with constituents across Breadalbane and Atholl how concerned and motivated people are about man-made climate heating. This is a crisis that goes beyond the boundaries of the local, the national, the personal and the governmental. Extreme weather respects no man-made boundaries, nor will it wait for easy decisions to be delayed, much less for hard choices to be made. This summer, my constituency tour took me to all parts of my constituency across Angus and Perthshire Glens as my constituents have come to expect from me. These stops included annual highlights such as Rannoch Station, but also regular stops such as Pitlochry, Kenmore, Aberfeldy, Tummel Bridge and Blair Atholl. I’m grateful to the local volunteers who coordinate the many local halls I use for my surgeries, not just for the warm welcomes and offers of cups of tea, but also for the service they provide to our communities more broadly. Hall keepers are local champions, quietly making and sustaining community capacity for the benefit of all. It’s real community spirit in action. As ever if you need my help with anything please contact me on 01307 804185 or email me on dave.doogan.mp@parliament.uk where I will be delighted to assist.

The Aberfeldy area abounds with poets, writers and storytellers as well as readers. Initiatives such as Jotters, Open Book and local gem, The Watermill Bookshop nurture our enjoyment of words. So it’s time for a regular spoken word event to share creations. Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, storytelling: come along to the first event at 6 pm on Monday, 19 October as guests of the gorgeous Glen Lyon Coffee Roasters. Bring your own bottle (glasses provided), your words, your ears or both. (Contributions strictly 5 minutes only!). Following that opening night, the monthly sessions will be hosted upstairs at The Birks Cinema at 7.30 pm on 23 November, 21 December, 18 January, 15 February, 15 March. Buy refreshments from the cafe and donations are encouraged for our host, The Birks.

Aberfeldy Probus Club welcomed Gwen Smollett, our local Travel Agent, to the September meeting. She explained how she can make all the necessary arrangements for holidays, at home or overseas, giving complete confidence to her clients. She identified the possible pitfalls that can befall people who make their own holiday arrangements. Many can be successful but what if something goes wrong - as we have seen only too often over this holiday season with the uncertainties of the wars and unrest going on around the world. Gwen is backed by the Travel Counsellors organisation which has global representatives ready to assist when help is needed. The October meeting is on Wednesday, 7 October for ‘Twenty Questions.’ New members are always welcome and if you would like to try the Probus Club to see if it would be something that would interest you, then please contact the secretary, Elaine Melrose, on 01887 830682. The Club meets at Moness Hotel Restaurant at 12.30 pm for lunch service at 1 pm. The menu is sent out in time for members to make their choices ahead of the day.

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Councillor John Duff

Highland Ward - Conservative Two very important consultations have commenced. Locally, Perth and Kinross Council is consulting on the introduction of a Visitor Levy Scheme in Perth and Kinross. The proposal is for a £4-per-night levy for all types of paid accommodation - hotels, B&Bs, self-catering establishments, guest houses, caravan parks, camping sites, hostels, etc. The levy would apply for every night of a stay without limit. It would also attract VAT where the business is VAT registered. It is proposed to exempt Perth and Kinross residents, as would people with certain disabilities, however, the payment would be taken and visitors would have to claim this back from the council. The money raised would be used for a number of purposes including enhancement of the tourism infrastructure. The Economic Impact Assessment suggests that the introduction of the Levy would have a negative impact on the number of visitors coming to Perth and Kinross, the local economy and jobs. It is therefore a very important consultation, especially for Highland Perthshire given the reliance on tourism for accommodation providers and associated businesses such as cafes, restaurants, bars, shops and visitor attractions. The consultation can be found at Proposed Draft Scheme for Perth and Kinross Visitor Levy - Perth & Kinross Council Citizen Space - Citizen Space. The second consultation is on Public Sector Reform. The Scottish Government has announced it will be consulting about reform of public sector organisations such as Councils, Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards and other public bodies. Suggestions have been made that Scotland’s mainland Health Boards would be reduced to just two the East of Scotland and the West of Scotland. We need to consider how such a change might impact the delivery of health care in Perth and Kinross and whether it would be more beneficial, especially for rural areas. More details will no doubt be forthcoming. Similarly, there is a proposition that the size of local authorities could change with a suggestion that Angus, Dundee City and Perth and Kinross could be merged to re-form a Tayside-wide council. Again, it will be vital that as many people as possible participate in the consultation to ensure that as wide a range of views as possible are recorded. 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. Inner Wheel Club of Pitlochry - Inner Wheel is an international women’s organisation. Our objects are service with friendship and international understanding. We achieve this through monthly supper meetings with informative and entertaining speakers, social gatherings and community service. We also raise funds in support of local, national and international charities. We will be hosting a Beetle Drive on Friday, 16 October at 7.30 pm in the Tryst to raise funds for SCAA (Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance) - further details on Facebook. If you would like to know more about Inner Wheel, please email innerwheelpitlochry@ gmail.com or visit us on Facebook page (www.facebook.com/InnerWheelPitlochry).

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 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. If you’d like to book the hall or make an enquiry, email mcleanhallfearnan@gmail.com.

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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. Notices - *The Storehouse (Pitlochry Community Foodbank): Drop-in Monday 10 am to 12 pm. Contact: thestorehouse@ pbcweb.net *Pitlochry Bereavement Companions Café: Come join us for a cuppa and informal support as we all share memories, comfort and hope on Saturday, 31 October, 10.30 am to 12 pm in the church centre (behind the main church building). *Our Stay & Play Toddler Group runs every Wednesday during term time. *Friday Night Youth Club is on every Friday during term time. *Our Welcome All Soup Lunches restart at 12 pm on Friday, 2 October and every Friday thereafter until April 2027 (with Christmas breaks). All are welcome and admission is free, with donations welcomed. Check us out on our website or Facebook or Instagram for up-to-date information.

Music in Rannoch - Please note this concert is on a Saturday (our concerts are usually held on Sundays) in Rannoch Church of Scotland, Kinloch Rannoch, at 3 pm. £10 at the door; free admission for children. Refreshments available during the interval. Easy parking. Saturday, 24 October - Concert by the Edinburgh Quartet. Programme includes Haydn’s String Quartet in F major, Op. 77, No. 2; Rebecca Clarke’s Poem; Puccini’s Crisantemi; and Schubert’s String Quartet in G major D. 887.

Loch Tay and Glenlyon, Church of Scotland

Minister, Rev Joanne Foster 07591 254652 Email joannefoster@churchofscotland.org.uk Weekly worship commences at 10 am in Fortingall church. Sunday, 4 October - 19th Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday, 11 October - 20th Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday, 18 October - 21st Sunday after Pentecost. Sunday, 25 October - Harvest and Thanksgiving Service. Please see our Facebook page, ‘Loch Tay and Glenlyon Church of Scotland’, for further information. 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 at 11 am in Dunkeld Cathedral (until Remembrance Sunday) 11 am in Little Dunkeld Kirk (from Remembrance Sunday until Easter) Amulree Kirk - Services at 2.15 pm on the third Sunday of the month, Sunday, 18 October. 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 service of Prayers for Help and Healing will take place at 6.30 pm on Sunday, 4 October in St Mary’s Birnam. Harvest Thanksgiving Service Sunday, 18 October - This will take place in the Cathedral at 11 am and at 2.15 pm in Amulree Kirk. Proceeds from the Harvest Appeal will go to the Christian Aid appeal for Nepal. Remembrance Sunday, 8 November - The service will take place at 10.45 am in the Cathedral and will be followed by an Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial. Booking Halls - Anyone who would like to book either the Duchess Anne or the Chanonry for meetings or events should contact the church office on chanonrydunkeld@gmail.com. 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 at www.dunkeldcathedral.org. The Baha’i Faith - How can ‘a growing, rapidly developing, and not yet united global population, in a just manner, live in harmony with the planet and its finite resources?’ An outstanding film at The Birks recently has shown how pressing and multi-faceted the threat of Climate Change has become to our health, our safety, our farming and food choices, to our economies, our politics, to the chances of peace, to our environment and life itself. Baha’is believe the solutions to ecological destruction require the balancing of sound science with spiritual principles like moderation, global unity, and the far-reaching enforcement of justice. Scientific data must guide us, while spiritual values provide the motivation to make necessary sacrifices. Borders are transcended, necessitating international co-operation and accountability. Individually we must lead simpler lives, avoiding our consumer culture, waste and many acquired habits. Instead we can foster a love of nature and a sense of responsibility for the planet, for the generations to come, in our homes, groups and communities, being open to change and new loyalties. Please share your ideas with Baha’is over coffees or planting trees or other projects in Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Crieff or Stirling. See Facebook or call Mark or Rachel on 07564 259831 or 07707 994812. 20

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Minister: The Reverend Joanne Foster Email: joannefoster@churchofscotland.org.uk. Facebook: Rannoch Church of Scotland. Services are held every Sunday starting at 12 noon in Rannoch Church of Scotland with a time for coffee, tea and fellowship at 11.30am before the service starts. Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 25 October at 12 pm.

The Scottish Episcopal Church

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Church telephone number: 01796472005. 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 The 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. Harvest festival - Sunday, 4 October at 9.30 am House group and Book Group - Contact Lesley Whitwood lesleyw.hplc@btinternet.com Kilmaveonaig (St Adamnan’s Church) opposite the former Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl - Contact - Mrs Lavinia Gordon 01796 481230. Kilmaveonaig is open daily. 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. Harvest festival - Sunday, 4 October at 11.15 am

Ginnie Wilkie 01796 472791 or 07962 057869 Website: www.pitlochrychurchofscotland.org.uk or find us on Facebook. Sunday Services - Worship is at 10 am which begins with a warm welcome, followed by a mix of music and words, ancient and modern. Please join us, whether you are local or a visitor. Sunday, 25 October will be a joint service at Blair Atholl. Refreshments are served afterwards. Monday Group - The Tryst Lounge at 2.30 pm on Monday, 12 October. Tuesday Coffee & Chat, followed by soup - Tea, coffee and biscuits from 10.30 am till 2 pm in The Tryst Lounge. All are welcome to catch up with friends and neighbours and meet new people. Scottish Country Dancing - The Tryst Hall on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm. Church Choir - The Tryst Hall on Wednesdays at 6.30 pm. Pitlochry & District Choral Society The Tryst Hall on Wednesdays at 7.45 pm. Community Care - A new drop-in facility in The Tryst Lounge on Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm. All welcome. Tea and coffee provided but bring your own lunch. Table Tennis - Thursdays 2 pm until 4 pm in The Tryst Hall. Church Office - The Tryst, for all enquiries and deliveries, contact the office 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 of Scotland

Minister: Rev Mark Foster (MFoster@ churchofscotland.org.uk) Session Clerk: Harold Ingram 01796 481275 Sunday Services - Worship is at 11.30 am in Blair Atholl Church. There will be a joint Pitlochry linked with Blair Atholl service with Pitlochry Church of Scotland & Struan Churches of Scotland on Sunday, 25 October. We invite you to Minister: Rev Mark Foster (MFoster@ our Coffee Corner, in the church hall on churchofscotland.org.uk) Session Clerk: Thursdays from 10.30 am to 12 pm. 22

The Baha’i Faith - To join a devotional or discussions on a wide range of topics, ring Rachel on 07707 994812 or Hilarie on 07967 601423. We have children’s classes weekly for two age groups, the 5 to 7s and the 8 to 10s. I’m told by one 6 year-old that they are a lot of fun; adults will appreciate all the thought that goes into them. You can ring Mark on 07564 259830 at weekends and in the evenings. Jehovah’s Witnesses - You are welcome to join us at our Kingdom Hall, Moness Terrace, Aberfeldy, for our meetings which include talks, videos and discussions. Here are the dates for October: 1st 7 pm 4th 10.30 am 8th 7 pm 11th 10.30 am 15th 7 pm 22nd 7 pm, 25th 10.30 am, 29th 7 pm. Jehovah is the name of Jesus’s father; to witness is to share the truth. Enjoy a free study of the Bible at your convenience. Call 07802 753193. You can find out more at www.jw.org. Quakers in Aberfeldy - A group of Quakers meet every third Monday in the Library Room at the Breadalbane Campus. Please join us on the third Monday of each month from 6 pm to 7 pm to share an hour of silent worship. Welcome to all. What is important to Quakers? Simple, radical, spiritual. Quakers offer a simple spiritual path for today. They recognise there is something sacred in every person. Living simply is a way to protect the natural world and share resources more fairly. Quaker communities welcome everyone. We celebrate our differences of background, sexuality and identity. Quakers challenge injustice and discrimination, speaking truth to power. We work for peace and aim to overcome the root causes of war and climate breakdown. At a Quaker meeting people sit quietly together. Anyone may be inspired to speak. These times of shared stillness are where we find strength and inspiration. Quakers recognise that spiritual truth is found in all people, cultures and religions.

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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

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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. We also offer a YouTube service from Aberfeldy Parish Church. Details can be found on the church website. This is a great way to stay connected if you are unable to be there in person. First Sunday of the month - Joint service

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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 7 pm on Monday, 26 October. Come along and 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. 25

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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 the benefit of wildlife and the local community. Project Officer’s 10-year anniversary Heather Hamilton, our Project Officer at Dun Coillich, has been in post for 10 years. Volunteers and trustees gathered on volunteer day, 1 September to celebrate this milestone with a talk and cake.

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The appointment of staff, first Heather and later Fred Cochrane, has transformed the operational organisation and achievements at Dun Coillich. The Trust’s founders created a volunteer led charity, so change was inevitably slow in the early years. Heather has brought impressive personal human and physical skills to engage and inspire volunteers, rural skills trainees and now apprentices. The transformation of Dun Coillich into a wooded landscape is a rejuvenation success story we can all be proud of. As we approach the Trust’s 25th anniversary, the pace of change led by Heather has been remarkable. We all hope

that this is only the start. HPCLT wins the PKC Apprentice Employer of the Year Award - The Apprentice Awards for Perth and Kinross were developed by Perth and Kinross Council, Skills Development Scotland, Developing the Young Workforce Tay Cities, and UHI Perth to showcase the value of apprenticeships. The event on 3 September brought together apprentices, employers, mentors and education partners to recognise outstanding achievements and celebrate the positive impact apprenticeships have across Perth and Kinross. HPCLT is delighted to be awarded as Apprentice employer of the year, a fantastic recognition of the work done by our staff, our apprentices and our partners Forestry and Land Scotland, National Trust for Scotland and the Dalchosnie and Kynachan estate. Events - We will have a barbecue at Dun Coillich on Saturday, 31 October, do come along to find out more about our work, see our emerging woodlands and meet some of the people involved. Get involved - There are many ways to get involved with our small charity’s work: *Visiting - to walk our well-marked network of footpaths and spot wildlife *Membership - costs £20 a year; our members become part of our community. Further details at https://www.duncoillich.org/ support-us-2025 *Business partnership scheme - a way for local businesses to give back to communities and the environment, and to support our work. *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. More information - Visit our website 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. Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries

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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, 22 October. 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. Books on Wheels - For individuals who cannot get out and about to visit the library, including books in large print and audio formats. Please get in touch with the library for further information. Recycling - All libraries accept used stamps and batteries for recycling. Maker_Space - Free access to creative technology, including a 3D printer and Adobe Creative Cloud. E-resources - Online library services are available 24/7 via www.culturepk.org.uk/ libraries or through the library app. Resources include e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, e-news and reference tools such as trove.scot, Theory Test PRO and Ancestry. 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; breadalbanelibrary@culturepk.org.uk

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Logierait Primary School celebrates 10 years of Butterfly Fun!

During our fantastic summer weather, pupils from the school joined project leaders to release hundreds of small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies at Rivendell Care Home in Birnam and at the Co-op in Pitlochry. Pupils have been studying, rearing and releasing the insects as part of an award-winning project, led by volunteers, which had its tenth anniversary during the 2025/26 school session. There is a bespoke butterfly house in the school grounds and the particular foodplants required for each species are grown in the school’s polytunnel. Weekly activities have also included microscopy and constructing emerging cages and pillboxes. The school’s Parent Council has generously provided funding for many aspects of the project including topsoil, netting and astroturf to line the butterfly house floor. As always, it was wonderful to see the joy and enthusiasm from old and young alike, as they held a butterfly in their hands for a few moments before it flew away. Pupils demonstrated their knowledge and confidence as they shared their learning with folks who joined us to find out more. Some pupils took butterflies back to their own gardens to release when the weather was a little less predictable! Our grateful thanks to everyone who helped, especially Gina and the staff at Rivendell, Barry and Jennifer from the Co-op and parents and children who gave up the time during their summer break, to come along for the event.

Aberfeldy Shoebox Appeal - It’s that If you don’t use email or a smartphone, time of year when we call upon you wonderful people to help in whatever way you can with the Shoebox Appeal effort. Christina Bryson, Helen Waring and I (Jean Kilpatrick) are trying to step into the very large shoes of Katie and Debbie so we are very much relying on (hoping for!) your support. Shoeboxes will once again go to the people of Ukraine in 2026. Shoebox day is Friday, 6 November. If you would be interested in shopping for the boxes, please let us know by replying to this email. Naturally expenses will be reimbursed. We will also be looking for people to distribute posters and leaflets so watch this space. Could your business, charity, church or even a group of friends commit to buying for and filling a few boxes together? Are you in a position to donate towards the cost of fillers? Bank details as follows: Account Name: Aberfeldy Shoebox Appeal: Sort code 83 15 09: Account number 00641389.

Atholl Medical Centre: Annual Reviews with Medlink

In 2026 Atholl Medical Centre has been expanding its use of Medlink for inviting patients for their annual review. Those with respiratory conditions or diabetes, will already have started receiving invites in the last six months, but we are expanding this to cover a lot more long-term conditions, and some medications such as HRT and contraceptive pills as well! You may receive an email or SMS text message inviting you to complete your personal online review. Once the review is complete, you will then be able to book an appointment for a follow up blood test if required for your long-term conditions. You will be sent one reminder after 48 hours and one further follow up two weeks later if you haven’t started or completed your review. Once we have your review answers and blood results, they will be reviewed by a clinician and the appropriate follow-up action taken. 28

you may get an automated phone call to your landline inviting you to call to book your review in the usual way with the chronic disease management nurse. If you have any queries, please call and speak to the team, or if you prefer, just give us a call and book your usual appointment with the chronic disease management nurse. We welcome any feedback on the system and you can provide this at the end of your online review.

Aberfeldy Christmas Market

Aberfeldy will be getting into the festive spirit once again with the return of the popular Aberfeldy Christmas Market. Organised by the Aberfeldy Festive Committee, this year’s market will take place on Saturday, 28 November, from 10 am to 4 pm. The Christmas Market is a lovely opportunity to enjoy some seasonal shopping and support the traders and stallholders taking part, while soaking up the festive atmosphere in Aberfeldy. Stallholders interested in attending can now request a booking form from the Aberfeldy Festive Committee by emailing aberfeldyfestivecommittee@yahoo.com. Further details about the market will be announced nearer the time.

Dunkeld and Birnam Art and Crafts Fair

The Dunkeld and Birnam Art and Crafts Fair takes place on Saturday, 7 November and Sunday, 8 November in The Drill Hall, The Cross, Dunkeld from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Lots of interesting crafts. Old friends and new faces. Demonstrations. Free entry.

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Pitlochry Garden Share - It’s nearly time for our Apple Day event! This year, Apple Day will be on Sunday, 11 October, from 11.30am to 2.30pm, with the last pressing at 2pm. We’re back at the Moulin Hall and are looking forward to another busy day! Everyone is invited to bring their apples for juicing - please only bring clean bottles

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Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Highland Perthshire Debt Centre

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The Arts Society Tayside

Our new lecture season is upon us and on 14 September, we heard from Marilyn Elm on The Art of the Garden Indoors. On Monday, 12 October we have Christina Faraday on Clocks in Art and Literature and on Monday, 9 November we will hear from Simon Inglis on Sir Henry Wood, Master Musician. There are a further nine fascinating monthly lectures after this to look forward to. For our full programme, please visit our website at theartssocietytayside.org.uk On Friday, 23 October we have a special interest day on silver from well-known BBC Antiques Roadshow expert Gordon Foster, to which, after the lecture, members will bring their own items for discussion. On Thursday, 21 January, Thursday, 28 January and Thursday, 4 February we will run our usual series of Winter Lectures in Perth to be delivered by the National Trust for Scotland. Our summer 2027 house and garden visits programme is also taking shape with a visit to Kinnaird Castle and Dunnaird Castle and Gardens. 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 add-on days and lectures. Join now for the new lecture season and get the full value from your membership. Membership is unchanged at £68 for an individual for the year, or £130 for a couple. Please contact us at tastmembership@ gmail.com or tastchair@gmail.com, or come along to Birnam Arts on Monday, 12 October before 11 am, either to join for the full year or attend as a guest for £10, refundable against membership if you join after the lecture.

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If you’ve walked down Bank Street recently, you may have spotted our new signs. Seeing Dentistry at The Crown above the door has made this next chapter feel very real, and we are delighted with how it has all come together. A big thank you to Write On Signs in Perth for their hard work on the signage. We would also like to thank everyone who has taken the time to share positive comments about the new look. Your encouragement and support are very much appreciated.

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On Saturday 5th September, our team took on the Edinburgh Inflatable 5K in aid of Horizon Lunch Club in Aberfeldy. The sun was shining, everyone had a brilliant time, and the whole team did a fantastic job tackling the course. We are delighted to have raised over £650 to support Horizon’s

work bringing people over 70 together through meals, friendship and support. We cannot thank the community of Aberfeldy and beyond enough for their generosity and support. It was a pleasure to take part for such a worthwhile local cause.

announce that our dental therapist Jade is pregnant and will be heading off on maternity leave in November. Jade is a much-valued member of our team, and we are so pleased for her. We wish her all the very best as she prepares for this exciting new chapter. We will keep patients updated about arrangements for their ongoing care while Jade is on maternity leave.

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Pitlochry Town & Country Club - The October meeting of this club is on Thursday, 15 October, when Lucy Reid (née Davidson) is coming to take a ‘Gentle Movement Session’ which will help us deal with any autumn aches and pains. Meetings are held down at Aldour Community Hall and run from 2 pm to 4 pm. After the speaker, tea is served along with home bakes. The cost is £3 per meeting and there is usually a raffle. Should you require the use of the Community Bus please contact me at least the day before the meeting on Pitlochry 01796 472765. Open 5 days a week (closed Wed & Thu) 9am - 4pm

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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. Pitlochry & District u3a - The next u3a wholegroup meeting will take place on Wednesday, 21 October at 2 pm in the Tryst, Pitlochry. Our speaker will be Dr Hazel Hall on teacher Lorna Lloyd, whose WW2 diary chronicled life in wartime Britain. The u3a primarily brings people of all ages together who have finished working full-time or raising their family to develop interests and continue learning in an informal and supportive environment. The focus is on sharing and learning from each other. We hold monthly meetings and events, which are open to all members between September and May with a break over Christmas and New Year. These normally take place on the third Wednesday of the month. In addition to our whole group talks, we also offer informal special interest groups led by members. These include Book Groups, Scottish History, Craft, Mahjong, Theatre and Garden visits. Our aim is to learn from each other and having fun while doing so. For further information please visit our website https:/ pitlochry.u3asite.uk

Innerpeffray Library - Dates for your Diary Wednesday, 14 October - The Ted Powell Lecture: The World of Scotch Whisky with Richard White. 7 pm. Friends convenor Richard White will give a personal overview of Scotch Whisky - how it is made, the different types and styles, how the worldwide market is evolving, and his experiences of selling it in over 50 countries around the world from Canada to Vietnam to Malawi. Tickets £10, members of the Friends free, but please book. Thursday, 29 October - The Law and Criminal Insanity: Sheriff Principal Gillian Wade KC. 7 pm. In 2026, the Library was delighted to add two pocket watches with connections to the Drummond family to its collection. One of these also bears a fascinating historic connection to the first legal case which defined the defence of insanity in English law in 1843. Tickets £10. Friday, 6 November and Saturday, 7 November - Innerpeffray Festive Fayre. 10 am to 4 pm. A chance to browse unique, bookish gifts inspired by the Library’s collection in the Schoolroom at Innerpeffray. A range of carefully curated arts and crafts by local artisans will also be available, so come prepared to shop! Sunday, 15 November - Dead Men’s Eyes: Ghost Stories by M.R. James. 7 pm. Master storyteller Robert Lloyd Parry of Nunkie Theatre returns for another night of pleasing terror. Two tales of the restless dead, by the master of the English ghost story. Event begins promptly at 7 pm. Tickets £20. Suitable for ages 14+. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November - Festive Wreath-Making Workshop. 2.30 pm to 5 pm. Such a popular event that we are running it twice: come and learn how to make a spectacular wreath using locally gathered seasonal plants. Led by Gwyneth Hardy, who was executive producer of The Beechgrove Garden for 30 years. Tickets £35. From March to October, the Library’s regular opening hours are Wednesday to Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, from 2 pm to 5 pm. Visit our website at www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk

The Birks is more than a cinema!

We strive to create memorable experiences that bring the community together. We are open every day! Every week, we have regular classes and groups which are free (donations welcome). On Mondays, we host a relaxed ChairBased 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 crafts 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 welcome. Then every Friday evening we have Board Games Night with a variety of games to choose from. Why not join our Book Club? 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. Beginners and students are all welcome! Our Environmental film is No Trees No Seas on Monday, 26 October, 7.30 pm, a documentary presented by surfer and environmentalist Sam Bleakley as his search

for what’s harming our seas leads him deep into the forest. Get ready to put your knowledge to the test with our Quiz Nights! On Friday, 2 October at 7.30 pm, gather your friends and family for a fun-filled evening and a chance to win. A Gaelic Café session on Saturday, 3 October, 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! Our next Book and Film Blethers is on the afternoon of Sunday, 4 October. Film TBC.

Special Events

Saturday, 3 October - 11 am. Havana Glasgow Film Festival. Three powerful films from Cuba, Mexico and Scotland that explore how language, learning and cultural identity are rooted in people’s relationship to place. Followed by a Q&A with Helen Yaffe, Professor of Latin American Political Economy at the University of Glasgow and Dani Acosta, Cuban Glasgow-based filmmaker. Sunday, 4 October - 6.30 pm. Fungi Web of Life. Much of life on Earth is connected by a hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Through the eyes of biologist and writer Merlin Sheldrake, join us on this brilliant journey into the secret world of fungi. Sponsored by Healthiest Town Aberfeldy. Tuesday, 6 October - 7 pm. The Big Bike Film Night. The best short cycling films from around the world, showcasing 2.5 hours of mesmerising bike films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want. Tuesday, 13 October, 7 pm and Sunday, 25 October, 3 pm – Hadestown. Blending American folk music with New Orleansinspired jazz to reimagine a sweeping ancient tale of two intertwining love stories, that of Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and his wife Persephone. Sunday, 18 October - 1 pm. Fèis Thatha Sunday Session. Play, learn and share traditional music in a relaxed, fun setting for 40

free. Come along with your instrument, have a coffee and join in with the tunes, or simply listen. Sunday, 18 October - 3.30 pm. My Cinema Clinic: Menopause. A myth-busting cinematic documentary providing scientific and holistic viewpoints on the perimenopause and post-menopause. After the film, a panel of local menopause GPs, experts and advocates will serve as a popup menopause clinic. Monday, 19 October - 7.30 pm. Art Appreciation Group: William Gillies. Andrew McPherson, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at Edinburgh University, will talk about the art of William Gillies, a renowned Scottish landscape and still-life painter. Tuesday, 20 October - 6 pm. MET Opera: Macbeth. Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series. Tuesday, 27 October - 7.15 pm. RBO Ballet: Manon. A life of luxury ... or love? Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 ballet, set to Jules Massenet’s score. Friday, 30 October, 11 am and Saturday, 31 October, 7 pm - Carry On Screaming! Dr. Watt has an evil scheme going-he’s kidnapping beautiful women and turning them into mannequins to sell to local stores. Fortunately for him, Detective Sergeant Bung is on the case, and he doesn’t have a clue! Friday, 30 October - 7.30 pm. Andrew Wasylyk & Tommy Perman: The Phantom of the Opera Score. To celebrate Halloween, join us for the 1925 horror masterpiece, The Phantom of the Opera. Scottish composers Andrew Wasylyk and Tommy Perman created a haunting score befitting this silent-era classic blending opera, neo-classical, acoustic and electronic instruments. Saturday, 31 October - 11 am. Curse of the Were-Rabbit. Wallace and Gromit set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant-vegetablegrowing contest.

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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. Code Club - Prepare your child for the future by introducing them to the fun and engaging world of coding. As technology advances, coding is fast becoming a fundamental skill. It helps equip children with logical thinking skills, enhances creativity and helps build confidence. Sessions take place on the second Wednesday of each month from 4 pm to 5 pm, starting on Wednesday, 14 October, at Pitlochry Library. Further dates are 11 November and 9 December 2026, followed by 13 January, 10 February, 10 March, 14 April, 12 May and 9 June 2027. Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years, these sessions are free to attend, although booking is required at Pitlochry Library. Reminiscence Group - Starting on Wednesday, 7 October, a new Reminiscence Group will meet at Pitlochry Library on the first Wednesday of each month from 10.45 am to 11.45 am. Further sessions will take place on 4 November and 2 December 2026, and on 3 February, 3 March, 7 April, 5 May and 2 June 2027. Please note that there will be no session in January 2027. The sessions are free to attend, but booking is required through Pitlochry Library. Recycling - All libraries accept used stamps and batteries for recycling. 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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An amazing summer at the Scottish Crannog Centre!

We started August with Britannia XIV, where history came to life with battles, court trials, boar hunts, fashion shows and plenty of action across the site. It was fantastic to welcome the Britannia team back

to the Crannog and see our visitors getting involved in the sights, sounds and stories of the past. Next came our Rise and Shine weekend, celebrating the incredible diversity of the people of Scotland. The weekend was filled with music, storytelling, crafts, activi-

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ties and opportunities to learn, share and celebrate different cultures and communities. It was a brilliant weekend of connection, creativity and community. We finished August with our Summer Sundowner, and what a way to end the month! We welcomed Scottish singer-songwriter Beth Malcolm for our very first music evening inside the Crannog, alongside an evening of poetry from talented local poets John Plunkett, Tim Turnbull and Taylor Strickland. Sitting inside the Crannog, surrounded by music, stories and the glow of the evening, made it a truly special night. And August wasn’t just busy here at the Centre - we also had the opportunity to share our story further afield, appearing twice on the radio! We were featured on Out of Doors on BBC Radio Scotland and The Bare Necessities on BBC Radio 4, helping us reach listeners across Scotland and beyond. A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our events, took part in activities, shared their talents, volunteered, worked behind the scenes and supported the Crannog throughout the month. What an incredible summer - we’re already looking forward to what’s next!

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(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.

Enjoy a delicious roast, freshly prepared in the castle kitchen

Legends of the Castle 28th and 29th October A family-friendly Halloween adventure with all-you-can-eat pizza and fries

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Pitlochry & Moulin Heritage Centre

Planning and working towards reopening, at least on a ‘by appointment’ basis, continues for Trustees. That has included rearranging particular areas and groupings within our display, in part with a view to improving the flow through the Kirk’s ground floor displays. We are also working on ways in which to engage the youngest of our potential visitors. We are also starting to work through the very substantial amount of archive material held, most of it yet to be explored, filed accessibly or catalogued, perhaps something that anyone interested in joining the team as a Volunteer might find of interest. At the same time, we have begun discussions with interested local parties and businesses supportive of our work and our aims. Looking further ahead, we have begun to acquire quotes for work required in order to meet those structural challenges presented by the building itself, our aim, later this year, being to apply for substantial funding in order to work constructively with our landlords. If you would like to enquire about visiting Moulin Kirk or becoming a regular or occasional Volunteer, please contact us at pandmheritage@gmail.com. Aberfeldy Scottish Country Dancing - The new dancing season will soon be upon us, and this year the Aberfeldy class will start on Tuesday, 13 October and run through to Tuesday, 15 December. The class will be held in the Lesser Hall and will start at 7.15 pm finishing at 9 pm. If you have not tried Scottish country dancing before, it is never too late to start. We have an excellent teacher who forgives our often imperfect footwork and goes out of her way to ensure we have an enjoyable evening. So whether you have danced before or not, whether you have a partner or not, please do come and join us. The cost for the evening is £5. For further information feel free to contact Betty on 07563 631131 or Janet on 07748 923419. Pitlochry Litter Action Group (part of Pitlochry in Bloom) - Throughout the year, Pitlochry welcomes visitors from home and abroad who come to see our lovely town. It would be a shame if their visit was 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 litterpickers. 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, 13 October. We would like to thank those residents of Pitlochry who are not members of the litterpicking 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 at c.p.holmes47@btinternet.com or on 01796 473400.

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Loch Tay water watch: phosphorus readings raise concerns

Volunteers with Loch Tay Water Watch have tested water at more than 24 locations around the loch since the spring, and results show a clear pattern: phosphorus readings are consistently higher in the bay at the east end of the loch than anywhere else tested. The bay at Kenmore was the most consistently elevated site, with very high readings of 50 μg/L and more, well above SEPA’s baseline target of 8 μg/L. Other sites at the east end of the loch also recorded repeated elevated readings, while a handful of other locations around the loch occasionally showed less consistent spikes. The Loch Tay Association says the findings raise real questions over the fish farm’s plans to more than double its permitted phosphorus discharge, as the modelling behind that proposal assumes phosphorus spreads evenly across the loch, which this local data does not support. ‘These results give us something we haven’t had before - solid local evidence of where phosphorus levels are highest,’ said Donald Riddell of the Loch Tay Association. ‘That’s exactly the kind of evidence that needs to be properly considered before any expansion goes ahead.’ Loch Tay Water Watch continues its sampling programme through the year. Contact: Donald Riddell, Loch Tay Association - portmoy@hotmail.com

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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 Celebrate October at Birnam Arts, with an exciting programme of live music, comedy, exhibitions and special events, alongside the Beatrix Potter™ Perthshire Experience, great coffee and a warm Highland Perthshire welcome. Make an evening of it on our performance nights and enjoy food and drink in the café / bar from 6 pm. Events kick off on Friday, 2 October with a fascinating Artist Talk by Ronald Forbes, exploring themes of illusion, belief and reality through his unique work. The following evening, Musical Memories of Martyn Bennett celebrates the life and legacy of one of Scotland’s most influential and innovative musicians. On Thursday, 8 October, legendary Celtic fusion pioneers Shooglenifty bring their trademark high-energy performance to Birnam Arts, followed by acclaimed singer-songwriter Iona Lane on Thursday, 15 October, whose music is inspired by landscapes, ecology and folklore. Saturday, 17 October sees The Bubblyjock Collective present QUINES, a vibrant celebration of women in Scottish traditional music, while award-winning comedian Rich Hall takes to the stage on Wednesday, 21 October with his trademark blend of razor-sharp wit and observational humour. The popular Birnam Book Festival returns from Friday, 23 October to Sunday, 25 October, bringing together authors, storytellers, musicians and audiences for a weekend of inspiring conversations and creativity. The month concludes with internationally renowned folk singer Heidi Talbot on Thursday, 29 October, promising a captivating evening of beautifully crafted songs and stunning vocals. On display until the end of October - Mark Hunter: Made 2016-Present - Prints / Objects / Photographs showcases a decade of inventive work by the Dundee-based artist, alongside the accompanying print project From Birnam Wood to Dunsinane Hill. Make a day of it in Dunkeld and Birnam - Discover the Beatrix Potter™ Perthshire Experience, featuring our exhibition and garden trail adventure celebrating the life, work and Highland Perthshire connections of the beloved author. October brings our family-friendly Pumpkin hunt and nature treasure hunt - free with admission to the Experience. Relax and enjoy all that Birnam Arts has to offer - From browsing our gift shop to unwinding in our café, open daily from 9 am to 5 pm and serving freshly baked scones, homemade cakes, great coffee and delicious lunches. Find out more and book tickets at birnamarts.com. Halloween Pop-Up Coffee Shop - Get into the Halloween spirit with a friendly Pop-Up Coffee Shop in the McLean Hall, Fearnan, from 11 am to 12.30 pm on Tuesday, 27 October. For just £3 per person, you can enjoy tea or coffee, cake and other delicious treats. Carry-outs will also be available for anyone who would prefer to take their goodies home. Spooky dressing up is entirely optional, so costumes or no costumes, everyone is very welcome! Come along for a cuppa, a slice of cake and a little Halloween cheer. All welcome! 46

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Useful Numbers Pitlochry & District

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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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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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

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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.

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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 are committed to getting you there. If you Perth and Kinross Council Council Main Reception 01738 475000 would like our assistance, please contact us on 07767 547892 or email pitlochryhospiPerth & Kinross Childcare Information 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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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.

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Just Singin’ Community Singing Group - We are a

friendly singing group, open to all. Usually around 25 - 30 people turn up, almost half are men which lends a wonderful depth to the sound we make! We meet at 7.30pm on Wednesday evenings in the upstairs room at Birnam Arts for four eight week terms during the year with variety provided by a mix of different tutors. Our current block finishes on 7 October, and we start a new block on 21 October running until 9 December with wonderful tutors, Hannah Rarity and Debra Salem. We sing a wide range of different music from around the world and feature traditional and contemporary Scottish songs. No auditions, no sheet music, no homework - we just turn up and enjoy singing! If you enjoy singing in any shape or form, we guarantee you a warm welcome any Wednesday evening, why not pop in and give it a try? Further details are on our website and if you have any queries, please send an email to enquiries@justsingin.co.uk. Really hope to see you there!

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Bookbug sessions - Held every Thursday from 10.30 am to 11 am. Join us for songs, stories and rhymes for under-fives. Prebooking 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

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200 Club winners - £25, Margaret Adams, and Freda Padgett £50, Neil Black and Kathy Paton, £100, Tony Walsh. The Rotary Club’s 2027 Charity Calendar is now available for sale at outlets in town. We are most grateful to Aberfeldy Gallery, Artisanand, The Courtyard in Kenmore, Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery, Dows, Highland Safaris, Aberfeldy Information Centre and Aberfeldy Watermill Bookshop & Cafe for displaying and selling the calendar for us. Thanks also to the local artists who contributed their work and to Fortingall Art Exhibition for starting sales in July. We should also like to thank Alistair & Linda at The Quair for their generous support in the preparation and printing of the calendar. With the help of our sales outlets, we aim to match proceeds of over £3,000 from last year’s calendar. As before, 100% of sales proceeds will be used to help us support charities and good causes locally, nationally and overseas. Aberfeldy Citizen of the Year - Do you know someone who makes a huge contribution to our community and deserves to be nominated for Citizen of the Year? Aberfeldy Rotary would like to receive your nominations for the Citizen of the Year award for 2026. Please email Mark Williams at markwilliams@tiscali.co.uk with the name you propose and a short note on why you think this person should be COTY 2026. The closing date for nominations is Friday, 13 November. Please note that your nominee should be a resident of Aberfeldy and District.

mer season for tennis. All our members have been taking advantage of the bright days and long nights. As autumn is officially here, our Wednesday evening play will soon come to an end - as we have nae floodlights! Club members Emilia Calder and Giles Conisbee travelled to Braemar to take part in the Fife Arms Hotel Open Championship. This mixed doubles pairing played their way into the final but were beaten on the day by a stronger team from Aberdeen. The Men’s team have notched up further comprehensive victories over Dunning, Scone and Dunkeld in the Perth & District league and sit with 3 wins and 1 loss at the mid-point of the season. Finally, a reminder that we are currently offering 50% off annual membership. You can also try before you buy. Pop along and join in our weekly social tennis sessions to experience all our club has to offer or message our club secretary John on johnuytman@gmail.com or WhatsApp on 07941 807569.

Killiecrankie Fincastle & Tummel Community Council wishes to thank everyone who helped at the annual Tummel litter pick in September. The task has been made easier by the continuous cleaning and clearing which the Visitor Rangers undertake throughout the season along Loch Tummel. KFT Community Council would also like to thank the team from SSEN Transmission for the presentation they gave at the September meeting of the CC at Kynachan Hall. Minutes of all our meetings are online 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. KFT Community Council continues to monitor ‘dirty’ camping which damages the very landscape that responsible visitors and residents wish to protect. 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. Killiecrankie Village Hall - Killiecrankie Village Hall committee wishes to thank everyone who made the September Quiz Night such a success. Particular thanks go to Nikki and Tim, joint question masters, for devising such an entertaining evening. Plans are afoot for another Quiz Night in December. Details will soon be revealed. 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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Pitlochry Station Bookshop - Visitor numbers, and consequently purchases, have

been high over the last couple of months, some days in particular proving especially successful. With the promise (or threat?) of an Indian summer to come during October, all at the Station Bookshop hope that that will see the recent trend continue. Fiction continues to prove especially popular, with visitors, those passing through and local customers alike. In close pursuit seem to be (auto)biographies, books with a Scottish connection - whether historical, geographical or by Scottish authors - and history. Sales of children’s, teens and young adults’ books have also been heartening. One of the fascinations of volunteering is the range of interests that we are able to satisfy for individual customers - not always predictable. Looking further ahead, we are already accumulating and setting aside Christmas-themed titles, fiction and non-fiction, with a view to featuring these in our window displays and on our shelves in our run-up to the festive season. Many would make excellent Christmas presents, as would our own Station Bookshop Book Tokens. As mentioned before, donations of up to three bags per donor per day are welcome while larger donations can be accepted by prior arrangement. At the time of writing, one former volunteer has offered us fifty manageable boxes of books, an extremely kind donation and one that we are in the process of arranging to collect and store, so keep an eye on our shelves over the autumn and winter. Pitlochry Station Bookshop remains open from 9 am until 4.30 pm every day except Sundays. 56

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Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir - The choir is now highly focused on perfecting their pieces for competing in the Royal National Mod in October. Before that, they hope to travel to the Aberdeen Provincial Mod which will be a good sounding ground for their first public performance of these songs. The National Mod will take place in Glasgow this year and will see a large influx of people from all over Scotland. The Mod is Scotland’s premier annual festival celebrating the Gaelic language, music, arts and cultural heritage. It features categories across disciplines like choral singing, individual and small group singing, traditional music and literature. It is a nine-day event, the first half focusing on children and youth competitions and the second half dedicated to adults. The Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir will be performing in two competitions, the Puirt a Beul, commonly known as mouth music, and a competition of two four-part songs. Choirs come from the length and breadth of Scotland and vary in size of choir, musical ability and the Gaelic language ability. Many competitors are native-born speakers, particularly from the islands and west of Scotland. For many others, like those in the Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir, Gaelic is not a first language and has been learnt for the enjoyment of singing the beautiful Gaelic melodies. The Mod is followed on BBC ALBA and the entire choral competitions are live on BBC ALBA on Thursday, 15 October and Friday, 16 October. The Aberfeldy Choir will be televised on the Friday afternoon in the Glasgow Concert Hall. As the National Mod is the main event in the choir’s year, there will be a short break before resuming singing, then concentrating on performing at the Kenmore and Aberfeldy Christmas markets and the annual Christmas Concert with the Commu-

nity Choir. The choir meets weekly on Wednesday at 7.30 pm in the Lesser Town Hall and for anyone wishing to join in the Christmas events, further information from John Duff: 01887 820217. Backroads at Blair Atholl - What does it feel like to be part of a worldwide exploration, by bike, visiting some of the world’s most beautiful places along the way, and including Blair Atholl Village Hall? Over fourteen weeks this summer, from June to September, the village hall has hosted visitors from the US, Canada and South America who have come to enjoy a welcome break from their day’s cycling and, at the same time, feast on a first-class picnic with all the produce from local suppliers. We hope they will come again next year! Meanwhile, October sees a familiar range of activities: the soup lunch at 12 noon on Monday, 5 October, an antiques valuation day on Wednesday, 7 October (medals and metals); the craft collective on Saturday, 10 October; and a craft bazaar on Saturday, 31 October. Also table tennis and bowls as usual each week. Any queries, contact fobavh@outlook.com; www. blairathollvillagehall.co.uk/whats-on.

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port, including attending events and playing our fundraising Lottery, enables us to keep improving the facilities we can offer. We now have the equipment and cinema licence to bring occasional small screenings and movies to Pitlochry Town Hall. The first is The People’s Emergency Briefing hosted by Pitlochry Climate Cafe on Monday, 19 October 7 pm. The film features Chris Packham and briefs the UK public about the current climate and nature crisis. The running time is 50 minutes, and the screening will be in the main hall. Everyone is encouraged to come along to this important briefing (16+). It’s free to attend. Please collect a ticket via our website. We are delighted that Pitlochry Town Hall is the chosen venue for the UK premiere of the musical ‘Ceilidh’. The show will run for a number of nights as an offsite production by Pitlochry Festival Theatre. Saturday, 24 October Restless Natives a Big Country tribute (the band includes 2 members of the current Big Country lineup). Friday, 30 October The Piper’s Club of Scotland presents ‘The Raasay’ traditional music on a variety of pipes focusing on taking piping back to its Gaelic roots. Saturday, 31 October Halloween Disco (18+). Please check the events page on our website for more at www.pitlochrytownhall.com. Other dates for your diary - BoS Community Banker is available 9.30 to 3 pm on Tuesday, 20 October, and every second Tuesday to Tuesday, 29 December. Wednesday, 21 October Loch Tummel Archers commence their weekly winter sessions. Saturday, 24 October Drawing Masterclass Workshop. Monday, 26 October NHS Blood Bank donations.

Heart of Scotland Herb Society - Herbs : Health : Happiness. The new season of general meetings starts on Wednesday, 14 October, at 2 pm at The Bowling Club, Aberfeldy. Amanda Edminston will be our speaker, she is a writer, storyteller, and creative practitioner with a background in herbal medicine and comes from a long line of storytellers, writers, artists and plant people, Amanda has been working around the world creating workshops and performance pieces as Botanica Fabula for nearly 20 years. Originally from Aberdeen she is based in Scotland and Northumbria, her work connects deeply with the land she lives with and travels around, connecting and sharing stories and remedies with the plants and people she encounters. Author of The Time Traveller’s Herbal and Collected Curiosities, her work is interlaced with memories, folklore, and history, which draws from her own journey, holding elements of her heritage, but also from the rich source of plant lore. Legends and stories that people have told about the way we work with healing plants for thousands of years. For more about Amanda and her work see her website: www. botanicafabula.co.uk We look forward to welcoming back “Herbie” members and anyone wanting to know more about our society, guests are very welcome, guest entry costs £5. For information, contact: Cath McGregor 01887 830234 or Susan Craik 07501 095602.

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Atholl curlers slide onto ice again as season starts - October sees the new Pitlochry Bowling Club - Spectators curling season commence in earnest and Highland Perthshire’s curlers will again be taking to the ice for a busy winter of friendly competition. Following the attention that Britain’s curlers received during the Winter Olympics earlier this year, members of the local clubs that make up the Atholl Province hope that it inspires those whose interest in the sport was piqued at the time to try curling over the coming months. The four Atholl Province clubs - Dunkeld, Murthly, Toberargan (Pitlochry) and Tullymet - are keen to encourage locals from across Highland Perthshire to get on the ice and try the ‘roaring game’ at Dewars Centre in Perth. Each club offers a welcoming and supportive environment in which to try the sport, which is friendly, social and accessible, and can be enjoyed by players of all ages and abilities. Whether it is individuals stepping onto the ice for the first time or those returning to the sport that they may have played at school, the four clubs offer opportunities for members to play socially or competitively. On the ice over the coming winter, Dunkeld, Murthly, Toberargan and Tullymet will vie for honours in a series of province competitions. This will include the Atholl Bonspiel and the Atholl Knock-out competitions, and the Atholl and Tummel Leagues, the latter of which will also feature rinks from other Perthshire clubs. Tullymet will be keen to retain the Atholl League, Tummel League and Atholl Knockout trophies it won last season, while all clubs will welcome the return of the Atholl Bonspiel after its absence last season. The clubs will again field rinks for the inter-province Atholl and Breadalbane Bonspiel in early 2027, where they will compete against rinks from the neighbouring Breadalbane Province. The Atholl clubs will be hoping to retain the shield that they won in 2026, in what was a closely fought and keenly contested bonspiel. At the Atholl Province AGM earlier this year, Tullymet Curling Club took over the presidency and administration of the province for a two-year term. Christine Cheape was elected President, taking over from Hugh Mackintosh of Toberargan Curling Club. Christine Cheape, president of the Atholl Province, said: “Curling has been played in Highland Perthshire for around 200 years, always welcoming new players keen to take on the challenge presented by the ice. Some of our curlers have gone on to play at world and Olympic level and still regularly play for their local clubs. The four clubs in the province offer a friendly and encouraging atmosphere in which to learn the sport or return to it, either at a social or competitive level. “There is always a competitive camaraderie amongst the Atholl Province clubs, which will be very evident again on the ice over the coming months. Curlers welcome the start of the new season. Not just to get back on the ice and enjoy a sport they love, but to catch up with friends they have made over the years and renew those acquaintances. Those bonds are an integral part of the spirit of curling.” For those looking to get a taste of life on the ice, Dewars Centre in Perth runs regular Try Curling sessions each winter, with information regarding session dates and times available on its curling website www.perthcurling.com. Photo - Louise McLaren (left) and Kathleen Scott (right), Atholl Province 60

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Making informed choices about electric heating in a world which must move away from fossil fuels - The National Emergency Briefing film makes it clear that climate warming is a genuine and severe danger which requires greater urgency as we move from fossil fuels to electricity-powered home heating and transport. Scientific evidence is resounding, whilst misinformation promoted by the fossil fuel industry is abounding. For this article electric heating includes free-standing heaters, wall panel heaters, storage heaters, infrared heaters and heat pumps, and electric boilers with radiators. These heaters do not all work the same way, but they are all powered by electricity. Installations are also costly, but there is funding available for some of these; we can point you to Home Energy Scotland if you are interested in this. Our electricity comes from a mix of sources including gas, hydro, wind, solar, nuclear and imported power. You can view the mix of electricity within the National Grid in real time using the following website - www.energydashboard.co.uk/live or the app ‘Grid Status’. Gas use is falling, but significantly is used to buffer periods when renewable generation is low or demand is particularly high. As a result our electricity is not equally green all the time. As a rule of thumb periods of high demand coincide with an increased proportion of gas generated (less green) electricity. Principles: *Use your electricity at off peak periods (storage heaters are set up to do this but we can plan other activities around peak and off-peak) *Use a green tariff to incentivise our energy companies to continue to invest in renewables *Higher-efficiency heaters make better use of any electricity used (heat pumps can be 300 to 400% efficient) *Generate your own electricity with solar to reduce how much grid electricity you use *Use a battery to store electricity which can be used instead of grid electricity in peak periods. Regardless of what fuel we use, using less fuel reduces our carbon emissions and costs. The following questions help us review any improvements we can make: *How warm does the house need to be? *Can insulation be increased to keep the heat in? *Can I reduce draughts whilst ensuring ventilation? *How can I reduce moisture produced in the house? *Are my walls, roof, gutters and downpipes in good condition? Remember, our advice is completely free - 07759 404980, advice@warmconnections.net

Pitlochry Path Group - From late June through to September, one of our biggest

jobs on the Pitlochry Path Network is strimming and mowing. We have eleven PKCtrained volunteer strimmers and they have tried to ensure that paths have been clear of encroaching vegetation and pleasant to walk on during the busy summer period. Our other summer path maintenance has taken place on paths in Black Spout Wood, the path up Craigower and the path from Fonab to Balmore Cottages. The work has included clearing drains, cutting back vegetation and redefining steps. We also completed our Rock Revetment work to protect the path leading to the Dell on the shore of Loch Faskally. In addition to this summer’s planned work, members of our Response Team have been out to deal with four large fallen tree branches lying across paths. Luckily these could be cut without a chainsaw, as we are not insured to use one. If you would like to join us working on the paths, with friendly company, coffee and biscuits, please contact Graham Simpson (simpson571@btinternet.com or 07885 502639). Use the QR Code to follow us on Facebook. 62

Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group

Spread the word - if you know someone aged P5 to S6 who would like to learn a new instrument, or develop musical skills, we have some limited spaces available for learning fiddle, accordion, whistle and guitar 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 take home and use as their own. We also have space in our band group and 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 pm to 6 pm Junior band (P5-S2) - 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm Senior band (S3-S6) - 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm dbtradgroup@gmail.com The Dementia Café - The Dementia Café is held in the North Church, High Street, Perth on the first Wednesday of the month from 10 am until 12.30 pm. We have an Awareness Day Event planned for Wednesday, 7 October this year. This event consists of twelve individual services who can offer information and advice on the day. We also have social work, New Rannoch - day care/carers support and the Community Mental Health team attending. 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. All are welcome.

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Breadalbane Heritage Society

The Society continues its autumn and winter series of monthly illustrated talks with a presentation by retired geologist Dr Martin Smith From ‘shaky toun’ to Schiehallion: geological stories from Breadalbane on Friday, 16 October in the auditorium at the Breadalbane Community Campus, Aberfeldy. Doors open at 7 pm and the talk begins at 7.15 pm. New members are welcome. Dr Smith’s career spanning 40 years has taken him all over the UK and beyond. In 2026 he was awarded an MBE for services to Geological Science. The BHS website www.breadalbane-heritage.org.uk provides up-to-date information about talks and activities, events and publications. Ongoing Society projects include the maintenance of the Killiehassie private burial ground in Strathtay and the recent publication, in association with the Aberfeldy Museum Group, of an illustrated leaflet, The Aberfeldy and Weem Heritage Trail, with a trail map and information on the many places of interest in the area. Recordings of all recent talks are available on the website.

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Everybody to Kenmure Street - October’s film, Everybody to Kenmure Street from the Heartland Film Society is the extraordinary story of what happened on 13 May 2021 when an immigration detention van was sent into the diverse community of Kenmure Street in Glasgow to arrest and deport two men of Indian Sikh origin. This absorbing documentary by filmmaker Filipe Bustos Sierra records moment-bymoment how a community was able to triumph against injustice and bullying policing. In an age of ICE and increasing nationalist movements worldwide this heart-

warming film is a morale booster. Dalguise Meditation Group - Do Sunday, 18 October at 6.30 pm at The you have to be already fit to join a gym? Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy Of course not. And you don’t have to be Pitlochry and District already calm, focused and full of lovingkindness to begin to meditate. Quite the Neighbourhood Watch There are more and more attempts being reverse, in fact, because those are some of made to defraud us or steal information the qualities that a meditation practice can through scams, and inevitably you may at help you to develop. some time be the victim of an online scam Whether you are completely new to meditation, or have an established practice, you or cyber-attack. What do you do then? If you’ve received a suspicious message, it are welcome to come to our meetings. is probably a phishing attempt. It’s impor- These take place on the first and third tant not to click on any links in the mes- Tuesdays of every month, from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm in Dalguise Village Hall. So sage or enter any information. But if you have already done this, don’t in October, meetings are on Tuesday, 6 October and Tuesday, 20 October. panic and follow the advice below. I have shared my banking details - Con- We enjoy sitting and walking meditations, tact your bank immediately and let them discussions and refreshments. There are know. If you use online banking, you can no charges, no formalities, and no religious affiliations. cancel your card(s) online. I’ve clicked on something suspicious - If you aren’t able to attend in person, you If you haven’t entered any personal infor- might nevertheless be interested in gomation, downloaded any files, or installed ing on our mailing list. Members receive software, it’s unlikely you need to take fur- thought-provoking and helpful compilather action. But you should stay alert to tions about meditation and mindful living, emails and notifications on your accounts in the weeks between live meetings. to check for any suspicious activity. If you would like to know more about our If you have entered personal details, in- meetings or about meditation in general, cluding passwords, or followed instruc- please do contact faithanstey@gmail.com. tions to install software, there are other Aberfeldy Community Choir - The things you can do: choir draws members from all around AbIf you’ve opened a link on your device, erfeldy, from Ballinluig in the east to Kenor followed instructions to install soft- more in the west. We welcome anyone who ware: Open your antivirus (AV) software if loves to sing, from soprano voices you have it, and run a full scan. Allow your down to basses! No audition is antivirus software to clean up any prob- needed, and there’s no need to be lems it finds. able to read music. Our songs are a If you’ve entered personal details or pass- mixture of popular music and old favourwords: You should change the passwords ites (e.g. Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bilon any of your accounts where you use the ly Joel) and sung in three or four parts, desame password. If you’ve entered banking pending on how many tenors come along! or card details, contact your bank straight away, and if you use online banking, cancel Fees are subsidised at £25 per term. We meet every Monday in school term time the card(s) there. For more detailed help and information, from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Farragon room go to www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/respond- at the rear of Aberfeldy Church of Scotland (Taybridge Road, Aberfeldy). recover/overview. 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 66

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Once part of the 12th-century Forest of Atholl and a former sporting estate, Dalnacardoch is now embarking on a new chapter under the management of the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The charity has an ambitious vision to reinvigorate the landscape, benefiting biodiversity, climate and local communities along the way. Sam will share how the team is investigating the past, understanding the present and planning for the future - reconnecting woodland, restoring damaged peatlands and monitoring the landscape as it responds to the return of natural processes. With more than a decade of experience in landscape restoration, Sam will offer a fascinating insight into the challenges and opportunities of restoring nature at scale.

Date: Monday, 19 October Time: 7.20 pm for 7.30 pm start - 9 pm Place: The Tryst, Church of Scotland, Church Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5EB. Suggested donation: £3 non-members, £2 members (cash on the day). For more information, contact markandrosie@btinternet.com. To hear about future events, sign up to the Scottish Wildlife Trust mailing list: www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/sign-upto-our-mailing-list

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It was wonderful to see the children and ponies again as our new term started. They all looked so well after the summer break, with some pupils having grown out of last term’s riding gear! Riders quickly settled back into their saddles with several now able to take control of their pony without a leader or side-walker and more riders are now managing rising trot. Progress indeed. This term pupils will have the opportunity to be assessed on their knowledge of pony care and anatomy, riding equipment and terminology, all whilst enjoying their riding and helping to look after the ponies. Volunteers enjoyed two successful days at the Aberfeldy Show in August, where the ‘nail in a bale’ game and our ‘famous’ cake sales raised much-needed funds. Our heartfelt thanks to volunteers and local supporters for the prizes, including The Hardware Centre, McDonald Butchers, Explore Chocolate, Garden Cafe, Love Your Sweets, Pets Etc, Aberfeldy and The Aberfeldy Watermill. The Show was an excellent way for us to promote our group’s work and catch up with local friends and supporters. New volunteers are urgently needed. Do get in touch by contacting Helen at breadalbanerda@gmail.com.

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Join us on Sunday, 4 October, from 10 am to 1 pm, for a morning dedicated to movement, relaxation, and wellbeing. Aberfeldy Town Hall. Booking is essential. Whether you’re completely new to yoga, returning after a break, or simply curious to explore different practices, this is a wonderful opportunity to sample a range of classes in a friendly, supportive environment. You’ll have the chance to experience: *Hatha Yoga *Somatic Yoga *Yoga for Complete Beginners *Yin Yoga *ChairBased Yoga *Meditation *Breathwork *Sound Bath This special community event has been made possible thanks to the generosity of our dedicated and experienced teachers, who are freely giving their time, knowledge and energy, and to Aberfeldy Town Hall for kindly providing the hall. The workshop is free to attend, although donations are warmly welcomed. Every donation helps the Highland Perthshire Yoga & Wellbeing Group continue its work by funding free wellbeing classes in our community, including sessions for people living with COPD, children with additional support needs (ASN), and chair yoga for older adults. To register your interest, please email highlandperthshireyoga@hotmail.com Come along, try something new, meet likeminded people, and help support wellbeing for everyone in our community. We’d love to welcome you!

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Dull and District SWI - Dull and District SWI Rannoch Community Council - The next planned meeting will be opened their 2026 /27 Syllabus on Tuesday, 1 September with a craft evening led by Sam Weir and Shirley Shearer from Karelia House. Sam brought some colourful yarn and gave an inspirational short talk about knitting and crochet and how she is happy to help everyone to learn or improve their skills. Shirley then did a demonstration on ‘fabric manipulation’. This turned into a fun mini workshop with members working together to produce a ‘Fabric Fandango’. We welcome you to join us on Tuesday, 3 November when Mark Westwood from SSE will deliver a ‘Winter Preparedness Talk’ with Q&A. We will end the evening with a homemade supper and chat. We start at 7.30 pm at Camserney Hall. For any further information please contact Fiona at Dullanddistrictswi@gmail.com.

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