April

April

Perth Archaeology Fair 
Perth City Hall Perth 10am-4pm

The Council for Scottish Archaeology present the
Archaeology Fair with participants such as Historic Scotland, the National Trust for Scotland, The Royal Commission for Ancient and Historic  Monuments Scotland and The National Museums of Scotland, voluntary heritage/conservation groups. Artists and craftsmen from the area will also present a variety of
demonstrations and displays.

Contact - Pam Judson Telephone - 0131 247 4119
Email: p.judson@scottisharchaeology.org.uk

May

May

Scottish WOODfair
Dewars Centre Perth 10am-6pm (Fri) & 10am-5.30pm (Sat)
 

Scottish WOODfair 2005! From woodland walks to uniquely crafted furniture, wood sculptures to bonsai trees, musical instruments to sawmilling, the industries and crafts associated with Scottish Timber are as diverse as the trees and woodlands themselves. Over this two day event you will find out how Scotland’s natural landscape generates some of the worlds most beautiful and sought after products.

From furniture makers to tree nurseries, wood smokers to boat builders this major annual event aims to highlight the availability, versatility and attractiveness of Scottish Timber, Scottish Woodlands and the people associated with them. This year we have linked up with The Scottish Tree Climbing Championships and Kinnoull Hill Woodland Users Group to bring a Weekend of Wood to Perth City. Buses will
be transporting the public between venues to ensure that no-one misses out!
 

Check dates and time with web site.
Contact - Nicola Martin Tel - 01738 563260
Email: info@scottishwoodfair.co.uk

May

POTFEST Scotland
Perth Agricultural Centre Perth 10am-5pm each day

Over 100 exhibitors - part in the biggest pottery festival in the country. The work on show will range from large scale garden sculptures to fine detailed ceramic jewellery and from fountains to teapots.

Contact - Matthew Cox Tel - 01768 480424
Email: mattcox2004@yahoo.co.uk

May

Blackford Highland Games
Blackford Games Park Blackford 12.30pm-5.30pm approx.

Traditional Scottish Highland Games including highland dancing, track athletics and cycling, heavyweight championships & Scottish Amateur tug o' war. Other attractions include Comrie Pipe band, vintage tractors, classic motorcycle parades and children's quad bikes.

Contact - Tel - 01764 682814
Email: magsduncan@tiscali.co.uk

May
Liquid Life
Clunie Power Station by Pitlochry 9am-7pm each day

White water kayaking competition for UK paddlers. The event features a head to head sprint through a class III/IV section of river with the finish line below the 7m two-tier waterfall on Loch Faskally.

Contact - Murray Trail Tel - 01882 632202
Email: info@liquidlife.co.uk

May

Perth Motorsports Show
Dewars Centre Perth
 

Rally cars, custom cars, legends, single seaters, classic cars, car clubs, quads, trikes, road bikes, scramblers, drag bikes and cars, TT bikes, Porsches, Ferraris, offroaders, track racing bikes, vintage bikes, vintage tractors and many more.

Contact - Dave Lauder Tel - 01738 631298
Email: dvsr_lauder@yahoo.co.uk

June

June

Perthshire Archaeology Week - Excavation Open Day
Ben Lawers Mountain Visitor Centre Loch Tay

Visit the excavations of a post-medieval farming landscape. The Ben Lawers Historic Landscape Project is a multi-disciplinary study funded by HLF, Historic Scotland, SNH and the National Trust for Scotland.  Stout footwear and warm waterproof clothing is recommended.

Contact - Derek Alexander Tel - 0141 616 5120

June

Strathmore (Forfar) Highland Games
Glamis Castle Glamis 12.30pm-5pm

Traditional Scottish Highland Games held in the spectacular grounds of Glamis Castle.

Contact - Glamis Castle Tel - 01307 840393
Email: lorna@glamis-castle.co.uk

June

A Midnight Ramble
Jubilee Car Park, Kinnoull Hill Perth 10pm-midnight

In celebration of the longest day (21 June), join the Ranger on this two hour 'witching hour' ramble. Booking recommended.

Contact - Perth & Kinross Council - Countryside Ranger Service Tel - 01738 475393
Email: naflobley@pkc.gov.uk

July

mid Jul - end Aug - (every Tuesday until end August)
National Trust For Scotland - Close Encounters: A Childrens Walk
Ben Lawers Mountain Visitor Centre by Loch Tay 10.30am-12.30pm

Meet some of the animals and plants that live on Ben Lawers. Wellies and waterproofs recommended! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please book in advance (on every Tuesday until 30th August).

Contact - Ben Lawers Mountain Visitor Centre Tel - 01567 820397
Email: hcole@nts.org.uk

July
The Great Kindrochit Quadrathlon
Loch Tay Kenmore From 7am

Scotland's toughest one day event encompassing a 1.35km swim across Loch Tay; a 24km run/walk over seven munros including the Lawers and Ptarmigan Ridges to Morenish; an 11km canoe; and a 54km cycle around Loch Tay. Slicing a melon in two with a sword will stop the clock - hello!

Admission - £100 per Quadrathlete (£80 if you bring your own canoe); £25 per supporter
Contact - Kindrochit House Tel - 01567 820409
Email: david@eventsandactivities.co.uk

July
The 9th Scottish Hill Rally 
South Perthshire Perth & Dunning From 1pm

2-day spectacle as 4x4 vehicles compete at various locations in southern Perthshire, with the picturesque village of Dunning as the spectator start point.
 
Contact - Ian Sykes
Email: ian@scottishhillrally.co.uk

July

Balquhidder, Lochearnhead & Strathyre Highland Games 
The Games Park Lochearnhead 12.30pm-5.30pm (approx)

Traditional Highland Gathering with field, track and novelty events.

Contact - Angus Cameron Tel - 01567 830268
Email: gus@lochhot.freeserve.co.uk

July

Squirrel Tufts
Black Spout Wood Car Park by Pitlochry 10am-12noon

Want to know more about our furry friends? Why do squirrels grow tufts? Why are they such a bright red colour?  Booking recommended.

Contact - Perth & Kinross Council - Countryside Ranger Service Tel - 01887 820297
Email:  naflobley@pkc.gov.uk

July

The Importance of Being Earnest
Glamis Castle Glamis 7.30pm

Outdoor performance of Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest", held in the Italian Gardens of Glamis Castle.

Contact - Glamis Castle Tel - 01307 840393
Email: enquiries@glamis-castle.co.uk

August

 August
Killin Highland Games
Breadalbane Park Killin From 11am

Traditional Highland Games including strength events with some of the world's strongest men, piping and dancing competitions.

Contact - Fiona Stewart Telephone - 01567 820224
Email: killinhighlandgames@tiscali.co.uk

August
Diageo Championship 
PGA Centenary Course, Gleneagles Auchterarder

The Gleneagles PGA Centenary Course, venue of The 2014 Ryder Cup matches, in this prestigious Diageo Championship. Englishman Miles Tunnicliff is the defending champion.

Contact - The Gleneagles Hotel Tele - 01764 694360
Email: resort.sales@gleneagles.com

August

Dewars World of Whisky Mini Tattoo
Dewars World of Whisky Aberfeldy Gates open 12noon, Show starts 3pm

Seven acts from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo will perform for 1 hour followed by workshops where the performers will help spectators try some of the instruments and dance routines themselves. Also falconry display, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards armoured vehicle static display and free admission to Dewar's World of Whisky Visitor Centre.

Contact - Dewars World of Whisky Tel - 01887 822010
Email: enquiries@dewars.com

August

Perth Highland Games 
South Inch Perth 12.30pm-5.30pm

Traditional Highland Games featuring running, cycling, highland dancing, solo piping and pipe band contest, tug o' war and heavy events.

Contact - Andrew Rettie Tel - 01738 627782
Email: andrew@highlandgames.org.uk

August

Kinloch Rannoch Highland Games
Wellerpooley Park Kinloch Rannoch Games commence at 2pm

Heavy events, piping, dancing, children's races, track and field, hill race, stalls and local "North v South" tug o war.

Contact - Dr Jim Dreghorn Tel - 01882 632257
Email: bun.house@tesco.net

August

Crieff Highland Games
Market Park Crieff 10.30am-5.30pm

Traditional Highland Games including cycling, running, solo-piping, highland dancing, pipe bands, tug-o-war and heavyweight events.


Contact - Andrew Rettie Tel - 01738 627782
Email: andrew@highlandgames.org.uk

August
Pond Dipping for Adults
RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve Kinross 11am-12.30pm

Ever wanted to try the children's favourite activity at Vane? Why not come along - you will be amazed at what lives in our teaching ponds! Advance booking essential.

Contact - RSPB Vane Farm Tel - 01577 862355
Email: vane.farm@rspb.org.uk

September

September 2006

Blairgowrie Highland Games
Bogles Field Blairgowrie From 11am

Traditional Highland Games

Contact - Christine Findlay Tel - 01250 870028
Email: hrc@netcomuk.co.uk

September
King James VI Golf Club - Golf Week
King James VI Golf Club Perth

Play five rounds of competition golf on this lovely 18 hole parkland course.

Contact - Andrew Crerar Tel - 01738 632460
Email: info@kingjamesvi.co.uk

September
Pitlochry Highland Games
Recreation Park Pitlochry 10am-5.15pm

Traditional Highland Games. The highlight of the afternoon will be the Massed Pipe Bands Finale.

Contact - Sandy Wilson Tel - 01796 473636
Email: acwilson@btclick.com

Sep - Oct

Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Walking Festival 
Blairgowrie

A four day long celebration of walking and the countryside including a range of interesting walks, talks and events to suit walkers of all ages and abilities.

Contact - Paul McLennan, Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust

Tel - 01738 475255
Email: pmclennan@pkc.gov.uk

October

October
Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally
Perth City Centre, King Edward Street Perth From 10am, Finish approximately 4.30pm* (*subject to change)

The Rally route will consist of 4 stages of between 45 and 55 miles and retain central servicing in Aberfeldy. This means that competitors again have a chance of tackling some of British rallying's most famous forests, stages such as Craigvinean, Funab, Errochty and Drummond Hill.

Contact - Jim Brown Tel - 01555 892085
Email: jim@mcraestages.co.uk

October
The Crieff & Strathearn Drovers Tryst
Crieff

Climbing the local Munros, children's Creepy Crawly walk, the Drover's Tryst Walking Festival has something for everyone.  Visit the sights and sounds of Strathearn including live street theatre, live music, ceilidh, pipe bands and the farmer's market. Take part in abseiling, weaving, spinning and glassblowing or savour Strathearn's colourful whisky history.

Contact - Crieff Tourist Information Centre Tel - 01764 652578
Email: criefftic@perthshire.co.uk

Pitlochry Festival Theatre

Atholl Estates Ranger Service organises lots of events throughout the year, with the main Ranger events programme running from June to October. The walks are open to all, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

National Trust  for many events in this area.

The Scottish Crannog Centre has interesting events - worth taking a look at.

Forestry commission for  events

Glamis Castle for special events  'A place of legends and fairytales.' Family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and a royal residence since 1372. Childhood home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, birthplace of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret and legendary setting for Shakespeare's famous play 'Macbeth'. Highland Games, theatre, classic cars...

Scone Palace &  events Orchestras, falconry, theatre...

Knockhill Racing Circuit &  events  Knockhill Racing Circuit is Scotland’s National Motorsport Centre and has something for everyone! Whether you are participating or spectating we aim to offer the best day out experience in Scotland..'

Perth Races

Perthshire archaeology week  pots of events at the end of May, beginning of June.

Blair Castle & events

Perth Festival of the Arts  May  

Highland Games throughout Scotland

Scottish Archaeology Month (September) Discover archaeology

Perth Farmers Market  King Edward Street Perth. At Perth Farmers' Market on the first Saturday of each month.

Contact - Nicola Martin Tel - 01738 451651
Email: info@perthfarmersmarket.co.uk
 

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