local events perthshire

If you can take yourselves away form each other or from the comfort or the inn – there is always likely to be ‘something on’ in the Pitlochry area.

Local events and festivals abound - from walking to food festivals – and excellent arts crafts and music festivals – all plentiful in Highland Perthshire.

Key major annual events include the Atholl Gathering, the Blair Castle International Horse Trials – and this year – the British Pipe Band Championships come to Pitlochry – details of all are later in this section.

And of course there is nearby Pitlochry’s very own ‘Theatre in the Hills’ – now with an all year round programme of great entertainment.

pitlochry & perth theatre events

Pitlochry Festival Theatre, only 10 minutes away, is a unique cultural experience in the very heart of Scotland. Founded in 1951, it is one of the finest attractions in the local area. Known as ‘ Scotland's Theatre in the Hills' - the theatre shows a wide selection of excellent plays including farce, comedy and tragedy.

The main season also features regular foyer events, concerts, art and craft demonstrations and pre-performance entertainment. There is now a winter season programme.

To find out whats on at the Theatre this season, look at www.pitlochry.org.uk

highland games weekends in perthshire - scotland

Highland Games and Gatherings in Scotland are renowned the world over as a unique event combining skills, culture, music and real Scottish hospitality. While the games still contain a very competitive, the spectacle of Highland dancing and pipe bands combined with the tradition and excitement of the occasion make the Games a real highlight for any visitor lucky enough to be in Scotland at the right time. The games are for young and old, male and female and offer a real Scottish atmosphere unlike any other.

Notable highland games and gatherings in Scotland close to Loch Tummel Inn include

Rannoch Highland Gathering - Wellerpooley Park Kinloch Rannoch. – for information and tickets contact Dunalastair Hotel on 01882 632323

Pitlochry Highland Gathering - Recreational Park, Pitlochry – for information and tickets contact 07724 337938

Atholl and Breadalbane Highland Gathering - Victoria Park Aberfeldy - for information and tickets contact John Robertson, Middleton, Logierait, Perthshire PH9 0LH Tel 01796 482376

Braemar Highland Gathering -Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar – for information and tickets contact Mr W Meston, Coilacreich, Ballater AB35 5UH Tel 013397 55377

Kenmore Highland Games - Kenmore Sports Field – for information and tickets contact Sarah J Kelly, Nurses Cottage, Kenmore, Perthshire PH15 2HH Tel 01887 830227

Atholl Gathering - Blair Castle, Blair Atholl – for information and tickets contact Atholl Estates Office, Blair Atholl, Perthshire PH18 5TF Tel 01796 481355