WHAT’S ON
Museum times:
Perth Museum and Art Gallery, Fergusson Art Gallery: Open Tues to Sat, 10am-5pm. Free. See www.pkc.gov.uk/ museums
Black Watch Castle and Museum in Perth: Summer opening hours from April 1 to October 31, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Cafe, 9.30am – 4pm. See www. theblackwatch.co.uk
Every Monday, the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band’s Highland Nights, Pitlochry Recreation Ground, gates 7pm, show 7.45pm, admission adults £7, children £1.
May
Now until August 12 PERTH: Exhibition Picts and Pixels, visitors can explore the Pict era through virtual reality headsets and interactive stations, including a reconstruction of Moredun Top Hill Fort Perth Museum and Art Gallery. Free, for more information visit http://www. culturepk.org.uk/whats-on/picts-andpixels/ 26-28 ALYTH: Arts/history events - Alyth Creates, new three-day festival around 16 town venues with walks, exhibitions, music and workshops. See Facebook Alyth Creates - A 3 Day Festival or www.alythartsandcraftsguild.co.uk 26 CRIEFF: Film/Dance/event - Dirty Dancing night with the 80s film, drinks and a chance to learn some dance moves, Strathearn Artspace, doors 6.45pm, dancing from 7.15pm, film 8pm. Tickets £8 including watermelon cocktail, from Strathearn Artspace and Carneilian Crafts. 26 PERTH: Perth Festival of the Arts - Justin Currie and the Pallbearers, Perth Concert Hall, 8pm. £25, see www.perthfestival.co. uk, box office 01738621031. 27 PERTH: Free gig - Rock, pop and folk tunes through the ages by the Twa Blighters. Bridgend Inn, 69 Main Street, Perth, approximately 8pm onwards. 27 PERTH: Perth Festival of the Arts Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra and Freddy Kempf, Perth Concert Hall, 7.30pm. See www.perthfestival.co.uk, box office 01738621031. 27 PERTH: Perth Festival of the Arts Childrens Classic Concerts, Olly and Owen do ‘Tartan Tales’, St John’s Kirk, 3pm. Tickets £10 adults, £6 children, see www.perthfestival.co.uk, box office 01738621031. 27 PERTH: Perth Festival of the Arts - Scottish Opera Pop up Roadshow, outside Perth Concert Hall, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm. Free but book ahead, see www.perthfestival.co.uk, box office 01738621031. 27 CRIEFF: Various - Gaelic Day, Strathearn Community Campus, 10am–4pm. Storytelling, dancing, taster sessions and more, as well as a concert in the afternoon. Free. 27 BLAIR ATHOLL: Event - Atholl Highlanders Parade on the forecourt of historic Blair Castle, accompanied by the sound of their pipes and drums, 2.30pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on arrival, 01796 481207. 28 KENMORE: Event - Iron Age Ingenuity, metal-casting, basketry and many of the amazing skills from our ancient ancestors, hands-on activities, The Scottish Crannog Centre, Kenmore, Loch Tay, 10.30am – 4.30pm. 01887 830583 www. crannog.co.uk
June
01 PERTH: Talk: An evening with James Runcie, author of the Grantchester Mysteries, now in their third successful ITV series, AK Bell Library, 7pm. Tickets £5, booking essential, call 01738 444949. 02 PERTH: Music - Rock Choir, the choir that rocks, a concert by the UK’s favourite contemporary choir, St Matthew’s Church, Tay Street, 7.30pm. Tickets £5 from church office or on the door. 03 BRACO: Exhibition - art and needlecraft by Braco Art Group and Braco Pins and Needles, Braco Hall, 10am-3pm. Admission free. 07 ABERFELDY: Talk - Author Alexander McCall Smith In Conversation with the Watermill Bookshop’s Kevin Ramage, Aberfeldy Town Hall, 7pm. Tickets are £7 and also includes £2 off a book.