PERTH 800 EVENTS PROGRAMME With more than 100 events, there will be something for young and old alike and visitors from home and from overseas, all with the common purpose of celebrating the Perth 800 anniversary.
Contact: Perth 800 team for more details on specific events - Tel. 01738 477958 info@perth800.com www.perth800.com
2010 is the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Royal Burgh of Perth when in 1210 King William the Lion granted the Royal Charter. To mark this during 2010 Perth & Kinross Council will deliver, facilitate and support a year long programme of events that will celebrate this anniversary.
2010 Programme of Pipe Band Displays
Thursday 26th August (7.30pm)
Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie with Blairgowrie, Rattray & District Pipe Band
Sponsored by Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Tourist Association (BEPTA) with the kind support of Davidsons Chemists, Blairgowrie Merchants Association, Number 31 (Wellmeadow) and Scotmid
Image courtesy of Mike Bell
For more information on any of the LOVE TO EAT events taking place, please contact Tracey Baxter or telephone 07581 372461.
SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST
Cookery Demo with Slow Food Perth. Part of The Strathmore & The Glens Community Market, Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie.
WEDNESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
GAME DINNER
The Dalmore Inn & Restaurant
Compared to other meats, game meat is higher in protein and lower in fat. Game birds also supply significantly more potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and B Vitamins than regular meats. We are delighted to announce that Nichola Fletcher, author, lecturer and food demonstrator will be taking us through a 6 course dinner, prepared and cooked by Andrew May, the Scottish Chef of the Year 2009, and his staff, at The Dalmore Inn & Restaurant, Blairgowrie.
The menu will feature game birds, fish, venison and rabbit as well as a wealth of local produce.
For ticket prices and bookings, contact Tel. 01250 871088.
Heather Festival 2010
TUESDAY 24 AUGUST
Local Honey & Jam Cream Teas (10am-4pm)
Kirkmichael Village Shop
A selection of home baking available. From £2.50 per person. Tel. 01250 881272.
FRIDAY 27 AUGUST
Heather Hills Honey Cream Teas (10am-5pm)
Glenshee Pottery, A93, Glenshee
SATURDAY 28 AUGUST
Strathardle Highland Gathering & Games (Agricultural Show from 9.30am)
Bannerfield, Kirkmichael. Traditional friendly Games located in beautiful Highland Perthshire. The 129th Strathardle Highland Gathering. Admission £5 Adult, Child/OAP £2, Family £12. Free parking.
Visit www.strathardle.org for more information
SUNDAY 29 AUGUST
10th Anniversary Cateran Trail Trek (commences from 10am)
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Cateran Trail, take part in an organised walk on a section of the Trail and then rendezvous at the Bridge of Cally Hotel at 4pm-5pm for a BBQ, Real Ale and Refreshments. For details of costs and routes available, contact Bob Ellis at bob.ellis2@btopenworld.com or Tel. 01250 873899.
The anniversary event will also include an introduction to Geocaching; the hi-tech treasure hunt for all ages that has swept the planet. For a quick guide to geocaching, visit www.geocaching.com
Activity Sessions are available throughout the Heather Festival as follows: High Ropes Challenge, Orienteering, Archery, Rock Climbing, Abseiling, Gorge Descent with waterfall abseil and Mountain Bike Hire. Enquiries: 01250 885255.
Picnic teas, available by arrangement only, in the newly rebuilt summerhouse on the Burn Walk and guided walks at Dirnanean Garden, Enochdhu. £6.00 Admission, per person (includes tea and tour). Tel. 01250 881400 for booking.
