What's On in Perth Kinross

Zippos Circus - Britain's best-loved travelling company brings a show full of the fire, passion, thrills and excitement of the circus to your town. This magical new production recreates the golden era of the traditional horse-drawn travelling circus. See wild Gypsy horses and ponies, high-wire walkers, crazy clowns, high-trapeze, jugglers, acrobats, plus the legendary Wheel of Death and much more!
Monday 29 Jun 09 to Wednesday 1 Jul 09 - Monday June 29th: 7pm. Tuesday June 30th: 3pm & 7pm. Wednesday July 1st: 3pm & 7pm.
Blairgowrie Rugby Football Club, JJ Coupar Park, Coupar Angus Road, Blairgowrie  Perth Kinross PH10 6JJ   Contact Tickets Journey

The Scottish Game Fair - One of the main countryside events of the year in Scotland, with arena events, gundog and fishing competitions, clay pigeon shooting and over 400 trade stands.
Friday 3 Jul 09 to Sunday 5 Jul 09 - 9.30am - 6pm each day.
Scone Palace, Perth  Perth Kinross PH2 6BD   Contact Journey

Grounds Tour - Join Assistant Head Gardener Jonathan Campbell as he takes visitors on a special tour of the magnificent gardens at Scone Palace. Learn all about the history and design of the colourful Butterfly and Wild Gardens, find out why the five-pointed Murray Star maze is planted in a unique tartan effect and explore the rare and exotic conifers in the magnificent 19th century Pinetum.
Sunday 5 Jul 09 - Tours take place at 11am and 2pm. A grounds entrance fee is payable (£4.80 adults, £3.20 child, £4.20 concessions). To guarantee a place on your chosen tour please telephone Pamela Lawrence on Tel.
Scone Palace, Perth  Perth Kinross PH2 6BD   Contact Journey

Minibeast Mondays - Let your children find out what's crawling around under their feet. Vane Farm staff will help them look for and identify all kinds of mini-beasts that lurk in the reserves undergrowth.
Monday 6 Jul 09 to Monday 27 Jul 09 - drop in
Vane Farm  Perth Kinross KY13 9LX   Contact Journey

Monsters of the Deep. - Kids love finding out about the slimier side of nature so why not bring them along one of a number of informal pond-dipping sessions we are holding over the school holidays. Children should be accompanied by adults. Youngest age is three.
Wednesday 8 Jul 09 to Wednesday 29 Jul 09 - drop in
Vane Farm  Perth Kinross KY13 9LX   Contact Journey

Castle Menzies, Perthshire Ghost Hunt Friday 10th July £52.00 - Castle Menzies lies in Weem, Aberfeldy, Perthshire and is a true scottish hidden gem. Past events at this location have seen chairs moving on their own and the spirit of a little girl in the dungeon area.
Friday 10 Jul 09 to Saturday 11 Jul 09 - 9pm- 3am
Castle Menzies, Weem, Aberfeldy, Perthshire PH15 2JD  Perth Kinross PH15 2JD   Contact Tickets Journey

Falconry Display - A chance to get up close and interact with some of Scotland’s most spectacular birds of prey.
Friday 10 Jul 09 - Performances take place at various times throughout the day.
Scone Palace, Perth  Perth Kinross PH2 6BD   Contact Journey

Simply Burns - A celebration of the works of Scotland’s renowned plowman poet , Simply Burns includes songs, poetry and prose—some familiar and some less so—written by and inspired by Robert Burns. It’s witty, entertaining, and engaging… who knew Burns could be so much fun?
Wednesday 15 Jul 09 - 7:30 pm....tickets 6.50, concessions 5.00, children under twelve 2.00.... available at the door, at Wade’s Newsagent in Aberfeldy, or reserve by calling 07801 808913.
Pitlochry Town Hall, West Moulin Road, Pitlochry  Perth Kinross PH16 5DR   Contact Journey

Dangerous Dads & Adventurous Mums - This is a unique opportunity to join RSPB assistant warden and Ray Mear's follower Duncan Goulding on one or all three sessions on learning simple and fun outdoor survival techniques. The first involves making rope from nettles, the second shelter building and the third how to make fire without a lighter or matches. Bring the familiy and join in. Dont forget to book as this will be popular.
Thursday 16 Jul 09 to Thursday 30 Jul 09 - 10 till 1pm
Vane Farm  Perth Kinross KY13 9LX   Contact Journey

The National Youth Jazz Orchestra of Scotland Summer Concert Tour - Scotland’s most talented young jazz musicians perform a programme of jazz and big band favourites, new compositions and special arrangements. Featuring a special guest soloist, to be confirmed. Tickets: £10/£6/£2 (Student/child) Box Office: 0845 632 6324
Friday 17 Jul 09 - 7:30pm
Perth Concert Hall, Mill St, Perth  Perth Kinross PH1 5HZ   Journey

NYCoS and NYCoS Training Choir - The National Youth Choir of Scotland, conducted by Christopher Bell, brings you a varied repertoire of classical music, including traditional Scottish songs, performed to an exceptionally high standard. The choir showcases some of Scotland’s finest young singers and has performed across Scotland, the UK and abroad. The NYCoS Training Choir, conducted by Michael Kibblewhite, will join them.
Saturday 18 Jul 09 - 3.00pm
Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth  Perth Kinross PH1 5HZ   Tickets Journey

Craft Fair @ The Green Hotel - Come along and view some of the best of Scottish Crafters and pick up some beautiful individual gifts. Peruse the crafts and if the weather holds for us, have afternoon tea outside in the beautiful central garden area and enjoy more crafts in the sunshine.
Saturday 18 Jul 09 to Sunday 19 Jul 09 - Open both days 10am - 4.30pm. FREE ENTRY TO ALL.
The Green Hotel, 2 The Muirs, Kinross, KY13  Perth Kinross Contact

Homecoming Scotland Stewart Family Trail - As part of the Homecoming Scotland celebrations, Scone Palace will be hosting living history performances by costumed actors, telling the history of the Royal House of Stewart’s connections to Scone.
Wednesday 22 Jul 09 - Performances will take place at 11am, 12noon, 1.30pm and 2.30pm
Scone Palace, Perth  Perth Kinross PH2 6BD   Contact Journey