Pitlochry Life Magazine

Theatre: Sunshine on Leith
2025-07-25 - 2025-09-27 | Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port-Na-Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR, United Kingdom
Due to popular demand, this uplifting and moving musical with unforgettable songs by The Proclaimers returns to delight audiences. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Edinburgh, this touching story follows the lives of two soldiers, Davy and Ally, returning home from Afghanistan. As they return to civilian life, they must navigate love, family, and the search for purpose.
Davy reunites with his childhood sweetheart, Yvonne, while Ally rekindles his romance with Davy’s sister, Liz. Their relationships are tested by the challenges of readjusting to everyday routines and the secrets they carry from their time abroad. Amidst the joy and struggles, they rediscover the strength of family bonds and the power of love.
Filled with beloved hits like I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles), Letter from America, and Sunshine on Leith, this musical captures the essence of resilience and the unbreakable spirit of the human heart. With captivating performances, dynamic choreography, and a heartfelt narrative, Sunshine on Leithpromises a night of emotional highs and unforgettable music.
Come and experience this joyous musical celebrating life, love, and home lifting your heart and leaving you humming its infectious tunes long after the curtain falls.
Call box office 01796 484626 or buy online at www.pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com

Theatre: Heads Up - Frank's Story
2025-07-25 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Pitlochry Festival Theatre, Port-Na-Craig, Pitlochry, PH16 5DR, United Kingdom
Head’s Up: Frank’s Story follows 17-year-old Frank and his big brother Gabriel, a writer, life on their Island home is quiet—until the day Gabriel vanishes, leaving only a note and a hard drive. His message is clear: Frank must deliver it to a publisher in London. But as Frank sets off on his journey, joined by his best friend Mickey and an unforgettable cast of characters, everything he thought he knew begins to unravel. Frank must overcome his fears, take his place in the world and keep his head up!

Head’s Up: Frank’s Story is a bold coming-of-age adventure performed by a talented cast of young artists from refugee backgrounds. Expect comedy, courage, and a thrilling ride to The Island in this unforgettable new show.

This exciting performance fuses beatbox, rap, theatre, and film to tell a gripping coming-of-age tale about courage, identity, and the importance of community.

DreamArts is an outreach charity delivering creative and therapeutic projects in London. DreamArts Rep Company is a young theatre company that creates original productions fusing beatbox and rap, theatre and film. Our productions tour to UK theatres with the company performing and delivering workshops engaging with local communities. The company is made up of young actors from refugee backgrounds who collectively devise the stories, characters, music and movement to tell stories that speak to universal themes. The aim of the project is to support young people from refugee backgrounds to feel part of a creative network and welcome in the UK. The project also supports arts organisations to develop their practice and build connections to their local refugee communities.

Tickets: Heads Up: Frank’s Story
Pay what you can tickets including the option to book for free. Free group tickets available for youth, refugee, community and arts groups. Please contact Catherine at catherine@dreamarts.org.uk or 07395 284927.

Music: Pam Kay
2025-07-25 21:00 - 23:59, 2025-08-22 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
Personality vocalist with a huge mix of material from across all genres, there is something in the show for everyone.

Music: Ginhaus & Friends
2025-07-25 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
A collaboration of acoustic faves Ginhaus and some of their talented friends in a full band setup.

Music: John Charles Band
2025-07-26 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
The John Charles band are a Rockin’ Soul & Disco Band, playing Hits of the 60s, 70s and beyond.

Music: Headroom
2025-07-26 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
Top Dundee classic rock & blues band playing a fresh mix of top rock & blues anthems

Music: Jodie Gardner
2025-08-01 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
Exceptional vocalist June McNeill is a big hit wherever she plays. her repertoire spans from the sixties to the chart sounds of today.

Music: Jukebox Hero
2025-08-01 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
Dundee band bringing all your favourite hits for an unforgettable night of live music!

Music: No1Sun
2025-08-02 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
No1sun are a two piece band that play a variety of covers, from classic disco to modern indie/pop.

Music: Tequila Rose
2025-08-02 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
Female fronted covers band. Big vocals & big songs for singing along & dancing all night long!!

Music: Stuart Colquhoun
2025-08-08 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
Singer, Guitarist and Songwriter who perform a huge repertoire ranging from the best of current chart and classic pop, rock and dance hits.

Music: Cover Daddy
2025-08-08 21:30 - 23:30, 2025-08-30 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
A Dundee band playing high energy contemporary & classic covers.

Music: Junkyard Dogs
2025-08-09 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
This popular band from Dundee play high energy rhythm and blues, classic rock and rock ‘N’Roll. Expect a lively entertaining performance that will get you dancing.

Music: The Engine House
2025-08-09 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry

Music: Michelle Steele
2025-08-15 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
Talented female Vocalist with a huge repertoire ranging from the best of current chart and classic pop, rock and dance hits.

Music: Moneypenny
2025-08-15 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
Covers band celebrating women in music from all genres & decades.

Music: Buffalo Soldiers
2025-08-16 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
5 piece Reggae Ska band based in Dundee got together to play original reggae and ska tunes from their roots in the Jamaican vibe.

Music: Joker in the Hole
2025-08-16 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
Dundee band playing modern and classic covers

Music: Headroom
2025-08-22 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
Top Dundee classic rock & blues band playing a fresh mix of top rock & blues anthems.

Music: Side By Side
2025-08-23 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
Top Duo from Dundee playing all your favourite hits. Expect a lively performance that will get you dancing.

Music: Last Orders
2025-08-23 21:30 - 23:30, 2025-09-05 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
Our top Rock tribute act covering all the rock & pop favourites.

Music: Ann Marie
2025-08-29 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
Ann Marie sings a huge range of songs from all styles and all decades for you to sing-a-long and dance the night away.

Music: The Diversions
2025-08-29 21:30 - 23:30 | The Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry
Edinburgh’s alternative covers band covering all styles in their own energetic and unique way.

Music: Whiteside
2025-08-30 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
Whiteside is a 4 piece covers band that blast out all the best in the world of rock, pop and indie music, from current hits to some of the greatest classics.

Music: Philip Anthony
2025-09-05 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
Singer and guitarist covering all era’s with songs by Paolo Nutini, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Stereophonics, Rod, Bowie, Dexy’s, Queen, The Jam, Madness etc… all music lovers will appreciate this!

Community Event: Tayside Mountain Rescue Charity Day
2025-09-06 | Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Blair Atholl, PH18 5TL, United Kingdom
Join us for a fun, informative and no doubt, eye-opening day. Tayside Mountain Rescue team will be present to demonstrate their specialist equipment, answer questions, and showcase their vehicles, drone, and possibly one of their working dogs. Their much-loved mascot, Hamish, will also be joining us on the day.

Tayside Mountain Rescue is a volunteer run charity that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No-one gets paid and they rely entirely on funding to procure the tools and equipment necessary to rescue people and animals from our local mountains and hills. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you require rescue, they will be there, giving up their own time and expertise to help save you. We’re proud to support an organisation that plays such a crucial role in keeping people safe in our region.
Takings from castle admissions on the 6th September 2025 will be donated to Tayside Mountain Rescue. The money will go directly to support the vital work they do across our region.

Music: Billy Hammond
2025-09-06 21:00 - 23:59 | The Coach House, 75-79 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BN, United Kingdom
An extremely versatile vocalist with a vast repertoire of material to suit any audience.
