Wishing you all a very 

Merry Christmas from all at Abade!

Winter Walks in Rannoch 

Mondays

Kinloch Rannoch Village

Join us as we celebrate our new multi-use path as we show you the beauties of Kinloch Rannoch. This circular walk around the village includes the banks of the River Tummel, shores of Loch Rannoch and a delightful low level route across the hill below craggy Craig Varr. As we pass through some fine woodland, not only will we explore the natural features of these paths but we can tell you about the history of this ancient highland village. It is a great way to discover more about the whole area of Rannoch.

Mondays

24th December, 31st December, 7th January 10 am 5km / 3m (approx 2 hours) 

Kinloch Rannoch Village Square PH16 5PP 07796063678

For more information and to book:  www.rannochscotland.co.uk  email rannochscotland@gmail.com  call into Treats café, Kinloch Rannoch  phone 07786063678

Booking and contact details essential as walk may change depending on the weather. Please contact walk co-ordinator if you are unable to come. 07796063678

Warm, wet weather gear, gloves, hats and sturdy shoes to be worn.

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs on leads – max. 2 per booking.

These walks are free of charge however any donations will be used to further improve our path network.

Wednesdays 

Black Wood of Rannoch

Walking in the Black wood, an area of ancient woodland, on the southern shore of Loch Rannoch, whatever the season or the weather is always fascinating. Learn about the trees which used to cover Scotland and how our wood was saved by someone’s misfortune. Explore the routes used by our ancestors; learn about the woodsmen of the past and how the forest works today. See evidence of deer, red squirrel and other creatures that live in the wood. Look across Loch Rannoch to the beautiful Grampian Mountains in the north.

Wednesdays

19th December, 26th December, 2nd January, 9th January 10 am 5km / 3m (approx 2 hours) 

Meet at old Dall Shed – South Loch Rannoch, 5.5 miles from Kinloch Rannoch (Old shed is first building on the track on the left hand side of the road over the bridge just after the main entrance to Dall Estate. PH17 2QH)

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For more information and to book:  www.rannochscotland.co.uk  email rannochscotland@gmail.com  call into Treats café, Kinloch Rannoch  phone 07786063678

Booking and contact details essential as walk may change depending on the weather. Please contact walk co-ordinator if you are unable to come. 07796063678

Fridays

Bridge of Gaur

21st December, 28th December, 4th January, 11th January 10 am 5km / 3m (approx 2 hours) 

This walk uses part of an ancient right of way known as ‘The Thieves’ Route’ which leads ultimately

to Bridge of Orchy however we will loop round to pass the site of the Redcoats Barracks. King

George’s soldiers were stationed here after the Battle of Culloden (1746). A walk steeped in history

across open moor land with by beautiful burns with grand views across the loch to the Grampian

hills behind. See Loch Rannoch from a different perspective; look out for moorland birds and perhaps even spot some red deer.

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Perth Concert Hall presents Handel's Messiah 

Thursday 20th December 7.30pm

Handel's Messiah is as much part of Christmas as carols and mince pies. There is no-one anywhere who does it better than the Dunedin Consort whose recording of Messiah won a Gramophone award.
Ruby Hughes, soprano
Alex Gibson, alto
Nicholas Mulroy, tenor
Robert Davies, bass

Dunedin Consort
John Butt, conductor


Click here for more information & to book tickets

Don't forget Perth Farmer's Market this 

Sat 15th December 9am-2pm 

Last chance to stock up on all your local Perthshire goodies before Christmas 

Click here for The Perthshire Farmer's Market website

Abade is delighted to have Locherlour Mill Cottage, near Comrie as our latest addition 

This charming cottage sleeps 2 and is a perfect base to enjoy the Perthshire countryside.  Beautifully finished with every comfort, this property comes highly recommended. 

Click here for more info & to book Locherlour Mill Cottage

or call Abade on 01764 684100

We've added a fabulous new property 

Have a closer look at www.abade.co.uk

The Studio at The Doocot in Dunning sleeps 2 and is an ideal hideaway with breathtaking views and luxurious finishes.  We love the shower room, complete with underfloor heating and stained glass windows.

click here to book The Studio at the Doocot

A Christmas Cracking 30% off last minute 

Shoreside Break at Loch Tay

 Ben Lawers - (Sleeps 4) Normally £995 for a week Now only £696

Other great deals at Shoreside;

Save £300 this Christmas at the Quaich (sleeps 6) normally £1500 a week now only £1200

Save £199 off a week at Tarmachan (sleeps 4) this Christmas or New Year normally £995 now only £796

Click here for more information and for bookings

www.abade.co.uk

      

       

Perth Coral Society and City of Perth Sinfonia at Perth Concert Hall

 Sunday 9th December 7.30pm

Featuring; 

Vivaldi - Gloria
Handel - Zadok the Priest
Poulenc - Gloria
Rutter - Gloria
Peter Rutterford, conductor

£14.50; concessions £12.50
(includes booking fee)

NB: Kids Go Free offer is not available online, please contact the Box Office to book. We cannot refund these at a later date.

Click here to book

 
Enjoy some Christmas Spirit at Crieff Country Market today (Sat 8th December) 10-4pm 
St James Square Crieff 
Click here for more information

     Join us for Carols at Duncrub 

      Duncrub Chapel Sunday 9th December 3pm-5pm

Once again, by kind permission of Wilma and James Marshall,

we invite you to join us for an afternoon of Carols and Festive Music 

 in the beautiful chapel at Duncrub.  

Mulled wine and soft drinks will be provided along with finger food/nibbles.

Tickets are available in Sandy Kinross’s shop in Dunning  

Adults £5/Juniors £2. 

Spot of lunch to ease the Christmas shopping?

Then it's time to book Dean's Lets Eat £7.50 Festive Menu 

Tel 01738 643377

www.letseatperth.co.uk

 This will consist of all your festive favourites to warm you up and help fuel your shopping trips. Soup, Turkey, Xmas Pudding the lot. So if you are in the area and are needing warmed up come in and have a seat beside the log fire at Deans and enjoy some great food.  

Main Course £7.50, 2 Courses £12.50, 3 Courses £16.50 

This menu must be requested when booking and cannot be guaranteed if not requested.

It's Christmas - Oh no it's not! Oh yes it is! 

That can only mean one thing - Panto Time!

  Mother Goose at Perth Theatre 

      7^th December 2012 to 5^th January 2013

      Look out for the special panto treasure hunt in 40 Perth shops. 

Post your entry in the golden egg in Perth theatre before 29^th Dec 2012

Click here to book Mother Goose 

 White Christmas, The Musical at Pitlochry Festival Theatre

    Until 23^rd December 2012 

Click here to book White Christmas