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Newton Faulkner at Birnam Arts
Wed 15 Jul
Newton Faulkner | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
Doors Open 19:00

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Lewis Hetherington & CJ Mahony

8 May - 7 Jul 2026
9:30 - 3:30 DAILY | Gallery
Through a film, a book and photography, the work weaves together intersections of lived experience, language and identity

The Beatrix Potter™ Garden Trail Launch

Sat 4 Jul 2026
10:00 - 14:00
Come along to the opening of our brand-new Beatrix Potter™ Garden Trail! Sculptures, carvings, surprises! Solve puzzles and clues with our new Activity Book! 

Birnam Arts Open Mic Night

Fri 10 Jul 2026
19:30 - 22:00 | Cafe
The floor is open — and it's yours.

Ephemeral

Sheila Messenger

11 Jul - 6 Sep 2026
10:00 - 16:00 DAILY | Cafe
The works speaks of a liminal space, of transitions and the ephemeral

where no storms come

Lorna Sinclair

11 Jul - 6 Sep 2026
10:00 - 16:00 DAILY | Gallery
Each painting is a portal into a new, vivid reality

Betwixt and Between

Abbie Lois

11 Jul - 6 Sep 2026
10:00 - 17:00 DAILY | Gallery
Inspired by powerful women in Scottish and Celtic folklore

Newton Faulkner

Wed 15 Jul 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
See Newton up close and personal. A limited number of VIP tickets and special Guitar Workshop tickets are available

Tickets for Newton Faulkner

Seated Balcony

SOLD OUT

Standing Auditorium

£30.00

£0

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Please see event description for details.

Standing Auditorium + Guitar Workshop

£150.00

£0

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Please see event description for details.

Standing Auditorium + VIP Package

£80.00

£0

The Music of Bert Jansch

Fri 17 Jul 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
“The ghost of Bert Jansch floats majestically through Sam Grassie" - The Guardian

Tickets for The Music of Bert Jansch

Adult

£16.00

£0

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60+, proof of eligibility required.

Senior Citizen

£12.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Child

£11.20

£0

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Proof of eligibility required.

16-25

£12.00

£0

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Full-time only, proof of eligibility required.

Student

£12.00

£0

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Proof of eligibility required. Free companion ticket available - contact box office.

Disabled

£12.00

£0

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Proof of eligibility required.

Unemployed

£12.00

£0

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Valid for members of Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group. All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£8.00

£0

Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC

Wed 22 Jul 2026
14:00 - 15:00
Get ready for an hour of mega magic, big laughs, and mind-blowing family fun as Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC lands at Birnam Arts!

Tickets for Magic Gareth: BALLOONATIC

Adult

£12.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Child

£8.00

£0

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Entry for 2x adults and 2x children.

Family Ticket

£30.00

£0

Rohallion Summer Family Ceilidh

Fri 31 Jul 2026
20:00 - 22:30 | Auditorium
Get ready to kick up your heels and join us for a thrilling and fun community ceilidh event!

Tickets for Rohallion Summer Family Ceilidh

Adult

£12.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Child

£8.00

£0

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Entry for 2x adults and 2x children.

Family Ticket

£30.00

£0

Pictish Trail

Sun 2 Aug 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
“A favourite artist of ours, I’m always excited to hear what Pictish Trail is doing next. This is beautiful” – Lauren Laverne, BBC 6 Music 

Tickets for Pictish Trail

Adult

£16.00

£0

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60+, proof of eligibility required.

Senior Citizen

£12.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Child

£11.20

£0

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Proof of eligibility required.

16-25

£12.00

£0

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Full-time only, proof of eligibility required.

Student

£12.00

£0

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Proof of eligibility required. Free companion ticket available - contact box office.

Disabled

£12.00

£0

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Proof of eligibility required.

Unemployed

£12.00

£0

Donald WG Lindsay & Alasdair Roberts

Fri 14 Aug 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
Two unconventional masters who bring Scottish musical history and tradition to life.

Tickets for Donald WG Lindsay & Alasdair Roberts

General Entry

£15.00

£0

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Valid for members of Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group. All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£7.50

£0

Kinnaris Q

Fri 21 Aug 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
KINNARIS Q is the powerhouse group forging new attitudes towards traditional and contemporary folk music with their unique signature sound.    

Tickets for Kinnaris Q

General Entry

£24.00

£0

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Valid for members of Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group. All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£12.00

£0

Rachel Sermanni

Wed 26 Aug 2026
18:00 - 22:00 | Beatrix Potter Garden
Join us in the magical surroundings of the Beatrix Potter Garden for an enchanting live performance from one of Scotland's most beloved singer-songwriters.

Tickets for Rachel Sermanni

General Entry

£20.00

£0

The Tannahill Weavers

Wed 2 Sep 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
“The music may be pure old time Celtic, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll.” - Winnipeg Free Press  

Tickets for The Tannahill Weavers

General Entry

£20.00

£0

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Valid for members of Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group. All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£10.00

£0

Good Guy Hank

Fri 4 Sep 2026
20:00 - 22:30 | Auditorium
Local legends with Influences ranging from Hank Williams, Lucinda Williams, Bill Monroe to Elbow, Gillian Welsh, Drive by Truckers and many more.    

Tickets for Good Guy Hank

General Entry

£15.00

£0

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Proof of eligibility required.

PH8 Postcode Discount

£12.00

£0

Macbeth: Blood and Bluegrass

Thu 10 Sep 2026
20:00 - 22:00
Reimagine Shakespeare's dark tale of ambition and betrayal with a cheeky bluegrass flair

Tickets for Macbeth: Blood and Bluegrass

General Entry

£18.00

£0

Lucie Hendry

Thu 17 Sep 2026
20:30 - 22:00 | Auditorium
"We are in a higher musical realm here, beyond conventional genre perceptions. Lucie Hendry is unique." - Aarhus Jazz Festival 2023

Tickets for Lucie Hendry

Adult

£16.00

£0

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60+, proof of eligibility required.

Senior Citizen

£12.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Child

£11.20

£0

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Proof of eligibility required.

16-25

£12.00

£0

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Full-time only, proof of eligibility required.

Student

£12.00

£0

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Proof of eligibility required. Free companion ticket available - contact box office.

Disabled

£12.00

£0

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Proof of eligibility required.

Unemployed

£12.00

£0

i

Valid for members of Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group. All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£8.00

£0

An Evening with Still Game’s Mark & Jane

Sat 19 Sep 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
Still Game stars, Mark Cox and Jane McCarry are coming to Birnam Arts!

Tickets for An Evening with Still Game’s Mark & Jane

Seated Auditorium

£23.00

£0

Seated Balcony

£23.00

£0

Seated Balcony + VIP Package

£40.00

£0

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Please see event description for details.

Seated Auditorium + VIP Package

£40.00

£0

Andy Irvine & Quilty

Thu 24 Sep 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. 

Tickets for Andy Irvine & Quilty

General Entry

£24.00

£0

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Valid for members of Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group. All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£12.00

£0

Adult Ballet Festival Caledonia

26 Sep - 27 Sep 2026
Various | Auditorium
Join us this September for an exciting 2 day programme of workshops, social events and tastersessions, tailored for Adult Ballet Dancers of all abilities

Musical Memories of Martyn Bennett

Sat 3 Oct 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
An evening of music, memory and experimentation, in the spirit of a man who changed Scottish music forever.

Tickets for Musical Memories of Martyn Bennett

Adult

£15.00

£0

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60+, proof of eligibility required.

Senior Citizen

£11.25

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Child

£10.50

£0

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Full-time only, proof of eligibility required.

Student

£11.25

£0

i

Proof of eligibility required. Free companion ticket available - contact box office.

Disabled

£11.25

£0

i

Valid for members of Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group. All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Dunkeld & Birnam Trad Youth Group

£7.50

£0

Shooglenifty

Thu 8 Oct 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
30 years together and still one of the most exciting bands on the scene. Billy Rough, Folk Radio UK

Tickets for Shooglenifty

Seated Balcony

£22.00

£0

Standing Auditorium

£22.00

£0

Iona Lane

Thu 15 Oct 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
Immersive live performance inspired by Scotland’s islands, coastlines and the natural world.  

Tickets for Iona Lane

General Entry

£14.00

£0

The Bubblyjock Collective: QUINES

Sat 17 Oct 2026
20:00 - 23:00
The Bubblyjock Collective present ‘QUINES’, a brand-new programme celebrating female Scottish composers and neglected women from Scottish history.

Tickets for The Bubblyjock Collective: QUINES

Pay What you Can T1

£10.00

£0

Pay What You Can T2

£12.00

£0

Pay What You Can T3

£14.00

£0

Pay What You Can T4

£16.00

£0

Rich Hall

Wed 21 Oct 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter.

Tickets for Rich Hall

General Entry

£18.00

£0

Heidi Talbot

Thu 29 Oct 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
 Winner of Composer of the Year at the Scots Trad Music Awards

Tickets for Heidi Talbot

General Entry

£21.00

£0

Michael McGovern

Thu 5 Nov 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
"His joy-filled performance was so irresistible, he had nearly everyone singing along." — Cambridge Folk Festival

Tickets for Michael McGovern

Adult

£20.00

£0

Blue Rose Code

Thu 12 Nov 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
“Ravishingly beautiful, a burnished blaze of Caledonian Soul, muted jazz and poetic recitation” – Uncut 2023

Tickets for Blue Rose Code

General Entry

£24.00

£0

General Entry

£24.00

£0

Pauline Eyre: Anyone for Tennis

Fri 20 Nov 2026
20:00 - 21:30 | Auditorium
“Laughs aplenty… juicy locker room secrets... naughty line judge-y anarchy...motivational joy… Nice.”  5***** Northwestend 

Tickets for Pauline Eyre: Anyone for Tennis

General Entry

£16.00

£0

Alan Carr: Work in Progress

Tue 24 Nov 2026
19:30 - 21:30
Join Alan as he warms up ahead of his brand-new tour!

Tickets for Alan Carr: Work in Progress

Seated Auditorium

SOLD OUT

Seated Balcony

SOLD OUT

James Yorkston

Sat 28 Nov 2026
20:00 - 22:30 | Auditorium
“The finest song-writer of his generation” – John Peel

Tickets for James Yorkston

General Entry

£20.00

£0

Anna Massie & Hannah Rarity

Fri 18 Dec 2026
20:00 - 22:00 | Auditorium
A seasonal shindig with Scottish folk-inspired singer / songwriter Hannah Rarity and multi-instrumentalist Anna Massie.   

Tickets for Anna Massie & Hannah Rarity

Seated Auditorium

£18.00

£0

Adult Ballet For Wellbeing

Every Monday
10:30 - 11:30 | Studios
Our 'Ballet for Wellbeing' sessions are friendly basic ballet classes for adults via Zoom, focusing on poise, posture, strength, balance and flexibility.

Barre and Port de Bras for Adults

Every Monday
18:00 - 19:00 | Studios
The Barre and Port de Bras for Adults class is a welcoming space for adult dancers of all ages and abilities with a focus on classical ballet exercises at the barre.

Ballet Classes

Mondays - Thursdays
16:00 - 19:00 | Studios
The Birnam Arts Ballet School has been running since 2003 and has grown to offer classes to children and adults, Monday to Thursday evenings.

General Ballet for Adults

Every Thursday
19:00 - 20:00 | Studios
Our Adult General Ballet sessions are friendly, basic-ballet classes with a focus on poise, posture, strength, balance,and flexibility.

Knitting and Fibre Arts Club

Every third Tuesday
19:00 - 21:00 | Studios
Join us for some cozy fun at the Knitting and Fibre Arts Club—bring your yarn and chill with new friends!

Blow & Blast Workshops

Dates and times vary
13:00 - 17:00 | Studios
Blow and Blast offers a variety of group music-making opportunities for late starter and rusty ‘returner’ wind players, from entry-level upwards.

Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group

Every Monday
16:00 - 20:30
We run classes for whistle, guitar, fiddle, and accordian with an emphasis on learning traditional Scottish music. 

Tickets for Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group

Just Singin' Community Choir

Every Wednesday
19:30 - 21:30 | Studios
We are a friendly, mixed Community Choir, where everyone is welcome! No experience, no solos, and definitely no auditions.

Pilates

Every Friday
9:30 - 10:30
Join Liz as she brings her extensive experience to Birnam Arts on Fridays 9:30 - 10:30am.

Tickets for Pilates

Handbuilding with Clay

Every Thursday
12:30 - 14:30 | Studios
Discover the creative possibilities of clay in these hands-on workshops

Introduction to Lino cut workshop

Sat 4 Jul 2026
10:30 - 15:30 | Studios
Introduction to Lino cut workshop with Lisa Speirs-Fleming Make your own bookmark or small print 

Tickets for Introduction to Lino cut workshop

Tier 1 Lisa Speirs-Fleming workshop

SOLD OUT

Tier 2 Lisa Speirs-Fleming workshop

SOLD OUT

Summer Arts for Kids

Helen OBrien
Part of Summer Arts for Kids

Thu 9 Jul 2026
10:30 - 12:00 | Studios
Using everyday materials such as paper and card, we will assemble extraordinary 3D objects and transform the ordinary into something unexpected

Tickets for Summer Arts for Kids

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Helen O'Brien (Ages 5-12, P1-P7)

£15.00

£0

Summer Arts for Kids

Birnam Arts

9 Jul - 13 Aug 2026
Various | Studios
We are delighted to announce the artists that are leading our Summer Arts for Kids workshops

Summer Arts for Kids

Zoe Gibson
Part of Summer Arts for Kids

Thu 16 Jul 2026
10:30 - 12:00
Create your own colourful flag for play, decoration, or storytelling

Tickets for Summer Arts for Kids

Introduction to Drypoint Printmaking

Hetty Haxworth

Sat 18 Jul 2026
10:00 - 16:00 | Studios
Discover the art of Drypoint Printmaking in this hands-on introductory workshop. Participants will produce their own original prints using an etching press.

Tickets for Introduction to Drypoint Printmaking

Standard Ticket

£75.00

£0

Summer Arts for Kids

Phoebe Roze
Part of Summer Arts for Kids

Thu 23 Jul 2026
10:30 - 12:00 | Studios
Following a reading of Phoebe Roze’s debut author-illustrated picture book Our Islands, together we will create our own special island 

Tickets for Summer Arts for Kids

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Phoebe (Ages 3-5 - Adults are free)

SOLD OUT

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Phoebe (Ages 3-5 - Adults are free)

£10.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Phoebe (Ages 3-5 - Adults are free)

£12.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Phoebe (Ages 3-5 - Adults are free)

£15.00

£0

Summer Arts for Kids

Zoe Gibson
Part of Summer Arts for Kids

Thu 30 Jul 2026
10:30 - 12:00 | Studios
Create your own colourful flag for play, decoration, or storytelling

Tickets for Summer Arts for Kids

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Zoe Gibson (Ages 5-12, P1-P7)

SOLD OUT

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Zoe Gibson (Ages 5-12, P1-P7)

£10.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Zoe Gibson (Ages 5-12, P1-P7)

£12.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kids workshop with Zoe Gibson (Ages 5-12, P1-P7)

£15.00

£0

Summer Arts for Kids

Jasmine Holt
Part of Summer Arts for Kids

Thu 6 Aug 2026
10:30 - 12:00 | Studios
Design your own illustrated characters and make a book cover or Zine

Tickets for Summer Arts for Kids

Kids introduction to sun printing

Kit Martin
Part of Summer Arts for Kids

Wed 12 Aug 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Make your own Cyanotype prints

Tickets for Kids introduction to sun printing

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kit Martin Cyanotype (Children ages 7+)

£8.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kit Martin Cyanotype (Children ages 7+)

£10.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kit Martin Cyanotype (Children ages 7+)

£12.00

£0

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All under-16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 18+) for the full duration of the event. Under-16s cannot be left unsupervised on the premises at any time.

Kit Martin Cyanotype (Children ages 7+)

£15.00

£0

Summer Arts for Kids

Jasmine Holt
Part of Summer Arts for Kids

Thu 13 Aug 2026
10:30 - 12:00 | Studios
Design your own illustrated characters and make a book cover or Zine

Tickets for Summer Arts for Kids

Artist Talk

Ronald Forbes

Fri 2 Oct 2026
18:00 - 19:30 | Gallery
His work explores illusion, belief and reality – and the often-fuzzy edges between them

Tickets for Artist Talk

Artist Talk Ronald Forbes

£0.00

£0

Ashtanga based yoga with Caroline

Santosha Yoga Perthshire

Every Friday
18:00 - 19:15 | Studios
Map showing Birnam Arts and conference centre in Scotland

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Birnam Arts
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Tel: 01350 727 674

Entrance

Welcome to Birnam Arts, a boutique multi-purpose arts, conferencing and entertainment venue.

Highlights

Pop in to the Foyer Cafe for breakfast, grab a delicious coffee with a selection of our homemade baking or enjoy a light lunch whilst browsing on the free WiFi. Wander upstairs to view the latest of our monthly art exhibitions before visiting the world of Beatrix Potter, or the Gift Shop to purchase a special gift for your loved ones or yourself!

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I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you for everyone's support in the planning and delivery of our Perthshire Artisan's event at Birnam Arts. The space was ideal, the food delicious and it was great to be back in real life!

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Beatrix Potter Garden

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Compact Arts & Conference Centre, it is also the exhibition centre for Beatrix Potter with an adjacent themed garden. The centre has a cafe with indoor / outdoor seating areas. Throughout the year the arts centre hosts a variety of different acts, shows, talks & exhibitions.

Simon Hawkes   |   Google Reviews

  • Entrance

  • Kinnaird

  • Cafe

  • Beatrix Potter

  • Shop

  • Gallery

  • Studio