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Daniel Downie: Comedian and Historian

Part of Dunkeld Living History Event

30 July 2023

For further information and full details of the The Living History events visit: archives@historicdunkeld.org.uk 

Comedian and historian Daniel Downie, creator of the acclaimed ‘Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh’ and ‘Mountebank History of Scotland’ series brings his acclaimed show ‘Hour of Scotland’ to Dunkeld this summer. Hour of Scotland is a show about Scotland’s history, culture, people, language, weather – all things Scottish basically! Daniel aims to showcase Scotland’s best historical characters and stories; you’ll learn and laugh about everything from William Wallace to Susan Boyle! So come along and laugh a lot while you learn a little! *no liability is accepted for those guests who die laughing!

*TripAdvisor UK’s ‘Best of the Best’ 2022 award winner. ‘Travellers’ Choice’ Award winner 2021, 2022

‘Daniel is a history humour mixologist who will leave you laughing, thinking, and desperate to reread that book you stuck on a shelf years ago’ – Kate Copstick, The Scotsman

‘Mindset culture, and a history of Caledonia you won’t get in Lonely Planet’ – Chortle

‘Delightfully risky’ – Mumble Comedy

‘A Fascinating hour of quality laughter’ – The Scotsman

‘A star on the rise, one to watch’ – Mumble Comedy

Part of Dunkeld Living History Event

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Sat 17 May 2025

Drawing Workshop

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Drawing LIFE Workshop at Birnam Arts
Sat 17 May 2025

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I See My Sister

Fiction   |   Auditorium   |   19:30 - 22:00
I See My Sister - Cutty Sark at Birnam Arts
Map showing Birnam Arts and conference centre in Scotland

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Cafe
Daily | 10 - 4



Birnam Arts
Station Road
Birnam Dunkeld
PH8 0DS
admin@birnamarts.com
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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  • Beatrix Potter

  • Shop

  • Gallery

  • Studio

 Birnam Arts Cafe

 

 Friday, 16th May

 

 

Our cafe will close at 2.00pm to allow our water to be turned off and leaking pipes fixed by our wonderful local plumber.  

 

We will be open from 10am serving our breakfast menu, hot & cold drinks, cakes and ice-creams.  From 12noon we will also be serving our Soup of the Day with the last orders taken at 1.15pm. 

 

We'll be back open as normal on Saturday, 17th May at 10am.

 

We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment this may cause.