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Newton Faulkner | Auditorium
20:00 - 22:00
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The Beatrix Potter™ Garden Trail Community Launch

4 July 2026

Come along to the opening of our brand-new Beatrix Potter™ Garden Trail!

The trail invites visitors to step into the natural world that sparked Potter's imagination, winding through the landscaped garden adjoining Birnam Arts. Along the way, you'll discover carved sculptures, storytelling features, carved benches, play elements, and hidden surprises that celebrate Potter's legacy and her enduring love for Perthshire.
 
On opening day, there will be fun activities for the whole family, including badge making, face painting, special tours, and a first chance to see our brand-new Activity Books. There will also be free ice cream for the first ten kids who arrive! 
 
We are also delighted to welcome local soprano Colleen Nicoll, who will perform at 12:00 under the bandstand. She will read three of Potter's stories inspired by her time in Perthshire, accompanied by original songs. This is a world premiere of this material – definitely not to be missed.
 
 
This project has been made possible thanks to funding from the Scottish Government Place Based Investment Fund, Perth and Kinross Council Community Environment Challenge Fund, and the Ironmongers' Company. We are deeply grateful to the many partners and individuals who have contributed.
 
The trail has been designed by Brilliant Trails, in partnership with Penguin Ventures on behalf of Frederick Warne & Co. Ltd (an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK and owner of the Peter Rabbit™ brand).
 
Got a question about this event? Just email julia@birnamarts.com

This event is free and accessible to all. Meet us in the Garden from 10am - 2pm, drop in. 

 

 

Meet us in the Garden, Saturday 4 July, from 10am - 2pm

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9 Jul - 13 Aug

Summer Arts for Kids

Arts Workshop   |   Studios   |   Various
Summer Arts for Kids at Birnam Arts at Birnam Arts
Sat 18 Jul 2026

Introduction to Drypoint Printmaking

Arts Workshop   |   Studios   |   10:00 - 16:00
An Introduction to Drypoint Printmaking with Hetty Haxworth at Birnam Arts
Sat 15 Aug 2026

Landscape painting demo and workshop

Arts Workshop   |   Studios   |   10:00 - 16:00
Landscape painting demo and workshop with Jonathan Mitchell at Birnam Arts
26 Sep - 27 Sep

Adult Ballet Festival Caledonia

Arts Workshop   |   Auditorium   |   Various
Adult Ballet Festival Caledonia at Birnam Arts
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Opening Times

Box Office
Open periodically throughout the week | Book online 24/7


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.

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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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My alternative office, my morning cup of coffee, the place where we run our workshops, meet friends, come to concerts ... Without Birnam Arts our community would lose a bit of its soul.

Jamie Jauncey   |   Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020

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Great exhibition and performance spaces. Lovely terrace and indoor seating with lots of light. Great food and drinks and even a garden next-door for a stroll afterwards. Like

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