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Sat 28 Sep
7:30pm

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2pm

Macintosh Concerts

Sat 28 Sep - 29 Sep

Cleared from a Highland Glen in 1780 a young Charles MacIntosh found refuge in the village of Inver and for the next two hundred years the family held a central place in the cultural and musical life of the Dunkeld area. They entertained local people and 'esteemed' visitors, playing at dances and balls throughout Perthshire and beyond. In addition to playing, they taught and composed music and for three generations were Precentors at Little Dunkeld Kirk. James MacIntosh’s own fiddle, currently in the care of a local family, will play a central role throughout the event. 

The event on the 28th and 29th of September includes: 

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 ‘A Place Fu O Fiddlers’ 

A new one act play, written and directed by Lesley Wilson, brings to life their journey. Performed by Anna Hepburn and Bob Davidson. Musical direction by Munro Gauld provides a soundscape of MacIntosh music played live throughout the production by Munro Gauld, Neil Baillie and Jennifer Knussen.  

 

Immediately following the play, after a short interval, a concert will celebrate the music of the family, showcasing their legacy of tunes and songs. 

 

The MacIntosh Music Concert 

Dunkeld & District Strathspey and Reel Society (Sat only.) 

Dunkeld and Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group 

Just Singin’ Community Choir  

Pete Clark, Martin MacLeod, Kenn Clark and The Erigmore Regulars (Sun only) 

 

 

Exhibition 

An exhibition, curated by Dunkeld Community Archive, of music manuscripts, documents, photographs and artefacts will be on display in the Birnam Arts mezzanine from 13th September to 14th October. 

 

MacIntosh Collection of Music 

A compilation of the tunes and songs written and collected by the MacIntosh family will be available later this year. This book will contain brief biographies of the family members as well as background information on the individual tunes.

Sat 28 Sep

7:30pm /

A Celebration of their Songs, Music and Stories 

Sun 29 Sep

2pm /

A Celebration of their Songs, Music and Stories 

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Birnam Arts
Station Road
Birnam Dunkeld
PH8 0DS
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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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Such lovely memories of coming to Birnam as a wee one, visiting the garden and the exhibition then exploring the woods that inspired Beatrix Potter.

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Birnam arts cafe

saturday, 7th september

**LATER OPENING & REDUCED SEATING**

CAFE OPENS AT 11AM

 

 

Due to staff holidays and illness we are extremely short staffed. As a result, today the cafe will not open until 11.00am.  We are also operating with fewer tables.

 

We thank you for your understanding.

 

Our shop and the Beatrix Potter and art exhibitions are open as usual from 10.30am until 3.30pm.

 

 

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