Highland Nights
Every Monday evening in Pitlochry from 26th May - 1st September 2025
Our 2025 Highland Night season commences on Monday, 26th May. They will take place every Monday evening until 1st September.
A ‘Highland Night’ is an evening of traditional entertainment, full of Scottish music and dance. These outdoor productions have been performed weekly during the summer months since 1965 by local artists for the residents and many visitors of Pitlochry in the heart of Highland Perthshire, and are a famous part of the history of the area.
The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band along with singers and dancers from around the area continue to extend the hand of friendship and welcome thousands of people from all over the world, bringing them into the fold of ‘The Biggest Ceilidh in the Highlands’.
Highland Nights are held in Pitlochry’s Recreation Ground: an idyllic setting, surrounded by the beauty of the hills and situated only a short walk away from both the Town Centre and the Railway Station (if the weather is inclement, the show is transferred to the nearby Pitlochry Town Hall).
The park has a natural terraced banking for seating at one side, where a travel rug, warm clothes and a cushion will bring added comfort. Or you can drive in and park your cars round the arena. Watch the show from the comfort of your vehicle and show your appreciation by tooting your horn!
Pitlochry’s Blair Athol Distillery kindly donates a bottle of whisky each night for the lucky programme draw and refreshments are available throughout the evening.
Well known local compère Alan Brown introduces the entertainers who include Highland and Scottish Country Dancers, Scottish Singers and, of course, the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band.
Local singer May Brown sings traditional and well known songs, the Jean Swanston Highland Dancers perform a range of favourites from the Highland Fling and Scottish Lilt to Irish jigs and hornpipes; the Vale of Atholl Scottish Country Dancers perform a range of set dances and we usually have a few surprise acts. All accompanied by accordionists Donnie and James Kennedy. You can even join in and dance the Gay Gordons!
From a Scottish love song to the vibrant dancing of jigs and reels, there’s something for everyone.
Itinerary
19:00 – Gates open at the Recreation Ground for cars and those on foot
19:15 – The pipe band marches from Fisher’s Hotel to the Recreation Ground.
19:30 – Show commences*
21:00 – Show concludes
Both at the start and the end of the show we invite you to experience the atmosphere and march along the street behind the band. At every show, a range of merchandise will be on sale.
*A detailed printed schedule of the show is optional. Each one has a unique number and is entered into the prize draw near the end of the shsow. The prize is a bottle of whisky.
Admission:
- Adults £7
- Children £3
- Programme £1
We take card or cash payment at the gate.
