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Russell T Davies joins line-up for Alan Cumming’s Pitlochry theatre festival

He will take part in an ‘in conversation’ event on the opening day of the festival later this month.

Evening Standard

Alan Cumming: ‘After my rant about trans rights, I was worried I would be deported’

THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: The actor is also a deeply concerned US citizen. He talks to Patrick Smith about the fear gripping the US, JK Rowling, the star-studded mini-festival he’s holding in tiny Pitlochry, and working on Russell T Davies’s new drama

The Independent UK

‘I’m not just putting on nice plays’: Hollywood star Alan Cumming’s plan to reignite theatre in the Scottish Highlands

What is the effervescent new boss at Pitlochry theatre planning for his first season? Huge names, undersung stars – and a King Lear played by ‘the woman who changed my life’

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I had no idea Traitors US would blow up – it’s bonkers, says host Alan Cumming

The Scottish actor has reflected on his career as he announces his inaugural season as artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

The Independent UK

Val McDermid to premiere new play exploring Christopher Marlowe’s death

THE first readings of a play by Scotland’s “Queen of Crime” are to be held this summer in Pitlochry and Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

Review: Is this five-star Scottish hotel worth the price?

IF you've ever visited Pitlochry's fascinating Fish Ladder, or enjoyed a cultural trip to the town's Festival Theatre, you may have pondered the…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon performs surprise DJ set with Alan Cumming

NICOLA Sturgeon surprised Pitlochry Festival Theatre attendees by blasting out a set with Hollywood legend Alan Cumming.

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I hope to make audiences gasp, says Alan Cumming on new artistic director role

The stage and screen star is currently programming the 2026 season at Pitlochry Festival Theatre.

Evening Standard

Alan Cumming teases return to musical theatre and plans for Scottish Broadway show

ACTOR Alan Cumming has said he will make a return to musical theatre next year and has teased plans to take a production from Pitlochry to Broadway…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish council grants brewery planning permission for second time

SCOTTISH councillors have once again unanimously granted planning permission for a brewery in Pitlochry.

The National (Scotland)

Alan Cumming to present free DJ set at Scottish literary festival

ALAN Cumming will present a DJ set at this year's Winter Words Festival in Pitlochry.

The National (Scotland)

Everything you need to know as The Enchanted Forest near Pitlochry returns

The Enchanted Forest near Pitlochry is back for another year - here is everything you need to know, including when it starts and how to get tickets.

The National (Scotland)

Alan Cumming announced as new artistic director of 'hidden gem' Scottish theatre

SCOTTISH actor and Yes campaigner Alan Cumming has been announced as the artistic director of Pitlochry Festival Theatre (PFT)...

The National (Scotland)

‘Dream come true’: Elizabeth Newman to be Sheffield Theatres’ artistic director

After six years at Pitlochry, the admired director known for ‘big-hearted theatre work’ takes reins at major producing centre

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‘We are planned out of the area’: the Gypsy Travellers in Scotland opposing a proposed brewery and taproom

A community in Pitlochry contends a brewing company’s scheme will make them feel unsafe and threatens surrounding woodland and wildlife

The National (Scotland)

New Scottish music festival to go ahead after council gives green light

A BRAND new music festival headlined by Idlewild and The View has been given the green light ...

The National (Scotland)

Organisers of Enchanted Forest confirm event cancelled amid weather chaos

ORGANISERS of The Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry have confirmed that tonight's (Sunday, October 9) show will not go ahead.

The Independent UK

Why hostels are having a renaissance amid the cost of living crisis

Pushed back into communal dorms by soaring holiday prices, Tomasz Lesniara rediscovered the joy of trading luxury for fun

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Daily Record

Pitlochry drummer given pipe band send-off

Drum Major Bo will be remembered as kind supporter for anyone worried by prostate cancer, having offered a listening ear to countless people at a cafe opposite his camera shop in Perth.

Daily Record

Ex-River City star Nalini Chetty feels 'more avenues open to biracial actors' than 15 years ago

Ahead of starring as Stella in Pitlochry Theatres' A Streetcar Named Desire the actress looks back on a busy couple of years appearing in Karen Pirie, Six Four and upcoming Crime 2.

Edinburgh Live

Reece Rodger: Police find body during search for missing Scottish dad as family informed

The 28-year-old was last seen over two months ago after he and his friends visited the site near Pitlochry on a camping trip. Officers confirmed that on Saturday morning, a body was discovered in their search

Daily Record

Perth hotel voted best in country as region wins big at prestigious Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023

The Salutation Hotel, Scotland’s Spa Hotel in Pitlochry, Blair Castle Caravan Park, Blair Castle and the Waterfront Restaurant at the Kenmore Club were recognised

The National (Scotland)

The World Cup of Stations - which Scottish stations made the list?

SIX Scottish train stations have made it to the final of a competition celebrating those across the UK best cared for by volunteers.

Daily Record

Eve Muirhead among thousands of cyclists on Perthshire tour with Etape Caledonia

Etape Caledonia saw thousands of cyclists burst out of Pitlochry on the 16th occasion the closed road fixture has happened and among the racers was first time participant, Eve Muirhead OBE, of gold medal curling fame.

Daily Record

Work begins at Pitlochry Dam to create fish ladder observation point

Visitors to Pitlochry will soon enjoy a viewing point to observe leaping salmon which is being constructed for the hydro power station run by SSE Renewables.

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