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Healthiest Town Inspired by 'blue zones', Aberfeldy is aspiring to be Scotland’s Healthiest Town 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

~ Community lunch on Monday, June 15 ~A celebration lunch for the older members of our community. Join us for a lovely ...
13/06/2026

~ Community lunch on Monday, June 15 ~
A celebration lunch for the older members of our community. Join us for a lovely lunch, fun quiz and music to celebrate our community, and the Scotland football team embarking on their World Cub journey. 12.30pm to 2pm at the Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy, donations welcomed. Booking via email - [email protected].

This social eventis organised by Healthiest Town as part of its Open Gate Festival. There is an exciting line-up of workshops, talks, walks, socials and garden visits for you to enjoy - find out more at www.healthiesttown.org/open-gate-2006

During June's Open Gate Festival, local fruit and veg growers will be opening their garden gates to visitors. This is a ...
12/06/2026

During June's Open Gate Festival, local fruit and veg growers will be opening their garden gates to visitors. This is a great chance for people to speak to them about what they do, the highs and lows and, in particular, for newbie growers to get support and advice about starting out.

And there's a chance to visit two primary schools' garden classrooms...

Thursday, June 11: Open at garden Grandtully Primary School - see what the pupils are growing and find out more about their food project. 1.30pm to 3pm.

Friday, June 12: Join Kenmore Primary school pupils in their garden and learn with them. 1.30pm to 3pm.

All these events are free, open to all and there's no need to book. Visit our website for more details: www.healthiesttown.org/open-gate-2006

During June's Open Gate weekend, we have two farm tours for you to enjoy...Errichel farm tour - Saturday, June 13Join th...
12/06/2026

During June's Open Gate weekend, we have two farm tours for you to enjoy...

Errichel farm tour - Saturday, June 13
Join the Errichel team for this fascinating tour around this small productive farm with a range of animals, poultry and an orchard. 10am to 11am, £8, booking essential via email: [email protected]. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Balhomais farm tour - Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14
A tour round a small productive farm with cattle and vegetables. Learn where our food comes from and the complexities of growing it. Tours last about an hour, 10am and 2pm starts. Free to attend, no need to book, but email [email protected] if you require further information.

There is an exciting line-up of workshops, talks, walks, socials and garden visits for you to enjoy during Open Gate - find out more at www.healthiesttown.org/open-gate-2006

~ Film night - Six Inches of Soil on Friday, June 12 ~ The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the in...
11/06/2026

~ Film night - Six Inches of Soil on Friday, June 12 ~
The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, benefit our health and provide for local communities. Screening followed by discussion. Birks Cinema, Aberfeldy, 7.30pm, PG-rated, £10. Booking: https://birkscinema.co.uk/films.../films/six-inches-of-soil/

Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/OaJl0yQ7ufQ

This workshop is organised by Healthiest Town as part of its Open Gate Festival. There is an exciting line-up of workshops, talks, walks, socials and garden visits for you to enjoy - find out more at www.healthiesttown.org/open-gate-2006

11/06/2026

~ Nature-friendly gardening talk - Saturday, June 13 ~
Join Anthony McCluskey from the Butterfly Trust to learn how to encourage insects and wildlife into our outdoor spaces. Tatha House, Aberfeldy, 10.30am to 12 noon, free (donations welcome). Booking: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../nature-friendly-gardening...
This talk is organised by Healthiest Town as part of its Open Gate Festival. There is an exciting line-up of workshops, talks, walks, socials and garden visits for you to enjoy - find out more at www.healthiesttown.org/open-gate-2006

Community gathering and barbecue at Dun Coillich - Saturday, June 13: Join the community-owned estate team for their ann...
11/06/2026

Community gathering and barbecue at Dun Coillich - Saturday, June 13: Join the community-owned estate team for their annual mid-summer gathering to learn more about Dun Coillich and its development. 1pm to 4pm, free (donations welcome). Booking: www.eventbrite.com/cc/dun-coillich-summer-events-2026-483

This event takes place during the Open Gate Festival. There is an exciting line-up of workshops, talks, walks, socials and garden visits for you to enjoy - find out more at www.healthiesttown.org/open-gate-2006

~ Open to all in the wider Aberfeldy area ~~ Gardens of all sizes eligible, including community and school spaces ~~ Ent...
10/06/2026

~ Open to all in the wider Aberfeldy area ~
~ Gardens of all sizes eligible, including community and school spaces ~
~ Enter by August 21, judging mid-September ~

First prize £100 and a commissioned sculpture, plus £100 each for Best Garden for Insects, Balancing Food Growing and Nature, and Wow Factor Garden.

Visit our website for more details: www.healthiesttown.org

~ Cheesemaking workshop Kristen Allan - Friday, June 12 ~One of life's joys is eating of cheese. Learn more about the wo...
10/06/2026

~ Cheesemaking workshop Kristen Allan - Friday, June 12 ~
One of life's joys is eating of cheese. Learn more about the wonders of cheese and how to make it in your own kitchen. Town Hall, Aberfeldy, 1pm to 4pm. £20. Booking www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheese-making-workshop-tickets-1990566324461

This workshop is organised by Healthiest Town as part of its Open Gate Festival. There is an exciting line-up of workshops, talks, walks, socials and garden visits for you to enjoy - find out more at www.healthiesttown.org/open-gate-2006

10/06/2026

Helen Stewart started social enterprise Fair Feast in Pitlochry to combat deer overpopulation and provide local meat for food banks. Read more: https://ebx.sh/H0PpfF

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