What's on in Perthshire

Few regions can rival Perthshire for sheer variety of terrain and the breathtaking majesty of its landscapes. From the desolate and wild beauty of the beguiling Glen Lyon Valley to the calm of Loch Tay and from the stunning empty expanse of Rannoch Moor to the lakes and lush forest valleys in the east this is a truly wondrous landscape.

Perthshire was actually abolished as a county in 1975 by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and carved up between the Central and Tayside Regions. This was also changed in 1996 so that the area covered by the original county was divided between Stirling, Clackmannanshire and Perth and Kinross. Nevertheless, many people still refer to the region as Perthshire and the tourism board markets the ‘Perthshire Tourist Route.’

At its heart this tourist route is made up of the stunning scenery in the region, with Kinross and Loch Leven at its center. Loch Leven is eerily beautiful and is a famous trout-fishing destination. It has the RSPB Vane Farm Nature Reserve on its shores and Leven Castle sits on an island in the Loch. Other beautiful spots include the Ochil Hills which feature some spectacular walking trails and the fantastic wooded gorge at Killecrankie, scene of a famous battle in 1689. Indeed nearly all of the most beautiful spots offer castles or ruins en route.

Perthshire has its fair share of historic sites, from Blair Castle to the 16th century Castle Menzies, from the Cathedral town of Dunkeld (with sites dating back to the 9th century) to Scone Palace, (ancient crowning site of Scottish Royalty) and Huntintower Castle with the gorgeous Branklyn Garden. Seemingly then, Perthshire has it all, but to top it off, it also offers the most famous golf course in the world at Gleneagles.

Sally Morgan

Fresh from her new TV series on Living TV, Britain's best loved celebrity psychic returns following her sell-out show here in February. Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, and is most famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Sally now brings her amazing abilities to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening.…

The Osmonds

For over five decades The Osmond Brothers have been entertaining sold out crowds throughout the world and 2012 marks the year of their biggest ever UK Tour. The Osmonds are unique in their success as a band and as solo performers. They have recorded over 200 albums, selling over 100 million copies with 59 gold and platinum recordings. They have sold out venues worldwide, breaking box office records and received countless awards; most notably in 2003 when they were honoured by the industry, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.…

Described as Britains First Lady of Song, Joan Armatrading has been nominated for a Grammy Award on no less than three occasions. Possessing an extremely unique voice and strong rhythmical acoustic guitar, she is touring again in concerts that will delight audiences with her hits such as Love and Affection, Drop the Pilot and Lovers Speak.…

Ross Noble

Northumbrian lad, Ross Noble is a familiar face to most of us who watch celebrity quizzes like 'Have I Got News for You' etc. His stand-up routines are exceptional with most of his material being improvised and based on spontaneous heckling from the audience. Noble is often energetic in his mimed attempts to help the audience visualise his surreal ideas. He weaves a tangled web of many plot lines throughout his show which has audiences both entertained and challenged! He has released DVDs of live performances, the latest of which was 'Non-Sensory Overload'.…

Funny man Jimmy Carr has become known and loved for his deadpan delivery and observational comedy. His humour is often dark yet hugely appealing as his success on TV and the live stand-up stage keeps on growing. In 2006 he became the first big name to perform in the virtual reality world 'Second Life'. He hosts TV's '8 Out of Ten Cats' and has guest presented 'Have I Got News for You'. Carr is an established writer also creating material for the likes of Frank Skinner, Bo Selecta and Lily Savage.…