What's On January

Perthshire's New Year & January Events

Perthshire is buzzing with activity in January, offering a diverse range of events that cater to all interests. Whether you're a adrenaline junkie, winter walker, or an art lover, you'll find plenty to do across the region. Our monthly itinerary highlights the must-attend events, ensuring you make the most of your visit.

For a list of events and other things to do visit our latest news page.

1. Donate a tree (All january)

Auchingarrioch Wildlife & Adventure Park

Donate a tree and get a coffee for free during January.

The Christmas trees - Pine, Fir and Spruce - are great for all sorts of animals. They are a natural decongestant and wormer and some are high in Vitamin C and A. We have been surprised how many of our animals can make use of them. For instance, even if they can’t eat the trees, our keepers have been able to use them as a form of enrichment hiding food in the branches for animals such as the Otters, Lemurs and marmosets.

When the animals have finished eating them, the larger ones like the Guanacos, Pigs, Deer and Highland Cattle will use them as scratch posts and the smaller such as chickens, ducks and meerkats will use them as shelter or roosts.

Once they have used as much as they can we can chip them and use them for either bedding or pathways. We will also take cuttings and propagate creating hedges as part of our green highways project.

Finally, we will compost down the trees and dig them back into then land or mulch our new flower beds. It’s an amazing project and we have had tremendous support from businesses, communities and individuals.

Find out more here.

2. The 2025 Great Perthshire Last Mince Pie Run (2nd Jan 2025 | 11am to 1pm)

Bring your friends, bring your family or just bring yourself start 2025 with this fun run.

We all make New Year resolutions so why not make 2025 the year you are going to get back into shape with the help of your friends, work mates and family

It will be a rolling start from 11am to 1pm

Distance 1k to 5k (you choose) Entry fee £10.00 Concession £7.50

Don’t delay enter today

3. Perthshire Artisans Winter Exhibition (1st - 12th January 2025)

The Perthshire Artisans Winter Exhibition features work from many local creatives and artists. With a selection of original and beautifully made work from glass and mosaic artists, jewellers, painters, illustrators, ceramicists and more. The collection of works offers inspiring ideas for seasonal gifts, special occasions or even a treat for yourself.

From original framed paintings to mounted prints, centre piece ceramics for everyday use and enjoyment, eye catching glass art and mosaics, unusual and unique jewellery pieces, you can enjoy the diversity of the regions creative talent in one exhibition.

It’s a great opportunity to discover the work of the local artists and creatives who are members of Perthshire Artisans, a creative support platform established by GrowBiz in June 2020, as a way to support local small creative businesses.

The cafe at Birnam Arts offers the opportunity to take a break and fully enjoy the exhibition and all the venue has to offer.

Find our more here!

4. The Best Winter Walks In Perthshire (All january)

There is nowhere better to get out for a refreshing walk in the cool winter air than Perthshire. The snow and frost cling to the trees, hills, lochs and open countryside creating a winter wonderland of much-loved walks and viewpoints.

Find out more here.

5. Bungee Jumping (All january)

However you spell it: bungee jump, bunjee jump, bungy jump or bungi jump, it is the same thing and the most awesome adrenaline experience Scotland has to offer in the most iconic jump locations in the UK.

It is a personal challenge. A state-of-mind. An exploration of limits. A few seconds of heart-thumping bliss. An experiment with gravity. Great, exhilarating, safe fun at our stunning, world record breaking site at the Garry Bridge in Killicrankie, Perthshire.

Bring some adrenaline to your New Year here.

6. Hot Air Balloon Ride (All January)

Soaring through the sky on a hot air balloon flight is an amazing experience - something everyone should get the chance to do at least once in their lifetime.

Enjoy the serenity and peacefulness of the sky as you look down on the stunning Scottish scenery below. Webster Adventures hot air balloon flights allow you to view the world from a different perspective and get away from it all for an hour or two.

Feel your adrenaline soar and the excitement build as the burners fire up and our fully qualified pilots take you on a journey like you've never experienced before.

Get all the details here.

7. Burns Night Ceilidh (24th January 2025 | Music from 7:30pm) - £10

There’s no better place to celebrate Burns Night than at Dewar’s Aberfeldy Distillery! Join our Burns Night Ceilidh event on Friday the 24th of January as we celebrate our National Bard, Robert Burns.

Your evening begins with a warm welcome and a mulled whisky. The lively sounds of Tarmachan, a Scottish folk and Ceilidh band from Loch Tayside, will fill the air, inviting you to dance the night away.

Savour the taste of Scotland with a delicious haggis, neeps, and tattie pie from Ballintaggart, accompanied by the traditional address to the haggis. And don’t forget to visit our bar, offering a tempting selection of whiskies, cocktails, and other beverages available for purchase.

Bring your friends and join fellow whisky lovers for an evening of music, merriment, and the finest flavours of Scotland. This is Burns Night, celebrated in true Aberfeldy style – an experience you won’t want to miss!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Arrival mulled whisky
Music from Tarmachan – Scottish Folk and Ceilidh music from Loch Tayside
Enjoy a Haggis, Neeps & Tattie pie from Ballintaggart and an address to the Haggis
Access to our bar for additional whiskies, cocktails & other drinks for purchase

Get all the details here.