Funding Partners

Forestry Commission Scotland
Forestry Commission Scotland serves as the forestry department of the Scottish Executive, advising on implementing forestry policy. Its mission is to protect and expand Scotland’s forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment.
http://www.forestry.gov.uk

Perth & Kinross Council
Perth & Kinross Council and their partners are currently working to develop Perthshire’s events strategy. The strategy will build on the success and achievements of events which currently take place in Perthshire and look to enhance the profile of the area nationally and internationally through the attraction of new events.
http://www.pkc.gov.uk

Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust
Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust was established in 1967 to provide and promote high quality opportunities for access and recreation. In addition to developing strategic routes for walkers, cyclists and horse riders, it undertakes major projects such as the management and promotion of the Cateran Trail – Scotland’s only circular long distance route.
http://www.pkct.org

Perthshire Big Tree Country
The Perthshire Big Tree Country initiative is a partnership approach to improving and promoting the rich woodland heritage of Perthshire. Partners include Perth & Kinross Council, VisitScotland Perth, Scottish Natural Heritage and Scottish Enterprise Tayside, and it is chaired by the Forestry Commission Scotland.
http://www.perthshirebigtreecountry.co.uk

Scottish Enterprise (Tayside)
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland’s main enterprise, innovation and investment agency. Working in partnership with industry, academia and the public sector, SE aims to help make Scotland a place where business can thrive and key industries can be competitive. Its focus is to help businesses grow, encourage greater innovation and create the right conditions for companies to access property, markets and finance to increase productivity and increase Scotland’s ability to compete internationally.
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com

VisitScotland
VisitScotland, as Scotland’s National Tourism Organisation, has a strategic role to develop Scottish tourism in order to get the maximum economic benefit for Scotland. It exists to support the development of the tourism industry in Scotland and to market Scotland as a quality destination.
http://www.visitscotland.com

Local Events

Perthshire Amber
Internationally renowned songwriter and composer Dougie MacLean has developed a unique festival which shares his inspiring music, celebrates the history and culture of Perthshire and showcases the beautiful scenery. The concerts are staged in a variety of wonderful venues from prestigious theatres to historic castles to an Iron Age crannog on Loch Tay, to atmospheric Dunkeld Cathedral. Runs from Friday 30th October - Sunday 8th November 2009
http://www.perthshireamber.com

Pitlochry Autumn Festival
Running alongside the Enchanted Forest, 17 nights of Street Buskers, Ghost Tours, Story Telling, a Treasure Hunt around the town & a Halloween Marquee right opposite the Enchanted Forest departure point, make Highland Perthshire and Pitlochry the only place to be at this time of the year!
http://www.pitlochryautumnfestival.co.uk