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Shades of Amber 2026

Shades of amber
Cardney Steading

Cardney Estate, Butterstone, Dunkeld, PH8 0EY

Date
30 OCTOBER 2026
18:00
31 OCTOBER 2026
11:00
1 NOVEMBER 2026
12:00
£35.00

Shades of Amber 2026 is a boutique, rural acoustic music festival which has evolved from the long running and popular Perthshire Amber Festival.

Dougie MacLean, “Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (Performing Songwriter USA) and his team have developed a unique festival which shares with visitors from Scotland and abroad his native and beautiful scenery, as well as his music and musical friends.

The 3 day festival includes: 4 seated concerts in a stunning new venue, an open mic, firepit song session and a film and music session hub.

With stunning views, a warm welcome, wonderful food, well stocked bar and great music it is an unmissable event which draws visitors from all over the world!

Described as “a wonderful small festival run by a committed team of all ages bursting with ideas and musical talent in a perfect location” (MNS)

“A festival with vision and imagination … and great momentum!” (Press & Journal)

Friday 30th October:
Exhibition opens and bar/food available from 6pm
Concert start time: 8pm (doors open from 7.30pm)
Concert end time: 10.30pm

Saturday 31st October:
Venue open and food available from 11am
Lunchtime Concert start time: 12 midday (doors open from 11.30am)
Evening Concert start time: 8pm (doors open 7.30pm)
Concert end time: 10.30pm

Sunday 1st November:
Venue and food available from 12 midday
Farewell Concert start time 2pm (doors open from 1.30pm)
Concert end time 4.30pm
Venue closes 5.30pm.

More information: https://www.perthshireamber.com/programmeandinfo2026

Book tickets: https://dunkeld.com/collections/shades-of-amber

Open Mic, Film Hub and Music Sessions are Free of Charge for those who have purchased at least one concert ticket.

Venue
Cardney Steading
Cardney Estate, Butterstone, Dunkeld, PH8 0EY
Date
30 OCTOBER 2026
18:00
31 OCTOBER 2026
11:00
1 NOVEMBER 2026
12:00
Cost
£35.00
Shades of amber

Shades of Amber 2026 is a boutique, rural acoustic music festival which has evolved from the long running and popular Perthshire Amber Festival.

Dougie MacLean, “Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (Performing Songwriter USA) and his team have developed a unique festival which shares with visitors from Scotland and abroad his native and beautiful scenery, as well as his music and musical friends.

The 3 day festival includes: 4 seated concerts in a stunning new venue, an open mic, firepit song session and a film and music session hub.

With stunning views, a warm welcome, wonderful food, well stocked bar and great music it is an unmissable event which draws visitors from all over the world!

Described as “a wonderful small festival run by a committed team of all ages bursting with ideas and musical talent in a perfect location” (MNS)

“A festival with vision and imagination … and great momentum!” (Press & Journal)

Friday 30th October:
Exhibition opens and bar/food available from 6pm
Concert start time: 8pm (doors open from 7.30pm)
Concert end time: 10.30pm

Saturday 31st October:
Venue open and food available from 11am
Lunchtime Concert start time: 12 midday (doors open from 11.30am)
Evening Concert start time: 8pm (doors open 7.30pm)
Concert end time: 10.30pm

Sunday 1st November:
Venue and food available from 12 midday
Farewell Concert start time 2pm (doors open from 1.30pm)
Concert end time 4.30pm
Venue closes 5.30pm.

More information: https://www.perthshireamber.com/programmeandinfo2026

Book tickets: https://dunkeld.com/collections/shades-of-amber

Open Mic, Film Hub and Music Sessions are Free of Charge for those who have purchased at least one concert ticket.

Locations

Dunkeld and Birnam
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