DragonFyre Returns!
Fireball is back! Come and see ancient Perth come to life to defeat the Kinnoull Hill Dragon on Saturday 8th November 2025!
The legend that was told, centres on Kinnoull Hill above the city of Perth, which was regarded as an especially dangerous place to explore. Not just for the steep cliffs to the south, but because it was home to a ferocious dragon who made its lair in a deep cave in Kinnoull Hill. It would torment the local countryside, snatching up livestock in its powerful jaws and carrying off bonnie, young lassies.
The people of Perth were in a panic. They knew where the dragons cave was but none of them were brave enough or strong enough to fight the beast. They turned to St Serf who had no problem at all slaying the mighty dragon with his staff.
This dragon had a diamond like stone in the middle of its head which was believed to be the source of its power. Somehow in the drama around the dragon's demise, the stone was forgotten about and lost. Beltane, the firey Festival of the Dragon, was held on Kinnoull Hill. Young men and women would march through the town, beating drums and playing pipes on their way to the hill.
In the 16th century, after the Scottish Reformation, the Festival of the Dragon was banned and the cave mostly ignored. Until now…
Adventure Circus will portray the Legend of Kinnoull Hill through story telling, fire performance and aerial and ground acrobatics.
This is an outdoor (standing) show that is wheelchair accessible. Please dress for being outdoors in the Scottish weather. We do not have a covered area if it rains.
Each showing is around 40 minutes long.
Suitable for ages 6+ (contains mild peril)
Shows are at 4pm, 5.30pm, 7pm and 8.30pm