Nestled halfway between the East Lomond Hill at Falkland, to the south, and the river Tay to the north. Auchtermuchty, population 3238, has had roots here dating back to AD82 as a Roman marching camp. Archeologists have also dated remains of houses back to AD350.

In 1517 Auchtermuchty was constituted a royal burgh by James IV, which charter was confirmed by James VI. The next few hundred years, Auchtermuchty trade has consisted of weighing machines and engineering, linen and flax and brewing beer and whiskey.

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1980 saw the start of the first ever Auchtermuchty Festival, and the birth of the Auchtermuchty Festival Society. This has been so successful that we are now entering our 26th year. Each year has its own theme, which have included "Out of this world" in 1987, "Medievil Muchty" in 1990, "Scottish/Irish Connection" in 1996, "The Full Muchty in 2000 to name but a few, and lastly "Panto" in 2005 to celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

 

This year; 2008

the theme is

Flower Power.

25 Years

in

25 Words

"Auchtermuchty Festival is where I first witnessed a diddling competition. Unfortunately one competitor was marked down for having too many diddles and not enough dums !" Neil Paterson
" Since 1981, Muchtys summer magic has merged a great sense of fun with the best traditional Scottish music there is - heres to the next 25 " Jim Bainbridge

" Muchty means great craic, great music, great songs, great sessions, great cross-generational collaboration, hearing from new talent and great masters of the craft. Muchtys great " Elspeth Cowie

"Auchtermuchty Festival is a kaleidoscope of music, friends, songs, laughter, colour, late night sing arounds, early morning competitions, dancing in the square - thanks for the memories " Sheena Wellington
"Muchty Festival is a wonderful concoction of all worlds of music and beyond. I have always found it to be deliriously enlightening, a great place to meet up with old friends" Marianna Lines
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