image courtesy of: Today marks World AIDS Day and charities in Highland Perthshire are reaching out to remember those lost to HIV and to show how much has progressed in terms of treatment. Charity, Waverly Care, is one of the participants in marking World Aids Day. Waverly Care supports the internationally-backed Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U) Consensus Statement, …
A Highland Perthshire owned business that started just as the COVID lockdown hit the country is now finding its feet and success in the area. Nordic Walking Highland Perthshire offers training sessions in the sport as well as taking participants out to enjoy the scenery in the area. Owner of Nordic Walking Highland Perthshire and …
Take a Walk on The Nordic Side in Highland Perthshire Read More »
Overnight surfacing improvements commenced this week on the northbound section of the A9 between Broxden and Inveralmond Roundabouts at the A85 off and on-slips to improve the quality of the pavement for future use. The project was scheduled for the weekend of 15 October, starting at 7.30pm on Friday 15 October with expected completion by …
A9 Surfacing Works Continue Overnight This Weekend Read More »
Households in Highland Perthshire are being urged to remain vigilant to doorstep scammers who target homeowners preparing their homes for the cold winter ahead. A representative from the local community watch group said: “During the last fortnight, there have been reports of cold callers going door to door in communities across Scotland and offering: to …
Homeowners Warned of Cold Callers in Highland Perthshire Read More »
NHS Tayside are offering vaccines across Highland Perthshire with over 16’s invited to the drop-in centres for their first vaccine or over 18’s who have been vaccinated over 8 weeks ago to get their second jab. The drop-in centres are located at Atholl leisure centre in Pitlochry and Blairgowrie town hall. Dr Emma Fletcher said: …
Today, Friday 15th October marks the sixth annual Local Radio Day with the theme being ‘Love Your Place’ and here on Heartland FM, we are shining the spotlight on residents and business owners around Highland Perthshire to share what they love about their area. Heartland FM Chairman, Graham Huggins, said: “As chairman of Heartland Multimedia, …
Local Radio Day Celebrations – We ‘Love Our Place’ Read More »
Today is the UN International Day of Rural Women and local farmer Beth Alexander has been recognised for her hard work in not only farming but volunteering and fundraising in the local community. Beth spoke fondly of her family who helped and encouraged her to contribute to the business following on from previous generations. Beth …
Local Farmer Recognised for UN International Rural Women’s Day Read More »
Energy trade body Scottish Renewables will visit Pitlochry this weekend to conclude their nationwide roadshow in the lead up to COP26 and pay tribute to the contributions of Highland Perthshire towards renewable energy. Scottish Renewables will hold a stall at Pitlochry Market this Saturday 16th October from 10am-3pm and invite all attendees to come along …
NHS Tayside is ranked amongst the three highest numbers of seasonal deaths in winter over the last 11 winters according to a new report by the National Records of Scotland. The total number of deaths in Scotland over the four winter months of 2020/21 was the second highest total in the last 30 years, reaching …
NHS Tayside Rank Amongst Highest Winter Mortality Numbers Read More »
Image courtesy of: This week, 11-17 October 2021 marks Bone Cancer awareness week and see’s bone cancer charities reaching out to healthcare professionals to increase their awareness of the disease as well as members of the public to take to their kitchens and ‘Bake It for Bone Cancer’. Tomorrow, Thursday 14th October the Bone Cancer …
