The only hustings for the Conservative Leadership election in Scotland are set to take place in Perth on August 16th. Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss are the two remaining candidates vying to take over from Boris Johnson as Prime Minister. The BBC hosted the first TV debate between the pair on July 25th whilst the pair’s …
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Raffle tickets will be available to buy this Friday and Saturday in Pitlochry’s Co-Op in order to raise money for November’s community bonfire. It marks the return of the event which was last held in 2019 but then cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. The winners will be drawn at 6pm this Saturday. Treasurer of …
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Image Credit: Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Facebook Page Re-enactments of the famous Battle of Killiecrankie which took place in Highland Perthshire are set to take place over the next two weekends. Two groups of re-enactors will put on static displays at the Jacobite Café and Visitor Centre in Killiecrankie to commemorate the 1689 conflict. The battle …
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A decade after the first Farm Safety Week campaign, the charity behind the campaign is urging the industry to improve its poor safety record. From the 18th-22nd July, the Farm Safety Foundation will hold their tenth annual Farm Safety Week which will bring together five countries to make farms safer places to live and work. Over …
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Police in Highland Perthshire are seeking your views on what they could do better. A survey has been published online which aims to understand the views and priorities of Scotland’s communities. It is asking for people’s views on and experiences with the police service. Responses will be analysed weekly to help shape how they approach …
Police in Highland Perthshire are urging people to remain cautious of open water as the good weather hits the area. With many stretches of water in the rural areas being located in more remote areas, they’ve issued some advice about how to keep safe this summer. This includes: Being aware of the dangers when out …
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Blair Atholl is set to welcome Scouts from across the world for the first International Jamborette in four years. Over 500 Scottish Scouts will arrive on Monday July 18th and set up tents for their overseas counterparts who will be in Highland Perthshire from Tuesday. Once everyone is settled in, activities will get underway with the …
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Major changes are being proposed to the way Scotland’s rural lands are used and managed. The Scottish Government is seeking views on its new Land Reform Bill, which will be introduced by the end of 2023. It is hoped the Bill can address long-standing concerns about the highly concentrated pattern of land ownership in rural …
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Parents in Highland Perthshire are being reminded that applications for free school meals and assistance with clothing are now open for the 22/23 session. Whilst free meals are available to pupils in P1-P5 without parents/carers submitting a form, children are no longer automatically entitled to this when they reach P6 unless their parents meet certain …
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Trains in Highland Perthshire are set for a return to normality after a period of strike action. Drivers’ union ASLEF has confirmed that its members have voted to accept the improved pay offer made by ScotRail, which includes a 5% increase in basic pay. The union had recommended that members accept the deal when it …
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