LISTEN: Captain George Bromley talks Beeline Britain A British Army Captain is walking, swimming and kayaking through the UK in a straight line, cutting through Highland Perthshire on the way. Captain George Bromley came up with the idea two years ago after he broke his neck in a game of Rugby. Now he’s passed through …
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People across Highland Perthshire are being invited to have their say in the future of local libraries running across the area. Culture Perth and Kinross (CPK), who operate libraries in Pitlochry, Aberfeldy and Dunkeld, are holding the survey to find out what the key needs of local people are. A spokesperson for Culture Perth and …
The Perth and Kinross Council is restricting traffic around the Cross Tay Link Road to improve the safety of its construction. Starting this week (Tuesday, the 10th of May), several restrictions are now in place for the next 18 months to improve the safety of roads around the construction of the new bridge. A spokesperson …
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Ladies Day at Perth Racecourse is returning to the grounds this year after the event moved online during the pandemic. This is an opportunity for the women of Perth, Highland Perthshire and beyond to dress up and show off their style. The Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day at Perth Racecourse is running five fashion categories, which …
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Pitlochry’s iconic ‘Highland Nights’ are returning to the town’s welcoming streets this spring. From 7:30 pm to 9pm each Monday night between Monday, the 30th of May, and Monday, the 5th of September, the band will be parading through the town as part of their performance. Despite the pandemic putting off many performances, the band …
NHS Tayside is receiving £213,753 of funding from the Scottish Government to increase the availability of a specialist radiotherapy. Meaning local people across Highland Perthshire will have more options available in their radio therapy needs from Ninewells Hospital. Stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) is a precise form of high dose radiotherapy which is usually used on small, well-defined …
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The pomp, pageantry and sporting prowess of the Highland Games is returning to Highland Perthshire this year, following on from a three-year break because of COVID. On Saturday, the 28th of May, and Sunday, the 29th of May, Blair Castle will be holding their Highland Games, with a crowd of 4,000 spectators expected. The Saturday …
The Feldy Roo Fitness Trail gate is now welcoming visitors with a new gate and fence which lead to the newly improving main path. Feldy Roo Fitness is continuing Aberfeldy’s goodwill, after delivering over 50,000 free meals during lockdown, by launching an effort to make the town more accessible. Their plan is to do this …
People borrowing library books across Highland Perthshire, and the rest of Perth and Kinross, no longer need to worry about paying a library fine for retuning an overdue book. Culture Perth and Kinross is no longer fining local people for returning their books late in an effort to encourage more people to use their local …
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The National Records of Scotland (NRS) are giving an extension to Scots to complete their census forums since a significant number are still to do so. Nearly a quarter of households across Scotland are still yet to complete the census, with around about 78% of people living in Perth and Kinross have completed the census …
