Driver fined and banned after Highland Perthshire break turned sour
A fun day out in Highland Perthshire ended on a sour note for two friends after a drunken fall-out left one of them requiring hospital treatment. (...)
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Perth and Kinross Council told its Gaelic policy is creating 'two-tier' education system
A row has erupted over Perth and Kinross Council's failure to follow the lead of its Fife and Angus counterparts over Gaelic medium education (GME). (...)
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Former councillor wades into Aberfeldy hydro debate from other side of the world
Debate over controversial proposals for a hydro scheme at the Birks of Aberfeldy has reached the other side of the world. (...)
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Pupils urged to take advantage of heart screening offer
A Perthshire couple who lost their son to an undetected cardiac condition have urged youngsters to sign up to a heart screening day being held in Aberfeldy next month. (...)
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Urlar Burn hydro scheme presented at public exhibition
Almost two years after rejection, a controversial hydro scheme could return to Highland Perthshire. (...)
£1,500 fine and ban for Aberfeldy teenager who took car and and drove on A9
A Perth sheriff has told a teenager he could have appeared at the High Court on a dangerous driving charge if the consequences of his actions had proved fatal. (...)
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Jim Crumley looks for the roots of our history in The Great Wood
Nature writer, poet and columnist Jim Crumley's new book The Great Wood explores the past, present and future of Scotland's forests. (...)
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Taymouth Castle developer insists staff cut not a sign project is in trouble
The company behind the revamp of Taymouth Castle has moved to allay fears the project is in trouble. (...)
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Parent power might yet swing Perth and Kinross park closure decisions
Closure-threatened play areas in Perth and Kinross have been thrown a last-minute lifeline thanks to parent power. (...)
Walker rescued after Ben Lawers fall
Mountain rescue teams and an emergency helicopter were scrambled on Saturday evening after a walker was injured in the Highland Perthshire hills. (...)
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Council pressed to find tenant for empty house in Aberfeldy
A council property in Aberfeldy that has lain empty for more than two years could provide much-needed housing, a local man claims. (...)
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Colin McRae Forest Stages rally roars into Perthshire
The peace of Highland Perthshire will be replaced with the roar of powerful engines this weekend. (...)
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Perth celebrating broadband news — but rural areas still face life in the slow lane
An announcement that Perth is to get superfast broadband next year has been greeted with delight — along with a call for the rest of the region not to be left behind. (...)
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Locals cut off by Griffin windfarm crane accident
The fears of a Perthshire community were realised at the weekend after an accident involving a large crane blocked a road, forcing them to make an 80-mile round trip to their nearest town. (...)
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Preview tour gives a tantalising glimpse of Taymouth Castle's future
History has come to life at Taymouth Castle with the restoration of several key rooms. (...)
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'This is home' — The Black Watch of Canada Association shows support for regiment
The loss of The Black Watch in Scotland would be keenly felt across the world, according to visitors to its spiritual home. (...)
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'It's been a terrible summer' — Camserney weather station reports most rainfall in the UK
A Highland Perthshire weather station claims it was the wettest in the UK for July. (...)
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Hollywood backing for Birks Cinema Group's final funding push
Hollywood star Alan Cumming has thrown his support behind the fundraisers seeking £1.8 million to reopen Aberfeldy's cinema. (...)
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Crieff buzzes with Vintage Motor Cycle Club rally riders
Crieffwas buzzing again at the weekend as the Vintage Motor Cycle Club brought more than 100 vintage and classic motor cycles and three-wheelers into town for its annual rally. (...)
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MSP claims Calliacher wind farm plan is a 'slap in face' to the community
An energy firm has been accused of riding "roughshod" over Highland Perthshire communities after officially lodging controversial proposals. (...)
