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Provost reflects on 'spectacular' year for Perth and Kinross

Scotland may have spent the last month of 2010 shivering, but Perth and Kinross Provost John Hulbert insists there are still reasons to be cheerful. (...)


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Perth and Kinross Tory leader downbeat on outlook for rural areas

Rural Perth and Kinross communities face an uncertain economic future, the leader of the council's Conservative group believes. (...)


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Looking back on a positive year for Perth retail

The past year has been a positive one for Perth's retail sector, with reason to hope that 2011 will be even better, according to the council's convener of enterprise and infrastructure. (...)


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Cittaslow delegates to sample best of Perthshire

Civic leaders will this week be offered the chance to promote Perth and Kinross to an international audience. (...)


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Broxden grouse statue to become an 'icon' for Perth

A statue at the gateway to Perth and the Highlands is set to become an iconic symbol for the town, the area's provost has said. (...)


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Perth's newest landmark The Grouse flies in to Broxden roundabout

After weeks of preparation a 14-metre high grouse has "landed" on one of Scotland's busiest junctions. (...)


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Perth's grouse almost ready to nestle down at Broxden roundabout

The race is on to complete the giant red grouse sculpture set to be unveiled on the Broxden roundabout in Perth this weekend. (...)


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Free trip home for Lightnight crowds

Revellers attending the massive event that will close the year-long Perth 800 celebrations will enjoy a free bus trip home. (...)


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Andermass Fair to recreate sense of Perth's past

A colourful, noisy and bustling medieval fair will fill the centre of Perth later this month to mark St Andrew's Day and celebrate the town's past. (...)


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Lightnight to transform Perth and River Tay

Perth's centre and the River Tay will be transformed into a carnival of light and sound later this month to mark the end of the Perth 800 programme. (...)


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Lovat Hotel beer festival brings taste of Oktoberfest to Perth

Frothing tankards of ale, rousing music, food and fun all featured as a taste of Bavaria's famous Oktoberfest came to the Fair City. (...)


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Time capsule project sends snapshot of Perth life into the future

A Perth 800 time capsule has been buried on the North Inch — under orders not to be opened until the year 2210, when Perth will celebrate its 1000th anniversary. (...)


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Tay Descent racers ride rapids in bid for glory

Hundreds of colourful canoes sped down the River Tay at Perth on Saturday in a new calendar event. (...)


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Canoeists ready for Tay Descent on Perth

Around 400 canoeists are expected to descend on Perth via the River Tay this weekend as they take part in a new event. (...)


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SNP backs 'four cities' campaign boosting Perth bid

The SNP has backed a campaign to ensure each of the UK home nations, not just one, will have a town upgraded to city status in 2012. (...)


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Perth 800 time capsule invitation

Locals are being urged to ensure they become part of history by donating a personal item to be buried in the Perth 800 time capsule. (...)


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Perth hosts international mountain regions conference

Leading scientists from across the globe are meeting in Perth this week to take part in the largest ever conference on mountain regions. (...)


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Community orchard to bring 'little bit of rural bliss'

"A little bit of rural bliss" could be created in Perth with funding for a community orchard. (...)


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Twin town choir takes up provost's invitation

A German choir from Perth's twin town of Aschaffenburg is to perform a concert as part of a week-long visit hosted by members of local choir Chansons and Perth and Kinross Council. (...)


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PKAVS pins its hopes on jeweller's exclusive design

Award-winning jewellery designer Lorraine Law has created a one-off piece to celebrate Perth's 800th anniversary. (...)


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