Professor Iain Stewart made Royal Scottish Geographical Society president
Geologist Professor Iain Stewart was this week named president of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. (...)
Perth Civic Trust presents restoration and renovation award to Fair Maid's House
A historic building in Perth has been recognised by a prominent body. (...)
Royal Scottish Geographical Society opens new chapter for Perth's Fair Maid's House
The latest chapter in the history of Perth's oldest secular building has been revealed to the public. (...)
Royal Scottish Geographical Society to unveil work on Perth's Fair Maid's House
The restoration and revival of one of Perth's oldest buildings, the Fair Maid's House, will be unveiled next week. (...)
Putting geography back on the map for Perthshire pupils
Perth is to be at the forefront of efforts to return geography to the heart of Scotland's school curriculum. (...)
Adventurer David Hempleman-Adams to attempt Perth ascent again
One of Britain's greatest living adventurers is gearing up for his second attempt to reach Perth, after heavy snow forced him to cancel his much-anticipated talk last month. (...)
Polar explorer defeated by Scotland's Arctic conditions
Britain's "greatest living adventurer", who has conquered the highest peaks and battled to both poles, has had to cancel a visit to Perth — due to the weather. (...)
Dundee lecture by Making Scotland's Landscape presenter Iain Stewart
The presenter of the BBC series Making Scotland's Landscape is to give a lecture at Dundee University next week. (...)
Ray Mears to present medals to country's top geography students
Scotland's top geography students will receive special awards from survival expert Ray Mears when he visits Perth next week. (...)
Doors Open Day insight into the old and the new
Thousands of visitors were given a view inside some of Perthshire's most historically significant buildings as the Doors Open Day festival was held. (...)
Ray Mears shuns life with the in crowd
Survival expert Ray Mears has travelled to the four corners of the globe in his quest for knowledge — but could he cope out in the famously unforgiving Highlands? Ahead of a talk he will be giving in Perth, Kirsten Johnson learns what inspired the intrepid adventurer and picks up some top tips on how to make the most of Scotland's dramatic scenery. (...)
Treats for the curious during Doors Open Days
Thousands of visitors will be given a rare view inside some of Perthshire's most historically significant buildings during Doors Open Day 2010 next month. (...)
Livingstone Medal honour for Crieff man Rory Stewart
A Perthshire resident is to be awarded the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Livingstone Medal. (...)