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Toad patrol near Blairgowrie. — Toad patroller Jenna Muir with volunteers on the Dunkeld Road from Blairgowrie. Image: Kim Cessford.

Meet the night-time volunteers helping randy toads safely cross Perthshire’s roads

Toad patrols across Perthshire have helped thousands of the creatures cross busy roads safely during their spring breeding season.

By Gayle Ritchie

Gayle enjoys the view of the mighty Seven Arches Viaduct at Balmossie

What’s so special about the mighty seven arched ‘ghost train’ viaduct in Balmossie?

The impressive Balmossie viaduct was built in 1870 to carry the Dundee to Forfar railway line over the Dighty Water. It closed in 1967, and is now well used by walkers and cyclists.

By Gayle Ritchie

Volunteer Michael McGinness was on hand to help with nest construction demonstrations - here's one he made earlier. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson

In pictures: Families enjoy Loch Leven easter egg trail

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Families headed to Loch Leven Nature Reserve today for the launch of the RSPB Easter Trail

By Mark Asquith

Gayle outside the abandoned control tower at former RAF Tealing aerodrome.

I explore abandoned RAF Tealing aerodrome and ask – could historic site be saved?

Could the 'lost' RAF Tealing station be saved from further decay - and made subject of a new museum? We check out some of the remaining buildings.

By Gayle Ritchie 8

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