Perth and Kinross

Archive photo of a Christmas light switch-on event

Scottish city cancels Christmas festival amid amber weather warning

In 2021, a fire destroyed the recreated Iron Age house on the shore of Loch Tay

In 2021, a fire destroyed the recreated Iron Age house on the shore of Loch Tay

Perth and Kinross

Council to underwrite £50k for Scottish Crannog Centre amid 'cashflow problems'

Ewan McGregor has put forward plans to renovate a lodge on the grounds of his mansion in Perthshire

Ewan McGregor has put forward plans to renovate a lodge on the grounds of his mansion in Perthshire

Scottish star submits plans to renovate lodge on grounds of mansion in Perthshire

Passengers travelling between Perth and Inverness will have to take the replacement bus

Passengers travelling between Perth and Inverness will have to take the replacement bus

Highland weekend trains to be replaced by buses amid engineering works

The Rosemount Hotel is a popular hotel and entertainment venue housed within a Victorian building

The Rosemount Hotel is a popular hotel and entertainment venue housed within a Victorian building

Hotel in picturesque beauty spot for sale for first time in 35 years as owners retire

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

Perth and Kinross Council (pictured) was one of the councils to call on the UK Government to reverse its decision

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Two Scottish councils call on UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cut

A quantity of cannabis with an estimated street value of £150,000 was recovered

A quantity of cannabis with an estimated street value of £150,000 was recovered

Perth and Kinross

Man arrested following £150,000 worth of drugs seized

Support staff, including teaching assistants, at schools across Perth and Kinross have taken part in two weeks' worth of industrial action

Support staff, including teaching assistants, at schools across Perth and Kinross have taken part in two weeks' worth of industrial action

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Trade unions 'turn on Unison' over strikes targeting John Swinney's constituency

The party will host their Scottish conference at the end of November

The party will host their Scottish conference at the end of November

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Reform UK to host first Scottish conference amid Holyrood 2026 hopes

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

Strike action has taken place in schools across John Swinney's constituency

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Striking council staff to stage protest outside John Swinney’s office

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

All primary schools, nurseries, intensive support settings and two secondary schools in the region were closed on Monday

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Several schools in John Swinney’s constituency reopen as strike continues

Taymouth Castle estate seen from a distance in a file photo

Taymouth Castle estate seen from a distance in a file photo

Taymouth Castle

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Council withdraws key Taymouth Castle planning papers amid 'unlawful' allegations

Kayden Walker died whilst on a day trip with his church group

Kayden Walker died whilst on a day trip with his church group

Outdoor activity company fined £10k after schoolboy drowned in river

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie, Edinburgh

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney during a visit to Castlebrae Community High School, in Niddrie, Edinburgh

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Strike action closes schools in John Swinney's constituency

The limited-edition bottle is available at The Gleneagles Hotel

The limited-edition bottle is available at The Gleneagles Hotel

Perth and Kinross

Scottish hotel launches £35,000 whisky to mark centenary

Lily Reid was reported missing after last being seen on Monday

Lily Reid was reported missing after last being seen on Monday

Perth and Kinross

Police launch appeal for missing woman last seen in Scottish village

Billy Ocean and The Boomtown Rats headlined the event last year

Billy Ocean and The Boomtown Rats headlined the event last year

Perth and Kinross

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Scottish city's much–loved summer music festival will not return next year

The area is popular with fans of water sports and other outdoor activities

The area is popular with fans of water sports and other outdoor activities

Perth and Kinross

Popular beauty spot unveils new visitor facilities after £1.3 million boost

The trade union said targeting John Swinney's constituency will 'bring home to him the importance' of settling the dispute

The trade union said targeting John Swinney's constituency will 'bring home to him the importance' of settling the dispute

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Strikes to close schools in John Swinney's constituency for two weeks

Nature charities say the decision to overturn a rejection of a phone mast could mean more construction in wild areas

Nature charities say the decision to overturn a rejection of a phone mast could mean more construction in wild areas

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Phone mast ruling spells bad news for wild land, fear campaigners

The almost £1 million repairs to the Glencarse overbridge are set to begin on Thursday, October 10

The almost £1 million repairs to the Glencarse overbridge are set to begin on Thursday, October 10

Drivers face major disruption as road between two Scottish cities closed for 10 weeks

SNP candidate Carol Mair was elected in the Perth City North ward as the new councillor

SNP candidate Carol Mair was elected in the Perth City North ward as the new councillor

Perth and Kinross

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SNP win council by-election ousting Labour in 'absolutely stonking result'

Campaigners are calling on John Swinney to intervene over continued amendments to Taymouth Castle development

Campaigners are calling on John Swinney to intervene over continued amendments to Taymouth Castle development

Discovery Land Company (DLC)

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Call for John Swinney to intervene over council's handling of Taymouth Castle plans

Sepa has lodged an objection to plans for new homes on the Taymouth Castle Estate

Sepa has lodged an objection to plans for new homes on the Taymouth Castle Estate

Discovery Land Company (DLC)

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Watchdog objects to housing plans at Taymouth Castle Estate due to flood risk

Hadden Construction announced it appointed Alvarez & Marsal as administrators on Tuesday

Hadden Construction announced it appointed Alvarez & Marsal as administrators on Tuesday

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Scottish construction firm falls into administration with 66 jobs lost

Pupils and staff at Crieff Primary School have been evacuated

Pupils and staff at Crieff Primary School have been evacuated

Perth and Kinross

Primary school evacuated after suspected chemical leak with two people in hospital

Police were called to the report of a crash involving a blue Ford Fiesta around 2.50am on Sunday

Police were called to the report of a crash involving a blue Ford Fiesta around 2.50am on Sunday

Perth and Kinross

Teenage girl dies and two in hospital following early hours car crash

A steakhouse restaurant in Perth city centre has closed

A steakhouse restaurant in Perth city centre has closed

Food and drink business

Scottish city centre restaurant announces closure one year after reopening

Emergency services are in attendance on the A826 near Aberfeldy after they received a call at around 5:30pm of a car that got into difficulty

Emergency services are in attendance on the A826 near Aberfeldy after they received a call at around 5:30pm of a car that got into difficulty

Perth and Kinross

Major rescue operation launched as vehicle goes into loch after crash

The 13-bedroom family-run Falls of Dochart Inn and Smokehouse in Killin has gone up for sale

The 13-bedroom family-run Falls of Dochart Inn and Smokehouse in Killin has gone up for sale

Perth and Kinross

Hotel and smokehouse at picturesque Scottish beauty spot put up for sale

The Abernethy pearl, which was found in 1967, is to go up for auction

The Abernethy pearl, which was found in 1967, is to go up for auction

Iconic Scottish jewellers' stock up for auction after 150 years in business

A Tesco supermarket and a petrol station had to close after reports of damage to a gas main in Terminus Street in Blairgowrie

A Tesco supermarket and a petrol station had to close after reports of damage to a gas main in Terminus Street in Blairgowrie

Perth and Kinross

Supermarket evacuates as multiple streets closed amid gas leak

According to the most recent figures from the Scottish Government around 340,000 people rent a home from the privately rented sector

According to the most recent figures from the Scottish Government around 340,000 people rent a home from the privately rented sector

Dumfries and Galloway

Top 10 cheapest areas to rent in Scotland revealed

The Glencarse Hotel, situated in the picturesque village of Glencarse, which is just outside of the city of Perth, has hit the market

The Glencarse Hotel, situated in the picturesque village of Glencarse, which is just outside of the city of Perth, has hit the market

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Family-run Scottish hotel in picturesque village put up for sale

A Scottish council has provided an update on what caused a fire at a recycling plant in Perth & Kinross

A Scottish council has provided an update on what caused a fire at a recycling plant in Perth & Kinross

Perth and Kinross

Scottish council issues warning following major blaze at recycling centre

Fresh from Dior’s star-studded event at Drummond Castle in Perthshire, Finlay MacDonald took time out to tell the Sunday National how grateful he is that this year’s Piping Live! festival will go ahead

Fresh from Dior’s star-studded event at Drummond Castle in Perthshire, Finlay MacDonald took time out to tell the Sunday National how grateful he is that this year’s Piping Live! festival will go ahead

Fashion and passion: Piper tells how grateful he is to play at Dior event

Model on the runway at the Dior Cruise 2025 Show held at Drummond Castle on June 3, 2024 in Perthshire, Scotland. (Photo by Yannis Vlamos/WWD via Getty Images).

Model on the runway at the Dior Cruise 2025 Show held at Drummond Castle on June 3, 2024 in Perthshire, Scotland. (Photo by Yannis Vlamos/WWD via Getty Images).

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Kelly Given: Dior show can open new doors for Scottish fashion

The View will be one of the bands playing the new festival. Shown: lead singer Kyle Falconer

The View will be one of the bands playing the new festival. Shown: lead singer Kyle Falconer

New Scottish music festival to go ahead after council gives green light

St Mary Magdalene's RC Church in Perth

St Mary Magdalene's RC Church in Perth

Perth and Kinross

Priest found dead in church as police launch investigation

ABP Food Group (ABP) has announced the completion of a 2800 square meter extension, along with significant refurbishment to a meat production plant in Perth

ABP Food Group (ABP) has announced the completion of a 2800 square meter extension, along with significant refurbishment to a meat production plant in Perth

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Scottish Government funded £24m Perth beef facility expansion completed

A 79-year-old man has died following a collision with a heavy goods vehicle

A 79-year-old man has died following a collision with a heavy goods vehicle

Perth and Kinross

79-year-old tragically dies after collision with HGV in Callander

Landscape shot of Perth, where the festival may take place next year

Landscape shot of Perth, where the festival may take place next year

Perth set to host Europe's largest traditional dance festival next year

There are plans to cut jobs and shut the nursery at UHI Perth

There are plans to cut jobs and shut the nursery at UHI Perth

Perth and Kinross

'Utterly incomprehensible' plans to shut nursery at Perth university resurface

Police at the scene in the Pitilie area on the outskirts of Aberfeldy, Perthshire after 65-year-old Brian Low was found dead next to his dog

Police at the scene in the Pitilie area on the outskirts of Aberfeldy, Perthshire after 65-year-old Brian Low was found dead next to his dog

Police appeal for information on fatal shooting after looking at '2400 hours of CCTV'

Ewan McGregor (Ian West/PA)

Ewan McGregor (Ian West/PA)

Ewan McGregor looks to renovate stunning £2 million Scots mansion

The Stone of Destiny on display at the new Perth Museum, ahead of the opening to the public on March 30

The Stone of Destiny on display at the new Perth Museum, ahead of the opening to the public on March 30

Perth and Kinross

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The Stone of Destiny finally has a new home – but does it do it justice?

Perth Museum is a dynamic new home for the Stone of Destiny

Perth Museum is a dynamic new home for the Stone of Destiny

Perth and Kinross

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The Stone of Destiny at new Perth Museum is a triumph for Scotland's history

The Stone of Destiny will be available to view from this weekend

The Stone of Destiny will be available to view from this weekend

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Tickets to new Stone of Destiny exhibit in Perth 'sell out in 13 minutes'

Taymouth Castle and a diagram of the previously proposed golf cart garage complex on land earmarked for affordable homes

Taymouth Castle and a diagram of the previously proposed golf cart garage complex on land earmarked for affordable homes

Discovery Land Company (DLC)

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Taymouth Castle developers withdraw golf garage plans after local outcry

Taymouth Castle and a diagram of the proposed golf cart garage complex on land earmarked for affordable homes (inset)

Taymouth Castle and a diagram of the proposed golf cart garage complex on land earmarked for affordable homes (inset)

Discovery Land Company (DLC)

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Loch Tay developers apply for golf cart garage on affordable homes land

The ancient symbol of the unicorn is a unique feature in Scottish history

The ancient symbol of the unicorn is a unique feature in Scottish history

Perth and Kinross

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Scotland's unicorn to take centre stage as Perth Museum's opening exhibition

Eve Muirhead learnt to curl at the Dewars Centre in Perth which is in danger of closure

Eve Muirhead learnt to curl at the Dewars Centre in Perth which is in danger of closure

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Olympian Eve Muirhead 'shocked' at plans to close 'iconic' curling rink

Eve Muirhead learnt to curl at the Dewars Centre in Perth which is in danger of closing

Eve Muirhead learnt to curl at the Dewars Centre in Perth which is in danger of closing

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Closure of 'Hampden Park of curling' could dent Scotland's medal hopes

Plans for a solar farm near Coupar Angus were rejected

Plans for a solar farm near Coupar Angus were rejected

Perth and Kinross

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Appeal to ministers after Scottish council rejects plans for renewable project