Embezzlement charge triggers resignation of SNP Council Leader Grant Laing
Councillor Grant Laing has resigned as Leader of the SNP Group at Perth & Kinross Council with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
Blades fall from Wind Turbine at Aviva’s Perth Site
The blades of a 77-metre (253ft) wind turbine in Perth have crashed to the ground less than a year after the structure became operational.
Internationally acclaimed Artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman unveils new neon artwork at Perth Art Gallery
A striking new artwork by leading contemporary artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE has been unveiled as a permanent feature at Perth Art Gallery.
Perth and Kinross Council issues warning over housing benefits phone scam
Residents are being urged to remain vigilant after reports of a scam phone call claiming to be from the Perth and Kinross Council’s Housing Benefits team.
£36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre opens to public
Blairgowrie’s long-awaited £36 million Recreation Centre has officially opened its doors to the public today (Friday 29 August), marking a major milestone for the town and wider Eastern Perthshire.
ScotRail to Permanently Scrap Peak Fares from September
ScotRail has confirmed that peak-time train fares in Scotland will be abolished permanently from 1 September 2025.
Perth and Kinross Council launches £1m programme of road upgrades
Perth and Kinross Council has rolled out a series of major road improvement schemes following the approval of an additional £1 million investment in this year’s budget.
Protestors gather outside Perth Hotel over Asylum Seeker Housing
Protest activity began at Perth Train Station at 11am on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
Perthshire farms urged to take part in national agritourism survey
Farms, crofts, estates and smallholdings across Perthshire are being encouraged to take part in a new survey aimed at highlighting the growing importance of agritourism to Scotland’s rural economy.
Primark Marks 50 Years in Scotland with ‘Preemark’ Rebrand
Scottish shoppers received a surprise today as Primark unveiled a playful rebrand across its stores to mark 50 years on Scotland’s high streets.