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Provost: 2010 important year for Perth

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

2010 is going to be a most important year for Perth and the whole Council area. Many more than a hundred events are planned to celebrate the Octocentenary of the granting of the Royal Charter to Perth by King William the Lion in 1210.

Historic Scotland: Getting to grips with Perthshire’s Neolithic period

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ARCHAEOLOGY often investigates the unknown, so it can be full of surprises. Each time you feel you are getting to grips with an aspect of the past, something happens that raises new questions and challenges existing ideas.

Editor: Local newspapers facing grim future

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

OVER the past few weeks the Government’s culture committee has been discussing the crisis facing the Scottish newspaper industry.

Editor: Health and safety out of control

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A COUPLE of years ago I ran with the bulls on Easter Sunday in the Andalucian village of Gaucin.

Tempting shoppers to Perth again

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT

RADIO Scotland’s Graham Stewart yesterday described Perth as a “ghost town” in his Morning Extra phone-in show.

Brian’s Big Debate rolls into Perth

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

I GOT a call from the producer of Brian Taylor’s Radio Scotland show yesterday inviting me along to Perth Concert Hall next Friday (October 2) to take part in his hugely popular ‘Big Debate’ Show.

Vote rigging plan failure

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THE website operated by the PA’s sister paper the Stirling Observer has certainly been setting tongues wagging at Holyrood this week.

Great Scot! Who will you choose?

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

A PANEL of experts has drawn up a shortlist of 30 people in a bid to find The Greatest Scot.

Give-aways that prove you’re a Scot

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SIFTING through hundreds of e-mails this week, I came across this little gem entitled – “A pure dead give-away that you’re Scottish”.

Let's Go Outside: Ballathie Estate walk is rich in wildlife

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

HEALTHY exercise in attractive countryside with an enjoyable refreshment stop fits most people's idea of a good walk.

Second chance to do what’s right for Perth

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

IT'S the issue that's divided Perth for the last five years.

Parcel leads to problems

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

SINCE the husband and I fled the Big City to live the rural idyll, family relations have been somewhat strained.

The devil’s in the detail

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:00:00 GMT

MAJOR changes to the way planning applications are decided came into force on Monday with the introduction of the Planning Scotland Act.

No appetite for cricket in Scotland?

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:00:00 GMT

I WONDER if Scottish Nationalist MSP Sandra White knows there is an “on-off” button on her television set.

Let's Go Outside: Days of sunshine, surf and sail - on the Clyde!

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

When I signed up for a weekend cruise on the Clyde with sportscotland National Centre Cumbrae, I expected to return home desperate for a bath and a night in my own bed. But, far from ending up tired and salt-caked, I came back refreshed and sun-tanned.

It’s great to shout out about these two school successes

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

FULL marks to Perth High and Perth Grammar School teachers and pupils after they scooped two of the top awards at this week’s Scottish Education Awards in Glasgow.

Clumsy attempt at name-calling before election?

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 28 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

I CAN always tell when there’s an election approaching, by the quantity and quality of letters which ping into my email inbox.

Let's Go Outside: Take the first steps towards becoming a regular walker

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THERE are many reasons for walking, and just as many excuses not to go out. Sometimes an extra motivation is needed for walking to become an integral part of one’s lifestyle.

Legal loophole must be closed

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

IN between the Etape and the Expenses scandals, precious few people probably noticed the small article in Wednesday's Herald, reporting the latest installment in the Rosepark Nursing Home saga.

Let's Go Outside: Ideal walk for introducing kids to joy of countryside

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

THIS easy walk around Forgandenny explores the fertile landscape of lower Strathearn.