A History of Blackford: Water to whisky and back again

Apr 30 2010 by Alison Anderson, Perthshire Advertiser Friday

A NEW history of Blackford, produced by Blackford Historical Society and Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust, was launched this week.

Published in full colour, the richly illustrated, 36-page booklet is a colourful account of the south Perthshire parish and village from prehistory to modern times. Exploring themes such as the 19th century industries of “boots and beer”, the arrival of the railway, and the Legend of Blackford, the booklet will also reveal the important prehistoric and medieval archaeology to be found in the area.

Chairman of Blackford Historical Society William McLaren commented: “I welcome the publication of this fine booklet. I would like to acknowledge all the work that has gone into its production, especially by Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust and the members of our committee who were involved.”

It’s supported by Perth and Kinross Council, The Heritage Lottery Fund and Highland Spring, and is £3 from AK Bell Library and Museum in Perth, and at the Trust Office’s at the Library Lodge, or at www.blackfordhistoricalsociety.org.uk