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Lost abbey dig will soon get underway at Scone Palace

VISITORS to Scone Palace this month will be able to watch a team of archaeologists working in the grounds, as they begin exciting excavations to uncover the lost abbey of Scone and the famous Moot Hill, where Scotland’s Kings were crowned from the 9th Century. Read

Celebrating a century of racing at Scone Palace

A VERY special race meeting at Perth Racecourse on Sunday will celebrate 100 years of horse-racing at Scone Palace Park and entertain 21st Century families and National Hunt enthusiasts. Read

Palace opens new hospitality suite

MAJOR refurbishments at a historic Perth attraction have resulted in the opening of additional hospitality facilities. Read

Coupar Angus girls have plenty of ‘Get Up and Go’

GIRLS from the YWCA Coupar Angus Intermediate Girls Group have been taking part in a programme run by Youth Scotland. Read

20th fair was game for fun

THE Scottish Game Fair this year celebrated its 20th anniversary. It has become the biggest event of its kind, and brings an estimated 40,000 visitors to Perthshire over the three-day period. Read

Scone shop break-in

THIEVES with a craving for cigarettes and cash broke in to the Spar shop on Scone’s Abbey Road. Read

PO branches await decision

THE 14 communities waiting for the final verdict on the loss of their post office will find out within weeks if their branch is to be axed. Read

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Scottish game fair gets underway in Scone

HUNTING will be the name of the game in Scone this weekend when the countryside comes to town for a three-day bonanza. Read

Scone spot saved from developers

A MOVE has been made to preserve a grassy open space in Scone and save it from development. Read

Windfarm proposal receives renewed backing

MANSFIELD Estates, which manages the historic and popular tourist destination Scone Palace, believes a proposed wind farm could be vital in securing future local economic success. Read

Post office protest registered

COMMUNITY representatives yesterday rubber-stamped a move to officially register Perthshire residents’ fury over proposed post office closures. Read

Day at the races is just the business

PERTH Racecourse is hosting an afternoon of business networking with a difference at the Perthshire showcase meeting on Wednesday, July 2. Read

Meals meeting is held in private

A SENIOR member of Perth and Kinross Council has queried why a presentation given to councillors on the controversial frozen meals scheme which will replace the Meals on Wheels service took place behind closed doors. Read

Plans for new jobs

AROUND 40 new jobs are expected to be created in East Perthshire if a planned £3.2million care home gets the go-ahead. Read

Fuel theft is on increase

SPIRALLING prices at the pump have led to a rise in theft. Read

Return beans

TESCO has recalled tins of beans and sausages possibly contaminated. Read

Plan to get more people back to work

COUNCILLORS will be asked tomorrow to approve a new strategy to get more people back to work in Perth and Kinross. Read

Successful talk at nurseries’ scheme

A SPECIAL awards ceremony has highlighted the work of Perth and Kinross Council nurseries as part of a project helping to support the development of young children's communication skills. Read