Perth Silver: A Guide to Perth Silver and Silversmiths, Illustrated by the Collections of Perth Museum and Art Gallery
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Public Meeting tonight in Loch Rannoch MP for Perth and North Perthshire Pete Wishart will tonight be holding a public meeting in the Loch Rannoch hotel. The meeting will be to discuss the public views on the proposed 'millionaire's playground' on the Dall Estate. Mr Wishart was concerned earlier this week, when it was revealed that neither the developer nor their agent had accepted his invitation....
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Sainsbury announce plans for Pitlochry Supermarket chain Sainsbury's have announced plans for a new store in Pitlochry that could see 150 jobs come to the area. The supermarket has already put forward plans for a store in Perth on the site of the old Perth Mart. Sainsbury's are hoping to bring more competition between larger retailers to Perth and Kinross – with a smaller store in Kinross being...
Hills of the North, Rejoice! (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Elcho Castle is located on the banks of the River Tay, three miles South East of Perth. The Castle is one of Scotland’s best-preserved 16th-century tower houses. It was built around the time of the Protestant Reformation in 1560 by a member of the family of Wemyss of that Ilk. The family could trace their lineage back to the 12th century. A descendant of the builder of Elcho was created Lord...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 16/11/2009
Local community groups share Lottery funding A number of community groups in Perth and Kinross have shared over 50 thousand pounds of lottery funding. Eight organisations have been successful in the National Lottery's Awards for All scheme, which gives out small grants to local organisations. The money will be used on a variety of different projects, with Perth Academy set to buy gym equipment for...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
Perth bid to Regeneration fund a success The Scottish Government has today announced further funding from the 60 million pound regeneration investments. Perth has been included, with the Local Authority's successful bid for 750 thousand pounds. The money will be used to improve the High Street and also for the refurbishment of Perth Theatre. SNP Parliamentarians Roseanna Cunningham and Pete Wishart...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
Perth Prison Governor praised over leadership The Governor of Perth prison has been praised for her 'inspiring leadership'. MSP Roseanna Cunningham yesterday visited the jail to tour the facility and to speak with the Governor – Kate Donegan. The old C Hall has been razed to make way for a new accommodation block, with only the facade remaining. Ms Cunningham praised the staff at the jail for...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Millionaire's Playground public meeting called Plans for a millionaire's playground in Perthshire are to be discussed at a public meeting later this month. MP Pete Wishart has arranged the meeting for the Rannoch community and will chair the debate on November 19th. The plans are proposed for the Dall Estate and many have objected, with the Dall Community Association saying they wish the area to be...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 09/11/2009
Incinerator protestors take to the High Street In a few weeks time, Councillors will be meeting to decide the fate of the planned incinerator for Perth City Centre. Protestors took to the High Street on Saturday to gather signatures for a petition and were joined by local politicians. MP Pete Wishart made an appearance as well as Conservative politicians MSP Murdo Fraser and MSP Elizabeth Smith. The...
Personal Blog (Free subscription) | 08/11/2009
I’d just like to briefly announce some really good news. Michaela Jones from Ashton-under-Lyne in the North of England is joining our Wired In core team. This means that the core team now spreads across four countries: Sarah from Wales, Anne Marie from Scotland and I am currently living in Perth, West Australia. I have been excited about, and impressed by, Michaela since she first started blogging...
swpp and bppa (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
Amy Lees has recently become a member of The Society of International Fashion and Glamour Photographers (SIFGP) Find more photographers from Scotland on The Society of International Fashion and Glamour Photographers (SIFGP web site) Amy can be contacted at: 01738 566145 The Society of International Fashion and Glamour Photographers (SIFGP is a partner organisation of the SWPP & [...]
swpp and bppa (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
Amy Lees has become a member of the SWPP the largest independent organisations for pro photographers. Their specialist fields of photographic expertise are: , Portrait, , Children Babies Baptisms, Studio, Location, Home Portraits, Find more photographers from Scotland on the SWPP web site Amy can be contacted at: 01738 566145 Web site www.pinkeggphotography.com 11/4/2009
The Moose that Roared (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
The Moose is preparing for another sales trip to Scotland. My youngest is preparing a road trip CD, Ecosse desert Island Discs. I will be visiting Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth and Sterling and will let you know what new writers are causing a stir north of the border. There has been a notable backlash to celebrity novels in the wake of Martine McCutcheon's burgeoning literary career. I haven't...
Hodoeporicon (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Last night, Justin and I attended NERAX North . What is NERAX North, you say? Well, that's a valid question. As J. pointed out, a NERAX sounds like a Seussian character. However, it stands for N ew E ngland R eal A le E xpo and the North designation means it took place in Haverhill, as opposed to Somerville, where the March event takes place. In essence, it's a small beer drinking festival for those...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
Local MSP airs concerns for Perthshire Whisky industry The Scottish Parliament has this week debated the Minimum Pricing of Alcohol, which could affect the Perthshire whisky industry. Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser led the debate on the policy, which he believes will punish responsible drinkers. The whisky industry adds to the Perthshire economy greatly, including the tourism economy with the...
Andrew Reeves' running blog (Free subscription) | 06/11/2009
53 Threshers shops out of the 219 across Scotland are now to close down. There will be 373 closures across the UK out of a total of 1,300 shops which will affect all of First Quench's brands including Threshers, Wine Rack, Haddows, Bottoms Up and Victoria Wine. As most people know the parent company, First Quench went into administration just last month and have appointed KPMG as their administrator,...
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