’ATS the girl, Phoebe

THE recollections of our land girls and lumber jills prompted Muthill’s Phoebe Coull, 88 years young, to deliver a “response from a wearer of the drab uniform,” as the ATS dress was described by the aunt of one of our awardees.Read

Hydro celebrates its 140th anniversary

SCOTLAND’S oldest family-run hotel has celebrated 140 years of business by turning back the clock to Victorian times.Read

Celebration of the printed word

THIS year sees the 500th anniversary of printing in Scotland.Read

Young lifesaver Connor receives bravery award

A COMRIE boy who saved his wee sister from drowning has received a Royal Humane Society award. Connor Newlands (12) was honoured at a special awards ceremony at Perth Police headquarters on Monday, when he was presented with the society’s Testimonial on Parchment in recognition of his act of bravery in the summer of 2007.Read

Centre marks 10th birthday

STAFF at the Strathearn Recreation Centre are preparing to party as this weekend marks the popular leisure facility’s 10th birthday.Read

It’s off and running!

FOLLOWING a prayer by the Rev. Graham McWilliams, the Comrie Fortnight was officially opened last Saturday by Ewen Stewart. He gave praise to the enthusiastic committee who work so tirelessly to ensure the event is enjoyed by everyone.Read

Crieff Highland Gathering links with America

CRIEFF Highland Gathering are in the process of forging a successful link with one of their counterparts in America.Read

Back to the Eighties at Crieff High School

Crieff High’s up tempo production of the “totally awesome” musical Back To The Eighties, was just that - totally awesome.Read

Concern over Taylor Park play area

A CRIEFF parent is urging those involved with the regeneration of MacRosty Park to think again about one particular aspect of their plans.Read

New lease of life for Aytoun Hall

THE future of Auchterarder’s historic Aytoun Hall is guaranteed for generations to come with the announcement yesterday that it is set to receive a £975,000 facelift.Read

Masonic secrets buried under the streets of Crieff

FOR many years David had puzzled over Crieff's layout. As his research and knowledge grew he discovered that not only has Crieff been built on very specific ley lines but it has also been laid out based on some clearly defined Masonic symbols.Read

Gleneagles wins top hotel awards

GLENEAGLES Hotel fought off stiff competition from hotels and hoteliers around Scotland to be awarded the International Hotel of the Year Award, as well as the 2008 Breakfast Award (Stathearn Restaurant) and a Gold Medal for Design - Spirit Suite at the 2008 Scottish Hotels of the Year Awards held at five star Prestonfield Hotel in Edinburgh earlier this weekRead

Strathearn's big welcome to 2008

DESPITE dreich weather, residents and visitors to Strathearn still gathered in the usual locations to await the bells.Read

Trouble in Pantoland

IN some ways I probably shouldn’t write a review for Ardoch Amateur Dramatic Society’s production of Trouble in Pantoland as it could be perceived that I am just a little biased!Read

Trust boost for young pipers

STRATHEARN youngsters are being given the chance to learn the musical skills of their heritage with the introduction of a new piping scholarship.Read

The day the last train quietly departed Crieff

FORTY years ago, on September 12, a British Railways diesel engine arrived from Perth to collect any remaining wagons or other rolling stock which had been left at Crieff.Read

The day the last train quietly departed Crieff

FORTY years ago, on September 12, a British Railways diesel engine arrived from Perth to collect any remaining wagons or other rolling stock which had been left at Crieff.Read

Rally bikers will roar into Crieff

OVER 100 eye-catching motorcycles will descend on Crieff this weekend to take part in the annual vintage and classic motorcycle rally.Read

Dunning quartet reign supreme on Loch Earn

CHOPPY conditions did not stop 22 intrepid crews taking to the waters of Loch Earn on Sunday for the ninth Loch Earn Boat Race.Read

Looking to our kids for a bright (and clean) future

CRIEFF High School pupils were out in force last week picking litter in the Duchlage Court area of the town.Read

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