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Matt McKean, a founder member of the Crieff Branch of the Royal Naval Association has died aged 92.

MATT McKean at 92 years of age was one of the oldest members of the Royal Naval association in Scotland, if not Britain.Read

Auchterarder looking to form a new bloom association

THE colour could soon be back in Auchterarder if an appeal to form a “bloom” association proves successful.Read

Auchterarder woman bought vodka for girl (14)

A 14-YEAR-OLD Strathearn girl ended up legless after she and her pals downed a bottle of vodka.Read

New book on Lawers on sale

A NEW local history book made its appearance in the shops last weekend.Read

Crieff High School demolition starts

THE former Crieff High School building will be reduced to a pile of bricks and mortar by the end of next week.Read

Tiësto

Exclusive: Tiësto Q&A and discount ticket offer

Tiësto is a man of “firsts”. He was the first DJ to sell out dates at the Brixton Academy (two nights in a row), Alexandra Palace, the O2 Arena, and last summer he was the first DJ to headline and sell-out a truly wondrous show at Victoria Park, London to 25,000 fans.Read

Strathearn businesses play their part in tourism events

TWO of Strathearn’s top tourism businesses were the focus of a recent day-long "Drive for Quality" attended by 25 colleagues from the sector.Read

Tayside Police cracking down on anti social behaviour in Strathearn

TAYSIDE Police are continuing to clamp down on anti- social behaviour on the streets of Strathearn.Read

Auchterarder locals abuse BMW driver for parking in disabled spot

A PAIR of “lager louts” who accosted a motorist for using disabled parking in Auchterarder got off on the wrong foot.Read

Standingfauld windfarm draws large support

PLANS for a windfarm between Muthill and Auchterarder have been given the thumbs up by Strathearn residents.Read

Auchterarder pedigree pups win prizes

AUCHTERARDER dog breeder Deely Cumming has had her hands full recently after her Tibetan Mastiff, Flora, gave birth to six puppies.Read

COBRA planning questionnaire

BLACKFORD campaign group COBRA is preparing to find out what locals think about a train station in the village.Read

Tayside Police

Cannabis cultivation warning from Tayside Police

STRATHEARN residents and in particular landlords are being requested to report any properties they suspect may be being used for the cultivation of cannabis.Read

Gordon Banks looking for residents’ views on Standingfauld windfarm

LOCAL MP Gordon Banks has called for residents in and around the proposed Standingfauld windfarm to contact him with their views.Read

Auchterarder, Braco and Greenloaning parks to get a makeover

PARKS in Auchterarder, Greenloaning and Braco will get made over this month.Read

Well known Muthill man passes away

RONALD Logan, a well-known local resident, passed away within minutes of sustaining a heart attack at his home in Queensferry Road, Muthill, on Thursday, January 21.Read

Crieff Primary School shine at Burns Assembly

FORMER Strathearn Herald chief reporter Caroline Boxer was invited to judge Crieff Primary School’s recitation competition last week and kindly picked up her recently retired notebook and pen to record the eventful day.Read

Salmon season gets off to a quick start

THE first salmon of the season was caught in record time at the River Earn’s opening ceremony on Monday.Read

SEPA warning in wake of river pollution fine

SEPA, Scotland’s environment watchdog, yesterday reminded anyone carrying out work in or near a watercourse to ensure they take steps to protect the environment before starting.Read

Roseanna Cunningham: Strathearn rates in “Scotland the Best”

WHENEVER the new edition of ‘Scotland the Best’ comes out, I make sure I have a copy. It’s fantastic to have by your side when you travel around Scotland, whether for leisure or for work and I do both.Read

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