The ‘Perth Salute’ on Sunday 6 August was the culmination of a week of fantastic events in Perth and Kinross, including the Gran Fondo, part of the UCI World Championships and The Perth Show. As well as parades, displays and live music, the salute also saw curling gold medallists team member Eve Muirhead and Grand […]
On 9 August, Rodney and Rena Duncan celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Deputy Lieutenant Jeffy Erskine surprised the couple with an anniversary card from King Charles and Queen Camilla, and Councillor Richard Watters delivered a basket of flowers on behalf of The Provost and Perth & Kinross Council. Rodney and Rena both grew up in Kinross,
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Jack and Evelyn Walker celebrated their Diamond Wedding on 31 July 2023. Deputy Lieutenant Sue Jardine Paterson delivered a card from King Charles III and Queen Camilla and a basket of flowers was presented by Councillor Andy Chan on behalf of Provost Xander McDade and Perth & Kinross Council.Evelyn was originally from Stonehaven and grew
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The storytelling of Perthshire woman Jess Smith, whose tales of her early travelling life have been appreciated far and wide, earned her an honour in the first New Year of King Charles III’s reign. Stephen Leckie, Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, had the honour to present the author with a British Empire Medal (BEM) in
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Deputy Lieutenant Mrs Jeffy Erskine had the great honour of presenting His Majesty The King’s card to Mrs Betty Alexander who was 100 on Saturday. Betty was surrounded by family on her special day and Councillor Eric Drysdale presented a basket of flowers from The Provost and Perth and Kinross Council.
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On 13th July 2023 Jill McGrath, Chief Executive of YMCA Tayside arranged a tour to show the progress that has been made in creating the new Y Centre out of the former St Andrews and St Stephens Church in Atholl Street, Perth. Great progress has certainly been made and the internal layout is quickly taking shape
Mary Watson Wallace Smith was born on St Swithin’s Day (July 15) 1923. Mary was the sixth child (of seven) of David Smith and Anne Orrock Watson, who were both Dundee residents and had married at St Joseph’s RC Church in 1907. Both sides of the family were closely connected to the city’s Jute industry.
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Deputy Lieutenant Dr James Kynaston delivered a telegram from The King to Keith and Christeen Sieveright on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding. Councillor Andy Chan presented a basket of flowers on behalf of the Provost and Perth and Kinross Council.
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In anticipation of Armed Forces Day, which takes place on Saturday, 24th June this year, celebrations began on Monday 19 June when the Armed Forces Day flag was raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country. This was recognised in Perth by the raising of the Armed Forces’ Day flag on the North Inch.
The Lieutenancy of Perth and Kinross wishes to extend its sincere congratulations to residents in Perth and Kinross who have been recognised in the Kings Birthday Honours List 2023. David Euan Campbell, Founder of Strathearn Artspace, has been awarded a British Empire Medal For services to Culture in Perthshire. Anne McCormack, Chair of Broke not Broken, has also been
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