Congratulations to the citizens of Perth and Kinross who have been listed in this year’s Honours List: Liz Smith MSP, Perth, CBE, For services to sport Michael Thomas Robinson, Perth, OBE, Chief Executive, Royal Scottish Geographical Society. For services to Climate Change Education Dr David Clark Watt, Perth, OBE, Chair, Fife College. For services to the […]
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On Tuesday 14 November, His Majesty’s 75th birthday, guests were greeted at the palace by the sound of the bagpipes before Deputy Lieutenant Alex Cairncross welcomed guests to the event. Guests had registered their tree plantings for The Queen’s Green Canopy, a tree planting initiative to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, donated land, provided sponsorship
The King visited Broke not Broken, the foodbank which won a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, to hear how an anti-poverty charity has been making a difference to people’s lives. Sixth form pupils and a teacher form Kinross High School attended the foodbank’s Peace garden where fruit and vegetables are grown. His Majesty then opened the art exhibition
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Deputy Lieutenant Charlie Gallagher had the privileged to speak to the Tay Probus Club on Wednesday about the role and work of the Lieutenancy. He was welcomed to the meeting by President David MacDonald.
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
