News

Robert and Kathleen Scott recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding in Pitlochry Town Hall. Deputy Lieutenant Janet Martin and Provost Xander McDade were delighted to join their celebration with family and friends. The beautiful cake was a diamond!

Deputy Lieutenant Janet Martin had the pleasure to attend the Diamond Wedding celebration for Alex and Isobel Johnstone from Rannoch, with Provost Xander McDade, which was held at the Atholl Arms Hotel.

 Deputy Lieutenant Ian Lindsay was delighted to visit John and Stella Ferrier who were celebrating their Diamond Wedding today. Ian joined the family at home to congratulate John and Stella on their anniversary and delivered flowers from Perth and Kinross Council.

We wish our longest-serving Deputy Lieutenant, Dr James Kynaston, a very happy birthday and much happiness in the future as he retires from the Lieutenancy. James has served as Deputy Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross for 27 years, commissioned by former Lord-Lieutenant Sir David Montgomery on 30 July 1991. The retired GP participated in Royal visits, most

Marion Foster, Master Kilt Tailor and Founder, The College of Master Kilt Tailors, was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for services to Scottish Craftsmanship. Marion wore a silk kilt, with fringed plaid, which she made with 7m of uncut silk Strathearn tartan, to receive her medal from His Majesty The King.

Deputy Lieutenant William Jackson had enormous pleasure in attending the 40th Blair Atholl Jamborette, where he received a warm welcome from Camp Chief Colin Peters. He was given a wonderful tour of the camp and appreciated the opportunity to meet some of the scouts and the leaders. He was really impressed to see how many

We are deeply saddened to receive news of the passing of Sir David Montgomery, 9th Baronet CVO who served as Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross from 1995 to 2006. As His Majesty The King’s representative in the county, responsible for ceremonial duties, royal visits, and community engagement, Sir David Montgomery held the office for 11

Deputy Lieutenant Charlie Gallagher was delighted to join Rodney and Carol Beale and their family on the occasion of their Diamond wedding, to present a card from Their Majesties The King and Queen and flowers from Perth and Kinross Council.

Congratulations to Hamish on becoming a Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet. Hamish has also been appointed Head of School for the coming year. We look forward to having Hamish on the team.

Congratulations to Elizabeth on becoming one of the Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadets for the coming year. Deputy Lieutenant George Fleming had great pleasure to present Elizabeth with her commission during summer camp. We very much look forward to Elizabeth working with us.