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Ian McGregor’s 100th birthday
Deputy Lieutenant Jimmy Denholm visited Ian McGregor to wish him a very happy 100th birthday and to present him with a card from The King

Diamond Wedding – Jim and Brenda Calderwood
Congratulations to Jim and Brenda Calderwood who celebrated their Diamond Wedding on 20 March. Deputy Lieutenant Charlie Gallagher visited with Councillor Peter Barrett to present a

Henry and Morag Heathcote’s Diamond Wedding
Deputy Lieutenant Lady Georgina Bullough and Bailie Claire McLaren visited Henry and Morag Heathcote on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding. Georgina presented a card

Scottish and Northern Ireland RAF Air Cadets
Brigadier Mark Dodson DL attended the Scottish and Northern Ireland RAF Air Cadets camp @sniregion at Barry Buddon. Guests were treated to an afternoon of

Our Lady’s Primary School
Huge congratulations to the pupils and staff at Our Lady’s Primary School for winning the Bishops Conference of Scotland Garden Design Competition 2024 for their

Scottish Men’s Sheds Association 10th Anniversary
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Alex Cairncross was pleased to join Provost Xander McDade to welcome the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association to Perth and Kinross for their AGM

The King and The Queen visit the Scottish Parliament
It was an honour for Mark Dodson, Deputy Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, to lead the Guard of Honour provided by The Royal Company of

A Sword for Scotland
The Lieutenancy is pleased to support this interesting lecture about the creation of the new Elizabeth Sword of State for Scotland presented by the Nation

Donnie and Mary McPhee – Diamond Wedding Anniversary
Deputy Lieutenant Jeffy Erskine had the pleasure to visit Donnie and Mary McPhee on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding. Jeffy was accompanied by Councillor

Royal Perth Golfing Society & County and City Club Bicentenary
Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Stephen Leckie, had the pleasure to join members of the Royal Perth Golfing Society & County and City Club –

Ray Palmer – 100th birthday
Deputy Lieutenant Charlie Gallagher and Councillor Liz Barrett joined friends and family of Ray Palmer to celebrate his 100th birthday.

Ukranian Independence
Deputy Lieutenannt Chris McIntosh joined Xander McDade, the Provost of Perth & Kinross, David Fox-Pitt from “Hopefull” and Trustees from Tayside & Strathearn for Ukraine

Presentation to Alison
Deputy Lieutenants Charlie Gallagher, Jimmy Denholm and Duncan Gordon presented Lord-Lieutenant Stephe Leckie’s PA, Alison, with a bouquet of flowers to thank her for her

Diamond Wedding
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Alex Cairncross, accompanied by Councillor John Rebbeck, had the pleasure to visit Brian and Betty Rennie on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding.

King’s Award for Enterprise Trophies
The Workshop Aberfeldy has been chosen to make the trophies for the recipients of the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise. The final design is still

Armed Forces Day
Deputy Lieutenant Mark Dodson represented the Lieutenancy at the parade at St John’s Kirk war memorial to mark Armed Forces Day. Also present was the

Glenalmond College
Lord-Lieutenant Stephen Leckie was delighted to attend Commemoration Day 2024 at Glenalmond College and to celebrate the successes of the academic year.

Strathallan Speech Day
Vice Lord-Lieutenant Alex Cairncross was delighted to return attend Speech Day at Strathallan School. Incredible achievements were recognised and celebrated with the end of a

King’s Birthday Honours 2024
Congratulations to the citizens of Perth and Kinross who have been Honoured in The King’s Birthday Honours List: Professor Terence Smith, CBE for services to

New Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet Caoimhe Wylie
Deputy Lieutenant Brigadier Mark Dodson was delighted to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at the bi-annual inspection of Perth Sea Cadets, Training Ship FAIRMAID, at Shore Road,

New Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet
Congratulations to Cadet Corporal Megan who has become my new Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet. It was a pleasure to meet Cadet Corporal Megan at Morrisons Academy to present

Joy Tiley’s 100th Birthday
Deputy Lieutenant joined Joy Tiley to celebrate her 100th birthday and presented a card from The King and Queen. Joy was born in Manchester and

The Chapter House Museum Trust and Dunkeld Community Archive King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Stephen Leckie, Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross was honoured to present the King’s Award for Voluntary Service to The Chapter House Museum Trust and Dunkeld

James Hutton Institute King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development
Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Stephen Leckie, was delighted to present the King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development to The James Hutton Institute in recognition of the

Ina Shaw – 100th birthday
Ina Shaw, from Bankfoot, celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends with a lunch on 9 April at the Glover Arms in Perth. Ina

Appointment of new Vice Lord-Lieutenant and Deputy Lieutenants
His Majesty The King has approved the appointment of Alex Cairncross as the new Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross following the retiral of Major

New Year’s Honours
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

The grand finale of The Queen’s Green Canopy – the planting of a Maple tree by Lady Mansfield at Scone Palace to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III.
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

His Majesty King Charles III visited Kinross
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

Tay Probus Club
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

Perth Salute
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

Rodney and Rena Duncan – Sapphire Wedding Anniversary
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

Diamond Wedding of Jack and Evelyn Walker
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

Jess Smith – British Empire Medal
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

Mrs Betty Alexander’s 100th Birthday
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.

Y Centre Visit
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

Mrs Mary Band – the first 100 years!
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

Mr and Mrs Sieveright’s Diamond Wedding
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

Armed Forces’ Day
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

King’s Birthday Honours List 2023
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

The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem
Each year the The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem hold an Investiture and Promotion Service to reward members who have given

Boys Brigade Queen’s Badge Presentation
Deputy Lieutenant Alex Cairncross had the privilege to present Queen’s Badges to 5 members of 1st Scone Boys’ Brigade. The presentation was watched by members

New Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet
Stephen Leckie, Lord-lieutenant of Perth and Kinross was delighted to present Flight Sergeant Sebastian Kimber with his Lord-Lieutenant’s Cadet certificate and looks forward to working

Coronation Communities Competition
Congratulations to Carnbo who were 1 of 10 runners up in the Coronation Communities competition organised by the Eden Project to celebrate the Coronation of

King Charles III Coronation
Stephen Leckie, Lord-Lieutenant of Perth & Kinross had the huge honour to represent Perth and Kinross at the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen

Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 6 April 2023
Deputy Lieutenant Andy Middlemiss was delighted to present George And Irene Ponton of Kinross with their Congratulations card from HM The King and Queen, on the

Jim Thomson’s 100th Birthday Celebration
Charles Gallagher, Deputy Lieutenant for Perth & Kinross, presented a 100th Birthday card to Jim Thomson, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III. The

Perth and Kinross receive 4 dedications to The Ancient Canopy in honour of our late Queen
His Majesty The King, Patron of The Queen’s Green Canopy, has unveiled a nationwide network of 70 Ancient Woodlands and 70 Ancient Trees to be

100th Birthday – Lady Jean Wemyss
Deputy Lieutenant Sue Jardine Paterson visited Lady Jean Wemyss today to congratulate her on her 100th birthday. Sue presented Lady Jean with a card from

British Empire Medal for Jess Smith
Congratulations to Jess Smith, writer from Crieff, who has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours list for services to the travelling

Mr and Mrs Stewart celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary
Deputy Lieutenant Dr James Kynaston visited Alex and Carol Stewart, who are celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary, to present a card from King Charles III

70th Wedding Anniversary – Mr and Mrs Suttie
Robert and Agnes Suttie celebrated their Platinum Wedding Anniversary. Deputy Lieutenant George Fleming presented a card from King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla. A

Mrs Edith Scott’s 100th Birthday
Deputy Lieutenant Dr James Kynaston delivered a 100th birthday card to Edith Scott at Louisebrae Care Home from King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla.

Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards
Congratulations to all the winners in this year’s Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards. Have you considered putting your company forward for a Queen’s Award for

Diamond Wedding
Deputy Lieutenant George Fleming was delighted to present Mr and Mrs McLeay from Blairgowrie with a card from His Majesty The King on the occasion

Sir Ian Grant CBE DL
28 July 1943 – 20 November 2022 We are deeply saddened to receive news of the death of Sir Ian Grant CBE DL and our

Deputy Lieutenant Andy Middlemiss lays a poppy wreath
In his capacity as Deputy Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Andy Middlemiss laid a poppy wreath for Remembrance Day in Kinross. Andy is the local co-ordinator

Deputy Lieutenant Lady Georgina Bullough attends poppy wreath laying in Harrietfield
Kate Leathley, a community leader, laying the poppy wreath at the War Memorial in Harrietfield, Logiealmond. Lady Georgina Bullough DL attended on behalf of the

Remembrance Day
Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross Stephen Leckie, Provost Xander McDade and members of the High Constables of Perth laid wreaths at the 51st Highland Memorial on

Deputy Lieutenant Andy Middlemiss visits Loch Leven Laundry
Richard Scott, who runs the Loch Leven Laundry, in Kinross High Street, decorates his shop window according to the season. Deputy Lieutenant Andy Middlemiss, who