DOCSLIB.ORG

October 2006 Tel

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
October 2006 Tel Alyth Voice 106th Edition, October 2006 Tel. 01828 633045 Minimum Circulation 1600 Email address: [email protected] Website: www.alythvoice.co.uk A ROYAL OCCASION TO REMEMBER THE COMMITTEE of the Alfred Anderson Memorial Fund is delighted to announce that The Prince Charles Duke of Rothesay, and The Duchess of Rothesay will unveil the Cairn near the War Memorial on Sunday morning, 1st October. Exactly four years ago, the Voice reported that Prince Charles visited Alfred at his home in Isla Road for tea and a wide-ranging chat, not least about the First World War veteran's personal memories of the Prince's Great Uncle, Captain Fergus Bowes-Lyon, who was killed in action in 1915. It is a fitting tribute to Alfred, that the future Head of State will once again visit Alyth, this time in an official capacity with his wife, to unveil a lasting Eagle-eyed residents will have noticed the new impressive memorial not only to Alfred, but to the whole generation flagpole erected on 24th August beside the War Memorial, who survived the atrocious First World War. courtesy of the Royal British Legion Alyth branch. Jim A large crowd from near and far is expected in Alyth O’Brien raised the Saltire the same day, which will fly as st standard, but on occasion will be replaced by the Union Jack. on the morning of the 1 , and the Committee hope every- one will turn out to catch a rare glimpse of the Royal ALFRED ANDERSON MEMORIAL COMMITTEE couple, while respecting security measures which will be WELL THE CAT is well out of the bag! And can I say what an in place. Alyth is renowned for its warm hospitality, so honour it is to be involved with a committee paying due respects to the memory of a modest man, representing a generation of our let’s make it a Royal occasion to remember! ancestors, who did and suffered so much, that we could all live the life we have today. Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince Charles Duke of Rothesay, and The Duchess of Rothesay! What an honour to have them visit the town and a day many people will remember for a long, long time. A secret well kept for some time by a small number of people, who said “walls have ears?”! The Committee’s thanks are due to many people, the cairn erection team of Jeff Colville, Andy Wallace, Murray Pennycook and not least Bardon Concrete from Perth who delivered on a Saturday morning to fill the base at short notice. Then we move on to the Town Hall. Under the hardest working volunteer I have met for a long time, Walla Mollison managed and cajoled a team of Ian Strachan, Rab Kidd, Arnie White and Ian Milne. Dennis Melloy, with Sean and Andy Wallace (the joiner), inspects the And Irene Robertson’s research into its past, provided the information concrete pour on 9th September for the cairn foundation. for the foyer display. Now refurbished to a most remarkable standard, it will provide a fine enhancement to the Hall for many years to come. The town crest in the foyer, courtesy of Alan MacFarlane, and Alfred’s bust in the display cabinet, sculpted by Tony Morrow. All A CONCERT TO REMEMBER! things coming together at last! I must mention the Committee – Dennis Melloy - a remarkable PERTHSHIRE BRASS Chairman, Irene Robertson – does she ever stop?! Michael Kay – with providing a central hub and collating donations of over £3000, Jim MacFarlane, Marguerite McKenzie, Prof. John MacKenzie, Nigel ALYTH & DISTRICT Dalziel and Derek Mowatt, all playing their part. PIPE BAND We must not, of course, forget you residents who put your money into the project, and a particular thanks to those Clubs/Associations to celebrate the lifetime of Alfred Anderson both in and outwith the town who provided such valuable support. 1st October 2006 - 7pm I have now finished an enjoyable series, and look forward to the Perthshire Brass/Alyth & District Pipe Band concert on Sunday TOWN HALL evening. I trust that many others will have tales to tell in the coming Donation at door (first come, first served to capacity) weeks and again I look even further forward to reading the planned Buffet ~ Refreshments ~ Raffle special edition of the Voice. I am not begging, but I am sure that the Voice would appreciate any donations to help with a possible colour souvenir edition. Jim O’Brien, Secretary Useful Telephone Numbers Email: [email protected] CHIANGMAI, THAILAND – September 12th, 2006 Airlie Street Hall (contact-Fiona Dorchester) - 01828 632455 DEAR SIR, Blairgowrie Police Station - 01250 872222 Perth Police Station - 01738 621141 The following epistle is the result of an email I recently sent to a friend, George Davidson, residing in Grangemouth. I was relating my memory of Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999 getting lost in Perth en-route to Alyth in 1950. His cousin’s daughter is a cur- Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111999 Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855 rently a teacher at Alyth School, and it has been suggested to me that you may be interested in my memoirs of Alyth from a bygone era. It came as a surprise Alyth Post Office - 01828 632301 to me, as I didn’t realise that Alyth, once again, had a newspaper. From mem- Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632317 Alyth Primary School - 01828 632462 ory the previous one became defunct in the early 60’s. It is good to learn that the old town is still thriving and that the community spirit is as strong as ever. Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873445 I had just started to read through the August issue of your on-line version of Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632907 NHS 24—new 24 hour health service - 08454 24 24 24 the newspaper, but unfortunately we had a power outage when the monsoon If you offer an emergency or breakdown service started again. The passage asking what a “Mid Yoken” was, caught my eye as I e.g. Plumber, Electrician, Locksmith, Glazier, Central Heating or any other trade, often made up a rather large size sandwich for my Mid Yoken consumption please send us your name and number for our useful numbers section while on my bicycle journeys through the Glens. Hopefully I will get to read more of the local news later. Best regards, Peter Webster Alyth Voice Team MY MEMOIRS OF ALYTH Paul Ramsay 01828 632992 Editor THOUGH I was born and lived all my working days in the outskirts of Glas- [email protected] gow, all my summer holidays, until the age of seventeen, were spent with my Irene Robertson 01828 633045 Compositor/Secretary Mother’s Auntie Jessie at Westpark on St. Ninians Road. Auld Jessie was quite [email protected] proud of the fact that hers was the first house outside the boundary and so she Margaret Stanford 01828 633083 Advertising only had to pay the Perthshire County Rates. Suppose this accounted for the reason why we had to drag the rubbish fifty odd yards down the road to the [email protected] telegraph pole every Wednesday morning so that the Town Council would lift Paul & Barbara Prettyman 01828 633725 Distribution it for free! She was also pleased that she got seventeen shillings and sixpence Margaret MacKenzie Advertising every year from the Hydro Board for the pole that stood on her ground. So too Marjory Macpherson Advertising was I, as the sixpence always came my way. Michael Kay 01828 632252/632690 Treasurer My earliest memory is of getting lost in Perth at the age of four years and ten [email protected] months en-route to Alyth. Perth was where we changed from the train to the Derek Todd Webmaster Bluebird bus. That took us to Blairgowrie where we made the final connection. We always ate lunch in Perth and after my parents had a look at the shops, we [email protected] In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles/ads for publication are then caught the bus from the stance at Alexander’s parcel office in Tay Street submitted before the 21st day of each month. Note: The views expressed in the Alyth overlooking the river. Since I liked to see the Beech Hedge, we always took the Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for 1.30pm bus as it ran via Guildtown. I also liked to get old Christiesons bus accuracy and spelling of any article. from Blairgowrie that ran four times a day to Kirriemuir rather than the Blue- bird that went to Dundee. Christiesons ran an old bull-nosed Bedford with a ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address sliding door operated by the driver pushing or pulling on a big lever, and that BEFORE they will be published in the Voice. fascinated me as we had nothing like that in the city. Of course, it might also On request, the name and address may be withheld from publication. have had something to do with the fact that his fare to Alyth was a halfpenny Any submission without these details will NOT be included. cheaper than Alexander and I got the penny. Since I wasn’t yet five, I travelled free – more’s the pity or I would have had another farthing to spend! Anyway this day was to be like no other as one minute we were together in *~*~* Dates for Your Diary *~*~* Perth looking in a shop window and the next I found myself all on my own – OCTOBER ‘lost’.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Perth & Kinross Council Archive
    Perth & Kinross Council Archive Collections Business and Industry MS5 PD Malloch, Perth, 1883-1937 Accounting records, including cash books, balance sheets and invoices,1897- 1937; records concerning fishings, managed or owned by PD Malloch in Perthshire, including agreements, plans, 1902-1930; items relating to the maintenance and management of the estate of Bertha, 1902-1912; letters to PD Malloch relating to various aspects of business including the Perthshire Fishing Club, 1883-1910; business correspondence, 1902-1930 MS6 David Gorrie & Son, boilermakers and coppersmiths, Perth, 1894-1955 Catalogues, instruction manuals and advertising material for David Gorrie and other related firms, 1903-1954; correspondence, specifications, estimates and related materials concerning work carried out by the firm, 1893-1954; accounting vouchers, 1914-1952; photographic prints and glass plate negatives showing machinery and plant made by David Gorrie & Son including some interiors of laundries, late 19th to mid 20th century; plans and engineering drawings relating to equipment to be installed by the firm, 1892- 1928 MS7 William and William Wilson, merchants, Perth and Methven, 1754-1785 Bills, accounts, letters, agreements and other legal papers concerning the affairs of William Wilson, senior and William Wilson, junior MS8 Perth Theatre, 1900-1990 Records of Perth Theatre before the ownership of Marjorie Dence, includes scrapbooks and a few posters and programmes. Records from 1935 onwards include administrative and production records including
    [Show full text]
  • Quiech Mill Alyth PH11 8JR
    Quiech Mill Alyth PH11 8JR Attractive detached farmhouse set in a private location in rural Perthshire • 4 Bedrooms • Open plan sitting room/kitchen • Double Glazing • Landlord Registration number: 209672/340/18150 • EPC Rating: E £995 pcm, unfurnished Savills Perth 55 York Place Perth Scotland PH2 8EH Sue Murray [email protected] 01738 477532 savills.co.uk Page 1 of 3 Quiech Mill Alyth PH11 8JR Page 2 of 3 Quiech Mill Alyth PH11 8JR Location Quiech Mill is set in a private location, but remains accessible with good road links to Perth and Dundee. Mainline rail services are also located in Perth and Dundee. Alyth is a small county town offering local amenities, a range of shops, services and a primary school. Secondary schooling is found at Kirriemuir, Blairgowrie and Dundee. The area is well known as a gateway to the Cairngorms National Park. The Angus glens provide fine hill walking and Glenshee ski centre offers further recreational facilities. There are a number of golf courses in the area including three at Alyth. Alyth 2.5 miles, Kirriemuir 5 miles, Blairgowrie 8 miles, Dundee 21 miles, Perth 24 miles and Edinburgh 67 miles. All mileages are approximate. Detailed Description Quiech Mill is a traditional stone farmhouse set in a private and rural position on the banks of the River Isla and benefits from attractive scenery and a wide range of activities. The property has been modernised, has double glazing and is maintained to a high standard whilst retaining a number of traditional features including attractive fireplaces in the bedrooms. The accommodation over two storeys comprises: Ground floor - Entrance hall with staircase to first floor, drawing room with large bay window, office, large open plan kitchen/sitting room with wood burning stove and rear porch with utility room and WC.
    [Show full text]
  • Crosslands Meethill Road, Alyth
    CROSSLANDS MEETHILL ROAD, ALYTH CROSSLANDS, MEETHILL ROAD, ALYTH A desirable, detached, charming family home with character and generous private walled garden Alyth centre 0.4 miles ■ Blairgowrie 6 miles ■ Dundee 17 miles Perth 22 miles ■ Edinburgh city centre 66 miles About 0.14 acres (566 sqm) ■ 2 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, wet room, conservatory ■ Appealing reception rooms with period features ■ Beautiful mature and secluded walled garden ■ Gated off street parking ■ Recent improvements and upgrades; ready to walk-in. ■ Convenient for amenities within historic Alyth Lynedoch House, Barossa Place Perth PH1 5EP 01738 451111 [email protected] SITUATION Alyth is a small historic market town founded in the 13th century with a river running through the centre, surrounded by attractive countryside and near to outstanding scenery, including several superb Perthshire glens, mountains, rivers and lochs. Alyth offers day to day amenities with doctor and dentist surgeries as well a number of independent retailers, shops, restaurants, cafes, takeaways. Also a museum and historic church arches dating from c1500, and the Den of Alyth, a site of Special Scientific Interest, with 22 hectares of oak woodland, paths over Alyth burn, picnic areas, dog-walking and playpark. Alyth boasts three golf clubs - Glen Isla, Alyth and Strathmore - and the renowned Cateran Trail of old drove roads passes through. Further comprehensive facilities can be found at the nearby larger Blairgowrie, including a large Tesco and other supermarkets; a leisure centre, independent retailers including antique, country and gift shops. There are primary schools in both Alyth and Blairgowrie and secondary schooling can be found at Blairgowrie High School as well as at Perth Academy, Perth Grammar School or Perth High School, with renowned independent schools in addition at the High School of Dundee, Strathallan, Morrison’s Academy, and Glenalmond College, and prep schools at Ardvreck, Craigclowan and Kilgraston.
    [Show full text]
  • Foreword the Cateran Trail Offers a Great Wilderness Experience to Anybody Who Is Willing to Walk
    Foreword The Cateran Trail offers a great wilderness experience to anybody who is willing to walk. The Trail is under two hours from Scotland’s busy capital, but it has mountains, lochs and big skies, with three wonderful valleys to explore: Strathardle, Glen Shee and Glen Isla. It’s one of Scotland’s Great Trails, and its outstanding scenery and wildlife are made accessible by excellent waymarking. The area is blessed with historic hotels, welcoming B&Bs and fine local produce, and you are never more than seven miles from the nearest village. I grew up near Glen Shee and the mountains of Perthshire were my playground. This countryside formed me as a young explorer, and although I’ve since enjoyed adventurous travel in many continents, I always enjoy returning to Perthshire. I live very close to the Trail, and have walked it often. I completed 54 miles of the Cateran Yomp (see page 71) and in 2015 I was delighted to act as its Ambassador. More recently, my young sons have enjoyed sections of the Trail. In this edition, the publisher has given the Trail the splendid guidebook that it deserves. Mike Bell’s superb photographs let me discover afresh the scenery, moods and dramatic lighting of the Trail. The Footprint mapping is clear and convenient to use. And the text is concise and comprehensive, with lots of local detail. The Cateran Trail is waiting for you. Why not seize the moment? Polly Murray www.pollymurray.com 4 Planning to walk the Trail Spittal of Glenshee The Cateran Trail is a fully waymarked 5.9 mi walk of 64 miles (104 km) that starts 9.5 km and finishes in the Highland town 8.5 mi .
    [Show full text]
  • Alyth Garage Cambridge Street • Alyth • Perthshire • PH11 8AW
    Alyth Voice 124th Edition, June 2008 Tel. 01828 633045 Minimum Circulation 1650 Email address: [email protected] Website: www.alythvoice.co.uk ALYTH & DISTRICT PIPE BAND ALYTH GALA DAY THANKYOU The committee and members of Alyth & District Pipe Band would like to thank everybody who came together to make the coffee morning the success that it SUNDAY 1st JUNE was. £812 was raised and we now have our very own cap badges as a result. Diamond Jubilee Park WELL DONE The Band came 10th out of 24 in competition at Dunbar on 10th May. Well done to everyone who took part (photo below). ‘G’ in the Park! WEBSITE Coming soon… www.alythpipeband.org.uk Gala Parade departs the Guide Hut, Airlie Place 12.30pm Official opening by Steven Robb (Alyth bred/Dundee Utd F.C.) Children’s Decorated Bicycle Competition The ‘Boobs and Brass’ Band Mains of Fintry Pipe Band Army Cadet Rifle Range Linda Grant Dancers Children’s Races Country Dancing Vintage Cars Birds of Prey Stilt Walkers Air Cadets Hill Race Catering Fun Fair © J. Macintyre Raffle Stalls © N. West ALYTH SHOW SATURDAY 14th JUNE South Balloch (near Glenisla Golf Club) Something for everyone! Judging begins Horses & Ponies 9am ~ Cattle & Sheep 10am Music Tent Pony Rides Bouncy Castle Industrial Tent Photos from Alyth Musical Society’s Phantom of the Country Opera Highland Dancing Novelty Pony class © N. West Prizewinning Stock Parade Alyth & District Pipe Band Various trade stands and stalls Vintage tractors & implements display Ceirans Canine Capers dog agility display Dog Show-proceeds to MacMillan Cancer Research Perthshire Highland Games Assoc.
    [Show full text]
  • A Riverside Home in Highland Perthshire
    A riverside home in highland Perthshire Riverdell, Bridge Of Cally, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, PH10 7LJ Freehold Hall • sitting/dining room • breakfasting kitchen • utility room • master bedroom with en suite shower room • two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom • Apartment with en suite bedroom, living room and kitchen • Riverside cabin and independent office building • Range of outbuildings • About 0.91 acres • EPC: D Situation Perth and north to Inverness. Riverdell is situated on the There are railway stations at banks of the Blackwater River Pitlochry (with direct links to just north of Bridge of Cally. The London and Inverness), Perth house is surrounded by some and Dundee. Dundee Airport beautiful scenery. Kirkmichael has flights to London Stansted (4 miles) has an active local and both Edinburgh and community with two pubs and Aberdeen airports have a wide a village shop while Bridge of range of domestic and Cally (5 miles) has a shop/post international flights. office and hotel. Blairgowrie All distances and travel times (11 miles) has supermarkets, are approximate. independent shops, restaurants and professional services Description including a medical centre. Riverdell is approached by a Perth (27 miles) has a more gravel driveway which leads to comprehensive selection of generous parking both at the shops, restaurants, professional front and back of the house. services and cultural Currently the principal opportunities. There is a primary accommodation for the house is school in Kirkmichael and on the ground floor while the secondary schooling in first floor has been converted Blairgowrie. into a separate apartment. This Riverdell is ideally placed for layout could be altered (subject those who enjoy the outdoors.
    [Show full text]
  • Response to Perth and Kinross Ldp Further Information Request 03 – Housing Land Requirement/Supply
    RESPONSE TO PERTH AND KINROSS LDP FURTHER INFORMATION REQUEST 03 – HOUSING LAND REQUIREMENT/SUPPLY JANUARY 2019 Homes for Scotland (HFS) is the voice of the home building industry in Scotland, representing some 200 companies and organisations which together deliver the majority of the country’s new homes. We are committed to improving the quality of living in Scotland by providing this and future generations of Scots with warm, energy-efficient, sustainable homes in places people want to live. HFS makes submissions on national and local government policy issues affecting the industry. Its views are endorsed by committees and advisory groups utilising the skills and expertise of key representatives drawn from our member companies. Homes for Scotland Page 1 2019 01 30 – HfS Response to P&K FIR 03 RESPONSE TO PERTH AND KINROSS LDP FURTHER INFORMATION REQUEST 03 – HOUSING LAND REQUIREMENT/SUPPLY Introduction 1. Homes for Scotland (HFS) welcomes the opportunity to comment on Perth and Kinross’s Further Information Request (FIR) response. These submissions have been reviewed and agreed by Homes for Scotland’s East Central Area Committee. Evidence Base 2. Homes for Scotland is pleased that the 2018 Housing Land Audit (HLA) could be agreed without dispute as set out in the Council’s response. The now published Audit provides both an up to date position which includes agreed programming for all proposed LDP allocations and a well presented, rich source of other relevant information. 3. The housing land supply set out in the Council’s response is now derived from a number of sources, according to the footnotes, including the 2016 HLA, the 2017 HLA, additional allocations referred to in the Housing Background Paper (November 2017) and programming for these sites as set out in the 2018 HLA.
    [Show full text]
  • Local Action Plan Eastern Perthshire
    APPENDIX 1A Local Action Plan Eastern Perthshire About Eastern Perthshire Eastern Perthshire is primarily a rural area with one major town, Blairgowrie (8,954 people in 2011), and settlements such as Alyth (2,403), Coupar Angus (2,262), Invergowrie (1,793), Scone (4,886), Burrelton (671) and Errol (1,311). The locality starts in the Carse of Gowrie in the south with the A90 connecting Perth and Dundee. The locality takes in Scone, which sits on the edge of Perth City and follows the course of the River Isla, and Ericht stretching through the Glens north of Blairgowrie. Eastern Perthshire has a geographical area of approximately 468km 2 and a population of around 37,500 1. The soft fruit industry and agriculture still prosper today and account for nearly 7% of the area’s industry. The agricultural nature of Eastern Perthshire has meant that it has always had a transient population, particularly in the summer months. The locality has fewer 0-19 year olds and more people aged 65 and over compared to other localities within Perth & Kinross, which will put a greater demand on social care services in future years, and an increased demand for social groups aimed at retired people within the locality. 1 Population Mid-Year Estimates 2015 ( www.statistics.gov.scot ) About our Plan Action Partnerships Perth and Kinross has five Action Partnerships, each representing one of the area’s localities. Each Action Partnership is made up of representatives from public services, the local community, and councillors from the area. Their purpose is to tackle local inequalities by setting priorities to work for and with the community.
    [Show full text]
  • Kirkton of Glen Isla to Alyth Place Names of the Cateran Trail
    Stage Four: Kirkton of Glen Isla to Alyth Place Names of the Cateran Trail Dr Peter McNiven Kirkton of Glen Isla to Alyth PLACE NAMES OF THE CATARAN TRAIL DR PETER MCNIVEN CONTENTS Section 1: Introduction ....................... page 1 Language ........................... page 3 Cateran .............................. page 4 People ................................ page 6 Places ................................ page 6 Landscapes ....................... page 7 Section 2: Place Name Index ............ page 9 Bibliography ...................... page 23 COVER: Looking up toward Glenshee, photo Clare Cooper Cateran Trail Map, courtesy of Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust Kirkton of Glen Isla to Alyth FOREWARD The Cateran Trail is one of Scotland’s great long-distance footpaths. Fully waymarked, its circular 64-mile (103-km) route through Eastern Perthshire and the Angus Glens follows old drove roads and ancient tracks across a varied terrain of farmland, forests and moors. Some of the routes follow those used by the Caterans, the name given to the Highland cattle raiders who were the scourge of Strathardle, Glenshee and Glen Isla from the Middle Ages to the 17th century, and after whom the trail is named. This booklet is the fourth in a series detailing new research on the place names of the Cateran Trail. Each follows one of its five stages and begins with an introductory essay followed by a place name index. There is also one for the shorter ‘mini’ Trail. The research was commissioned by Cateran’s Common Wealth, a locally-led initiative which is using the Cateran Trail as a stage for a multi-year programme of diverse arts, cultural and heritage activities and events aimed at inspiring people to think about and celebrate our ‘common wealth’, the things that belong to all of us.
    [Show full text]
  • Scottish Medieval Parish Churches: the Evidence from the Dioceses of Dunblane and Dunkeld
    The Antiquaries Journal, 90, 2010,pp261–98 r The Society of Antiquaries of London, 2010 doi:10.1017⁄s0003581509990436. First published online 24 February 2010 SCOTTISH MEDIEVAL PARISH CHURCHES: THE EVIDENCE FROM THE DIOCESES OF DUNBLANE AND DUNKELD Richard Fawcett, FSA, Richard Oram, FSA, and Julian Luxford, FSA Richard Fawcett, FSA, School of Art History, University of St Andrews, 79 North Street, St Andrews KY16 9AL, UK. E-mail: [email protected] Richard Oram, FSA, School of History and Politics, University of Stirling, Stirling FK94LA, UK. E-mail: [email protected] Julian Luxford, FSA, School of Art History, University of St Andrews, 79 North Street, St Andrews KY16 9AL, UK. E-mail: [email protected] The great majority of Scottish parish churches owe their present appearance to reconstructions carried out from the later eighteenth or nineteenth centuries. It was the view of the authors of this paper, however, that in many cases those reconstructions had been relatively superficial, and that medieval work might have survived under what could, in some cases, be little more than a modern veneer. To test this view, a survey was carried out of all medieval parish sites within the dioceses of Dunblane and Dunkeld. The findings from that survey are summarized in this paper. The loss of medieval parish churches in Scotland has been so great that there is a widely held view that too few survive for a detailed understanding of pre-Reformation parochial architecture to be reached. In a paper published in 1939, for example, it could be
    [Show full text]
  • Flood Bulletin
    Flood Bulletin Perth & Kinross Council has continued to support affected communities since the extreme weather event that occurred during the night of 11/12 August 2020. The Council is producing bulletins aimed at keeping local communities informed of the developments and recovery work in progress following the flooding in their area. Perth & Kinross Council continues to work in partnership with a number of agencies including Scottish Water, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and the Scottish Flood Forum to assist with the recovery. The Council and its partnership agencies are committed to providing on-going support to those who need it as the recovery work continues. Further bulletins will follow. Extremity of Rainfall During the night of 11 August 2020, much of Scotland were affected by significant thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. The entire Perth and Kinross Council area suffered extensive rainfall, thunder and lightning for 6 hours from around 11pm on 11 August. This severe weather resulted in widespread flooding. The flooding affected properties in some parts of Perth as well as Alyth, Kinross, Dunning, Pitlochry and other areas, although full details continue to emerge. The Met Office has confirmed that the majority of the rain came between midnight and 3am, with 42.2mm falling between 1-2am in Perth. The total rainfall in Perth was 86.4mm for the 24 hour period from 6am on 11 August and 6am on 12 August. For the same time period, the Met Office also have a site in Kinross which recorded 61.6mm although they do not have the hourly breakdown for here.
    [Show full text]
  • Welcome to Blairgowrie & Rattray
    Welcome to Blairgowrie & Rattray Blairgowrie & Rattray is a twin burgh in Perth & Kinross, united by an Act of Parliament in 1928. Situated on the banks of the River Ericht, it is a gateway to a network of walking trails and the official start of the famous Cateran Trail, a 64 mile circular walk through stunning scenery. Blairgowrie & Rattray has also been designated as the start of the Snow Road, which follows the A93 to Glenshee, across the Devils Elbow and finishes in Grantown-on-Spey. In the 19th century there were many textile mills built along the River Ericht and the disused mill buildings can be seen from the riverside walk. Soft fruit growing developed in the 20th century and became an important part of the town’s economy with a canning and jam factory situated in the town. Soft fruit growing still plays a large part in the area, but a wider range of fruit such as cherries, blueberries and blackberries are now also grown. The extensive use of polytunnels has extended the growing season. Major employers in the area are Castle Water, Tayside Contracts and Davidson’s Chemist headquarters. Blairgowrie has a thriving town centre, with a wide range of independent shops together with major retailers such as Tesco and Sainsbury. Today the Blairgowrie & Rattray area offers unrivalled facilities for walkers, anglers and golfers as well as winter sports enthusiasts. Introduction Formed in 1978, making 2019 our 41st year, Blair in Bloom was the first ‘Bloom’ group in Perth & Kinross. Our dedicated committee of 7, together with our hard working volunteer group turn out in all weathers to plant, weed, prune and litter pick etc to ensure the town looks good for residents and visitors alike.
    [Show full text]