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Green Knowes visit for pupils

SCOTTISHPOWER Renewables (SPR) Director, Keith Anderson, was joined by pupils from the Community School of Auchterarder to open ScottishPower Renewables' newest windfarm, Green Knowes, near Glendevon, Perthshire. Read

Striding out to fitness at Crieff shop

CRIEFF’S Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland shop organised a walk to promote awareness of the health benefits of regular exercise. Read

Comrie rocks around the clock

MANY may think that “R&R” stands for rest and relaxation. In Comrie it stands for Rock ‘n’ Roll. Read

Uncertain future for historic Crieff hotel

THE fate of one Crieff’s most historic hotels could be decided at auction at the beginning of October. Read

Tent in the Park success

THE Tent in the Park youth event which took place in Auchterarder has been hailed a great success with around 35 young people braving the pouring rain to join in the fun. Read

Opening doors to places in history

MORE than 40 historic and fascinating locations across Perth and Kinross can be explored for free this weekend. As part of the national event, ‘Doors Open Day’, properties not usually open to the public are laying out their welcome mats to admit visitors. Read

Country market’s prize ingredients

ORGANISERS of Crieff’s regular country market in James Square were pleased with the amount of people who turned up at Saturday’s event, despite the weather. Read

’ATS the girl, Phoebe

THE recollections of our land girls and lumber jills prompted Muthill’s Phoebe Coull, 88 years young, to deliver a “response from a wearer of the drab uniform,” as the ATS dress was described by the aunt of one of our awardees. Read

Hydro celebrates its 140th anniversary

SCOTLAND’S oldest family-run hotel has celebrated 140 years of business by turning back the clock to Victorian times. Read

Celebration of the printed word

THIS year sees the 500th anniversary of printing in Scotland. Read

Young lifesaver Connor receives bravery award

A COMRIE boy who saved his wee sister from drowning has received a Royal Humane Society award. Connor Newlands (12) was honoured at a special awards ceremony at Perth Police headquarters on Monday, when he was presented with the society’s Testimonial on Parchment in recognition of his act of bravery in the summer of 2007. Read

Centre marks 10th birthday

STAFF at the Strathearn Recreation Centre are preparing to party as this weekend marks the popular leisure facility’s 10th birthday. Read

It’s off and running!

FOLLOWING a prayer by the Rev. Graham McWilliams, the Comrie Fortnight was officially opened last Saturday by Ewen Stewart. He gave praise to the enthusiastic committee who work so tirelessly to ensure the event is enjoyed by everyone. Read

Crieff Highland Gathering links with America

CRIEFF Highland Gathering are in the process of forging a successful link with one of their counterparts in America. Read

Back to the Eighties at Crieff High School

Crieff High’s up tempo production of the “totally awesome” musical Back To The Eighties, was just that - totally awesome. Read

Concern over Taylor Park play area

A CRIEFF parent is urging those involved with the regeneration of MacRosty Park to think again about one particular aspect of their plans. Read

New lease of life for Aytoun Hall

THE future of Auchterarder’s historic Aytoun Hall is guaranteed for generations to come with the announcement yesterday that it is set to receive a £975,000 facelift. Read

Masonic secrets buried under the streets of Crieff

FOR many years David had puzzled over Crieff's layout. As his research and knowledge grew he discovered that not only has Crieff been built on very specific ley lines but it has also been laid out based on some clearly defined Masonic symbols. Read

Gleneagles wins top hotel awards

GLENEAGLES Hotel fought off stiff competition from hotels and hoteliers around Scotland to be awarded the International Hotel of the Year Award, as well as the 2008 Breakfast Award (Stathearn Restaurant) and a Gold Medal for Design - Spirit Suite at the 2008 Scottish Hotels of the Year Awards held at five star Prestonfield Hotel in Edinburgh earlier this week Read