Singer blesses River Tay with whisky as salmon fishing season opens
Singer Dougie MacLean helped perform the traditional blessing of the water at a ceremony marking the opening of the salmon fishing season on the River Tay.
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Haggis, neeps and tatties flavoured crisps to hit the shelves
A family business has launched the “world’s first” haggis, neeps and tatties flavoured crisps for fans of Scotland’s national dish.
75-year-old Bear Grylls survival show contestant hopes to inspire others
A 75-year-old great-grandmother who took part in the Bear Grylls survival show Treasure Island has said she hopes she will inspire other older women.
VIDEO: Train driver’s view from Inverness to Pitlochry
Check out this driver's view video of the magnificent Highland mainline from Inverness to Pitlochry.
SPONSORED: The Solheim Cup to bring families to the fore
Pushchairs, storytelling and baby change areas are not often things you would associate with a world-class golf tournament but they are very much part of The Solheim Cup, billed to be the “most family-friendly golf event in history”.
Boy, 12, dies in hospital after being rescued from River Tay
A 12-year-old boy who was rescued from the River Tay at the weekend has died in hospital.
TRAVEL: Experience sublime comfort in rural Perthshire
At times, the pace of life becomes relentlessly hectic and something special is required in order to restore inner equilibrium.
SPONSORED: Solheim Cup swings into Perthshire
Building on the momentum of the Women’s World Cup, another major all-female sporting event is about to kick off – and that’s the golf equivalent, The Solheim Cup.
Osprey at Loch of Lowes takes flight
The first osprey chick at one of Scotland’s most famous nests has taken flight.
Couple hope Open Day will bear fruit for guests
Pick your own fruit, plant your own potatoes and learn a little more about cattle, sheep and poultry production in the process.
Scottish sisters loving life after losing 11 stone between them
Two Perthshire sisters are celebrating an incredible weight loss journey after losing 11 stone between them.
Millionaire Scottish estate owner refusing to give up land to A9 dualling scheme
The owner of an historic Perthshire estate has mounted a bid to reroute the Scottish Government’s mammoth £3 billion A9 dualling plan.
Police, firefighters and ambulance called as plane comes down on Perthshire farm
A pilot and his student had a lucky escape after their plane was forced to make an emergency landing near an east Perthshire farm.
Man killed in apparent shooting incident at Perthshire estate
A man killed in an apparent shooting accident in Perthshire was an Italian national, it has been claimed.
Gordonians getting set for a home title party – but Morrice pledges no let-up as Ardrossan call in
The title is within their grasp but Gordonians head coach Ryan Morrice insists no one at Countesswells is resting on their laurels.
SPONSORED: Stunning luxury park homes in rural Perthshire
Marlee Loch is an all-year-round over 50s Residential Park situated on the banks of Marlee Loch which also offers a stream and wooded area, providing an idyllic setting for your new home.
Revised movie studio plan could bring Hollywood to Perthshire
An historic Perthshire estate is working on a fresh plan to lure big name Hollywood productions to the area.
Highlands and Islands loses rental prices crown
The Highlands and Islands have lost their crown as the top region in Scotland for property rental price growth, industry figures show.
Discover the luxurious new gem that is the Perthshire countryside
One of the perks of this job is being invited to visit new holiday ventures when they open, whether that be five-star hotels, self-catering apartments or caravan parks.
Towering mounds of cereals processed by the silvery Tay
Giant jack-up rigs, towering cruise ships and the huge vessels that support the North Sea oil and gas industry dominate the Port of Dundee skyline, but at the port’s traditional heart is a quiet agricultural operation that handles more than 250,000 tonnes of produce every year.
Discovering the beauty of Highland Perthshire
Perthshire is known as Big Tree Country. With more than 200,000 acres of woodland, the region is home to some of the biggest and oldest trees in the world.
Surge in demand for Scottish holiday properties amid ‘staycation’ demand
Scotland’s long hot summer had led to a 42% jump in demand over three years for those choosing to stay at home rather than go abroad, new figures reveal.
Highland property rental prices jump 11% in a year
The Highlands and Islands is the second most expensive region in Scotland to rent property after a major jump in prices, new figures have revealed.
Father of 11 jailed for assaults on woman across north and north-east
A father-of-11 who brutally attacked a woman because he could not find a matching pair of socks has been jailed for more than three years.
Perthshire man who admitted injuring a Lerwick pensioner will learn his fate in May
A man from Perthshire who admitted seriously injuring a pensioner after drunkenly reversing into him twice outside a Lerwick hotel will learn his fate in May.
Body of man recovered in Strathcarron
The body of a man was found in the hills above Attadale in Strathcarron by a member of the public yesterday.
SPONSORED: Break up the winter monotony with a weekend away
At this time of year sun-starved Scots start to plan their annual trip abroad, but with that not happening for several months, it’s perhaps time to think about booking a couple of little getaways before then…
Gordonians chasing Perthshire double at Countesswells
Gordonians captain Tom William is targeting a double over Perthshire this weekend.
Mains of Taymouth = Scottish splendour
Imagine an idyll, where you can completely unwind and work on getting life’s troubles out of your hair.
Who wants to live in a house that has a slide in the kitchen? Well now you can…
When you ask a child what features they'd love to have in their own home, a slide from their bedroom has to a frequent answer.
Police name two-year-old boy who drowned in Perthshire river
Police have named the two-year-old boy who died after being pulled from a river in Perthshire.
Boy, 2, dies after going missing and being rescued from Scottish river
A two-year-old boy has died after going missing and being rescued from a Scottish river.