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Perthshire restaurant set to close after 27 years as owners seek ‘change of pace’
The venue could be transformed into a home.
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Coastguard helicopter and police called to incident near Kinross
Online surveillance data shows the path of the helicopter.
Firefighters close Perth street after smoke reported at residential property
Police and paramedics were also called to the scene.
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Gloagburn bosses set for £2m free-range eggs expansion at Perthshire farm
The family behind the popular Gloagburn Farm Shop want to build a free-range egg unit with space for 32,000 hens
Perth Museum cafe: Readers react as bosses quit running loss-making venue
Courier readers have had their say after Culture Perth and Kinross said it would hunt for an external operator to run the museum cafe.
Deported Dundee offender jailed for illegal secretive online site access
Jeffrey van Dyk breached the terms of a strict court order through his illicit actions.
Firestarter who forced evacuation of Perth flats ‘lucky not to be facing murder charge’
Convicted sex offender Barry Thomas put residents' lives at risk when he started a fire in his flat at Parmelia Court on May 17 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney reveals family strain and security fears as he prepares for five more years in power
In his first post-election interview, First Minister John Swinney said he was "delighted" his wife was well enough to be by his side.
Gallery: Etape Caledonia brings thousands of cyclists to scenic Highland Perthshire
Pitlochry welcomes the Etape Caledonia cycling event, as riders tackle scenic closed-road routes in support of Cancer Research UK.
Perth and Kinross Council slams ‘mismatching windows’ and refuses ‘statement’ extension
Perth and Kinross Council rejected the plans over "excessive proportions" and "inappropriate design".
Amy Winehouse’s shorts from iconic T in the Park performance go under the hammer
They are expected to fetch up to £1,500.
John Swinney describes ‘deeply unsettling’ impact on family after Blairgowrie anti-immigration protest
The party leader, who has been re-elected as the MSP for Perthshire North, was speaking at a press conference on Saturday.
Major charity shop chain to shut 26 stores across Scotland's high streets
Several locations have already closed in Scotland with more to follow
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election as it happened across Dundee, Perth, Angus, Fife and Stirling
Catch up with all of the latest news, updates and analysis, brought you live by The Courier.
The Courier political editor’s debut play shortlisted for major theatre award
Fish has been shortlisted for best new play at the 2026 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland.
Scotland's crumbling cop shops rack up £231m repair bill
Only two percent of 243 police stations surveyed by Police Scotland were found to be in a good condition
Perthshire provost’s mum becomes first Reform MSP in Tayside, Fife and Stirling
Nigel Farage’s party made its first breakthrough by securing seats in the Mid Scotland and Fife region and the North East.
SNP retain Fife dominance but Reform on the rise
The SNP retained four of the five Fife Scottish Parliament seats but Reform enjoyed success on the regional list.
Scottish Parliament election: Full list of winners across Tayside, Fife and Stirling
Voters went to the ballot boxes on Thursday and the election results are now in.
Criminal Record: Teen's harrowing text before fatal crash and suspected voter fraud
Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.