The Latest Breaking News from Perth and Kinross Council

Scottish city car parks hit by QR code scammers as council issues warning

PERTH and Kinross Council car parks have once again been hit by QR code scammers ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6

Council speaks out as Scottish estate 'unlawfully' bans walkers from 4 Munros

THE blanket banning of hillwalkers from accessing four Munros for two months by a Perthshire estate would be “unlawful,” the council has said,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8

Councillors unanimously approve solar farm to power 15,400 homes

PERTH and Kinross councillors have unanimously approved a solar farm which will power 15,400 homes ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

SNP council leader quits both party and top job in 'shock' move

THE SNP leader of Perth and Kinross Council has quit both the party and his role at the head of the local authority ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2025

'Unacceptable': Scottish estate sparks access row after banning walkers from 4 Munros

A PERTHSHIRE estate “stopping walkers” from accessing four popular munros on its grounds due to a deer stalking program has triggered a right to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

Scottish wildlife park denies animal welfare allegations and blames 'misinformation'

A COMRIE wildlife park at the centre of a number of animal welfare and health allegations has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, blaming…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

Outrage over flood risk and peat destruction from green energy plan at historic site

A “FARCE” of a green energy development will destroy a valuable peat carbon store and create a flood risk for a village built at the site of an…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2025

‘Completely false’ claims of further asylum hotels ahead of protest, says leader

The leader of Perth and Kinross Council said there had been ‘misinformation’ about new asylum hotels opening up.

Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025

Councillors told not to object to solar energy park size of 146 football pitches

PERTH and Kinross councillors have been recommended not to object to the development of an energy plant the size of over 146 football pitches on…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4, 2025

Housing developer accused of 'vandalism' after 137 trees 'massacred'

PERSIMMON Homes has been accused of “vandalism”, after Blairgowrie residents counted 137 trees “massacred” to provide drainage for a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2025