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Fury at the arrival of parking meters in the previously free to enjoy Faskally Forest

Pleas to make Faskkally Forest near Pitlochry remain free for locals who need to arrive by car have fallen on deaf ears as after months of discussion, the dreaded parking fees to Forest and Land Scotland (FLS) began last week.

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Scots cops searching for missing camper Reece Rodger are probing two sightings of him

Reece, 28, from Fife, was camping with pals in the north shore of Loch Rannoch, east of Killichonan – around 25 miles to the west of Pitlochry on Saturday March 18.

Daily Record

Pitlochry Community Council reforms after two month slump brought by resignations

A return to positivity is hoped for Pitlochry, now that once again the Highland Perthshire town has a functioning community council.

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Perthshire hotelier's tech firm breaks into US market after sealing deal with BBC ‘Dragon’ Duncan Bannatyne

Owner of McKays Hotel, Restaurant and Bar in Pitlochry, Richard Drummond, established the company Hop in 2017 alongside partners Jon Erasmus and Ronald Tweedie

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Jilted man took hold of hatchet at home after being ejected from Pitlochry pub

Alexander Cullens (31) hit the booze after a break-up then barricaded himself in his house before taking hold of the hatchet when his ex-partner came to collect her belongings

Daily Record

Pitlochry fish fryer thanks SCAA with a New Year's Day charity catch

Dozens of fish suppers and chips were sold in Pitlochry by the Plaice to Be on the day of the annual street party with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance benefitting from the feeding frenzy.

Daily Record

Pitlochry and Moulin Community Council folds

A community council by-election will need be arranged to rebuild the core community volunteer group in Pitlochry after four of the five members resigned.

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Scottish towns named among the most welcoming in annual travel award

The Scottish towns of Kirkwall in Orkney and Pitlochry in Perthshire have been named the most welcoming in the UK in a list by Booking.com.

The National (Scotland)

Three thousand revellers enjoy New Year’s Day street party in Pitlochry

The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band was the centrepiece of a memorable beginning to 2023 for the town

Daily Record

Three cheers for Cathy the Pitlochry woman with grit who gave coach passengers hope

Over seventy people aboard a coach that got stuck coming down a steep and icy Pitlochry street on New Years Day were helped by locals with shovels and determination.

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Teams building new substation near Pitlochry donate food boxes and gift cards to local families

The donations helped families most in need over the festive period, with the option to use the gift cards to purchase their own food items, household products and Christmas-themed items

Daily Record

A lochside walk to a pub with live music: the Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry, Scotland

Spawning salmon have to tackle a fish ladder on this river – but for walkers it’s an easy scenic stroll

The Guardian - UK

Pitlochry's Heartland FM crowned queen of the airwaves again

Two visits to the same community radio award ceremony by the Perthshire-based Heartland FM team have resulted in twice coming home with the Station of The Year award

Daily Record

Councillors agree to market Pitlochry car park site for lease

The committee had twice previously refused to offer Rie-Achan Road Car Park much to the disappointment of the McCallums who hoped to open a Thai restaurant in two train carriages there

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Pitlochry hotelier joins major hospitality initiative to help safeguard around 220,000 jobs

Owner of McKays Hotel Richard Drummond is teaming up with over 50 other firms for the ‘Help Out Hospitality’ campaign

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Investment in safety measures on A9 announced at road group meeting in Pitlochry

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth revealed that £95,000 will be spent on improved signage and road markings at Ballinluig, the A9/B8079 junction at Pitagowan and the A9 at Ralia to further improve road safety

The Independent UK

Belgian teacher honours memory of Scottish soldier killed in action in 1916

Marijke Vandevyvere will make a special trip to visit the grave of Major James Lawson Mitchell of Pitlochry.

Daily Record

Objections raised over plans to permanently close GP surgery in Blair Atholl

A report outlining the findings of a public consultation will go before local health chiefs this week

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Balhousie Pitlochry resident Molly Cunningham celebrates 100th birthday in style

Molly’s celebration included a custom cake baked in Pitlochry, balloons, bubbly, cupcakes and some of her favourite tunes

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's best hotel named in prestigious national award

From Pitlochry to Scourie, The Good Hotel Guide has been named Scotland's best hotel in 2023 as well as the country's best hotels with special…

Daily Record

Betty's Saturday job at Pitlochry chemist shop lasted 49 years

Retirement has come for a loyal employee of Davidsons Chemist in Pitlochry but Betty Black worked at the pharmacy shop long before the firm took over and has been doling out medial essentials on Atholl Road since 1973.

Daily Record

Stowaway squirrel safely set free from Greggs Pitlochry

A sneaky red squirrel is back in the woodland surrounding Pitlochry after shooting to fame for breaking into a bakery shop.

The National (Scotland)

Enchanting light show returns to Scotland after two-year hiatus

A SOUND and light show called The Enchanted Forest welcomed hundreds of visitors back to the familiar surroundings of Faskally Wood in Pitlochry…

Wales Online

Red squirrel found in Greggs released back into wild after 'enthusiastic first shift'

The store in Pitlochry, Perthshire has remained closed for a deep clean

Daily Record

Greggs thanks Scots squirrel for ‘enthusiastic first shift’ as critter released back into wild

The animal, who was given a name badge, was holed up in the Pitlochry branch for three days after sneaking in at the weekend.

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