Culture
Pitlochry and Crieff Lose Town of Culture Bid to Grimsby, Vow to Become Even More Cultured Out of Spite
Both towns announce 'aggressive' programme of poetry readings, interpretive ceilidh and a giant knitted salmon visible from space.
Back Issue
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Environment
Craigie Burn Formally Consulted on Its Own Flood Protection Scheme, Says It ‘Will Do What It Wants’
Burn attends community drop-in session at Moncreiffe Halls, leaves damp patch on carpet and refuses to sign the comment form.
Development
Perth West Masterplan Promises 1,500 Homes, an Innovation Highway and, for the First Time, a Way Across the A9 That Doesn’t Involve Prayer
30-year city expansion begins with an underpass, which locals describe as 'the most romantic thing the council has ever done'.
Tourism
Perthshire Visitor Levy Expanded to Include Midges, Who Account for 94% of All Overnight Stays
Council estimates swarms could generate £8 billion a year 'if we can just get them to fill out the form'.
Politics
Perth and Kinross Council Insists It Will Not Be Merged With Dundee ‘While There Is Still Breath in Its Body and Money in the Biscuit Tin’
Officials barricade themselves inside council HQ with a 2019 budget, three staplers and the ceremonial Thimblerow swimming pool plans.