Good News · Pitlochry
185 Out of 193 Pitlochry Residents Agree on Something, Restoring National Faith in Consultations
Community backs town hall plan by a landslide. Experts call a consultation where people actually agree 'extraordinary'.
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Thursday, 29 October 2026
World · Markets
Oil Prices Fall; Perth Petrol Stations Promise to Reflect This ‘In Due Course, Possibly by Easter’
Global crude dips. Perthshire drivers stand at pumps waiting for the numbers to move, like watching a slow kettle.
World · Diplomacy
Germany and Japan Discuss Rare Earths; Perth Discusses Rare Sightings of a Parking Space
Chancellor Merz meets Japanese PM Takaichi on critical minerals. Kinross offers its own: one decent pebble.
World · Brazil
Defeated Candidate Flies to Miami; Perth Losers Traditionally Just Go to the Pub
Flavio Bolsonaro heads for Florida after Brazil election defeat. Perthshire offers a more modest commiseration package.
World · Serbia
Student-Led Movement Wins in Serbia; Perth Students Ask If They Could Start With the Bus Timetable
Election upset inspires Scottish students to take on smaller targets first.
World · Armenia
Biodiversity Summit Agrees 14 Decisions; Nature Asks If It Can Have That in Writing
COP17 in Yerevan closes with $1.8bn pledged. Perthshire beavers 'cautiously optimistic', red squirrels 'not getting their hopes up'.
Tourism · Big Tree Country
Autumn Colours Peak in Big Tree Country as Leaves Reach ‘Instagram Maximum’
Dunkeld and Birnam at full orange. Visitors asked to look up from phones at least once.
Tourism · Wildlife
After Wallaby Sightings, Perthshire Plans ‘Big Five’ Safari: Wallaby, Red Squirrel, Osprey, Beaver, Man in Hi-Vis
Tour operators spot opportunity after reports of wild wallabies. Roadworks staff agree to be photographed on tea breaks only.
Tourism · Perth
Tourists Demand Refunds After Visiting Perth on a Dry, Mild Day: ‘We Were Promised Scotland’
Visitors from the south complain of 'misleading' sunny intervals. Tourism bosses consider bottled drizzle.
Tourism · Carse of Gowrie
100,000 Visitors Expected at Glendoick; A90 Says It Was ‘Not Consulted’
Christmas display tipped to be among Perthshire's top attractions. Car park attendants begin festive breathing exercises.