Food · Perth
New List of Perth’s Best Lunch Spots Published; Every Single Person in Perth Disagrees With It
A fresh guide to midday dining sparks a city-wide row. One man says the best lunch in Perth is 'my mum's, Sundays, 1pm sharp'.
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Adventure · Killiecrankie
Highland Fling’s Freefall, Giant Swing and Zip Line at Killiecrankie Draws Thrill-Seekers; Locals Say ‘Try Overtaking on the A9’
The adventure centre high above the River Garry promises a rush. Perthshire drivers say they get one every Monday morning.
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If There Must Be an Early Election, Could It Please Be in June, When Perth Can Find Its Polling Station?
Our economics columnist on the hidden costs of democracy in the dark.
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In Praise of the Accordion, Scotland’s Most Unfairly Teased Instrument
As Perth's 77th festival gets under way, our columnist stands up for the box with the buttons.
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If the Pope Can Send His Postal Vote From Rome on Time, Perth Can Return Its Library Books
Leo XIV's ballot made it to Illinois. Our columnist would like to know where his neighbour's lawnmower has been since 2022.
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Two Hours of Free Parking Would Save Perth, and Possibly My Marriage
Our columnist explains what an extra hour on the High Street would mean for his household's peace.
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Christmas Can Wait Until Tomorrow. It Has Waited 364 Days. It Can Manage One More
Our columnist says it's Halloween, and the Chilli Pipers can stay in their box until the neeps are cold.
Forecast · Small Print
Met Office Says UV Is ‘Low’ But Advises Suncream in Direct Sun; Perth Man Applies Factor 50 ‘To Make a Point’
October sunshine brings a gentle UV reading. One Perth resident sees it as a challenge.
Daylight Watch
Sunset Hits 4.34pm as Perth Loses Three Minutes a Day and Starts Leaving Work in the Dark Without Having Noticed It Arrive
Daylight continues to shrink. One Perth office worker says he hasn't seen his house in daylight on a weekday since the clocks changed.
Outlook · Next Week
High Pressure Settles In for Bonfire Week, Bringing Fog, Frost and the Annual Question: ‘Was That a Firework or Did a Bin Fall Over?’
Mostly dry, cloudy days of around 11°C, with chilly nights. Fog is likely, so fireworks may be 'heard rather than seen'.