Obituaries for Shops
Perth Suncream Kiosk (2025–2026): Opened in Optimism, Closed in Realism
Seasonal stall at the bus station sold factor 50 to the people of Perth. Its best day was today, ironically, after it had shut.
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Obituaries for Shops
The Neep Lantern Workshop, Perth (1987–2026): Carved Turnips by Hand, Was Undercut by Pumpkins and Wrists
Seasonal shop off Scott Street made traditional Halloween lanterns to order. Closed after its final turnip 'simply refused'.
Local Characters
Kinross ‘Heron Whisperer’ Says the Birds Have Views on the New Nature Trail, Mostly Positive
Retired teacher Margaret Bain has walked Loch Leven every morning for 22 years. She says one heron, Derek, is 'very territorial'.
Local Characters
Blairgowrie Man Has Personally Visited 312 of Perth and Kinross’s 848 Roadworks and ‘Means to Finish the Set’
Retired postman Eck Fleming keeps a log, a map and a thermos. He describes portable traffic lights as 'the real characters'.
Local Characters
Craigie Pensioner, 79, Still Goes Guising Every Year and ‘Has the Best Joke in Perth’
Isa Ritchie has dressed as a witch every Halloween since 1953. Neighbours say she's 'a legend, but takes all the Tunnock's'.
Local Characters
Perth’s Most Dedicated Flume Fan, 58, Has Been Down the Leisure Pool Slides ‘More Than 4,000 Times’
Graham 'Splash' Mackie says he'll back any pool plan with a flume. He has a laminated card of his best times.
Local Characters
Meet the Aberfeldy Man Who Has Already Bought a Stetson, a Bolo Tie and Some Boots ‘to Show Willing’
Retired joiner Wullie Grieve, 71, says twinning with Texas is 'an opportunity to finally wear a hat that means something'.
Roadworks · Celebrity
Perth and Kinross’s Only Slip Road Closure Becomes Local Celebrity; Fans Queue to See It
Among 848 roadworks, just one slip closure. Experts call it 'the rarest roadwork in Scotland'.
Roadworks · Halloween
Traffic Cones Across Perth Spotted Wearing Halloween Costumes; Highways Officials ‘Not Amused, Slightly Amused’
One cone on the Crieff Road was seen dressed as a ghost. Another, near Scone, as a witch's hat, which critics say is 'not really a costume'.
Roadworks · Blairgowrie Road
A93 Blairgowrie Road Works Enter Third Day; Beeches Road Residents Now on First-Name Terms With Bus Drivers
Phase two closure continues, with buses diverted via Beeches Road and Emma Street. Locals report the 7am bus now waves.