Perthshire Local

01/06/2026

The Highlander is OPEN FOR BUSINESS 🙌🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽

31/05/2026

🚂✨ STEP BACK IN TIME WITH THE STRATHSPEY RAILWAY AT BOAT OF GARTEN ✨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Looking for the perfect day trip destination to add to your Scottish itinerary? We caught a spectacular glimpse of heritage in motion today at Boat of Garten station, watching a classic steam locomotive glide past with its beautiful vintage carriages. 🌟

The engine pulling the coaches today was none other than British Railways engine number 46512. This historic machine is an authentic LMS Ivatt Class 2 MT 2-6-0 steam locomotive, a legendary class of engine affectionately known by rail enthusiasts as a "Mickey Mouse". Seeing it in its immaculate lined black livery, complete with the iconic British Railways emblem, is like stepping directly into a living history museum. 🌲🛤️

There is nothing quite like the nostalgic whistle, the hiss of the steam, and the majestic sight of British Railways history rolling along the tracks. It is a fantastic reminder of the timeless engineering and incredible heritage preserved beautifully right on our doorstep.

Whether you are a lifelong rail enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful day out with family, catching a ride on the Strathspey Railway is a proper, unforgettable experience.

Have you visited this historic line before? Let us know your favourite heritage spots in the comments.

#46512

31/05/2026

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29/05/2026

🎷🍷 Join us this Sunday for Jazz in Perth… 🍷🎷

We’re delighted to be part of this brilliant city-wide weekend celebrating live jazz across Perth 🎶✨

This Sunday at La Cave à Vin, enjoy Jazz in the Wine Bar with Michael Ellacott and the Tayside Jazz Quintet from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

🥂 Free entry
🎷 Live music
🍷 Great wine
✨ Relaxed atmosphere

The perfect way to round off the weekend.

29/05/2026

✨ WE’RE HIRING AT WILLLOWS ✨

We’re looking for new front of house team members to join us at Willows!

🕒 Full time & part time positions available

Experience is welcome, but the right attitude, friendly personality and good work ethic matter just as much. We’re looking for people who are warm with customers, work well as part of a team and enjoy a busy hospitality environment.

If you’d love to work at Willows with great coffee, lovely customers and a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you 💜

https://www.willowsperth.co.uk/careers

29/05/2026

🚀 PARTNERING FOR PERTHSHIRE: A BRILLIANT INITIATIVE FOR OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES! 🚀 PLEASE SHARE 👏👏👏

We are absolutely delighted to share some fantastic news for our business community. The Procurement Team at Perth & Kinross Council have reached out to us directly to launch a brilliant new initiative aimed at keeping public spending right here in our local economy! 🤝📈

For a long time, our core mission has been about supporting our home-grown enterprises and making sure local wealth stays in Perthshire. The Council are fully backing this vision by actively looking for ways to simplify the bidding process, remove the usual friction, and help local businesses successfully win future public contracts. 💼✨

This is a massive step forward for our region, and we fully support Perth and Kinross Council on this fantastic drive to back local suppliers! 🙌🛠️

To make this a true success, they need to hear directly from you. If you are a local business, sole trader, or independent supplier in the area, please take five minutes to fill out their Local Supplier Survey. 📋👇

Let us work together to make this a huge success and build a stronger, more connected Perthshire economy! 🌟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

👉 Have your say here: https://consult.pkc.gov.uk/corporate-democratic-services/local_business_contracts/



Councillor Eric Drysdale SNP - Perth City Centre Pete Wishart for Perth and Kinross-shire

28/05/2026

⚽🍷 BIG things are coming to Perth for the World Cup… 🍷⚽

We’re excited to officially be part of the upcoming Perth World Cup Festival 👀🌍

The idea is simple - sign up for your digital passport, visit participating venues across the city during the tournament and collect stamps along the way for the chance to win prizes 🎉

And of course… La Cave à Vin will be one of the stops 🍷✨

Expect atmosphere, themed nights, great drinks and a brilliant buzz around Perth city centre all summer long ⚽🍻

Sign up here 👉 https://perthworldcup.festivallinks.co.uk/home

26/05/2026

25/05/2026

🍛🌶️ VIBRANT TRADITIONAL FLAVOURS IN THE CITY CENTRE: WELCOMING RISHI'S TO PERTHSHIRE LOCAL! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨

We are incredibly proud to officially welcome Rishi’s Indian Aroma Perth to the Perthshire Local commercial network. Situated at 10 South Saint Johns Place in the very heart of Perth, this fantastic restaurant is a true haven for diners looking to experience authentic Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine crafted with real passion and a modern twist. 🌟

What is waiting for you at Rishi's:

Vibrant South Indian Specialities: Experience the incredible, authentic taste of South Indian street food culture with their legendary variety of crisp, golden Dosas, Idlis, and savory Vadas cooked to absolute perfection. 🥞🔥

A Massive, Exciting Menu: From robust, slow-cooked Biryanis bursting with fresh herbs to their iconic Butter Chicken Masala, fiery Chettinad variations, and rich vegetarian curries, there is a stunning dish on the menu to satisfy every single palate. 🥘❤️

Cosy City Centre Hospitality: Tucked right into a beautiful city centre spot, it is the perfect cosy destination for a relaxed family get-together, a catch-up dinner with friends, or an incredible evening feast handled by warm, highly attentive staff. 🏛️✨

Unique Fusion Variations: Alongside classic regional dishes, the kitchen showcases its culinary flair with exciting Indo-Chinese specials, including fragrant stir-fried Kothu Parotta, fiery Schezwan rice selections, and masterfully balanced street snacks. 🍜🌶️

Explore the brand new PWA restaurant listing here:
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Our latest listings are delivered via our updated PWA technology, providing an app-like experience directly through the browser. Ready to put your business in front of our massive network of over 200,000 Facebook group members? 💻🚀

Get started here: https://scotlandlocal.co.uk 🌐🎒

24/05/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🥁 AN INCREDIBLE DAY AT THE ATHOLL HIGHLAND GATHERING IN BLAIR ATHOLL! 🥁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Perthshire Local went along to the historic grounds of Blair Castle today for the iconic Atholl Highland Gathering, and what an absolutely phenomenal day out it was! The sun was trying its best, the crowds were out in full force, and the atmosphere was buzzing from start to finish. 🏰🌟

Take a look at some of our favourite highlights from across the field: 📸❤️

THE MARCH OF THE HIGHLANDERS
There is nothing quite like the spine-tingling sound of the pipes echoic across the glen. Watching Europe's only remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders, march out in full ceremonial dress with flawless precision was a true spectacle of Scottish heritage. 🎵💂‍♂️

The field was packed with brilliant independent stalls showcasing the very best of Scottish craftsmanship and treats. We loved stopping by the Val's Scottish Tablet stand for a proper taste of traditional confectionery, and visiting the team at Corgi Queen & Co with their fantastic selection of premium pet accessories and treats. 🍬🐶

From the heavy disciplines to the track, the energy was electric. One of the highlights of the afternoon was definitely watching the high-speed drama of the sprint races, with competitors giving it absolutely everything as they charged down the grass lane! 🏃‍♀️💨

A massive thank you to all the organisers, performers, and local vendors who put so much hard work into making this weekend such a spectacular celebration of our local culture.

If you were lucky enough to be there today, drop your favourite pictures and moments in the comments below! 🥂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨