Scottish National Heritage warn PKC over proposed reort for the mega-rich

The Scottish National Heritage has warned Perth and Kinross Council about the proposals for a resort on the shores of Loch Rannoch. The plans for the 'millionaire's playground' have already come under fire from conservation groups and campaignors have been backed by Mp Pete Wishart. In it's letter to the Local Authority, Scottish National Heritage say the development would have a negative impact on Scotland’s ancient Caledonian Pine Forrest and the Black Wood of Rannoch.
SNH Area Manager Denise Reed spoke to Perth FM, she said the forest areas are crucial to Scotland, as they are unique to the country and they should be protected.

Big Tree Country Awards recognise rural projects

Projects from around Perth and Kinross were recognised at the Big Tree Country Awards held at the weekend. Held at the Gleneagles hotel, Pitlochry in Bloom scooped the top community award for it's Silver Branch Project. Other winners included Nae Limits for it's Adventure Academy and the Strathbraan Tourist Group – commended for developing a narrative CD covering the area. Councillor Bob Ellis, chairman of Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust has praised the quality of entries this year for their hard work.

Former Nazi PoW to leave his life savings to the village of Comrie

A former Nazi soldier who was held at a prisoner of war camp in Perthshire, is to leave his life savings to the town of Comrie. Heinrich Steinmayer has instructed executors of his estate to ensure about 400 thousand pounds goes towards helping the elderly in the area. Mr Steinmeyer was held at Cultybraggan, along with about four thousand other prisoners during World War 2. Now 84, he has said he wants to repay the village for the kindness shown to him while he was held there.