This year's Enchanted Forest is "bigger and better"
Last night saw the launch of this year's enchanted forest event at Faskally Woods near Pitlochry. This year's theme has incorporated the Homecoming celebrations and is titled Scottish Myths and Legends and organisers say the event is bigger and better than ever before. Running now for 8 years, it's become a big draw for tourists and incorporates many different effects, including fireworks, lights and live actors.
Tourist industry wouldn't suffer in wind farm goes ahead
It's been said that the tourist industry in Perthshire would not suffer if a wind farm development were to go ahead. Town Planner David Stewart was speaking at a public inquiry in Amulree Village Hall into the proposal for a 14 turbine wind farm at Logiealmond. He has said studies into developments elsewhere have shown visitor numbers have continued to grow even after wind farms are in place. The public inquiry will determine an appeal against the decision by Perth and Kinross Council to refuse planning consent.
PKC investment has boosted local economy
One million pounds investment into the local economy by the Council has helped by protecting local jobs and businesses. The latest findings by the Local Authority have shown successes in efforts to support local companies through the recession. The funds have aided 23 start up businesses and has given out 28 grants, totally over 60 jobs that were created or secured by the money. Leader of the Council, Ian Miller has said he is delighted at the positive impact and that the council is determined to come out of the downturn in good shape.
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