PKC officials defend Perthshire tourism
Perth and Kinross officials have leaped to the defence of the local tourist industry, after figures were released last week that showed a drop in visitors. MSP Murdo Fraser commented that the figures were worrying and called on VisitScotland and the Local Authority to do more to promote the area. Leader of the Council Ian Miller pointed to a VistScotland survey that showed an increase in footfall to Tourist information Centres over the summer months. And local MP Pete Wishart has also commented that the tourism sector is in 'pretty good shape' and it would be best not to focus on 'one selective survey'.
PRI consultant named President of Edinburgh College
A consultant at Perth Royal Infirmary has been elected as president for the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. Dr Neil Dewhurst is a Consultant Cardiologist and GP with over 30 years of experience. The Doctor will assume the role, taking over from the current President in March and will serve for three years. As President, Dr Dewhurst will hope to be heavily involved in influencing public health policy and is already urging MSPs to support the introduction of minimum pricing as the Alcohol Bill progresses.
'Callous' thieves steal from disabled woman in Perth
Thieves in Perth have stolen a handbag from a 64 year old disabled woman, while she was waiting for her husband to assemble her mobility scooter. The bag was snatched by two men after the woman placed it on the ground. The theft took place just after 2 o'clock on Friday in Victoria Street, before the men ran off into Nelson Street and South William Street. Tayside Police are now appealing for help on what they have called a callous crime.
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