Perth Fm News - 14th April 2010

Prison criticised for drug use

Perth Prison has received a largely positive report from the Chief Inspector of Prisons, though drug use has caused concern. In the report it states that almost a third of prisoners have tested positive for substances at the end of their sentences. The Inspector believes the high figure is due to the smuggling of illegal substances into the Prison. Despite the level of drug use, the prison has been praised for its programmes that had seen a reduction in addiction levels, as 89 percent test positive during admission.

'Third world care' in Perthshire community

The level of care in a Perthshire community has been labelled as like that of the 'third world'. The Chief Executive of the Scotland Patients Association, Dr Jean Turner has written to Scottish Health Minister Nicola Sturgeon about the ongoing saga in Kinloch Rannoch. The lack of out-of-hours care has meant patients waiting for hours or enduring long trips to city hospitals.

Garse of Gorie hotel goes on the market - again

The Glencarse Hotel is on the market, 18 months after going into liquidation. The Hotel has had many owners in the last decade and was refurbished in 2007, but the credit crunch proved too much by the end of 2008. Edinburgh based Christie and Co believe there will be plenty of interest in the hotel which is on the market for 350 thousand pounds. Once a coaching inn, the hotel has been a focal point for many local social activities, and boasts a restaurant, bar, games area and 4 letting bedrooms.