Royalty comes to Perth
Perth is to welcome a royal visitor on June the 1st as part of the Perth 800 celebrations. His Royal Highness Prince Charles will be welcomed to the city and will have the opportunity to explore Stanley Mills and a special Perth Farmer's Market. He'll also take to opportunity to visit Balhousie Castle to receive a briefing on the Black Watch heritage Appeal and meet with serving soldier, veterans and cadets. A civic reception is also to be held where he will meet 200 people representing to community.
MP says Orange March is bad idea
Perth's MP Pete Wishart has called on the orange order to think again about its parade in Perth. Mr Wishart has warned of disruption, disorder and discontent should the parade go ahead, which would include 9000 Orange men and parade followers for the County Grand Lodge of the East of Scotland’s annual parade which is to be held in Perth this year.He also feels the commemorations have no relevance to Perth. Councillors voted to grant permission last week for the walk that is scheduled to take place on the last Saturday in June.
Two found guilty of attempted murder
Two brothers from Blairgowrie were found guilty yesterday of attempting to murder their cousin. The jury was out for two hours before returning a unanimous verdict against Hugh Mullen and a majority guilty verdict against younger brother Richard. Both had denied the claims. The case has now been adjourned to the High Court in Aberdeen where they will be sentenced.
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