Monday, 27 September 2010

Perth FM News 27/09/10

Door Open Day Success
Thousands of visitors were given a view inside some of Perthshire's most historically significant builds at the weekend as the Doors Open Day festival was held.Among the venues taking part was Tayside Police’s divisional headquarters in Perth. Tickets for the tours of the building were snapped up not long after being made available. Visitors yesterday enjoyed displays from the Tayside Police Dog Section and a presentation by the road-policing unit. A total of 52 properties throughout Perth and Kinross took part in the Doors Open Day 2010.

Rally Legend Killed

Perthshires famous Colin McRae forest stages rally ended in tragedy on Saturday when a former world champion's car careered off the course and slammed into trees. Jimmy Girvan died instantly and his navigator, electronics tycoon Mike Ramsay, was rushed to hospital. Girvan's death has been described as a "huge loss" to the world of motor sport.The forest stages rally – held in tribute to the late Colin McCrae, was immediately cancelled as a mark of respect

Accident at Scone Palace

Officials at Scone Palace have confirmed that the Palace's 16th century archway has been demolished in an accident which took place earlier today The iconic symbol, which was all that remained of the approach to the Augustinian Abbey which once stood on the Palace lawns, was hit by a van being driven by contractors who were on site to pick up a marquee used at an event over the weekend.Suzanne Urquhart, Chief Executive at Mansfield Estates said: "We were notified of the accident shortly before 1pm today and took immediate steps to make the area around the archway safe. We are currently taking advice from Historic Scotland and have arranged for conservation architects to examine what remains of the archway as soon as is practical, with a view to undertaking a reconstruction project in the longer term. Clearly we are devastated that such a priceless monument and important piece of Scottish history has been destroyed in this manner, however we are thankful that neither the driver nor any member of the public was injured".

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