Parlimentary Debate on A9
A full debate on the potential upgrade of Scotland's most notorious road will be held next week at the Scottish Parliament. The A9 north of Perth has a reputation as Scotland's deadliest route, with repeated switches from single to dual carriage way identified as a contributory factor in hundreds of incidents. Dualling of the road between Perth and Inverness was a key manifesto pledge for the SNP prior to the party's election victory in 2007. More than three years on, frustrated campaigners and politicians insist the time for words has long since passed.
Local Sausage Roll King
A Pitlochry butcher has been crowned Scotland's 'sausage roll king' after his upper crust entries in the Scotch Pie Club awards wowed hungry judges. Macdonald Brothers Butchers won the top prize in the sausage roll category at the awards and managed to pick up a silver for their steak and gravy pie and a bronze for a ham and haddie quiche. The eight year old firm is not stranger to awards, picking up numerous prestigious prizes for produce in the past. Owner Rory McDonald said "We are absolutely delighted!".
Eagles at Loch Leven
Bird watchers in Kinross have been pleased to report the spotting of a bird of prey at the Loch Leven nature reserve. Since December, visitors have enjoyed the spectacular site of white-tailed sea eagles flying above RSPB Vane Farm. Nicknamed, 'flying barn doors' due to their size, the majestic birds have been fishing in the near by loch. The young birds are part of the East Scotland Sea Eagle release program, a partnership project between RSPB Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and Forestry Commission Scotland.
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