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And as if by magic, here we are, in the heart of summer. Schools have finished for the term and many local families will be heading off to explore near and far. Whether you’re soaking up the sun abroad or simply enjoying a change of scenery closer to home, we hope you’re making the most of the season. We are fortunate to live in one of Scotland’s most picturesque holiday destinations. Perthshire offers a wealth of stunning landscapes, fine local produce, and a packed calendar of events and activities. If you are staying locally this summer, boredom won’t stand a chance - enjoy a read through this edition to discover what’s happening in your area, courtesy of our wonderful community groups, clubs and generous advertisers.

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And if you’re away and missing your local news and events, remember that The Quair is never far - our online editions are always accessible, wherever your travels take you, at www.thequair.scot, and you can stay connected with community updates and highlights by following us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheQuair.

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Despite the season’s distractions, we’re already preparing for our August edition, which will be published as usual. If you have an event or community activity to share, please email us at atholl@thequair.com, breadalbane@thequair.com, or crieffandcomrie@ thequair.com by Wednesday, 16 July at noon. As always, it’s free to list for charities and community groups - a continued thank you to our advertisers for making this possible. Here’s to a joyful and sunshine-filled July!

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Comrie Allotments Association

Interested in having an allotment plot? Our plots are located at Cultybraggan Camp and available to residents of Comrie. Half and full plots are serviced with water close by and surrounded by beautiful scenery. To find out more please email: comrieallotments@gmail.com

The Crieff & Comrie Quair is an open access monthly magazine which is delivered FREE to over 6,150 homes and businesss in the Crieff & Comrie area - that's from the county boundary west of St. Fillans to Madderty in the east. Copies for visitors are also made available each month from our outdoor dispensers in Crieff and Comrie. The extra print run is dependent on the normal fluctuating seasonal demand from visitors and tourists and, of course, local and regional lockdowns due to worldwide pandemics! As well as being a Community Magazine, The Quair is an excellent source of information for visitors. We also produce The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair. Each month, between the two magazines, we print an average of 15,000 and deliver more than 13,500 copies directly to homes and businesses throughout Highland Perthshire and Strathearn. Local voluntary groups and organisations may submit articles, free of charge. All contributions are carried subject to space being available. We ask that any article reaches us by email by the specified copy date, is factual, non-political, under 400 words and not likely to offend.

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Copy Date - The copy date for advertisers and organisations to submit an advertisement or article for the August 2025 edition is noon on Tuesday, 15 July. The Magazines are due to be distributed the week commencing Monday, 4 August 2025.

Sing-A-Long - Comrie - Sing-a-long is now in its 13th year. If you haven’t come to take part yet…maybe now is the right time….we sing well known, good old fashioned songs (words provided), enjoy afternoon tea and have a chance to have a chat with old and new friends. We meet in Comrie and Dundurn Parish Church on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2 pm. If you would like more details just phone 07707 727137 or 01764 670570

Strathearn Harriers - Strathearn Harriers have a busy year coming up, with the ever-popular Strathearn Marathon and Crieff 10k in June and July, and the demanding Simon Wake hill relay in August.

In June, the club hosts the popular Strathearn Marathon. Now in its second decade of running, this race attracts runners from all over Scotland and beyond, and is renowned for being possibly the most scenic road marathon in Scotland.

July sees the return of the off-road Crieff 10k, based at Morrison’s Academy Dallerie playing fields with a beautiful route over Laggan Hill to Strowan and back along Lady Mary’s Walk. Among other features, the race is famed for the post-race catering! The Simon Wake Comrie hills relay, set up in memory of past club member Simon Wake, is a challenging hill relay on the hills and trails up and down Glen Lednock, run at the end of August.

Full details of all club races and events are on the club website at strathearnharriers.org.uk. The club welcomes runners of all standards. Crieff and Comrie are great places for running, particularly if you like trails and hills.

Crieff’s Fibro Warriors - Crieff’s Fibro Warriors is a support group for anyone suffering from Fibromyalgia in the Strathearn area. We have a Facebook group and we meet in Crieff Baptist church on Tuesdays at 1.30 pm. For more information contact Claire Scott at clairegrieve@hotmail.co.uk.

Crieff visitor Centre

School'S out for Summer

Crieff Visitor Centre is the ideal place to visit for a family day out. Not only do we have an enclosed outdoor children’s play area that can be viewed from either the Restaurant or our outdoor patio eating area, but also a giant spider climbing frame that older children can attempt to scale.

Adults and children alike can explore their creative side by having a go at glass painting in the Caithness Glass Painting Gallery (available from 9.00am with the last entry at 3.15pm).

Our Kids Menu, for age 12 and under, offers a choice of hot meals, as well as sandwiches and refreshments.

We also have a great selection of children’s toys and books available in the Gift Shop, so come rain or shine Crieff Visitor Centre has something to keep the children happy this Summer! www.crieff.co.uk

Remake Reuse Hub - Ready for an adventure into second-hand shopping?

You’ve never seen a store quite like ours, where weird, wonderful, and everything in-between comes together in a delightful whirlwind of preloved treasures.

We have a treasure trove of fabrics and haberdashery, sewing machines and vintage patterns. Our curtain and cushion collection is extensive, and if you’re into DIY, you’ll love the small furniture pieces (some antique, some ready for a little TLC) perfect for upcycling or reupholstering.

The DIY section is perfect for project lovers-think garden tools, electrical gadgets, lighting, and even sports equipment for when you want to get active.

Art lovers, we’ve got you covered with a huge selection of original artwork, plus a wide range of frames if you want to showcase your own creations.

Oh, and don’t miss our ever-changing selection of vintage gems! From fine glassware, quirky household items, and even the occasional military artifact, there’s always something unexpected waiting for you.

Remake Food for Good, East High Street Crieff - Our food store is open Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm, ready to help you fill your shopping bag with wholesome goodness.

From wholefoods and bulk ingredients to eco-friendly soaps and cleaning products, we’ve got everything you need for a healthier, plastic-free shopping experience.

Pop in Monday to Saturday and don’t forget to bring your refill containers - your future self will thank you!

Repair Hub - Our next Repair Hub is on Saturday, 12 July, 10 am - 1 pm at Strathearn Community Campus in Crieff. We are based in the Activity space which is opposite the school canteen. We offer an opportunity to have your broken and damaged items from home repaired by our skilled volunteers. Currently, we accept small household items, electricals and tex-

tiles for repair at our sessions. Our team of volunteers will work with you to make repairs to your item and get it back to working order! Whilst we can’t always guarantee that we will be able to repair your items, we’ll at least give it a try! We don’t charge for repairs but do ask for a donation to cover expenses and parts.

Mending Circle - Let’s Make Mending Fun! Join us Fortnightly on a Wednesday from 7 pm - 9 pm at our Reuse Hub workshop for a relaxed and social evening of mending. The mending circle will be on Wednesday, 2, Wednesday, 16 and Wednesday, 30 July. Whether you’re a sewing novice eager to learn, a mending expert ready to share your skills, or simply someone with a stack of projects desperately needing attention, we’re here for you.

We hope that by joining us you will feel inspired to learn new mending skills and do your bit to help the planet. Mend and make friends! This is a free drop-in session with no need to book, refreshments will be available during the class and materials available from our extensive haberdashery store.

Tool Library - Planning your summer holidays? The Crieff Community Tool Library, a Remake Scotland resource, gives members free access to a wide range of useful items through our Library of Things. From camping gear like tents, chairs, and stoves to fun outdoor games, we’ve got everything you need for a great getaway-without the cost or storage hassle. Why not borrow a tent from us and keep your summer budget-friendly?

Explore what the Tool Library has to offer and sign up for free at: www.remakescotland.co.uk

Preloved Bikes - We have more Preloved Bike Sale Days coming up on Satur-

day, 19 July and Saturday, 16 August. Come along to see our wide selection of second-hand bikes at bargain prices between 10 am and 1 pm at our Reuse Hub at Crieff Visitor Centre. Our bike reuse project aims to promote affordable, active travel and reduce waste in our community. All bikes have been collected from PKC Recycling Centres and are fully serviced by

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Our volunteer programme is open to everyone, but from time to time we also look to fill specific volunteer roles. Right now, we’d love to hear from anyone with skills and interests in: *supporting creative workshops with young people (please note that this post will be subject to Safer Recruitment practices and Disclosure checks) *sorting, organising and retail tasks (furniture, textiles and food) *knowledge of antiques *gardeners *Tools and Community Tool library *Sustainable food and lifestyle *An interest textiles *A Board Trustee with marketing experience

If you don’t have these skills, don’t worrywe are keen to hear from everyone who is interested to volunteer with Remake! Want to find out more? Contact Claire claire@remakescotland.co.uk or give us a call on 01764 655733.

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Comrie Library

Bookbug Sessions - These fun, interactive sessions are suitable for pre-schoolers from baby years. The sessions are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month, 1.30 pm - 1.50 pm. No need to book.

Café Books - Do you love to read? Join us at Café Books to chat about new authors, share your own favourite books and be inspired to read more. Café Books is held at Comrie Library on the last Thursday of the month from 5.30 pm - 6.30 pm.

Comrie Writing Group - This free, informal workshop takes place on the 3rd Thursday of every month 5.30 pm - 7 pm

Comrie Library opening hours - Thursday: 2 pm - 4.30 pm/ 5.30 pm - 7 pm Friday: 10 am - 12.30 pm Saturday: 9.30 am

- 12.30 pm. Contact us: 01764 657860/comrielibrary@ culturepk.org.uk

Strathearn Community Library

Blast Off! Library Tour - Blast Off! is going on the road again! Step into ‘space’ this summer at Strathearn Community Library and enjoy our cosmic playscape! Blast Off! is an intergalactic, interactive playscape where children and adults can build, dress up, read, and spacewalk together through the galaxy.

This is a drop-in, unstructured playscape suitable for children under the age of 7 years.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Available from Thursday, 31 July to Thursday, 7 August and open during library hours.

Bookbug Sessions - These fun, interactive sessions are suitable for pre-schoolers from baby years. The sessions are held every Thursday, including school holidays from 10.30 am - 11 am. No need to book.

Café Books - Do you love to read? Join us at our informal Café Book session, find new authors, share your own favourite books and be inspired to read more. If you sign up for our Café Books emailing list, you will be sent regular, monthly lists of the titles discussed.

Café Books is held at the library on the 1st Saturday of every month, 11 am - 12.30 pm.

Books on Wheels - For individuals in the Comrie and Crieff area who cannot get out and about to visit the library, books can be delivered straight to your door each month. For more information, please get in touch with Strathearn Community Library. Bertie Bus - Provides a monthly trip to Strathearn Library, finishing with tea/coffee at the Steading Café. Please contact the Secretary of Strathcare for more information: 07716 119414

Strathearn Community Library opening hours - Tuesday: 10 am - 7 pm Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm Friday: 10 am - 6 pm Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm.

Join us for a Special Charity Open Day at Drummond Castle Gardens!

Step into the stunning surroundings of Drummond Castle Gardens and enjoy a wonderful summer’s afternoon filled with entertainment, activities, and community spirit - all in support of Scotland’s Gardens Scheme Charities.

This much-loved annual event draws both local residents and visitors from far and wide. With a full programme of fun planned for all ages, it’s the perfect day out for families, garden lovers, and anyone looking to enjoy the beauty of one of Scotland’s most iconic formal gardens.

Drummond Castle Gardens PH7 4NH on Sunday, 3 August from 1 pm - 5 pm. Charity Day Admission - *Adults: £5 *Children: £3 *Family Ticket (2 adults + up to 3 children): £15

Tickets available online on the Castle website at www.drummondcastlegardens.co.uk or at the gate (cash only on the day).

All entrance fees are going towards Scotland’s Gardens Scheme selected Charities. Enjoy tea & cake, raffles, local goods, fun stands, and more!

Please remember, all purchases on-site are cash only. Well-behaved dogs on leads are very welcome.

Don’t miss this delightful day in the gardens - come along, bring your friends and family, and support a great cause!

Comrie Community Woodland

Comrie Community Woodland is about 300 metres west of Cultybraggan Camp on south side of the road. The forty-five acre site was bought for the Community along with Cultybraggan Camp in 2007. Unique features are the irrigation system that was built in 1941 to supply water to the new POW camp below and the overall shape, about 1km long by only 100 meters wide in places. On a north-facing hillside, some parts are quite steep and for over ten years it was mostly used for grazing. Volunteers got together to develop the site and in 2021 planted about twenty thousand trees - all native varieties while hundreds more have been planted since.

Our trees are growing well and the site benefits from regular maintenance by a group of volunteers. A team of scythers maintain 6kms of paths of varying gradients that provide wonderful views of Strathearn. Sessions are held on third Sunday of every month from 10 am till 3 pm. Visitors are encouraged to meet the group and perhaps join in. Our volunteers have special knowledge, interests and experience which they are keen to share. Regular tasks include scything, path clearance, fence and bridge maintenance, bracken reduction, tree care and general tidiness. Bring your own picnic lunch.

The site is open all day, every day to visitors with parking provided at the entrance. To

protect ground-nesting birds, please keep to paths. Dogs are welcome too while kept close to your side, ideally on a short lead. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code applies, guiding you to clear up any litter while enjoying your visit responsibly. Visitors are encouraged to record their wildlife sightings.

During summer months, Weekly Woodland Wanders are held every Thursday evening, meeting at the shelter inside main gate at 7.15 pm. Anyone is welcome to join these relaxed ways of visiting and appreciating parts of the site while enjoying the company of others. Wanders tend to last about an hour. Email woodland@comriedevtrust. org.uk for more information.

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The Summer Reading Challenge returns for 2025, launching June 21 across Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries. This free, UKwide initiative encourages children to read, either via their local library or online. This year’s theme, “Story Garden,” promotes exploring nature through reading, with various supporting events. Children can discover new books and enjoy activities, blending imagination with the outdoors.

Details of the Summer Reading Challenge can be found on the Culture Perth & Kinross website https://www.culturepk.org. uk/news/the-summer-reading-challengereturns

Creative Crieff

Crieff Film Festival 2025 - We invite you to join us at the Crieff Film Festival, taking place from Friday, 8 August to Sunday, 10 August. Two local venues will host a selection of films and workshops, with further details to be shared soon.

Stay informed by following our social media channels, and if you would like to be involved in our ongoing projects, please contact: info@creativecrieff.org

Looking for an afternoon out?

We are a small Whist Club, who meet on a Wednesday afternoon in Cameron Court. So why not come along, just turn up, and join us for a friendly game of whist, 2 o’clock until 4 o’clock. You may not always win a prize but you will always get tea/ coffee, cake and biscuits. There is no membership fee but £2 fee each week.

Crieff and Strathearn Museum

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Cross Paths with History

The council were supposed to be erecting scaffolding around the Town Hall to do repairs to the roof in May, this didn’t happen and we then were told it would be erected in June and at the time of writing this article it still hasn’t happened. There are missing and loose tiles on the roof and the south facing window on the upstairs window needs replacing however we can advise that the pigeons and guano have now been cleared from the clock tower. The council pest control contractors also repaired the slats above the clock where the pigeons were getting in. With this work completed hopefully the clock will be back in working order soon.

We recently received on loan a beautiful 18th century dress from James Murray formally of the Dollerie estate. The dress we think dates to 1760 and was used by Jean Ann Scott Miller in 2006 in a play based on the Auld Laird Of Dollerie’s letters regarding the whereabouts of his Jacobite son lost at Culloden. Jean Ann recalls that the play was produced by Anthony Murray of Dollerie and two performances were given, one at Dollerie house and the other at the Library of Innerpeffray.

REMAKE have donated an 1849 map of land belonging to the Murrays of Dollerie and it also shows the other land owners of Crieff at that time. The map is in very fragile condition and to protect it we have framed it within an acrylic frame until we have the money to conserve and stabilise it. Thanks to REMAKE for this great piece of Crieff history.

The Museum opening times are Thursday, Friday and Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm and Saturdays 10 am - 4 pm. We are looking forward to seeing you, friends and family as well as visitors to Crieff and your thoughts on this year’s displays over the course of the season. If you would like to support the museum by becoming a member please check

our website for details and a membership form or pop into the museum and join. The membership fee is £12 per annum and you will be helping us with the running costs of keeping the museum open. We accept cash or card payments.

If you are interested in volunteering as a guide or helping in any other way at the museum then please email us at: manager@ crieffandstrathearnmuseum.org.uk

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Strathearn Arts - Strathearn Arts (Strathearn Artspace SC044319) - is a registered charity which aims to promote and advance the arts, culture and heritage through participation and enjoyment of the creative arts. See www.strathearnarts.org for more details.

Crieff Macular Support Group

Crieff Macular Support Group is here to help anyone who has macular degeneration or any form of sight loss. Everyone is welcome at this small friendly group.

We meet at the Small Hall of St Andrew’s Parish Church of Scotland, Strathearn Terrace, Crieff PH7 3AQ from 10 am to 12 pm on the first Monday of the month. We often have speakers, on a wide range of topics connected with the local community, sight or general interest. It can be helpful to meet other people who have problems with their sight and we enjoy the social interaction at the meetings over tea/coffee and biscuits. We would welcome new members and would encourage anyone interested to join us. Friends, family members and carers are welcome at the group too.

Manager, Macular Society on 07948 352967 or email laura.gray@macularsociety.org.

If you know of someone in another area how might benefit from their local Macular Society Support Group, please let me know. For more information about the Crieff Macular Society Support Group, if you would like to come to the meetings or help with the group or if you have any questions, please contact Laura Gray, Senior Regional

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Crieff Community Council

The June meeting of Crieff Community Council heard details of the consultation process taking place regarding a possible levy on visitors to the area. Local authorities now have the power to charge a set percentage on the cost of overnight accommodation, and how the proceeds of such a levy would be used is also up for discussion. There will be a drop-in consultation in Crieff on Thursday, 21 August from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Strathearn Arts Centre. The council will consider the results of its consultation process in December.

The CCC was also given a further update on the demolition of the Drummond Arms hotel from Stephen Crawford. Stephen, who is leading the project for PKC, informed the meeting that the electricity supply within the building had been disconnected and initial work had started on the project. A bat survey was completed and air, dust and vermin monitoring was on-going, with daily updates being provided.

He added that working hours were being controlled, with no evening or weekend work or road or footpath closures planned at present, but if this becomes necessary, residents will be informed well in advance.

Stephen once again confirmed that the first stage of the demolition is an 18-week project to make the building safe and should be concluded by the end of September. There is at present no go-ahead to demolish the rest of the building, but an application to do so will be completed and lodged early July, with statutory bodies such as Historic Scotland being involved in the approval process.

CCC Chairman Brian Wilton expressed concern at the likelihood the newly installed Rob Roy sculpture may be a target for vandalism. The imminent installation of CCTV in the High Street, which has now gone through all required approval processes, may act as a deterrent.

Concerned local resident Alastair Strickland spoke on the danger of the narrowness of the footpath on the northern side of Crieff’s High Street, which becomes much more hazardous when wheelie bins are present, blocking most of the access. He also believes the road up from the Sma’ Glen to Crieff runs so close to a steep gorge, where tree clearing has removed what was previously a natural safety barrier, that a tragedy is inevitable unless action is taken.

Experience Crieff (formerly Crieff Regen) is putting on musical events every Sunday throughout the summer in James Square. It is also working on the installation of new signage that will help visitors find their way about while raising awareness of the landmarks and businesses in the town. At the same time a new website is being launched that will promote Crieff as a vibrant place to live and visit. The site will link to various local groups and organisations and be a hub for the local community and visitors.

The next CCC meeting is on Monday, 4 August at 7.30 pm at the Community Campus; all welcome. If you wish to get involved in any of the CCC events or activities, find out more on the Crieff Community Council Facebook page, visit www.crieff. scot (you can see a listing of Community Events here and add your own event) or email welcome@crieff.scot

Crieff in Leaf - At the end of May, Crieff in Leaf held our very popular plant sale in James Square and we would like to thank everyone who came and supported us. We took almost £2,100 which is a great boost to our funds. By the time you are reading this, we should have planted out all our troughs and planters, and infilled the many areas around Crieff that we maintain including James Square, Burrell Square, Gallowhill, Bridgend and the War Memorial, plus smaller areas at Pittenzie, Milnab Terrace and Dalvrek. From the lovely comments we received, it seems that our work is very much appreciated, thank you.

Brass Central Strathearn - It’s been a busy few months for us! We’ve had the pleasure of performing at our annual Afternoon Concert in St Andrew’s Hall, Crieff, playing at the Dunning Fête, and rounding things off with some evening music at the MacRosty Park bandstand in Crieff. A big thank you to everyone who came out to support us-it’s always lovely to see you! We’re now taking a well-earned summer break, but we’ll be back in action soon. Catch us at Drummond Gardens for their Charity Day on Sunday, 3 August, and again in James Square from 10 am on Sunday, 17 August, providing some entertainment from 10 am before the Chieftains Parade for the Crieff Highland Gathering. We’d love to see you there-come along and support your local community band! And if you’re a brass player - or would like to be! - we’re always looking for new members. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced musician, feel free to get in touch at brasscstrath@gmail.com.

A Change at GrowBiz - But the Same Support

The end of June saw the retirement of Jackie Brierton, GrowBiz’s CEO for the past 14 years.

Under Jackie’s leadership, we’ve grown from a local enterprise support project in Eastern Perthshire to a nationally respected rural economy initiative, supporting more than 2,500 businesses and social enterprises in Perth & Kinross, the Cairngorms Park area and across rural Scotland.

Taking the organisation forward is current Co-CEO Gordon Hector, and new CoCEO Alexia McClure.

Gordon has a background in

economic development and public policy. He is passionate about supporting small businesses and their role as the foundation of thriving communities-particularly in rural areas.

Alexia has many years of experience of working in business and enterprise support. She believes that an empowering and supportive culture is vital to the success of every organisation and is what enables its people and clients to thrive.

GrowBiz will continue to provide its core services of free 1-1 business advice, learning sessions, networking events and business mentoring.

Gordon and Alexia are also excited to build on GrowBiz’s support for rural entrepreneurs and business owners. They say: “We see many opportunities to extend GrowBiz’s unique approach, award-winning programmes and specialist support for sectors such as food & drink, care, creative industries and tourism, across Scotland’s rural and island communities.”

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This time I’m going to focus on Crieff.

On The Drummond Arms, I was really pleased to see the Council’s Strategic Lead on Property Services, Stephen Crawford, appear once again at the recent Community Council to provide an update, and to answer any questions.

Going forward I know that either he or the Project Manager, Pauline Haddow, will endeavour to be at future Community Council meetings. That will help allay any concerns as the demolition work progresses, as will effective communications.

The site compound is now established. Work to remove the partially collapsed outbuilding to the rear proceeds. That will then be followed by the second stage under the Dangerous Building Notice: in particular, to remove unsafe parts of the roof and chimney stack standing above what once used to be the premises of the Royal Bank of Scotland.

As to Broich Road, which I referred to last time, work is now underway. I have expressed concerns about consultation. Indeed, over the first few days there was a marked degree of uncertainty as to what was happening. As regards signage, it was not clear how far the road could be accessed, and over diversions. It was confusing. Very much hope that by the time you read this any outstanding issues have been resolved. Longer term it will be vital to monitor the work being carried out: not least by Persimmon.

There are quite a few other property matters in Crieff. I was sad to see further vandalism at the old Primary School building in Commissioner Street. I have been working on this location for some time: indeed, it is the primary school I went to, albeit quite a few years back! At the last Finance and Resources committee, where I’m Convener, I was pleased that £125,000 was set aside to purchase a piece of land at the front of the building, this amount coming from the Affordable Housing Earmarked Reserve. There is though a legal process that needs to be completed. With the building right now, it’s not just unsightly, but there is also a fire risk.

Then, there is the Town Hall. It’s not just the clock not working, but also tiles on the roof, and other matters. Here too I have written to the Council’s Estates and Property teams to find out how we can speed things up and get action.

One issue that has been sorted out is the installation of the two remaining CCTV cameras in the centre of Crieff. This has taken a very long time to bring about. It has now happened. Here, thanks must go to Baillie Brock for never giving up. Rhona has persisted on this. That has paid off. It will be a big help for Crieff in terms of security and also allowing for more events to be held.

Talking of which I will say more next month about what is planned for the run up to the Games on Sunday, 17 August: not least about Crieff Film Festival on Friday, 8 to Sunday, 10 August. What I will also comment on next time is the Council’s Review of Leisure Assets. At time of writing the papers are due out imminently, but I want to study what is put forward. Many think it is all about Perth. In fact, you may find that there is also good news for Crieff and Strathearn in general. Wait and see.

All the best, Stewart. Councillor Stewart Donaldson, Strathearn Ward 6

To contact me I’m on SDonaldson@pkc.gov.uk, at 2 High Street, Perth. By phone it’s best to phone my Council mobile on 07557 815544.

Comrie Cancer Support - We are a group which meets to offer mutual support to anyone affected by cancer: spouses, other relatives, friends, men and women. We have coffee etc., we chat, we share, and we learn from each other’s experiences through what can often be a difficult time.

We meet on the second last Tuesday of each month in Comrie and Dundurn Church Hall Annexe. 5.30 pm - 7 pm

Pitlochry Festival Theatre Event

Friday, 25 July - DreamArts Rep Company, an innovative young theatre company, is bringing their electrifying new production

Head’s Up: Frank’s Story to the Pitlochry Festival Theatre on Friday, 25 July, 2 pm. This exciting performance fuses beatbox, rap, theatre, and film to tell a gripping comingof-age tale about courage, identity, and the importance of community.

Head’s Up: Frank’s Story follows 17-year-old Frank and his big brother Gabriel, a writer. Life on their Island home is quiet-until the day Gabriel vanishes, leaving only a note and a hard drive. His message is clear: Frank must deliver it to a publisher in London. But as Frank sets off on his journey, joined by his best friend Mickey and an unforgettable cast of characters, everything he thought he knew begins to unravel. Frank must overcome his fears, take his place in the world and keep his head up!

Head’s Up: Frank’s Story is a bold coming-ofage adventure performed by a talented cast of young artists from refugee backgrounds. Expect comedy, courage, and a thrilling ride to The Island in this unforgettable new show. DreamArts is an outreach charity delivering creative and therapeutic projects in London. DreamArts Rep Company is a young theatre company that creates original productions fusing beatbox and rap, theatre and film. Our productions tour to UK theatres with the company performing and delivering workshops engaging with local communities. The company is made up of young actors from refugee backgrounds who collectively devise the stories, characters, music and movement to tell stories that speak to universal themes. The aim of the project is to support young people from refugee backgrounds to feel part of a creative network and welcome in the UK. The project also supports arts organisations to develop their practice and build connections to their local refugee communities.

ABERFELDY SHOW & GAMES 2025

Friday 8th & Saturday 9th August 2025

Friday 8th August

• Pony & Horse • Riding Classes

• Children’s Sideshows

• Pet Show • Craft Fair

• Free Car Park

• Licensed Catering

Saturday 9th August

• Cattle, Sheep & Heavy Horses commencing at 9am

• Highland Gathering commencing at 1pm

• Highland Dancing

• Heavyweight Events

• Menzies Stone • Pet Show

• Flower Show & W.R.I.

• Craft Fair & Food Fair

• Free Car Park • Licensed Catering

• Aberfeldy & District

J.A.C Ceilidh from 9pm

Admission

Friday - FREE

Saturday

Tickets: Heads Up: Frank’s Story. Pay what you can tickets including the option to book for free. Free group tickets available for youth, refugee, community and arts groups. Please contact Catherine at catherine@ dreamarts.org.uk or 07395 284927.

£12 for Adults, £10 for Seniors

£5 for Children aged 5-15, Children under 5 free

www.aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk

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Pete Wishart MP

Perth and Kinross-shire

I can be reached at 63 Glasgow Road, Perth, PH2 0PE, by telephone on 01738 639598 or by email at pete.wishart.mp@parliament.uk

Pete Wishart MP

Perth and Kinross-shire SNP

Since my last column, I have been contacted by a number of constituents with regards to the recently announced Meallbrodden Energy Park proposal by developer, Eurowind Energy. The proposal is still in the early stages, but would consist of eight wind turbines, solar panels, and a potential battery energy storage system.

Eurowind states that it would generate power for more than 74,000 homes while saving more than 104,000 tonnes of CO2 annually and adding around £280,000 per year to the local economy. They have also committed to a community benefit fund of £5,000 per installed megawatt of wind energy to local causes every year. However, there have been various concerns raised about the historically and culturally significant location of the site, as well as its sheer size and scale.

This would evidently be a major development for the area, so it’s important that the voice of the local community is properly heard and considered. I would therefore encourage all residents to engage with the consultation process. I understand that the developer has already held two community engagement events and will move into a second consultation phase later in the year. Residents can also submit a feedback form to the developer directly using their website at: www.meallbroddenenergypark.co.uk/the-project/feedback-form

In other news, End Child Poverty, a leading UK child poverty taskforce, has just published its annual update on local child poverty statistics, in which there are some positive findings for Perth and Kinross. It found that in Perth and Kinross there was a near 3% drop in child poverty rates between 2022/23 - 2023/24, and that the local authority now has one of the lowest rates in Scotland. Of course, we can’t treat this as a win. It is the responsibility of all levels of government to continuously strive to go further and faster to eradicate it once and for all. However, these figures are an indication that things are moving in the right direction. Breaking the generational poverty cycle improves health and wellbeing, which of course eases the strain on our NHS; whilst reducing crime and improving educational outcomes. It is my hope that with sustained willpower at a community, local authority, and national level, we will continue to move closer to the day when child poverty is a problem of the past in our country. If you or anyone you know is a parent who is struggling financially, navigating what support is available to you can be a minefield. There are various welfare support measures, some of which are operated by the UK Government, and others by the Scottish Government. You can find out more about what you are entitled to at: www.costofliving.campaign.gov.scot/benefits or you can contact Perth Citizens Advice Bureau, whose advisors are well trained in offering advice and application support. They can be contacted at: 0808 196 9440/ advice@perthcab.org.uk

Please feel free to contact my office if you have any queries on 01738 639598 / pete. wishart.mp@parliament.uk.

VisionPK: Comrie Social Group for People with a Visual or Hearing Impairment

VisionPK support a regular group in Comrie for people with a visual or hearing impairment. We have been running for over a year now, meeting up for a chat and some refreshments. People working or living in the community have been invited along to chat with us about their work or interests. If you would like to volunteer at the group, or come along as an attendee, then please get in touch, we would appreciate community support.

Our meetings in Comrie are in: The Lounge, Cameron Court, Almond Place, Comrie PH6 2BB. We meet every second Tuesday of the month from 10 am until 11.30 am. Tel: 01738 626969 info@visionpk.org.uk

Become a Hedgehog Champion - Become a Hedgehog Champion with the British Hedgehog Preservation Society/Peoples’ Trust for Endangered Species. How long is it since you last saw a hedgehog? They are now officially classed as vulnerable to extinction in the UK. There are many reasons and it’s sad to think of such a fate for this unique and prickly little creature. Here are ways to help: *Link your garden with Hedgehog Highways *Create a wild corner *Make your pond safe with a ramp *Clear away netting and litter *Put out food and water *Stop using chemicals *Check before strimming *Be careful with bonfires *Make a home for hedgehogs *Become a Hedgehog Champion. You can become a Hedgehog Champion by registering on www. hedgehogstreet.org/website, which has resources to make your garden and neighbourhood hedgehog-friendly zones.

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Crieff Baptist Church

At CBC we have weekly services on a Sunday morning at 10:30am. We are a welcoming, friendly church and our services reflect this in being fairly informal in style, with participation from various members of the congregation each week. We have children’s groups which run during the services as well and tea & coffee are served after the service for a time of fellowship.

Each week on Tuesday evenings, Wednesday daytime and Wednesday evening there are home groups which run throughout the year where we study the bible, pray together and encourage and support one another. For more information on any of these, please just get in touch.

We currently also run a warm spaces group (Coorie & Crafts) on a Monday from 12:302:30pm. Come along for some tea, coffee and home baking, everyone very welcome. For further information on any of these events, or to get in touch with the minister, please contact via: crieffbaptist@gmail.com pastor@crieffbaptist.org.uk

Crieff Baptist Church, 1 Addison Terrace, Crieff, PH7 3AT.

Registered Scottish Charity SC053381

Mid Strathearn Parish - Mid Strathearn Parish in rural Perthshire was formed in 2018 with the Union of the congregations of Fowlis Wester, Gask, Madderty and Monzie Churches. As a family of Christian people we offer opportunities for regular worship and aim to serve our community through caring and involvement. We seek to be welcoming, open, warm and friendly, and look forward to welcoming you to our services.

seek to teach and understand the message of the Bible, loving God and showing that love to our community.

St Fillan’s RC Parish Church

Ford Road, Crieff PH7 3HN, Also serving St. Fillan’s and St Margaret’s, Comrie stfillancrieff@dunkelddiocese.org.uk

Sunday Masses - 5.30 pm Saturday Vigil in St Fillan’s, Crieff 9.30 am in St Margaret’s, Comrie 11 am in St Fillan’s

We are here to welcome you home, to God, to us, to your true and better self. Our church is located in Ford Road, Crieff, in the heart of Perthshire, part of the Catholic Church in Scotland.

Crieff Parish Church www.crieffparishchurch.org

Crieff Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland. We meet for worship every Sunday at 11 am in the St Andrew’s building at the corner of Strathearn Terrace and Ferntower Road.

Services are led by our minister, Rev Andrew J Philip, with a blend of new and older musical praise led by our band - these services are livestreamed for folk who can’t come along.

Our church family is made up of all sorts of people at all stages of life - there’s even a play corner for the youngest children. We

Members of our church are involved in a number of local and national charities, and in partnership with other churches in town we offer people support getting free from debt through CAP Strathearn. As a church we seek to be opened up to God and opened out to others in Worship, Nurture and Mission. If you are new to Crieff, visiting the area or looking for a church we would love to welcome and get to know you, so please come along or get in touch.

Crieff Parish Church, Strathearn Terrace, Crieff, PH7 3AQ

Scottish Registered Charity SC004304

A congregation of the Church of Scotland within the Presbytery of Perth Congregation number 281650.

Comrie Parish Church

www.comrieparishchurch.org Comrie Parish Church, 22 Burrell Street, Comrie, PH6 2JP

Welcome to our Church - We seek to follow Jesus Christ, to share the Gospel, and bring the knowledge of God’s love to all.

Sunday services are 10 am Comrie Parish Church and 11.30 am Dundurn.

To contact Rev Craig Dobney call 01764 679196 or email him at CDobney@churchofscotland.org.uk.

Charity No: SC 001878

Dundurn Parish Church - Dundurn Parish Church in the village of St Fillans is the linked charge with Comrie Parish Church. Sunday worship is at 11.30 am.

Crieff Baptist Church

1 Addison Terrace, Crieff PH7 3AT crieffbaptist@gmail.com www.crieffbaptist.org.uk

We meet at 10.30 am on Sunday mornings. Everyone welcome.

St James Episcopal Church Muthill

St James Episcopal Church building, situated at the heart of Muthill Village, has been a place of worship for nearly a century and its members are looking forward to a year of celebrations in 2026. But the church community here is much older, with an amazing story.

St. Fergus, a missionary from Ireland, began his Christian ministry here. In the Middle Ages the church was monastic, linked with the Abbey of Lindores. Persecution of the Episcopal Church was part of the ’45, with the faithful congregation obliged to be scattered and secretive; plaques in the church commemorate this troubled time. Muthill Old Church, once Episcopalian, was passed to the Church of Scotland in 1705 and used by them until 1825, when it was replaced by the current Parish Church and then fell into disrepair. St James’ Church is the ‘mother church’ of Strathearn and when need arose it established ‘mission churches’ in Crieff, Comrie and Auchterarder, all still open and serving local people.

The current church building was opened in 1836, with help and support from neighbouring estates and many generous benefactors. In 1903 it was extended and redesigned and is now bright and airy, with elegant brass fittings and fine pews made from oak from Culdees. Stone for the font was brought all the way from Caen, in Normandy - the best available for Muthill babies! The church archives contain details of many local families and worthy Christians and there are plans to share these old stories, and photographs, with Strathearn folk. Handwritten baptism records make fascinating reading.

Worship continues weekly at St. James’ Church, in a regular pattern of Sunday evenings at 5.30 pm: the first Sunday each month is Holy Communion and on other Sundays we gather for traditional Evensong, all accompanied by our lovely organ. Services are followed by refreshments and all are welcome to join us.

Further details on our website, www. stjamesmuthill.com and on our Facebook page St James Church Muthill

Jehovah’s Witnesses

26-30 King St, Crieff PH7 3HA

Jehovah’s Witnesses hold meetings for worship twice each week. (Hebrews 10:24, 25)

The Crossing Crieff

At these meetings, which are open to the public, we examine what the Bible says and how we can apply its teachings in our life. Most of our services include audience participation, much like a classroom discussion. Meetings begin and end with song and prayer.

You don’t have to be one of Jehovah’s Witnesses to attend our meetings. We invite everyone to come along.

Seats are free. No collections are ever taken. www.jw.org/en

Strathearn Episcopal Churches Crieff, Comrie, & Lochearnhead Rev. Gennie Evans rev.gen@btinternet.com.

St Columba’s, Crieff; St Serf’s, Comrie; St Angus’, Lochearnhead and St Fillan’s, Killin www.strathearn-episcopal-churches.co.uk

Seventh Day Adventist Church

Gwydyr Road, PH7 4BS info@crieffadventist.org.uk www.crieffadventist.org.uk

We meet every Sabbath (Saturday) for our worship services. At 10 am we have our Study Hour (with separate classes for adults and children). Our main worship service is at 11.20 am and we often have other events throughout the week. Our aim and vision is to be a community that reflects faith in God demonstrated by faith in our fellow men and women, thus honouring the command of the Lord Jesus found in passages such as John 13:34,35 ‘A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.’ Come and join us...

Please check any service times listed independently before attending. If you see any out of date information, or feel that there any omissions, we’d be obliged if you could email us at crieffandcomrie@thequair.com

Who are we - The Crossing Crieff is a Gospel-centred, local, independent church. A Community who gather to Worship, learn from His Word, and fellowship. We believe in the power of studying the Word of God (the Bible) and having a community of people which is not just on Sunday. We meet twice a week for worship, bible study/teaching, and fellowship, in which we systematically go through the bible looking at the big picture of the bible and the individual events and stories and how it all fits together.

Service Times

Heartlands.church - At www.Heartlands.church, we’re not building just another church-we’re forging a brand new, bold, unapologetic, forward-facing community, rooted in the applied Word of God. If you’re hungry for preaching that doesn’t skirt around the issues-but hits the heart of today’s challenges and opportunities with the authority of Scripturethen this might be exactly what you’ve been praying for.

We’re bold, unbowed, unafraid, and unapologetic.

Sunday Morning Service - 11 am for children service (all welcome), and 11.30 am12.30 pm for adult service, followed by tea, coffee & fellowship at Strathearn Campus, Pittenzie Rd, Crieff PH7 3JN

Tuesday Evening Bible study - 5.30 pm for a meal and fellowship followed by a discussion-based bible study starting at 6.15 pm - 7 pm at Craiglynne, Dallerie Road, Crieff, PH7 4EG

More Information Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about God or ourselves.

Our details are Pastor: Allan Holleran Email: info@thecrossingcrieff.co.uk Web: www.thecrossingcrieff.co.uk Tel: 07864 803123

Address: Craiglynne, Dallerie Road, Crieff, PH7 4EG. Charity No: SC052382.

Muthill Parish Church

www.muthillparishchurch.co.uk

And if that’s you-or that’s who you want to become-consider this your invitation. Come check out one of our Introduction Sessions. No fluff. No hype. Just real people, real truth, and real preparation for the days ahead.

Email: robert@whisperingword.com Call: 07975 805323 Visit: www.Heartlands. church

We’re not here to play church. We’re here to be the Church. See you soon. Blessings, Rev. Victor Robert Farrell Heartlands.church

Glenartney Church Services

Our services this year are Sunday, 10 August 3 pm Sunday, 14 September 3 pm Sunday, 12 October for Thanksgiving Service at 3 pm What3words to find the church: ///resolved.hardening.terms

A warm welcome awaits you every Sunday at our new time of 10.30 am. Our services can also be viewed online on our YouTube channel or on our Facebook page. We also have lots of opportunities throughout the week where you can come and meet up and enjoy some heat and company. Check out our Facebook page for details. The long presence of a church in Muthill is evident by the remains of a medieval building and burial ground in the centre of the village.

Charity Registration Numbers Muthill: SC004984 Trinity Gask & Kinkel SC000004

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What to expect from a complimentary hearing assessment at The Edinburgh Hearing Practice

Most hearing centers will measure the quietest sounds that you can hear and based on this will make a recommendation. Although this type of hearing test provides useful information, by no means does it provide a full picture, we hear with our ears but it is our brain that understands speech! With this in mind, we have designed our test protocol to ensure that we measure your exact individual issues.

First and foremost, we will listen to you. Hearing loss is personal and we take the time to listen to your experience.

We recommend that you bring someone with you as they can often provide useful information and support. Our hearing assessments usually take about 90 minutes.

We will ask some medical related questions so that we have a good understanding of your general health and history. Next we will examine your ears. We have the latest technology and can show you images of your ears on a screen if you are interested in seeing exactly what we are looking at.

We thoroughly check your ears using state of the art video equipment and keep the images on your records so we can keep track of your ear health.

We thoroughly check your ears using state of the art video equipment and keep the images on your records so keep track of your ear health.

If your ears are blocked with wax your hearing test will not be accurate. You’re in safe hands at the Edinburgh Hearing

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very latest audiometric equipment to record the quietest sounds that you can hear, but also importantly, the way that

very latest audiometric equipment to record the qui sounds that you can hear, but also importantly, the

both quiet and in the presence of the dreaded background noise.

Where appropriate, we perform tympanometry to check how the middle ear is working (this is a really simple comfortable test, and is nothing to be nervous about).

At each stage we will explain the results really thoroughly to you and make sure that everything is completely clear.

Occasionally we may feel that onward referral is required – this is unusual, but you can trust us to always do the right thing.

Occasionally we may feel that onward referral is required – this is unusual, but you can trust us to alwa the right thing.

Our care plans are bespoke and suited around your individual needs and preferences. All our hearings aids are available to trial for 30 days at no cost. We believe that the proof is in the pudding!

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Comrie Heritage Group (CHG) CHG plays a vital role in preserving and celebrating the vibrant history of Comrie and its surroundings.

Our role includes the conserving and interpreting the history of Cultybraggan Camp - Cultybraggan is Scotland’s only remaining prisoner of war camp. Its history is multifaceted: Initially, it served as a labour camp for Italian prisoners of war until Italy surrendered in 1943. In 1944 it became a camp for German POWs, including soldiers, submariners and airmen. After the war, many of these men remained and underwent a programme of denazification before being returned home. Some returned later in their lives to revisit the camp and to meet again the friends that they had made in Comrie. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) eventually took over the camp, using it as a training facility for TA, regular soldiers, and cadets. In 2007 Comrie Development Trust acquired the camp from the MoD. Cultybraggan Museum - The museum, located in the Jail block, opened in 2021. It provides insights into the daily lives of prisoners and showcases storyboards detailing camp life and interactions between prisoners and Comrie villagers.

We shall be holding an exhibition entitled ‘Comrie: our village’ in the Parish Church Hall Annexe from Monday, 21 July until Saturday, 26 July from 10 am until 4 pm. Admission is free but donations are welcome.

The museum is now open for the 2025 sea son from 10 am until 4 pm on Fridays, Sat urdays and Sundays. While there is no entrance fee, donations which will enable us to continue running the museum would be greatly appreciated. Guided tours - Comrie Heritage Group offers guided tours of Cultybraggan Camp. Adults: £10; children over 10 years: £5; ed ucational groups: £2 per person; groups of more than 12 adults: £8. To arrange a tour, please visit the Cultybraggan Museum web site at www.cultybraggancamp.uk and select contact us.

By supporting the Comrie Heritage Group, you contribute to the rich tapestry of Com rie’s past and ensure that its legacy lives on.

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Café Comrie

• Traditional Scottish breakfasts • Baked potatoes

• Hot filled breakfast rolls • Home made soups • Freshly made sandwiches & toasties

• Croissants

• Mackies ice cream

• Twinnings tea selection and fresh ground coffee

• Daily special board

• Takeaways Available

Summer Opening Times will vary.

Comrie Bridge Club - Think your bridge is a bit rusty or not good enough to join a club. Think again and give us a try. Why not turn your heating off and come for a warm welcome at Comrie Bridge club. We are a small friendly club that plays duplicate bridge each week from early October to the end of March. We welcome new players both experienced and improvers and your first visit is free. On a Wednesday afternoon you are welcome to come and just watch for a few weeks before joining in play.

We play on Wednesday afternoon at 2 pm and Thursday evening at 7 pm in the Comrie Bowling Club, Camp Road. We ask players to arrive at least 15 minutes early. You do not need a partner for Wednesdays. Thursday is for pairs but if you need a partner give us a ring and we will try to arrange one for you. Both sessions have a break for tea or coffee and biscuits. The annual membership fee is £7 which includes both days and the table fee is £3 per session. If you are interested in joining us or want more information please contact: Phil 07713 643565 philiptipping61@gmail. com or Kate 07714 291077 kate@thecreativepractice.org

Front Cover Picture - Our great thanks to local author and photographer, Polly Pullar, for sending us this month’s wonderful front cover image. You can see Polly’s website at www.pollypullar.com

Please check our Facebook & Instagram accounts for details

Café Comrie, Drummond Street, Comrie, PH6 2DW

Tel: 01764 670838 e: cafe.comrie@btinternet.com

We usually use photos from our own stock, however if you think you have something suitable you would like us to use for The Quair please feel free to email it to us at crieffandcomrie@thequair.com stating your name and providing a short narrative about the photo. Please note that by sending your photo you are also agreeing to let us use this for any Quair activity.

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Excitement Builds for Comrie

Fortnight 2025 - The much-anticipated Comrie Fortnight kicks off on Saturday, 19 July.

The Shaky Village’s vibrant community festival promises two weeks of fun-filled activities and events designed to entertain and engage all ages.

The festivities will begin with a bustling Street Market following the Opening Ceremony at 1.30 pm, offering local clubs, charities and organisations the chance to raise funds. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to join in and support these vital community groups. Live music in the Beer Tent will round off the day.

talking news

Strathearn Talking News is your local talking newspaper. We are volunteers who read and record onto USB the Strathearn Herald, the local newspaper for Crieff and District. We also read and record onto USB the monthly magazine The Crieff and Comrie Quair. A USB may be more familiarly known as a memory stick.

Highlights of the Fortnight - Pram Derby: A fan-favourite event where participants in fancy dress race their creatively designed ‘prams’ down the street. It’s a wild and wacky competition that guarantees laughs and excitement for competitors and spectators alike. Comrie Cancer Club is already putting aside prams for anyone that wants to take part, and this year we will have a workshop in the lead up, where you can prep your pram so there is no excuse not to get involved! Get Groovy Dance Sessions: Kirsten Gillies of KG Dance will help unleash your inner dancer with sessions designed for all skill levels. footy f licks and tricks with Callum ross of Jeanfield swifts: A must for football enthusiasts eager to show off their skills or learn new ones. Arts and Crafts: A chance for creatives to express themselves and learn new techniques. Beach and Bubble Party

Beyond these activities, there will also be day trips, sporting competitions and a captivating production from the Comrie Drama Club, plus drag act Mrs C will be adding some sparkle in the marquee and there’s a return of the ever popular Traditional Bingo Night. The grand finale, on Saturday, 2 August, is the not-to-be-missed Float Parade, offering a day of entertainment for the entire family. Throughout the Fortnight, the Comrie Pipe Band will provide lively performances, adding to the festive atmosphere. Stay Informed - Event information will be available on village noticeboards and in the programmes, which can be bought in local shops. For the latest updates - Follow the Comrie Fortnight Association on Facebook. Join us for Comrie Fortnight 2025 - a celebration of community spirit, creativity, and fun. We can’t wait to see you there!

Scottish Chamber Orchestra Summer Tour - The Scottish Chamber Orchestra has announced its annual Summer Tour, bringing together a host of exceptional conductors and soloists to present world-class, live classical music to 20 remote Scottish locations including Blair Atholl.

Conductor Jakob Lehmann and SCO Principal Clarinettist Maximiliano Martín lead a romantic programme in Blair Atholl (28 August). The programme includes Rossini’s Overture to The Barber of Seville, Spohr’s Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat, and Schubert’s Symphony No. 2 in B-flat

Tickets are on sale now via www.sco.org.uk. 18 and Under Go Free. Under 26s/ students/ Universal Credit £6. People with disabilities half price, essential companion goes free.

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Strathearn Talking News is a Charity (SCO 15628) and in 2014 the Charity received a grant from Awards for All to go digital. Prior to that the newspaper was recorded and copied onto cassettes. We are proud to say that Strathearn Talking News has been providing a service for nearly 35 years for those in our community with a visual impairment and who find reading difficult. We provide a USB player. It is a small lightweight box no larger than a box of tissues. It runs off the mains electricity but it can also run on a battery which is automatically charged when the player is plugged into the mains. This makes it very easy to take into other areas of the house. The yellow on/off dial at the front is also an excellent volume control. The dial and the forward/back/pause buttons are yellow to make them more vis-

ible. The service we provide is completely free. We record and copy from our own homes on a weekly rota, 52 weeks of the year. Listeners to Strathearn Talking News hear local news concerning Crieff and the surrounding villages. We record all the news items, letters to the Editor, Intimations, Planning Applications, reports from local Clubs and Organisations, a calendar of events, as well as the main feature in the newspaper that week. We also do our best to describe photographs!

The Crieff and Comrie Quair is an open access monthly magazine and carries articles on a variety of interesting topics. We record and copy it onto our weekly USB once a month.

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Fortingall Art Summer Exhibition

Saturday, 12 July to Sunday, 27 July from 10 am to 6 pm. With a few days until the opening of this year’s prestigious art event in Molteno Hall, Fortingall’s famous ‘Arts and Crafts’ venue, we are delighted to welcome 32 artists with a variety of styles from painting, engraving, photography, furniture making, ceramics, glass and sculpture. Our newest member is Jane Drysdale a glass artist with a unique style.

Since the devastating fire in Fortingall which burnt down 5 historical houses, part of the James MacLaren, ‘arts and crafts’ design for the village, it is lovely to hold such a positive event, and you certainly won’t be disappointed with such a talented group.

The exhibition also showcases the developing talent in the area by holding a Young People’s Art Competition when all entries are displayed, not just the prize-winners. The whole scene is decorated by beautiful flower displays from local gardens, by our talented volunteer arrangers.

We are delighted that the village’s newly refurbished Fortingall Hotel is open again to nonresidents, so do call in for light refreshments during your visit.

As well as all the beautiful work displayed, there are prints and cards available for purchase. Entry is free although we welcome donations to support The Scottish Charity Air Ambulance, a vital service in a remote rural area such as this.

So please come and enjoy our art exhibition, browse around the village and visit our oldest resident, the yew tree, which is claimed to be 5,000 years old, perhaps the oldest living thing in Europe

Doors open at 10 am and close at 6 pm daily.

See our website for more information about the artists and the exhibition www.fortingallart.co.uk

Comrie Drama - ‘Allo ‘Allo - ‘Listen very carefully, I shall say this only once…’ Comrie Drama is delighted to bring back the hilarity of ‘Allo ‘Allo! for a 10th anniversary reprise of our original sell-out production. Based on the popular British television series, this uproarious comedy relates the adventures of a hapless café owner in occupied France. He and his wife have stashed a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis in a sausage in their cellar, where two British airmen are also hiding until the Resistance can repatriate them. Communications with London using the wireless that is disguised as a cockatoo add to the many embarrassments this intrepid proprietor endures in the company of his patrons. News that the Fuhrer is scheduled to visit the town inspires tricksters disguised as Hitler to frequent the café. Meanwhile René summons all the wit he can muster to save his café and his life.

Wednesday, 30 July to Friday, 1 August, Comrie White Church, 7.30 pm. Doors open 7 pm.

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Innerpeffray Library - A warm welcome awaits you at the Library of Innerpeffray, where our team of visitor guides can help you turn the pages of our historic collection and be enveloped in tales of past times. This year, our fascinating exhibition celebrates the theme of Book Markings - exploring the ways that past owners and readers of our historic collection of books have left their marks upon the pages, through notes, names and even doodles. Dates for your Diary

Thursday, 10 July - The Three Inch Fools: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 7 pm. The everpopular Fools are back, in their 10th anniversary year, with an outdoor performance of this glorious audience favourite. Tickets £20 / £12 / £48.

Friday, 1 & Saturday, 2 August - Innerpeffray Summer Fayre. 10 am - 4 pm. Gladden your heart with a browse of our summer fayre, with unique gifts from the Library alongside carefully curated stalls from local artists and makers. Free entry, refreshments available.

Friday, 5 - Sunday, 7 September - The Innerpeffray Festival. Our celebration of reading returns once more this September, with insightful talks and creative workshops. Featuring talks from renowned authors David Greig and Lucy MacRae, music from innovative duo ‘Things Found in Books’, a book binding workshop with Marion Archibald and poetry writing with our very own poetin-residence Jennie Turnbull. Tickets available soon.

Wednesday, 8 October - The Ted Powell Memorial Lecture. The Friends of Innerpeffray are delighted to invite the Hon. Lord Duthie to deliver this annual lecture as the Library’s season draws to a close. Tickets available soon.

Call for Volunteers - Our friendly volunteer team are crucial to the running of the Library of Innerpeffray. Whether you would like to be a visitor guide, join the gardening team, do behind-the-scenes admin or help out with our programme of events, we’d love to hear from you. Email info@innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk or call the number below.

The Library’s regular opening hours are

Wednesday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, and Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm. Contact us on 01764 652819 or visit our website at www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk for more details and for ticket booking.

SWI Fowlis Wester - The group had a lovely meeting at a wonderful private garden at Dunira, Comrie. The evening was perfect, sunny and warm and the ladies brought a picnic which was enjoyed in the Orangerie. Our hostess was generous in showing us around. It was the perfect end to the year. We all look forward to seeing everybody in September.

Comrie & St Fillans Music Circle -

Meetings are held at the Rural Hall Comrie, starting at between 12 pm/12.30 pm on a Tuesday (But never the second Tuesday in the month) which is then followed by a light lunch and the subject for the day. Regardless of the programme we are finished at no later than 4 pm. The 10 meetings for the autumn are already under way and the dates are as follows:-

2025: September 16, 23 and 30 - October 7, 21 and 28 - November 4, 18 and 25 - December 2

2026: January 20 and 27 - February 3, 17 and 24 - March 3, 17 and 24. Exact performance for each date to be advised shortly

Membership is open to everyone and all are welcome, we are a very friendly club so come and try us out.

If further information is required please contact Malcolm Gregory H 01764 670493 or M 07752 498187.

Comrie Probus Club - All meetings are held on every other Wednesday at the Comrie Parish Church Hall at 10.30 am starting with tea/coffee followed by the presentation of the day.

Under the guidance of our new chairman - Ian Rogers - dates and speakers for the coming 12 meetings start on Wednesday, 8 October with the speaker Margaret Bennett talking about her book project ‘Up the Glen and Doon the Village’ with the balance of speakers already well under way and will be advised in later editions of The Quair.

Meeting dates for this year are October 8 and 22, November 5 and 19 and December 3 and 17 with dates for 2026 to be advised shortly.

Membership is open to everyone, we are a friendly club and all are welcome. Please come along and give us a try. For further information please contact Valerie Banwell on H 01764 685208 - M 07714 548219 or Malcolm Gregory on 01764 670493 or 07752 498187.

The Arts Society Tayside

After hearing Tyler Butterworth talk about his late father and Carry On Film actor Peter Butterworth in A Bit of a Carry On June 9, we closed our season of 2024/5 lectures, but we have a full programme planned for our 2025/6 season, starting with Caroline Bendix on Monday, 8 September, who will talk to us on The Conservation of National Trust Libraries, followed by Alison Bevan on Monday, 13 October on Paintings at the Edge, Britain’s Coastal Art. In addition we are looking forward to a full special interest day on Friday, 10 October on the Scottish Colourists, by Guy Peploe, artist and grandson of Samuel Peploe.

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We continued our programme of supporting art in local schools by funding an art teacher to provide a half day workshop on printing at Whitehall’s Primary School in Forfar.

The Arts Society Tayside is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run, society dedicated to providing its members with enjoyable and approachable experiences in the arts, and supporting local good causes related to art. Each year we offer our 300 members ten fascinating and accessible daytime lectures at Birnam Arts on a wide variety of topics, as well as a range of house, garden and gallery visits and interesting add-on activities. Please visit our website to see the full programme: theartssocietytayside.org.uk.

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Strathearn Ward - Conservative Many will be pleased to see that work began in early June to install the final two CCTV cameras on the High Street. This marks the completion of a crucial project to enhance safety and security in the town centre. I want to give a particular and heartfelt thank you to my colleague, Cllr Brock, who has been instrumental in seeing this through to completion.

This month is also a time for celebration, and I want to extend a huge congratulations to all the local young people who are completing, and doing presentations on, their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. Completing a DofE award is a significant achievement that requires dedication, teamwork, and resilience. It also underscores the importance of outdoor education, which offers invaluable opportunities for personal growth, building confidence, and developing a deeper appreciation for the wonderful environment we are so fortunate to have on our doorstep. Well done to everyone.

On the High Street, many will have noticed that some works have now begun at the site of the Drummond Arms Hotel. Works relating to the Dangerous Building Notice started on June 2, marking the first tangible steps towards resolving the future of the site. The formal demolition application is due to be submitted in July, with the aim of beginning the demolition itself in October.

To ensure clear communication, and ensure that the voices of locals are heard, the Council has appointed Maria Francke to lead on engagement for this project. If you have any questions, or any thoughts and ideas about the long term future of the site, please do get in touch and let me know your thoughts.

As always, if there’s something you’d like to raise or discuss, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. You can contact me on - Telephone 01738 475000, email NKhogali@pkc.gov.uk or at Perth & Kinross Council, 2 High St, Perth PH1 5PH

Probus Club Auchterarder - You are invited to join Auchterarder Probus Club which is a social forum providing fellowship and friendship for like-minded people. It is not affiliated to a central organising body.

We are a broad church with retired and semi-retired professional people and others and comprise farmers, ministers, senior armed forces people, surgeons and marketing folk and engineers from a wide background. You will be most welcome. We meet twice a month in the winter and once a month in the summer. Meetings are held in the Auchterarder Golf Club and start at 12 noon with lunch at 12.30 pm followed by a guest speaker. Future speakers include Members of Parliament, Senior Officers from our Navy and Army plus local traders who want to tell their story.

If you are interested in joining us please contact our Press Officer by email at forbesmcnaughton@icloud.com

Dunkeld Cathedral Art Exhibition - Registration is now complete for our 55th Annual Art Exhibition. Over 100 artists will be bringing their work to the Duchess Anne and work is now showing on the website at www.dunkeldartexhibition.com.

Our Preview Evening will be on Monday, 28 July from 6 pm - 7.30 pm and if you are in the area and interested, please join us then. All work is for sale and is taken away when sold. We open on Tuesday, 29 July at 10 am and will be open every day from 10 am - 4 pm and 12 pm - 4 pm on Sundays until Thursday, 28 August.

We are fortunate to have the support of a number of professional artists as well as amateur and once again we have a wide selection of work from watercolours and pen and ink to oils, hand turned wood items, cards and pottery.

We hope to see you over the summer at the Duchess Anne in the Cross, Dunkeld. Further information from DunkeldArt@aol.com.

Cultybraggan Camp History Project

The Project was founded in 2017 to preserve the history and the fabric of the camp, working wherever possible with the camp owners at the time.

Our members include academics and volunteers who are dedicated to investigate and document in central resources all aspects of the camp’s past. We believe the camp is of importance to the nation and not just the local village. It is our ambition to create an online fund of knowledge to be preserved for hundreds of years and beyond. This includes all stories, documents, photographs and other images, which will be assembled into a virtual museum.

There may also be a virtual guided tour of the camp showing the various artefacts as one explores and possibly an ‘App’ for reference using mobile phones. We continue in discussion with other organisations doing similar work to us, which is proving mutually beneficial. We are very conscious that a lot of currently existing material is deteriorating and even vanishing, to be lost forever. Those digital records and stories will prove very interesting in hundreds of years time. We are working with organisations and universities to endeavour to create national reservoirs of all this material.

We are very keen to have other people join our group who share our interests and ambitions. If you are interested in joining us or sharing with us, please contact history@camp21.org.uk.

Our members are the experts to guide tours, give talks and support authors, historians and film-makers, allowing them direct access to our resources and personnel. Now in our eighth year, we provide illustrated talks to many groups including Rotary and Local History Clubs. We can do these in person or online and in hybrid situations with an audience and on-line. If you’d like one of our talks please email us at tours@camp21.org.uk. There is a wealth of information for the public to view on our web site at camp21.org.uk.

Cycle Crieff - Cycle Crieff is a community project aiming to support all cyclists to explore the routes around Crieff. No one is paid a salary; our volunteers and links help make the project a success.

There are three main strands

Routes - Categorised by bike style; road & gravel. Use the QR code to access the routes easily! Repairs -Puncture repairs to electric conversions are catered for in our well-equipped workshop. We are supported by Morrison’s Academy, and we appreciate a call before coming to our workshop. Reuse / donations - We accept donated bikes directly and utilise these to provide transport for all sections of the community. We always have a range of bikes for sale. We are short of kids bikes so please consider us for donations.

Community cycling - We have an active cycle group, offering rides instigated by WhatsApp chat riders. There is a related Spond app to focus on specific events and rides. We ask contributors to only put up rides where they have invited the community or intend doing so.

Since the last Quair we have ‘A’ (easy social), ‘B’ & ‘C’ Rides - Established hosts have invited the group to join them on rides and there have been a large number of last minute trips out. These great opportunities to be a real part of the community. Community involvement –A group of riders has been out regularly helping to clear routes for the community. This is purely out of a desire to help others and without recognition. It’s lovely we have these sorts of people in our community. Sales & Dr Bike - In conjunction with Remake, we have had four bike sales and Dr Bike events. Please keep an eye out for these as it is an opportunity to grab a bargain and fully serviced bike!

upcoming - There are approximately 10 rides planned up until the middle of August and include easy social rides and some pretty challenging gravel and mountain bike routes. Planned trips to Islay, Loch Ossian, 5 Ferries, 3 Saints, Ride to the Sun and Solstice ride all come before the very popu-

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Strathearn Horticultural Society Annual Show

The Strathearn Horticultural Society Annual Show is on Saturday, 6 September. You can order a schedule via our Facebook page or phone Janet on 01764 654229.

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A Quiz Night is scheduled for Saturday, 8 november in the bowling club clubhouse, Coldwells Road, Crieff. £13 table of 4.

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Tourism is something that Perth and Kinross-shire and particularly Strathearn does really well. The £5m recent refurbishment of Crieff Hydro is particularly welcome. The financial injection sees the creation of six new bar and restaurant venues and I recently had the honour of being invited to have a look around. I would like to congratulate Richard and Charlie Leckie for their decision to make this significant investment in the Crieff institution and for continuing the excellent work done by generations before them.

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By the time you read this we will be well into the season for Agricultural Shows, Highland Games, Gala Days and the other many brilliant community events that take place across Perth and Kinross-shire. I look forward to getting to as many as I possibly can, and to catching up with constituents, business owners and community organisations. The sorts of informal conversations that take place at these events give me a real understanding of the sorts of things that matter to residents across Strathearn. Whilst the cut and thrust of being in The Scottish Parliament is an honour and a privilege I continue to enjoy; it is the conversations with my constituents that influence how I ultimately represent them in Holyrood.

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Bertie Bus

This year marks a very special milestone for Bertie Bus-50 years of service to the local community. What began in the 1970s as a way to bring people together and support those with mobility challenges has grown into a lifeline for many in Crieff and surrounding areas.

In recognition of this incredible achievement, and in appreciation of the volunteers past and present who have made it all possible, the Bertie Bus team is delighted to announce a special evening of celebration.

A Night to Remember

On Friday, 22 August, from 7 pm to midnight, Bertie Bus will host a celebratory meal and ceilidh in a beautifully appointed marquee on the grounds of Broich House. All current and former volunteers are warmly invited to attend, and each guest is welcome to bring a partner to share in the occasion.

The event is designed to be a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has given their time and energy to help make Bertie Bus the cherished service it is today.

Thoughtfully Arranged With Volunteers in Mind

Thanks to an extremely generous anonymous donation, Bertie Bus is able to fully fund this celebration. The donor’s only request was that the gift be used to create a suitable event to help thank the volunteers who have supported Bertie over the years. The evening will begin with a sit-down meal, accompanied by complimentary wine. Guests will also be able to purchase additional drinks throughout the evening from a well-stocked bar on site. Following the meal, guests will be invited to enjoy a lively ceilidh-a chance to dance, laugh, and catch up with friends, new and old.

Transport and Accessibility

While there is car parking available on site, the Bertie Bus team understands that not everyone will be able to drive to and from the event.

In keeping with the charity’s long-standing mission of making outings accessible, transport will be available to and from the event for any guests who require it. Return journeys from the marquee can be

arranged for any time after the meal-whether you plan to dance the night away or just join for the dinner, the team will make sure you get home safely.

Celebrating the People Behind the Wheel

As Bertie Bus reflects on its five decades of service, it’s clear that the heart of the charity has always been its people. Volunteers are the engine that keep Bertie runningdriving the bus, assisting passengers, planning outings, supporting fundraising events, and more.

This 50th anniversary is more than a marker of time; it’s a celebration of community, of care, and of the deep connections that have grown between volunteers and those they support. Whether you volunteered last year or decades ago, this event is for you.

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This year’s Bertie Bus summer lunch will also be used as an opportunity to celebrate Bertie’s anniversary. The usual food and camaraderie will be supplemented with some additional celebratory touches as well.

Let the Team Know You’re Coming

To help with planning, the team kindly asks all former and current volunteers who wish to attend to RSVP as soon as possible. If you are bringing a partner, please include their name in your response.

Also, please be sure to mention any transport requirements so that arrangements can be made to ensure your comfort and ease on the night.

To confirm your attendance, or to find out more about the event, please get in touch with Chairman Ian Aikman: Email: chair@bertiebus.org.uk

This promises to be a truly memorable evening, and a fitting tribute to 50 years of service, support, and community connection. The Bertie Bus team looks forward to welcoming you-whether you danced at the first ceilidh or joined the team more recently, your contribution is a cherished part of the journey.

Hare Coursing - Hare coursing is a UK wildlife crime priority and an offence under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. It is committed by a small number of individuals, who travel far and wide to indulge in this illegal activity. It is predominantly a seasonal crime, occurring during the spring as crops emerge into fields and during late summer and early autumn when the crops have been harvested.

The persons involved in this antisocial activity will use lurchers, greyhounds and whippet dogs which hunt by sight and are normally walked across fields on slip leads and are released when any hares run off. It has been known for multiple dogs to chase one hare and money to change hands depending on which dog kills the hare. We have recently seen an upsurge in reports in the area recently and I would urge anyone who wishes to report this type of crime; if they are a witness to this crime, or simply, if you are a farmer or a landowner and you’d like to report any suspicious activity or people on your land - particularly suspicious people with dogs such as lurchers or greyhounds - please contact police on 101. If you witness anyone hare coursing please consider the following when noting details:- *What was it about their actions that alerted you? *What were the people doing, where were their dogs and what were they doing? *What did the dog look like? *What markings did it have? *Take a photograph if possible and safe to do so *Get a comprehensive description of the people involved, how many, age, height, build, hair colour and style, clothing, anything distinctive? *Details of any vehicles used or parked nearby (particularly number plates) that may be linked to the offenders.

(Formerly Aiton Fine Arts)

Mon - Fri 9 am - 1 pm, 2pm - 5pm Sat am - By Appointment Only

63 King Street Crieff PH7 3HB T: 01764 655423

E: frameworks63@hotmail.com

This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes visitors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746. Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid example of the transition between earlier rugged fortress and later mansion house. Castle Menzies stands north of the River Tay at Weem on the B846, one and half miles from Aberfeldy.

As a charity, every penny spent at the Castle remains at the Castle as part of our conservation work

Open Daily until 31st October 2025

Monday to Saturday 10.30 am - 4.30 pm (last admission) Sundays 2pm - 4.30 pm (last admission) T: 01887 820982 www.castlemenzies.org

Crieff Recycling Centre, North Forr, Broich Road

Thursday - Monday 9.00 - 16.00

(last entry 15.45 - all vehicles must be off site by 16.00)

Local Schools

Crieff High School Reception

www.crieffhigh.pkc.sch.uk 01764 657600

Strathearn Community Campus

www.pkc.gov.uk/strathearn 01764 657700

Crieff Primary School 01764 657888

St. Dominics Primary School 01764 657800

Comrie Primary School 01764 661450

Madderty Primary School 01764 661444

Perth and Kinross Council

Crieff Area Office 01738 476000

Council Main Reception 01738 475000

Registrars - by appointment 01764 657850

useful numbers

Crieff Community Hospital 01764 653173

Police Scotland 101 infinityblu Dental 01764 650480

Crieff Vet Services 01764 652086

Flying Smiles Dental Hygienist 07812 055724

Advertising Information

Please note that all advertisements carried by The Crieff & Comrie Quair are done so with the understanding that any claims, statements or information given are the sole responsibility of the advertiser in question. We cannot be held liable for any commercial or consumer disputes, problems or difficulties arising from their workmanship or services.

Editorial and Event Information

All of our listed events are published in good faith. However, for a variety of reasons, things can sometimes change. This edition of The Crieff & Comrie Quair was sent for print on Saturday, 14 June 2025. Please therefore always check times and venues of events listed in The Crieff & Comrie Quair independently before going. We cannot be held liable for any mistakes, typographical or otherwise, by ourselves or changes made by Event Organisers.

Comrie Medical Centre, Strowan Road, Comrie, PH6 2LW

Tel: 01764 670217

Opening Hours:

8 am - 6 pm, Monday to Friday

Please check hours on bank and public holidays

Crieff Medical Centre, Blue Practice

King Street, Crieff, PH7 3SA Tel: 01764 652283

Repeat Prescription Line: 01764 655510

Opening Hours - 8 am - 6 pm, Mon to Friday

Closed 12pm - 2 pm on Tuesdays

Extended hours appointments:

Early appointments - Tuesday mornings

Late appointments - Thursday evenings

Friends of Crieff Cemetery

Friends of Crieff Cemetery have a QR code.

Please scan the image to the right to find out more about the group and volunteering opportunities.

Crieff Medical Centre, Red Practice

King Street, Crieff, PH7 3SA Tel: 01764 652456

Repeat Prescription Line: 01764 655577

Opening Hours - 8 am - 6 pm, Monday to Friday

Closed 12 pm - 2 pm on a Wednesday.

Please check hours for bank and public holidays

Strathearn Politicians

Constituency Member of Scottish Parliament

Jim Fairlie MSP 01738 620540

Regional Member of Scottish Parliament

Liz Smith MSP 01738 553990

MP - Perth and Kinross-shire

Pete Wishart MP 01738 639598

Local Councillors - Strathearn Ward PKC

Noah Khogali 01738 475000 Stewart Donaldson 01738 475000 Rhona Brock 01738 475000

nhs 24 - NHS 24 is a confidential out of hours telephone health advice and information service available across Scotland. If you or someone you care for is unwell and you feel that it can’t wait until your GP surgery re-opens then you can call NHS 24 on 111. You will speak first to a healthcare advisor who will capture important information and then direct your call to either an experienced nurse for an assessment or a health information adviser for information. Where clinically appropriate a GP home visit or an ambulance may be arranged for you. In a life threatening situation you should dial 999.

Perth Citizens Advice Bureau

You can reach Perth CAB for Advice on: FREEPhone: 0808 196 9440

10am - 3pm Mon to Fri (Free from both landlines and mobiles)

Email: advice@perthcab.org.uk

Webchat: www.perthcab.org.uk (10am1pm Mon to Fri)

Strathearn Community Library

Community Campus, CRIEFF, Tel/Fax:01764 657705

Email: strathearnlibrary@culturepk.org.uk

For opening times and other up to date information see www.culturepk.org.uk/libraries

Comrie Library

For opening times and other up to date information see www.culturepk.org.uk/libraries

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Tick Warning - Lyme Disease is on the increase and this area is a hotspot in Scotland. Lyme Disease is horrible - frightening, debilitating and life-changing. Yet protecting yourself against infection is relatively simple: make sure that you tuck your trousers inside your socks when walking in the hills; never walk in the hills in shorts; always spray with a really good insect repellent; check yourself for ticks very carefully on your return from walking. If by any chance you are bitten, remove the tick properly (tick removers are available at the vets or the chemists) and if you feel ill or if the bite becomes inflamed or becomes a ‘bull’s eye’ rash, go to the doctor immediately. Take sensible precautions and enjoy walking. More information on www.lymediseaseaction.org.uk

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Crieff Trefoil - Crieff Trefoil continues to meet throughout the year on the fourth Monday monthly - indoors over the winter and at various locations outdoors over the summer months. Our indoor autumn/ winter sessions began recently and are held at St Columba’s Episcopal Church, when meetings will once again this year be full of surprise activities. Each year we are tasked by UK Trefoil with attracting only one new member to each of our Guilds - could you be that one new member? Crieff Trefoil is a small, active, fun group but play an active part in the bigger Perth & Kinross County, Scotland and the UK with national and international opportunities, eg holidays at home and abroad, available for all members - why not give us a try?

For further information Crieff Trefoil can be contacted by email at criefftrefoilguild@ gmail.com or by making an enquiry via the Trefoil Guild website www.trefoilguild. co.uk. Trefoil Guild Scotland and Trefoil Guild UK have public Facebook pages and are also on Instagram where you can see much of the fun activities we get up toyou may be surprised!

Crieff Lunch Club - Crieff Lunch Club is run under the auspices of the Royal Voluntary service and staffed by a brilliant group of volunteers from Crieff and district.

We meet in Duchlage Court in Crieff every Thursday lunchtime in term time, and provide a 2 course lunch and tea and biscuits for a very modest cost. It is a great opportunity for folk living alone to come along, meet others and have a hot meal together. Transport to the lunch for those who live out with Duchlage Court can be arranged through Bertie bus. We are always looking for new clients and, of course, new volunteers to join our teams of volunteer helpers for about 2 hours, once a month. If you are interested in coming along or volunteering for the lunch club, please contact the RVS office in Perth on 01738 633975 or email at perthsupportingyou@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

Strathearn Ramblers Walks Programme

Monday, 7 July - Muckhart and Rumbling Bridge. Stroll. Distance 6.5 miles. Start Point Coronation Hall, Pool of Muckhart. What3Words ///announce.snack.asterisk

Leave Comrie Laggan Park 10 am Crieff Co-op Car park 10.15 am Coronation Hall, Pool of Muckhart 10.45 am Description This is a lovely circular walk starts from the Pool of Muckhart takes you past Muckhart Mill and through the Rumbling Bridge Gorge before returning to Muckhart via farm tracks. There is about 180m of ascent in total which is spread out across the walk making this pretty much a flat walk. The route is entirely on paths/ tracks and quiet roads although some bits can be very muddy.

Sunday, 20 July - Falls of Bruar Circular. Walk. Distance 7.5 miles Start Point at 10.30 am. House of Bruar What3Words ///intruders.rainfall.removing

Leave Comrie Laggan Park 9 am; Crieff Co-op 9.15 am Description A delightful circular walk past waterfalls & lofty trees to an ancient watch tower.

Comrie Fortnight

Sunday, 27 July - Chairman’s walk. Walk. Details and description to be advised. Tuesday, 29 July - Vice chairman’s stroll. Stroll. Details and description to be advised. Booking details These walks must be book through Comrie Fortnight Booking Office in the White Church. Friday, 15 August - Loch Venacher circuit. Walk. Distance 11.5 miles. Start 10.15 am/finishing point Glen Finglas visitors center car park. (Also signed Lendrick Hill) just east of Brig o’ Turk on A821. What3Words ///chose.extent.carpentry Leave Laggan Park Comrie 9.15 am. Crieff Coop car park 9 am Description Spend a leisurely day circumnavigating loch Venachar by a mixture of cycle paths and minor roads with good views of the water most of the way. Refreshments available at the Byre Inn near Brig o’ Turk, the Brig 0’ Turk tea room. Approx walk time 4.5 - 5 hours Sunday, 31 August - Oak & Jubilee Walk, Auchterarder. Stroll. Distance 4.5 miles

start/finish point at 10.30 am. Crown Inn Wynd Car park What3Words /// zaps.puffed.messy Leave Comrie Laggan Park 10 am Crieff Co-op Car park 10.15 am Description This circular walk explores the surrounds of Auchterarder. The walk starts in the centre of town and follows paths taking in the woods and fields around.

Sunday, 14 September - Loch Ordie. Walk. Distance. 10 miles. Start Point The Cally Car Park, Dunkeld off the A923 Blairgowrie Road. What3Words ///rhino. back.blatantly Leave Comrie Laggan Park 9 am Crieff Co-op Car park 9.15 am The Cally Car Park 10 am Description One of the Ramblers’ favourites, walking through woodland, moorlands and by lochs with a bit of history attached. Out of the car park take the road uphill through a set of gates towards Mill Dam, at Mill Dam continue to follow the main path on the left of the loch, passing two smaller lochs, until you reach Loch Ordie, a good place for lunch. Leaving Loch Ordie cross a bridge over the Dowally Burn and take the sign for Dunkeld. Follow waymarkers back to the Mill Dam on a gentle downward path and join the road back to the car park.

Sunday, 28 September - Dalchonzie to St Fillans return. Stroll. Distance 7.8 miles start 10.30 am/ finishing point Parking area (limited) at Dalhonzie just off left from the A85. What3Words///waltzes.applauded.wink Leave Comrie Laggan Park 10.15 am; Crieff Co-op car park 10 am

Description This is a stroll to St. Fillans and back along the old railway track. Lunch spot on the Loch Earn shore near the Four Seasons hotel. (Or possible lunch at the St. Fillans Golf Course. To be researched.)

Walk & stroll reminders

Booking procedures - Visitors are always welcome and should contact The Ramblers on strathearn.ramblers@gmail.com in the first instance. A token charge of £1 per visitor will be requested as a donation towards the group’s insurance cover.

Please note - The main leaders for each event will decide whether it will take place on the date shown in the programme or on another nearby day if there are adverse weather conditions on the date stated in the

programme. They will communicate this to all Ramblers who have previously indicated an interest in participating, usually 3-4 days ahead.

On the day please carry your contact details in case of emergency and where possible bring your own First Aid Kit & mobile phone. Please remember that when taking part in The Ramblers walks and strolls you are responsible for your own health and safety.

Crieff

Choral Group - Members of Crieff Choral Group enjoyed performing a variety of music on May 29, for Comrie Silver Circle in the Parish Church Hall, led and accompanied by choir member Rosie Series. The programme included music by Mozart, Mendelssohn and Dvorak, Scottish folk songs and songs from shows. The Silver Circle joined in enthusiastically with several well-known items, and the concert ended with everyone singing a four-part African chant.

The choir was then treated to a magnificent tea with home baking, thanks must go to the Silver Circle for making them so welcome.

The coming choir season promises to be one to really enjoy. The next concert, in December will be a selection of music from some favourite shows, and of course music for the festive season.

Rehearsals will begin again on Monday, 8 September. If you enjoy singing, and would like to join this friendly group, contact the secretary, on crieffchoral@gmail. com. No audition necessary. For further information, look at their face book page. www.facebook.com/crieff

The Scottish Crannog Centre Kenmore

Crannog build update - With the warm weather we had through April and May, our talented build team were able to make more progress on the Crannog. The cross timbers of the walkway are in place and the team are working on getting the next 2 layers of timbers in place. While part of the team are working on the walkway, the other part are working on getting the supports in the loch bed for the building itself. The inner-most ring is complete, and the second ring is in the works. As we go further into the loch bed, our team have found that the sediment is a lot softer and the timbers are going in further than expected. They have changed the angle of the points on the timbers to help the posts not sink past a depth of 2 metres.

upcoming Events and themed days!

Ochils Podiatry offers a comprehensive range of podiatry/chiropody treatments.

Saturday, 12 - Sunday, 13 July - Britannia XIV Takeover. Back for another year, Britannia XIV reenactors are bringing the 14th century back to the Iron Age! Come experience medieval court trials, combat displays, or join a wild boar hunt along the loch shore.

Friday, 25 - Monday, 28 July - Celts. One of our biggest events of the year, Celts celebrates crafts and craftspeople from all over the world. From woodworking to storytelling, blacksmiths and more! Come join in and try different skills and crafts from throughout history and meet the people keeping the skills alive.

Wednesday, 23 & Wednesday, 30 JulyCrannog Craic Evenings. Our Crannog Craic evenings are back this year with local musicians and storytellers! With 2 dates in July, experience the Oral Tradition amongst the buildings of our Iron Age Village just as they would have 2,500 years ago here on Loch Tay. There will be a small bar to help wet your whistle for joining in the singing and storytelling.

volunteers needed - We are always looking for volunteers to help in gardening, events, Crannog build, general fun stuff, etc. Please email volunteers@crannog.co.uk. See www.crannog.co.uk for booking details and more information on all our events.

For all enquiries please contact by: Telephone 01764 752252 Email info@ochilspodiatry.co.uk www.ochilspodiatry.co.uk We are located within Davidsons Chemist, 54-56 High St, Auchterarder.

"Keeping the community on their feet"

Heather Watson-Ross BSc (Hons) MCPod - Registered HCPC Podiatrist/Chiropodist Colin Andrew Smith Architect . Treetops . Dull . Aberfeldy . PH15 2JQ 01887 820815 . colin@casarchitect.co.uk . www.casarchitect.co.uk Free support for small businesses, social enterprises and the self-employed in rural Perth & Kinross

NESSIE

Book, Music and Lyrics by Shonagh Murray

Nessie at Pitlochry Festival Theatre is supported by the Cruden Foundation

Director Beth Morton

Experience the best at THE HOUSE OF BRUAR

FOOD FESTIVAL

11 th - 13 th July

Join us for a weekend of exceptional food and great company at the House of Bruar Food Festival. Sample a variety of delights from our trusted suppliers, then follow the scent to the courtyard for a fire pit barbeque like no other. We look forward to making it a truly unforgettable weekend.

Enjoy wonderful tastings from...

Godminster • Secret Garden • Barra Distillery

Belvoir • Foie Royale • GHQ Spirits

Cottage Delight • Cairn O’Mohr • Gardiners

Tunnocks • Praveen Kumar • Rock Rose

Brindisa • Inverloch Cheese • Cambus O’May

Five Ways • Lindt • Stag Bakery • Coffee Dunkers

Jamu Wild Water • Angel’s Dare • Gin Bothy

Campbell’s Shortbread • Cairngorm Brewery