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Proposed Visitor Centre for Blairgowrie

Dear Editor, This group of concerned residents writes to express misgivings it holds regarding the visitor centre being proposed for Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie.Read

Letter in support of Blairgowrie projects

Dear Editor, – We, the Blairgowrie and Rattray Community Council, wish to inform you that we regard the support shown by the audience for both the Ericht hydro scheme and visitors’ centre project – as proposed by Blairgowrie and Rattray Regeneration Company at their presentation on January 21 – as a true reflection of the majority opinion of the community of Blairgowrie and Rattray.Read

Support plans for new visitors’ centre, traders say

DEAR Editor, – We would like to write in support of the plans for a new visitors’ centre on the banks of the River Ericht.Read

Rattray footballers taking part in Movember

DEAR Editor, – Rattray Amateur Football Club will be taking part in Movember Moustache Growing Event throughout the month of November.Read

Ericht River Project plans are simply pie in the sky

DEAR Editor, – It is just around a year ago since we were presented with the Ericht Project proposals which envisaged transforming the river bank for a large part of its length.Read

Blairgowrie must move with the times

Dear Editor, – There are flaws in last week's letter (P2, Council waste money and opportunity) regarding Perth City Hall and the much maligned one-way system in Blairgowrie.Read

Plan to bring Gaelic into the home environment

Dear Editor, – A new and exciting development is slowly unfolding whereby Taic/CNSA will be opening a number of unique Pre-3 Family Gaelic Centres all round Scotland.Read

No spare storage at new school

DEAR Editor, – In response to David Colville’s letter (BA, September 17), in which he enquires about why the council was removing old furniture from the former Hill Primary School using refuse vehicles when we are emphasising recycling to the public, I would like to inform everyone of the following ...Read

Planning for old print machines

At a time when the town is pushing the area as a tourist destination, it seems mad the council does not buy it as it contains working printing machines no longer to be seen in the country.Read

Hiking for a good cause

DEAR Editor, – A local team called Hot Fuzz took part in the Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike charity event.Read

Fighting YWCA closure

DEAR Editor, – We read in the Blairgowrie Advertiser (May 21) about the closure of the YWCA Coupar Angus.Read

Mystery litter picker

DEAR Editor, – I read with interest your article related to the clean up of the riverside in Blairgowrie.Read

Thanks for fun day support

A big thank you to Mr D. M. Phillips for opening the fun day, also the pipe band, drum corps, Blairgowrie Fire Station, Glenmarkie Riding Centre, Freda Pillinger Dancers, and Kevin Donald.Read

Signs are there for better car-parking

DEAR Editor, – As one, not slow to criticise, I congratulate and thank those who were responsible for the admirable programme of events in the town over Easter weekend.Read

Web appeal for Quinn’s

DEAR Editor, – I’ve been attempting to gather material over the past year or so to build a small website in memory of Quinn’s Picture House in Blairgowrie which I attended often as a child.Read

Barbarian memories of the town’s cultural landmarks

DEAR Editor, – Recent correspondence concerning the iconic and historic facade of Quinn's Picture House in Reform Street brought to mind that I was at the final screening of a film there 25 years ago, Conan the Barbarian.Read

A cruel kick in the teeth

DEAR Editor, – I would just like to add my support for the views expressed by Jennifer Hustler-Steel in last week’s paper.Read

Astounded at work experience girl's impressions of Blair

I am astonished with the audacity of which you printed a report, "Report from our girl in Blairgowrie" that was in the Blairgowrie Advertiser (March 9, Page 7).Read

How to get to people to public meetings

This is a question I have continually asked myself since becoming a councillor.Read

Cinema site could be heart of town

DEAR Editor, – I write with reference to the application for the development of the site at the old cinema, Reform Street, Blairgowrie.Read

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