Waverley Hotel Fire Perth

Pictures here of a devastating fire at Perth's Waverley Hotel in November 2015

2015 Perth Kirkin Of The Council

Pictures here from the annual Kirkin' of the Council parade through Perth. As usual, the parade of councillors, with the Provost, Council Chief Executive and Lord Dean of the Guild at the front were led to St John's Kirk by the Perth and District Pipe band and flanked on each side by the Society of High Constables of Perth.

Remembrance Sunday Parades Perth 2014

Pictures here of the Remembrance Sunday parades through Perth this year. First of all there was the parade with a number of war veterans, army, navy and air force cadets who were joined in the parade this year by local brownie and guides. Following this there was the parade of councilors, provost and Lord Lieutenant, led as per usual by the Perth and District Pipe Band and flanked by the Society of High Constables. Following a service of remembrance in St John's Kirk, the parade with veterans and cadets took the salute at the bottom of the High Street as they paraded to the North Inch.

Full set of pictures here

Perth College UHI Graduation Parade

Pictures here of the Perth College Graduation Parade through Perth City Centre on 3rd October 2010. The parade was led by the Perth and District Pipe Band, the Provost and a small contingent of the Society of High Constables.

Full collection of photos here

Perth and Kinross Council Evacuated

The Perth and Kinross Council HQ at 2 High Steet was evacuated this afternoon following reports of a smell of smoke. Two appliances attended but could fins no trace of any fire. The offices were evacuated for 45 minutes with traffic diverted for a short time.

Perth River Tay Rescue

Words from The Courier who used my photo below:

Water rescue teams have rushed to Perth after a man was seen jumping from Queen’s Bridge.

Crews from the Scottish Fire and rescue Service were called at around 3.20pm on Tuesday to carry out a rescue on the Tay. Two appliances from Perth, along with the Technical / Water Rescue Unit were turned out. 

A male casualty was taken by ambulance to hospital. The incident is understood to be non-suspicious.

Pictures taken shortly after 3.35 as crews stood down. It was also around this time that the ambulance arrived on scene.

Belle Premiere At Perth Playhouse

Pictures here from the Perth Playhouse cinema as guests arrived for the Scottish Premiere of the film, Belle. The majority of the photos are of the Lord and Lady Stormont, and Master of Stormont with director, Amma Assante.

The film, which stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Tom Wilkinson and Miranda Richardson, tells the story of the mixed race daughter of a slave and a British admiral.  The only Dido Belle portrait known to exist hangs in the Ambassador’s Room at Scone Palace, which is currently running an exhibition entitled ‘Dido Belle – Her Story’ to coincide with the film’s release.

Amma Assante said: “I am extremely happy to be attending the Scottish premiere of this film at the invitation of Lord and Lady Stormont and the Hon William Murray. I am honoured to be visiting Perth, Lord Mansfield’s birthplace, and home of the extraordinary painting that inspired me to make this film.”

Dido Belle was born in the 18th Century to Sir John Lindsay, nephew of the 1st Earl of Mansfield, and the African slave Maria Belle. She was brought up under the care and protection of the 1st Earl of Mansfield, who was the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and whose family home was at Scone Palace.

The Hon William Murray, Master of Stormont and grandson of the current Earl of Mansfield, said: “We are tremendously excited that the film is premiering here in Perth and hope that the interest in the film, both nationally and internationally, will bring a boost to Scottish Tourism.”

Kirkin' of the Council 2014

Pictures here from the annual Kirkin' of the Council parade through Perth. As usual, the parade of councillors, with the Provost, Council Chief Executive and Lord Dean of the Guild at the front were led to St John's Kirk by the Perth and District Pipe band and flanked on each side by the Society of High Constables of Perth.

Full pictures here:

Perth & District Boys Brigade Parade Through Perth

Pictures here of the Perth & District Battalion Boys Brigade parading through Perth as part of the 130th Anniversary of the Boys Brigade celebrations. Following a knowledge hunt around the city, the boys then paraded from the North Church down the High Street to Perth Concert Hall where a civic reception was held. Provost Liz Grant both started the knowledge hunt and then addressed the boys and officers at the concert hall.

St Johnstone Scottish Cup Final Victory Parade

Following St Johnstone winning the Scottish Cup for the first time in their 130 year history, and at their first attempt, an open top bus victory parade took place through the streets of Perth. After leaving McDiarmid the bus took in much of Perth before arriving at the Concert Hall where the players and chairman took to the stage. Following this, a civic reception was held for the club at the Royal George Hotel.