Alyth Development News Today

Packed with things to do and friendly locals, Alyth is the star in the east of Perthshire, say George and Michele Hall.

A Scottish town which was devastated by a “biblical” flood has become better prepared to fight overflowing water with the help of innovative…

Plans have been announced to build a new skatepark near Mill Street in Alyth. The project has been revealed by Alyth Development Trust.

Neither the rain nor the cold could stop the public turning out in their hundreds to enjoy the Alyth Winter Market.

Two women are to look through the lens of the past to shape the future of Perthshire communities as they embark on six-month projects from next week.

Creative Dundee launch six-month skills development programme. The project will create six paid positions for creative workers.

Thank you for signing up to The Courier daily newsletter Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up The public will enjoy improved access to the countryside around Alyth thanks to a significant funding boost. Around £13,000 awarded to the Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) will increase accessibility to 550m of the Cateran Trail near Alyth Hill. It will also be used to create an 800m vital path link with signage through a wooded area of Bamff Estate. The funding fro...

© Supplied by Linda Robertson In 2001 he moved to his own home in Victoria Street, where he stayed for the final 20 years of his life. “He was very safety conscious and made sure everything switched off when he was out of the house,” says Shona. “He was very tidy and there would not be a single ornament out of place. “He had home help for a while but that didn’t last long because he was never in the home! “He would be waiting for them to turn up and if they were a bit late he would...

© Supplied Keith Robertson’s impact on Alyth was as colossal as he was physically diminutive. At 5 foot 2 inches tall, ‘Keithy’ was a giant of the town, remembered fondly by almost all who had the good fortune to meet him. Keith was very sociable and remarkably visible in Alyth. His love of football, bowling and meeting people took him far and wide across Scotland. Some are considered legends of a town. In the space of 73 years, Keith became its icon. The streets of Alyth were packed wit...

New grant writer appointed to secure future funding for Alyth © Steve MacDougall / DCT Media Thank you for signing up to The Courier daily newsletter Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A Perthshire town is looking forward to greater investment after the appointment of a new grant writer. The Alyth Development Trust has recruited community development consultant Colin Reed for six months to write funding proposals for the town. Significant experience For the past deca...