Category: News & Features

Keep up to date with current investment opportunities, news from Perth’s business community and browse interviews with your fellow industry peers based here in Perth and the wider region. You can also flick through previous editions of the Invest In Perth magazine, or order hard copies from the team.

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The Enchanted Forest Delivers £10Million of Economic Impact

Now in its 21st year, The Enchanted Forest in Perthshire has won numerous awards including Best Cultural Event at the VisitScotland Regional Awards in 2018, Best Outdoor Festival at the Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards 2017, Best Cultural Event at the UK Event Awards 2016.

StorTera installs world first for energy storage in Perth and Kinross

Perth & Kinross Council has become the first place in the world to use spiral-flow battery technology to reduce its carbon footprint.

Shape the Future of Perth and Kinross: Big Place Conversation Survey closes on 31 August

Perth and Kinross residents are being urged to be part of the Big Place conversation before 31 August and complete the big place consultation survey.

Perthshire Tourism Leadership Group

Join the Perthshire Tourism Leadership Group (PTLG) and help to shape the future of the Perthshire Tourism Action Plan.

Milestone for Perth Museum

A major milestone in the development of Perth Museum took place this week as Culture Perth and Kinross were handed the keys to the building by the Council.

Have Your Say – Tactran Consultation Launched

A draft of the Tayside and Central Scotland Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) is launched, seeking to improve access for people and businesses and reduce the impact of how we travel on the climate.

Applications open for the Community Investment Fund

Community groups in Perth and Kinross are being urged to apply for funding to help support vital work in their communities.

Aberfeldy’s ‘Thyme Deli’ named ‘Sustainable Retail Outlet of the Year’

Perthshire Delicatessen & Farmshop Thyme Deli has been named ‘Sustainable Retail Outlet of the Year’ by the Rarebreed Survival Trust Scotland.

Perth and Kinross Council signs £50 million deal to turn waste into energy

Perth & Kinross Council has awarded a significant 10-year contract worth £50 million to treat residual waste and turn it into energy.

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