New Look Noticeboard for New Visitor Season

Blairgowrie & East Perthshire Tourist Association's ‘Forthcoming Events’ Notice Board at the eastern entrance to the Wellmeadow has an improved new look, ahead of the main 2012 visitor season. 

BEPTA Chairman, Mike Purdie, explains that the purpose of the board is to display information about forthcoming events in the Blairgowrie and East Perthshire area, that will be of interest to visitors. 

Anyone wishing to have a notice displayed about forthcoming events is invited to hand the notice in to the VisitScotland Information Centre (VIC) in the Wellmeadow. 

BEPTA will endeavour to display suitable notices for as long as possible ahead of any event, depending on space available.

1st February 2012 | View Article

Lorraine Kelly yomps into action for the ABF The Soldiers' Charity

Lorraine Kelly yomps into action for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity

National treasure and Honorary Colonel of the Black Watch Cadets, Lorraine Kelly, recently put the soldiers of Tayside UOTC through their paces in preparation for the 2012 Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp.

Training in her hometown of Dundee, Lorraine joined five soldiers exercising ahead of the 52 mile yomp, which takes place in Perthshire from 30th June – 1st July 2012.  Going into its second year, the Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp raises money for The Soldiers’ Charity which makes financial grants to support serving and former soldiers and their families in their time of need.

The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust - which awards loans and grants to small businesses across Scotland – will receive a third of the proceeds as the chosen charity of the title sponsor Alliance Trust.

Lorraine Kelly said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be supporting the 2012 Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp.  The Yomp is not just a challenging event to take part in, but it also raises money for a hugely deserving charity. 

"The work that The Soldiers Charity carries out directly benefits the servicemen and women who fight for our country, so I'm encouraging everyone to participate in next year's event and to start training soon."

A ’yomp’ is the term used by soldiers for a long distance march carrying their full kit.  However, the Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp offers challenges and surprises including archery, clay pigeon shooting and adventurous activities along the way.  An event for everyone, yompers can go for the bronze at 22 miles, silver at 36.5 miles or the ultimate - gold challenge - at 52 miles. 

The 2012 Yomp starts at Blairgowrie and leads teams of 3-6 people through Kirkmichael, Spittal of Glenshee and Kirton of Glenisla with checkpoints and support teams on hand along the way.

If you want to set yourself a challenge for 2012, why not get a team together and register now for the Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp just visit: www.soldierscharity.org/yomp or contact yomp@soldierscharity.org

1st February 2012 | View Article