THE ARCHIVES

100 years ago

Angling on Loch Leven, which was brought to close for the season after being extended a fortnight, has been a fair average one as regards sport. The season was later than usual owing to cold, frosty weather which prevailed up to the middle of May. Only 17 trout were captured up to the end of April, the smallest number on record for that period. In May the yield was also considerably under average, being barely one-fourth for that month. A favourable aspect of the season was the lusty condition of the trout.

50 years ago

The distinguished Dundee artist, Mr James McIntosh Patrick, is being honoured by a retrospective exhibition of over 200 works in the city Art Galleries. Lord Provost Alex Mackenzie will open it. The exhibition contains more than 100 oils, nearly 80 water colours and etchings and black and white works. These record something of the progress and career of a notable Scottish painter who has made the Carse of Gowrie and Angus particularly his own with detailed landscapes.

25 years ago

Perth and its surrounding area is growing so fast that there may have to be moves to limit the amount of people moving in. A report by district council planning director David Penman, which is now before the council, recommends that the district should aim for a slower rate of growth. Each week 15 people from other areas move to the Perth area on a permanent basis. Mr Penman suggests that it would be advisable to cut that number to an average of 10 per week.

One year ago

Groundskeepers at Blair Castle are celebrating a link-up with Britain’s biggest gardening charity. The grounds and garden are being recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society. From next year, they will be included in the organisation’s partner gardens scheme. This puts the gardens on a tourist trail of 200 global locations, is expected to lead to a bumper crop of new visitors. The announcement coincides with the 20th anniversary of the restoration of the Hercules Garden.