Special plans to honour Queen’s reign
On Sunday Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms and the Commonwealth.
To celebrate the unprecedented anniversary, events and initiatives will be taking place throughout the year, culminating in a four-day bank holiday weekend from June 2- 5.
And a variety of events are being planned for Perthshire, including in Strathearn.
Lord-Lieutenant Stephen Leckie told the Herald:“We are privileged to be involved in this momentous year of celebration.
“And there will be many, many people and organisations involved in our monarch’s Platinum Jubilee.”
Mr Leckie revealed that the Lieutenancy would by working with Perth and Kinross Council and local community councils, clubs and associations to put on major events in June, including a prom concert in Perth Concert Hall, beacon lighting, parades and a‘Big Lunch’.