The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)

A match made in heaven for Perth

- analysis RICHARD BURDGE

The possibilit­y that there may at last – after 11 long years – be some light at the end of the tunnel for the future of Perth City Hall will be universall­y welcomed.

The inability to find a solution to what to do with the imposing building in the heart of the city has been a thorn in the side of the local authority and a major cause of frustratio­n to the public.

Suggestion­s for markets, hotels and even student accommodat­ion have all come and gone over the years while a vociferous campaign was mounted to save the building from demolition at all costs.

Now it appears that a possible solution may be on the horizon, a major cultural attraction housed in the halls.

As Perth bids to be UK City of Culture 2021, the “perfect marriage” could prove an astute match.

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