Perth and Kinross

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/ kɪnˈrɒs /

noun

a council area of N central Scotland, corresponding mainly to the historical counties of Perthshire and Kinross-shire: part of Tayside Region from 1975 until 1996: chiefly mountainous, with agriculture, tourism, and forestry. Administrative centre: Perth. Pop: 135 990 (2003 est). Area: 5321 sq km (2019 sq miles)

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While those companies are spread across the country, the areas where green industries contribute the highest proportion of economic value are Perth and Kinross, Aberdeen and East Lothian.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

It identifies Perth and Kinross as a particular hotspot where 12% of the local economy is net-zero related.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

Orkney Islands, East Renfrewshire, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, East Dunbartonshire and City of Edinburgh all have a higher than average healthy life expectancy.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

The warning affects north and north-east Scotland and covers the Northern Isles, Hebrides, Angus, Perth and Kinross and parts of Argyll and Bute.

From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2025

Perth and Kinross deputy council leader Eric Drysdale said he did not recognise many faces at Saturday's protest in Perth and that the majority were not from the local area.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2025

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