Stephen Leckie: Last News

John Bullough’s widow, Lady Georgina, has spoken of her “astonishment” at the turnout for her husband’s funeral and the sense of being held by the “family” of John’s Atholl Highlanders comrades.

Motoring fans were treated to a dazzling display of classic and super cars as a convoy of vehicles rolled up to Crieff Hydro Hotel for a charity do.

Perth will host a weekend of music, classic cars, world culture, dance and community celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Weekend this June.

The very full life of 100-year-old RAF Pathfinder pilot Flt Lt Ernie Holmes is fondly remembered after his death in Perth on October 14.

Get the latest Falkirk news sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterOne of the first classic car events in the UK following lockdown, the Sunbeam Talbot Alpine Register (STAR) rally was based at Crieff Hydro.STAR chair Alan Brinklow told the Strathearn Herald: “We had a sensational weekend for our national rally at Crieff Hydro Hotel hosted by our Region 1 organisers, Stephen and Fiona Leckie.“The location and hotel can only be described as superb, with plenty of space and organised visits for us to practise our social-distancing skills.“The trips included Scone Palace and Gardens, the Black Watch Regimental Museum, the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies.“The Sunbeam Talbot Alpine Register is part of the Rootes group.

Perth and Kinross have had a mixed response to the news their return trading date will not be brought forward.

hospitality industry has pleaded with Nicola Sturgeon not to impose a second full lockdown that could see businesses told to close. Hotel and restaurant owners have warned that many will simply not reopen if the Scottish Government orders them to shut for a temporary period this month.

Disappointed organisers of Crieff Highland Gathering have announced this year’s event has been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Perth and Kinross has been warned to brace itself for more job losses after a miserable weekend for workers at two major employers.On Friday the PA revealed 42 staff could be made redundant at Pitlochry Festival Theatre due to the coronavirus crisis.And just two days later, the Crieff Hydro Group chair and CEO Stephen Leckie announced it was seeking to shed 241 jobs as the hospitality and tourism industry continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown.The news has left communities in the region stunned, but council leader Murray Lyle has told the Perthshire Advertiser they will not be the last as businesses look to make difficult decisions to sustain themselves in the long term.Over 12,000 respond to poll asking what school model

Perthshire politicians have described the news of job losses at Crieff Hydro as “devastating”.Stephen Leckie, who owns Crieff Hydro and Crieff’s Murraypark Hotel and five other Scottish hotels, confirmed he was looking to shed 241 of his 600 staff.Staff have been told they could be made redundant in August, depending on when lockdown restrictions are eased for the hospitality sector.Perth and Kinross told to brace itself for even more job lossesPerth and Kinross Council yesterday (Monday) vowed to support staff affected.A spokesperson said: “The council’s employability and skills team will work closely with colleagues at Skills Development Scotland through the national Partnership Action for Continued Employment to support employees at risk

on Friday it was looking to make dozens of staff redundant. Earthquake measuring 2.2 on Richter scale measured in PerthshireCrieff Hydro proprietor Stephen Leckie put the decision down to the coronavirus pandemic, saying he expected bookings to be down 30-50 per cent this year.The group has entered into a consultation period with staff.

The man at the helm of Crieff Hydro has called on the Scottish Government to do more to help businesses like his survive.