Perthshire tones. And he remains a regular visitor to the region he grew up – if not in these times of COVID-19. “I have family still in Perth,” he tells the Perthshire Advertiser. “When my mother and father were still alive we made a habit of coming up and spending time there.“It’s such a lovely area with many lochs, rivers and mountains.“Maybe you don’t appreciate it when you stay there.”It has been quite a journey for the former Perth Academy pupil.In November, Rod (76) was confirmed as the new lord mayor of Cardiff – the capital city of Wales.His new role has seen him become the figurehead for Cardiff City Council with the responsibility of representing Wales’ largest city and chairing vital committee meetings.
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