Perth and Kinross

British

/ 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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Perth and Kinross Council said there had been no reports of any sightings of fuel sheen in the River Tay or Loch Tay since Saturday afternoon.

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A spokesperson said there were no concerns about the public drinking water supply in the Perth and Kinross Council area, since Killin is part of the Stirling Council area.

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

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Heavy rain and strong winds have continued in eastern Scotland, where there is a Met Office amber warning in force for Grampian, Angus, and Perth and Kinross until 18:00 GMT.

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In Aberdeenshire, the A92 is closed in both directions due to flooding, as is the A9 at Blair Atholl in Perth and Kinross.

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