Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith has asked the Scottish Government how it is proposing to deal with the negative effects of social media on young people.

Scottish Conservative politicians have expressed their delight after it was announced that more than 100 local community groups will benefit from funding provided by Perth and Kinross Council.

New figures show that the number of people in work is at a record high and wages are growing at their fastest rate in over a decade.

Thanks to our investment of £20.5 billion a year in real terms by 2023-24 the plan will transform patient care and make sure every penny of taxpayers’ money is spent wisely.

At today's Budget, the administration set aside £30,000 to run a pilot in The Carse of Gowrie to assist in transport to health centres where health care has significantly changed.

Following on from the most recent fatal accident on the A90 near Glendoick, Cllr Angus Forbes has written to Transport Scotland for a meeting to discuss what safety improvements can be made to the A90.

Councillor Forbes said: