Liz Smith, MSP Mid Scotland & Fife and Shadow Minister for Culture has welcomed the announcement that Perth is to bid to become the UK's City of Culture in 2021.
The Perth based MSP has tabled a Motion in the Scottish Parliament which she hopes will be debated to highlight the bin in Parliament.
Liz Smith MSP said:
“Perth’s bid for UK City of Culture 2021 represents an exciting opportunity to put Perth and Perthshire and Kinross-shire on the culture map of the United Kingdom.
“I will be working within Parliament to support the bid and hope that all parties will work together to help secure UK City of Culture 2021.”