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Lorry fire breaks out on busy road as drivers urged to avoid area

A lorry fire has broken out on a busy road in Perthshire, with drivers being urged to avoid the area

The National (Scotland) · Jun 8, 2025

A85 in Perthshire closed in both directions following crash

The A85 in Perthshire is closed in both directions after a crash near Comrie...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2024

20-year-old man arrested following fatal road crash

A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man following a fatal road crash on the A85 in Oban.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2023

Earthquake strikes in rural Stirlingshire village

An earthquake struck in one rural village at the weekend. According to the British Geological Survey’s Earthquake Seismology Team, the earthquake was recorded at one of its sensor locations – on the A85, north of Lochearnhead. The tremble was recor

Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022

Two riders have lucky escape after motorbikes collide on the A85 in Perthshire

Two police cars, an ambulance and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance attended the scene of the accident at Monzievaird

Daily Record · Jul 15, 2022

Man charged nearly year after death of pensioner cyclist 'hit by lorry' on A85

The 74-year-old man was cycling westbound on the road last August when it is thought he collided with a lorry.

Daily Record · Jun 19, 2022

Section of busy Dunkeld Road in Perth to be closed off for two weeks to allow resurfacing works

A diversion will be put in place via the A85 and A9 for motorists and public transport travelling northbound

Daily Record · Jun 10, 2022

Motorists face diversion of over 50 miles due to road works on A85 near Crieff

Just over 700m of the route is to be resurfaced beginning on Thursday, June 9

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Six people rushed to hospital after two car crash on major Scots road

Emergency services raced to the scene on the A85, near Dunollie Road, Oban at around 6.15pm on Tuesday, May 3.

Daily Record · May 3, 2022

Puffin crossing makes pavement too narrow for some users so obstructions must be moved

A road safety measure installed in Crieff has not enough room on the pavement for prams and mobility scooters to remain protected from passing cars so action is to be taken by BEAR later this month.

Daily Record · May 3, 2022