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Upcoming events are listed here with past events archived below. Please note that walks are now on the Walks<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Perth Civic Trust AGM and talk
‘Turning the corner –  Perth\u2019s corner buildings past and present’ by Ian Cameron<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 14 May 2026 in the Soutar Theatre, A K Bell Library
AGM at 19.00 – see AGM<\/a> page for details, Talk followed at 19.30 (ticketed)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From it\u2019s long established central street plan, Perth increased it\u2019s corner junctions with the introduction of George Street, Scott Street (in phases), connecting with Kinnoull Street, and King Edward Street in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The corners of established and newly formed street junctions attracted prominent, highly decorative buildings in the styles of the day, for functions critical for the commerce of the town, with Banks, Post Offices, Shops, Offices, Hotels and Public Houses claiming these highly sought after locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of these buildings retained their original functions for long periods, other changed owners and operators more frequently. Buildings that no longer suited their original function or could not offer expanding businesses the space required, needed to be replaced or fell into disrepair. Misfortune fell on others Ian Cameron took us on a journey through the streets of Perth, celebrating those corner buildings that remain, looking at what happened to those that were altered or lost and what replaced them, up to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ian has been Secretary of Perth Civic Trust since 2022 and is involved with the Trust\u2019s blue heritage plaque scheme. He also retains a keen interest in Perth\u2019s built environment after retiring from his post of Property Manager – Architecture, Engineering and Energy with Perth & Kinross Council in 2015 after 38 years, where he was involved in a range of projects – Drumhar Health Centre, housing refurbishment, new build and sheltered housing, office conversions, moves and fit outs, the Fergusson Gallery, A.K. Bell Library, school extensions, and new build schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tickets cost \u00a34 for members and \u00a38 for non-members and were available for purchase (cash only) at the door.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n\n\n\n

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You can view Ian’s presentation in full by downloading the file Turning the Corner<\/strong> below. Please note this is a large file (300Mb) so the download may take a few minutes. Ian has also provided his notes in a second file Slide Notes<\/strong>. In some browsers these open in a viewing box as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n