Elected Member Briefing Note 2026, No 84
Report by: Steven MacDonald, Economic Development Manager
Date: 28 July 2026
Subject: Event-specific road closures and other restrictions for August 2026
Responsible Officer: Michael Boyle, Events Officer, Business, Place and Development Team
Details
Purpose
This briefing note provides members with an overview of the various road closures and parking restrictions required to facilitate events taking place across Perth and Kinross during August 2026.
Briefing information
Several high-profile events are taking place throughout August 2026, including:
| Event | Restriction dates |
|---|---|
| Aberfeldy Highland Games | Saturday 8 August 2026 |
| Perth Highland Games | Saturday 8 August to Sunday 9 August 2026 |
| Comrie Fortnight | Saturday 8 August 2026 |
| European Canoeing Championships | Wednesday 12 August to Saturday 15 August 2026 |
| CHAS Farewell Parade | Saturday 15 August 2026 |
| Crieff Highland Gathering | Sunday 16 August 2026 |
| Annual Parade and Conventicle of the Battle of Dunkeld | Sunday 23 August 2026 |
| Dunkeld and Birnam Highland Games | Saturday 29 August 2026 |
| Rotary Charity Fayre | Saturday 29 August 2026 |
To support the safe and successful delivery of these events, a number of temporary road closures, speed restrictions, and parking and loading restrictions will be in place.
In addition, details of these road closures and other restrictions will be shared on the Council's Facebook page to help keep residents, businesses and visitors informed.
Full details of all restrictions are available on the event-specific road closure webpage. Information on public processions that do not require road closures or parking restrictions can be found on the Council's public processions webpage.
