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PICTURES: Tories gain at Perth and Kinross local council elections

By Blair Dingwall
An SNP supporter seeing blue on the screen.
An SNP supporter seeing blue on the screen.

The Conservatives have reclaimed the balance of power at Perth and Kinross Council.

Independence referendum fatigue was blamed for a rise in Tory councillors across the region, from 10 in 2012 to 17.

The SNP saw their numbers slump from 17 to 15.

 

Scenes from the count in Perth.
John Kellas (SNP) centre, at this year's election count.
Douglas Pover and wife, Beth Pover.
The count in full flow. Peter Barrett and others keeping a close eye on events.
Picture shows scenes from the count.at Bells Sports Centre, Perth.
Picture shows scenes from the count at Bells Sports Centre, Perth.
An SNP supporter seeing blue on the screen.
Ian Campbell celebrating his election success on May 4.
Councillor Xander McDade (left) beside the late Ian Campbell.
Angus Forbes is elected Conservative for Ward 1 , Carse of Gowrie alongside Alasdair Bailey (Labour) and Douglas Pover with wife, Beth Pover.

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