Perth walking group goes online after concerns
Dozens of people got together for a walk around two Perth parks during lockdown triggering infection risk worries.
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A new mental health walking group has been set up in Perth as part of efforts to tackle lockdown isolation.
Local business owner Pete Chan has launched the weekly scheme in partnership with the Perth branch of mental health group Andy’s Man Club.
It began on Wednesday with participants having a bag of chips and an Irn Bru before setting out from Craigie Cross.
Mr Chan said: “It was the idea to get people outdoors as people are generally struggling.