The earliest reference to markets and fairs in the Parish of Blairgowrie may be found in the 1796 Statistical Account in which Rev.James Johnstone writes: "There are three fairs held annually and some attempts have been made to have a weekly market, but with little success".
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There have been many memorable episodes in the history of Blairgowrie and Rattray, but none more memorable than the escape of a lioness at the Fair o’ Blair.
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