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Linda is first woman to take a place among Perth's High Constables
10.12.2022 - 00:03 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Society of Perth High Constables met earlier this week to take on four new members and give out long service awards.
The sovereign allegiant made history by making businesswoman Linda Hill the first lady member of The Society of High Constables of the City of Perth.
The other new members inducted on Monday, December 5 were Kenny McKay, Mike Grant and J Scott Edwards.
The civic society, which parades in top hats carrying truncheons, has been in existence for 192 years.
Three years ago, members voted to accept women into their society but Covid held this up.
Speaking of Monday’s significant moment for the High Constables, moderator Sandy Scrimgeour said: “We are absolutely delighted to fulfil that promise to admit women.
“The pandemic got in the way of putting the vote into practice but we are very happy to see Linda Hill take up her position.”
Linda said she was “delighted and honoured” at being inducted.
“They were very welcoming and shook my hand at the end,” she said.
“I feel very chuffed to be admitted and to be the first female member. It was a lovely occasion.”
In an interesting twist, Linda who is well known for her years heading the Murrays Bakers in South Street, had a grandfather, John Murray who founded the business.
John Murray was a ballie in the council, and at that time it was the job of baillies to pick who would become new High Constables of the City of Perth.
The induction took place in the Perth and Kinross Council Chambers at 2 High Street, where Perth provost Xander McDade looked on as moderator Sandy Scrimgeour conducted the ceremony.
Mr Scrimgeour also presented Fred Blackie with his 25-year long service baton.
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