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Dangerous bells may have to go

The brass bells of the Holy Trinity Church in Pitlochry will have rung for the last time if a plan before local planning chiefs is given the go-ahead.

The Vestry has applied to have the carillon of tubular bells and bell tower on the roof of the Perth Road building removed after it emerged they have become dangerous.

The scheme, if approved, would see the church hall’s roof return to its original state. It was built behind the church in 1903 and the tower and bells added 20 years ago.

A survey of the tower, undertaken when the roof started leaking, established the unplayable bells—some over two metres long and weighing more than 35kg—have begun falling on to the supporting timbers below, prompting concerns they could strike people if they fall through the roof itself.

Although it would be possible to solve the problem and retain the bells, the cost would be prohibitive.

Full story at Dundee Courier.