Perthshire farming family joins fire service to support local community

Perthshire farmers by trade and firefighters by choice, this father-daughter team serves its community in more ways than one

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Toni and Anthony Dowling of Kinnell Farm in Perthshire
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Toni and Anthony Dowling of Kinnell Farm in Perthshire

Perthshire farmers by trade and firefighters by choice, this father-daughter team serves its community in more ways than one. Checking the ewes before breakfast is a daily occurrence for Anthony Dowling...

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