Pre NHS
Dr Cairns-Christie. Working in York Place. Passed Practice on to Dr Ian Miskelly.
As seen below. Dr Brightman’s practice joined with Ian Miskelly and Dr Watt in 1972. Before this Dr Brightman had worked on his own taking over from Dr Laurie, who in turn inherited the practice from Dr Lowe and Dr Mercer (who left to go to Canada). Dr Brightman’s practice was at 19 York Place but was originally, in Dr Lowes time, on the Glasgow Road, on the right hand side going to Cherrybank past Rose Crescent.
Post NHS
July 1948
Dr Ian Miskelly
In single handed practice at York Place, Perth at commencement of National Health Service.
Early 50s
Dr I Miskelly & Dr John McNaught
Dr McNaught emigrated to the New World (Canada) at an early date.
Circa 1952/53
Dr I Miskelly & Dr Jean Binnington
Practice premises were moved to 7 Barossa Place. Dr Binnington was a partner for 12 years and then transferred to Community Medical Service.
Circa 1964/65
Dr I Miskelly & Dr Shirley McEwan
Dr McEwan joined a 2 partner practice in Dundee at the end of March 1967.
June 1967
Dr I Miskelly & Dr Alexander J Watt
Practice List size 4,100 patients.
July 1972
Dr I Miskelly Dr A J Watt & Dr F Charles Brightman
Merger of single handed practice (at York Place, Perth) with 2 partner practice at 7 Barossa Place, Perth. Total Practice List size now 5,300 patients. Dr Brightman retired from practice at the end of June 1973.
July 1973
Dr I Miskelly, Dr A J Watt & Dr John A M Stewart
Dr Miskelly retired from practice at the end of March 1977 because of ill health.
April 1977
Dr A J Watt, Dr J M A Stewart & Dr Jeremy J Gillingham
Dr Stewart recognised as a Trainer from July 1978. First trainee assistant (Dr Andrew Martin) commenced on 1st July 1978. Practice moved to Drumhar Health Centre at the end of June 1981. Dr Gillingham recognised as a Trainer from July 1983. Practice had a trainee assistant each year from 1978 to 1994 inclusive. Dr Stewart retired from medical practice at the end of July 1987.
November 1987
Dr A J Watt, Dr J J Gillingham & Dr Alasdair H Dutton
Dr Watt retired from medical practice at the end July 1993.
August 1993
Dr J J Gillingham, Dr A H Dutton & Dr John M Auld
Dr Gillingham died in an accident, in France, January 1994.
August 1994
Dr A H Dutton, Dr J M Auld & Dr Bernard M Reilly
October 1996
Dr Jane H Reid joins the practice as a part-time partner.
October 2004
Dr Elspeth C Docherty joins the practice as a part-time partner. Dr John Auld reduces his commitment by one session per week.
March 2006
Dr Jane H Reid retires.
August 2006
Dr Morag Mahon joins the practice as a part-time partner.
October 2018
Dr Alasdair Dutton retires.
April 2020
Dr Karen Paterson joins the Practice as a Partner
November 2021
Dr John Auld retires
Dr Victoria Cummings joins the Practice as a Partner