Motherwell Strathclyde Park previously hosted the major Scottish music festival, T in the Park, until 1996, when it was moved to a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire. It has also hosted other music festivals such as Retrofest. Modern authors Des McAnulty and Mark Wilson have written novels of critical acclaim which are based in the town (LIFE IS LOCAL, McAnulty) and neighbouring town Bellshill (BOBBY'S BOY, Wilson). Motherwell is the headquarters for both North Lanarkshire Council, which is one of Scotland's most populous local authority areas, and of Police Scotland "Q" division. These organisations cover an overall population of 327,000 people
Perth Concert Hall (Scotland) There are also a number of meeting rooms and break-out spaces. A primary feature of its yearly program includes the 'Perth Concert Series of Scottish Orchestras'. As well as classical music, the hall plays host to opera and ballet, musical theatre, talks, rock and pop, folk, world and country, swing and comedy. It is also the main venue for the Southern Fried Festival. It has held numerous political party conferences, including the Scottish National Party, Scottish Conservatives and Scottish Labour Perth Concert Hall (Scotland) Perth Concert Hall is a modern and elegant space that houses a diverse programme of concerts,