Almost 8000 potholes have been recorded in Perth and Kinross in the last four years.
The statistics emerged through a series of Freedom of Information requests (FOI), with the number of potholes described as “astonishing”.
In 2024/25, 1,396 potholes were recorded, however, this figure for the region has declined by 997 since 2021/22.
In 2023/24, there were 2,270, in 2022/23 1924 and 2021/22 2,393.
The FOI by the Scottish Conservatives also revealed that more than 400,000 potholes have been reported to Scotland’s local authorities since 2021.
Conservative Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Liz Smith said the number of potholes recorded in Perth and Kinross in recent years was “astonishing”.
Ms Smith said: “The roads in Perth and Kinross are in an appalling state.
“We are seeing an astonishing number of potholes being reported by local motorists and I know from the emails I receive they are one of the most common sources of constituents’ complaints.
“Our local roads are crumbling and motorists are paying a heavy price.
“They are having to dodge potholes every time they jump in the car – they are virtually unavoidable.
“It is time for the SNP to finally give councils a fair funding deal to ensure the number of potholes on our roads in Perth and Kinross is drastically reduced.”
A Perth and Kinross Council spokesperson said: “We understand the frustrations potholes cause motorists and want to repair them as quickly and efficiently as possible.
“Since 2020 we have placed greater emphasis on first-time permanent repairs using both Tayside Contracts and external contractors.
“This means the repair lasts for longer and so reduces the risk to road users.
“Potholes can be reported to us through the MyPKC website.”
A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “We recognise the crucial role councils and their employees play in communities across Scotland. “That’s why the Scottish Government has made available over £14 billion to local councils this year, with a record £15 billion for 2025/26 set out in the draft Scottish Budget.
“In 2025-26, Perth and Kinross Council will receive £364.2 million to fund local services, which equates to an extra £26.5 million to support vital day to day services or an additional 7.8 per cent compared to the 2024-25 budget.
“It is up to individual local authorities to manage their day to day decision-making and allocate the total financial resources available to them on the basis of local needs and priorities.”