Perthshire politicians have described the news of job losses at Crieff Hydro as “devastating”.Stephen Leckie, who owns Crieff Hydro and Crieff’s Murraypark Hotel and five other Scottish hotels, confirmed he was looking to shed 241 of his 600 staff.Staff have been told they could be made redundant in August, depending on when lockdown restrictions are eased for the hospitality sector.Perth and Kinross told to brace itself for even more job lossesPerth and Kinross Council yesterday (Monday) vowed to support staff affected.A spokesperson said: “The council’s employability and skills team will work closely with colleagues at Skills Development Scotland through the national Partnership Action for Continued Employment to support employees at risk.