Tour
Perth, Scotland
On
the banks of the silvery River Tay, in the very heart of Scotland,
you'll find yourself in the Fair City of Perth, your perfect
centre for touring much of Scotland. Perth is a city that blends
harmoniously with its glorious green surroundings. Indeed it
is a city which has won many horticultural accolades including
the 1999 Scotland in Bloom Champion of Champions.
Visit the
city that inspired Sir Walter Scott to write " The Fair
Maid of Perth " which in turn inspired Bizet's opera. Having
at one time been Scotland's Capital City you will discover that
Perth enjoys an air of elegant prosperity and retains the genuine
atmosphere of a true country town with a rich history and tradition
of welcoming visitors from all over the world.
A climb
or drive through the wooded slopes of Kinnoull Hill is an ideal
introduction to Perth. Enjoy the panoramic views to the north
and west over the Perthshire Highlands, south to the rolling
landscapes of Fife and east along the fruit fields of the Carse
of Gowrie.
You can
easily explore the centre of Perth on foot. Perth has been a
market town for hundreds of years. Today long established businesses,
specialist retailers and larger stores sit alongside each other
on the traffic-free High Street and in St Johns Shopping Centre.
Perth City Hall has regular Craft and Antique shows and the
local Farmer's Market set up their stalls almost every Saturday
throughout the summer months.
Aside
from great shopping, history lovers will find Perth offers unsurpassed
delights. There are numerous places to visit including Scone
Palace, Elcho Castle, Huntingtower Castle, Megginch Castle and
Balhousie Castle, home of the Black Watch Museum.
Return
To The River Tay
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