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Path = Home > Scotland > Perth PerthThe city of Perth is located on the banks of the River Tay in the county of Perthshire on the east coast of Scotland - around 21 miles west of Dundee. Perth has been an important railway junction since the middle of the 19th century, and it is a very good jumping-off point for the Highlands. For travellers who make for Perth by road rather than by rail it is a very convenient first night's stop after Edinburgh (around 41 miles), or at the end of a day's tour of Stirling, Dunblane and the Trossachs. Perth is often called the 'gateway to the Highlands'. The History of PerthPerth, the 'Fair City', as it is known, was made a Royal Burgh in 1210, and fortified by Edward I of England in 1298. The city (which was once known as St John's Town or St Johnstoun) served as the capital of Scotland for a century until, in 1437, James I of Scotland was murdered in Blackfriars monastery and his widow and her young son, James II, moved the court to Edinburgh. The city surrendered to Oliver Cromwell in 1651, and was occupied by Jacobite forces during the uprisings of 1715 and 1745. St John's Kirk is one of the few buildings which remain from the city's medieval period. Here, in 1559, John Knox gave a famous sermon on church idolatry. Charles I, Charles II, and later Bonnie Prince Charlie attended services there. In North Port is the Fair Maid of Perth's House, restored in 1893 on the site of the house where, in 1396, lived Catherine Glover, the 'Fair Maid' of Sir Walter Scott's novel. It is now an antique and crafts shop. The Salutation Hotel, built in 1699, still has a minstrel gallery near the bedroom occupied by Bonnie Prince Charlie. The City Chambers are notable for late-19thcentury stained-glass windows depicting scenes from Sir Walter Scott's 'Fair Maid of Perth' and other scenes of Robert the Bruce capturing the town in 1311. Author John Buchan (1875-1940) who's novels included 'The 39 Steps' was born in Perth. Perth Tourist Information CentreLower City Mills, West Mill Street, PH1 5QPTel 01738 450600 Fax 01738 444863 Email perthtic@visitscotland.com Perth RacecourseScone Palace Park, Perth PH2 6BB Horse Racing over jumps in a beautiful setting with a fantastic atmosphere. Get your heart racing at Perth Races in 2006 and experience the thrill for yourself. Opening Times: Racing Fixtures 2006 Noah’s Ark Family Entertainment CentreOld Gallows Road, Western Edge, Perth Children’s indoor soft play area. Separate play areas for different ages. Cafeteria seating 200, open daily all year. Ceramic painting studio. Trampolines, seasonal. Opening Times: Daily 10.30am - 6.30pm Perth Theatre185 High Street, Perth PH1 5UW The much loved Perth Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in Scotland, presenting touring shows as well as Perth Theatre productions. Opening Times: Mon - Sat 10am - 10pm
(performance days) Perthshire Visitor CentreBankfoot, Perth PH1 4EB Situated 7 miles north of Perth on the A9, PERTHSHIRE VISITOR CENTRE has a unique blend of shops. Consisting of a large leisure clothing department, exciting range of gifts, extensive whisky & wine cellar and Specialist Food Larder. This is complimented by a lovely restaurant open from 9am-7pm. Opening Times: Oct - Mar Mon - Thur Caithness Glass Visitor CentreInveralmond, Perth PH1 3TZ Marvel at the skills of the paperweight makers. Well stocked factory shop with wide range of glass, crystal and ceramics. Restaurant. Opening Times: Apr - Nov Mon - Sat North InchPerthFlat, tree-lined parkland by the River Tay. Golf course, petanque, putting, play area, bowling green plus active and passive grass areas. National Cycle Route 77 (Dundee to Pitlochry) passes through the North Inch using an attractive riverside path. South InchPerthA flat, tree-lined parkland with play areas, putting, boating, crazy golf, trampolines, inflatable castle, bowls, skateboard park and acres of grass. Norie Miller Walk, Bellwood Park & Rodney GardensPerthTel: 01738 475215 Three linked gardens on the banks of the Tay near the town centre. A delightful place to walk with good views of the city skyline and a wealth of ornamental planting. Public art/sculpture trail/water feature. Fergusson GalleryMarshall Place, Perth PH2 8NU A stylish gallery devoted to J.D.Fergusson, the Scottish colourist artist. Changing exhibitions, archive research, shop. Scottish Museum of the Year 2002. Opening Times: Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm The Black Watch MuseumBalhousie Castle, Hay Street, Two and a half centuries of military history of the 42nd/73rd Highland Regiments. Paintings, medals, uniforms, weapons. Car park. Opening Times: May - Sept:
Mon - Sat 10am - 4.30pm St John’s KirkSt John’s Street, Perth A fine church at the heart of Perth, largely dating from the 15th century. John Knox preached here in 1559 adding impetus to the Reformation in Scotland. Gorgeous stained glass and tapestries. Opening Times: For opening hours
contact Tourist Information Huntingtower CastleHuntingtower, Crieff Road,
Perth PH1 3JR At Huntingtower Castle, 2 miles north-west, a band of nobles, led by the Earl of Gowrie, kidnapped James VI (later James I of England) in 1582, and held him for a year to force him to change his ministers. There are two fine and complete towers, one of 15th to 16th century date, the other of 17th century origin. There is also a fine painted ceiling. Opening Times: Apr - Sept,
Mon - Sun 9.30am - 6.30pm,
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