Perth is a royal burgh and ancient capital city of Scotland, situated along the banks of the River Tay in central Scotland. Perth is a busy market town and popular tourist resort. Perth is famous as the site where Scone Abbey once stood and where all Scottish Kings were enthroned on the historic Stone of Destiny, (now sited in Edinburgh Castle). Perth is also well-known for horse-racing. Perth is an ancient settlement relics date back to the Mesolithic period, Social and natural history and material from medieval Perth are found in the town’s museum. Architectural and historical attractions include Scone Palace 1802, the 15th century Balhousie Castle; with Black Watch museum and St John Kirk; the town’s oldest building dating back 900 years, the church was dedicated to St. John and Perth was previously known as St. John’s Town. Examples of late medieval Scottish tower-houses, Elcho Castle and Huntingtower Castle; are popular venues for weddings. Perth retains a historic atmosphere with modern developments. The High Street is pedestrianized with a major shopping centre; St. John’s Centre contains the main chain stores and shops, there are supermarkets, fast food outlets, restaurants, night clubs and pubs, all in close proximity to the ruins of the city wall, the Cathedral, City hall, theatre, museum and art gallery. Perth’s town centre is bordered by two public parks, the North and South Inches. The South Inch offers boating, crazy golf, putting, trampolineing, bowling and a children’s playground. Perth has magnificent scenery and there are forest walks through Kinnoull Hill and Craigie Hill and a National heather collection at Bells Cherrybank Gardens. Perth has many sporting facilities including Perth Racecourse, Perth Leisure Pool, bowling club, sports complex, cinema, golf course and an ice-rink. The local football team is St Johnstone their home-ground is McDiarmid Park.
Attraction
Adventure Park at Active Kid Toys
Black Watch Museum
Branklyn Garden
Elcho Castle
Fergusson Gallery
Huntingtower Castle
Perth Museum & Art Gallery
Perthshire Visitor Centre
Scone Palace
Budget
Innkeepers Lodge *book online*
Sunbank House Hotel *book online*
Travelodge Perth Broxden Junction *book online*
Caravan Park
Auchterarder Caravan Park
Beech Hedge
Care Home
Craigieknowes Care Home
Ochil Care Home
Tayside Care Home
Charity
Church
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Lisa Jackson School of Dance
Yoga - Cathy Swan
Club
Cottage
Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
Ninetrees Cottage
Tay Pearls
Council
Dentist
Balhousie Dental Practice
Caledonian Dental Care
Cherrybank Dental Spa
Dental Surgery
Roberts & Travers Dental Care
Doctor
Caledonian Road Surgery
Drumhar Health Centre
Methven Health Centre
The Medical Centre
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Burns R & J & Co
CKD Galbraith
Jameson & Mackay
Kirklands
McCash & Hunter
Miller Hendry
Perthshire Solicitors Property Centre
Wyllie & Henderson
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Craigie Hill
King James VI
North Inch Golf Course
Health and Fitness Club
Holiday Park
Beech Hedge
River Edge Holidays
Inn
MacDonald Arms Hotel
Salutation Hotel
The Bankfoot Inn
Market
Errol Car Boot Sale and Indoor Market
Perth Farmers Market
St Johnston FC Car Boot
Performing Arts
Perth TheatreStagecoach Theatre Arts
The Fair City Singers
Pub and Bar
Abbotsford
Anglers Inn
Bell Tree Inn
Chapelhill Inn
Chaplinz
Crees Inn
Dickens
Friar Inn
Half Moon
Kirkside Bar
Patricks Bar & Restaurant
Plough Inn
Railway Tavern
Ring O Bells
Silver Broom
Sportsters Sports Bar & Diner (Perth)
Thistle Tavern
Racecourse
Restaurant
63 Tay Street
Anglers Inn
Auld Bond
Bell Tree Inn
Chapelhill Inn
City Grill Perth
Concertos
Crees Inn
Dos Amigos
Exceed Restaurant
Filling Station
Hamish's
Huntingtower Hotel
Inch (The)
Kerachers - The Seafood Restaurant
La Serie A
Lets Eat
Manzil Tandoori Restaurant
New Lucky
Patricks Bar & Restaurant
Ring O Bells
Sportsters Sports Bar & Diner (Perth)
Stones
School
Craigclowan Prep School
Glenalmond College
Kilgraston School
Stagecoach Theatre Arts
Strathallan School
Self-Catering
Beech Hedge
Mackays Holiday Cottages & Lodges
Ninetrees Cottage
River Edge Holidays
Tay Pearls
Solicitor
Anderson Beaton Lamond
Fiona Christie
Ward & Co
Wyllie & Henderson
Taxi
A & B Taxis
Aaron McSporran Taxis
Ace Taxis Perth ltd
James Miller
Perth Radio Taxis
Perth Taxi Point
Taylors Taxis
Travel Perthshire
Theatre
Venue
Vet
Sports Clubs
Darnhall LTC (Tennis)
Dundee & Perth (Polo)
Perth Self-Defence Services (Martial Arts)
St. Johnstone Football Club (Football)
Tayside Letham (Martial Arts)
Shops
Debenhams
Bandwagon Musical Supplies
The Manna House
Lorna Davies
Early Learning Centre
Early Learning Centre
Dobbies Garden Centre
Glendoick Garden Centre
Linden Garden Centre
The Walled Garden Centre
Stewartshill Pet Supplies
The Wee Pet Shop
D & M Pet Supplies
Austin Reed
Whittard of Chelsea
Dorothy Perkins
Pharmacy Healthcare
W J Henderson
Sandalwood Shoes
Inprimo
BodyShop
Majestic Wine
PC World
Imprimo
Imprimo
McIntyre Flowers
Almond Valley Organics
Highland Drovers
Highland Health Store
Newmiln Farm
The Bean Shop
Ernest Jones
Smith Mearns Productions
Classic Balloon Decor
Gamestation
B&Q
Millets
Edinburgh Woollen Mill
Specsavers
Julian Graves
Fat Face
White Stuff
Phase Eight
Pets At Home
Topshop
Stornaway Black Puddings
Antiques
Henderson W T Graham
Deuchar Alexander S & Son
Ainslies Antiques
Kellaton Antiques
Activities
Paragon Skydiving(Airsports)
Places to Stay near Perth
Munro Luxury Apartment (0.16 miles)
Grampian Hotel (0.17 miles)
The Grampian Hotel is situated in the centre of Perth close to the railway station and bus station. The centre of Perth is a 5 minute walk from the Hotel, ... More
Heidl Guest House (0.17 miles)
Queens Hotel (0.27 miles)
City centre location, simply a short walk from the River Tay. The Queens Hotel is the perfect choice for those on a short break or wishing to explore the 'Fair City'. Located ... More
Salutation Hotel (0.30 miles)
The Salutation Hotel is situated in the heart of the historic city of Perth, the gateway to the Highlands. The hotel is a minute's walk from shops, as well as the ... More
Alexander Residence (0.32 miles)
Tay Pearls (0.38 miles)
The beautiful City of Perth is a bustling market town with a great deal to offer visitors. Shops, galleries, theatres, restaurants beautiful historic walks. The River Tay area is the perfect centre for a break, ... More | visit website
Parklands Hotel (0.44 miles)
Situated on the edge of the South Inch Park, and with stunning views across the River Tay to Kinnoull Hill, the Parklands Hotel is a combination of quality accommodation and restaurants in houses that originally ... More | visit website
Almond Villa Guest House (0.49 miles)
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