Black Watch Museum
Housed in Balhousie Castle on the edge of North Inch park, this museum honours what was once Scotland’s foremost army regiment (it was subsumed into the…
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Perth
Elegantly arranged along the Tay, Perth is a pleasant city with large tracts of parkland surrounding an easily navigated centre. The Scottish Parliament once sat here and, but for the murder of James I at Blackfriars monastery in 1437, Perth might have been the capital of Scotland. Instead it built its fortune on the weaving, dyeing, fishing and brewing industries, and gave the country some of its most famous brand names, including Pullars (dry cleaning), Dewars and Bells (both whisky). To learn more about the city's history, pick up the Walks Around Historic Perth booklet at the museum.
On the outskirts lies Scone Palace, a country house of staggering luxury built alongside the ancient crowning place of Scotland's kings. The palace is a must-see, and the town itself – known as the Fair City – is endowed with fine galleries and good restaurants, and is within easy striking distance of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Explore Perth
- Black Watch Museum
Housed in Balhousie Castle on the edge of North Inch park, this museum honours what was once Scotland’s foremost army regiment (it was subsumed into the…
- Fergusson Gallery
Beautifully set in a circular cast-iron building that was once a waterworks, this gallery exhibits an extensive collection of paintings by the Scottish…
- PPerth Museum & Art Gallery
This elegant neoclassical building, based on the Pantheon in Rome, houses one of the oldest purpose-built museums in Britain. There's a varied range of…
- SSt John's Kirk
Imposing St John's Kirk was founded in 1126 and is still the centrepiece of the town. In 1559 John Knox preached a powerful sermon here that helped begin…
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Perth.
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Black Watch Museum
Housed in Balhousie Castle on the edge of North Inch park, this museum honours what was once Scotland’s foremost army regiment (it was subsumed into the…
See
Fergusson Gallery
Beautifully set in a circular cast-iron building that was once a waterworks, this gallery exhibits an extensive collection of paintings by the Scottish…
See
Perth Museum & Art Gallery
This elegant neoclassical building, based on the Pantheon in Rome, houses one of the oldest purpose-built museums in Britain. There's a varied range of…
See
St John's Kirk
Imposing St John's Kirk was founded in 1126 and is still the centrepiece of the town. In 1559 John Knox preached a powerful sermon here that helped begin…
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