The town of Perth, in Scotland, is also commonly called the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Built on the banks of the River Tay, the town of Perth was Scotland’s capital and back in the medieval period the busy little town was known by local folk as St. John’s Town or St. Johnstone. The name of Perth, or Peairt in the Gaelic, is a derivative of a word of the Picts for a copse. These days this beautiful small town is an ideal place for a vacation in Scotland with a mass of bed and breakfasts in Perth to choose from ranging from the pretty inexpensive inn to the more expensive finest 5 star luxury country mansion hotels with a mass of services and facilities.
Whether you choose to stay for a single day or longer you will quickly see that there many exciting things to see and do in Perth and the surrounding region. Visitor attractions range from; sport and leisure pursuits, historical attractions, restaurants and shopping and various other entertainments. In the past the town was an extremely successful port mainly dealing in the export of linen, bleached products, whisky and leather. In more modern times tourism provides much needed income and much appreciated jobs for the young folk who are keen to take up the opportunities in the many Perth hotels and other companies.
One aspect of Perth that is amazingly difficult for any other city to beat is the surrounding countryside which is much more than just amazingly beautiful, words fail. Dotted around are countless fascinating places to visit including castles, fortified houses, historical buildings and country homes.
Only a little west of Perth you will find the fine medieval structure of Huntingtower Castle. Constructed in stunning Huntingtower Castle has undergone numerous minor alterations and redevelopments over the centuries. Huntingtower Castle was first built as 2 distinctly separate tower houses but built close together.
Roughly three miles away, from the town of Perth, one can find the 16th century Elcho Castle, which has the most breathtaking vistas across the River Tay. Elcho Castle dates back to about 1570 when it’s construction was commissioned by the Wemyss family who kept it in their possession until 1929. Elcho Castle is now a possession of Historic Scotland.
Probably the most visited visitor attraction, within easy reach of Perth, is Scone Palace, one of Scotland’s finest country homes. Here folk can study the exciting history of Scone Palace, the place where the early Scottish kings were crowned including, Robert The Bruce (crowned in 1306).
Other than the tourist attractions discussed above Perth has numerous more, which means that it is a perfect town for a vacation for the family. Other attractions and places, to see, to be found in Perth and the surrounding area include the following; Kinnoull Hill, Perthshire Visitor Centre, Perth Ice Rink, the Famous Grouse Experience and the Glenturret Distillery.
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