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Perth ([ˈpɛrθ] ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: Peairt [pʰɛrˠʃtʲ]) [ 4 ][ 5 ] is a centrally located Scottish city, on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and is the historic county town of Perthshire. It had a population of about 47,430 in 2018.
- Perth Museum St John's Place. Perth Museum - The Home of the Stone of Destiny. © Greg Holmes. The new Perth Museum will open its doors in Spring 2024 after a £26.5 million redevelopment project.
- Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park Perth. Kinnoull Hill's Tower, Perth. © VisitScotland / Kenny Lam, all rights reserved. This tranquil park to the east of Perth opened as Scotland’s first official woodland park in 1991.
- Black Watch Castle & Museum Perth 1. The Black Watch Castle & Museum. © The Black Watch Castle and Museum. You’ll find The Black Watch Museum within the historic Balhousie Castle, a building which is said to date back to the 12th century.
- Perth Concert Hall Perth. Perth Concert Hall. Perth Concert Hall is a go-to venue for major music and comedy tours, a second home for Scotland’s classical orchestras, and a place for local artists and top international acts to perform.
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Perth is a historic city in the east of Scotland, with Georgian architecture, public parks and river views. Find out what to see and do, where to stay and how to get there, and explore the nearby Perthshire countryside.
Perth, city and royal burgh, Perth and Kinross council area, historic county of Perthshire, Scotland. Perth lies on the right bank of the River Tay. Its name is probably Celtic. Perth was well established by the 12th century, a burgh (town) in 1106 and a royal burgh in 1210.
- Kinnoull Hill. If you are searching for a city viewpoint, look no further than Kinnoull Hill. The views atop this hill are nothing short of majestic, and you can practically see all of Perth and the surrounding country landscapes for miles!
- Perth Racecourse. Racehorses thundering down the verdant course, the adoring crowd’s cheers slowly rising, and the anticipation of the bookmakers is palpable when you attend a race at the Perth Racecourse.
- River Tay. If viewing the river from a distance isn’t enough, why not indulge in some of the great water activities that the River Tay has to offer! This unique waterway curves from the west of Scotland towards the east and ends at Dundee, making it Scotland’s longest river.
- George Street. This hip spot in Perth is the perfect destination for those looking to find unique gifts, vintage stores, and independent retailers. What makes this high street centre of Perth unique is the quirky, diverse, and wondrous stores and shops you see as you walk down it.
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A bustling hive of activity, Perth’s vibrant city centre is brimming with the very best in Scottish independent shops, a lively café culture and an exciting arts scene full of events, festivals and adventure.
