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The Fair City of Perth, Scotland
On
the banks of the silvery River Tay, in the very heart of
Scotland, you'll find yourself in the Fair City of Perth,
your perfect centre for touring much of Scotland. Perth
is a city that blends harmoniously with its glorious green
surroundings. Indeed it is a city which has won many horticultural
accolades including the 1999 Scotland in Bloom Champion
of Champions.
Visit the city that inspired Sir Walter Scott to write "
The Fair Maid of Perth " which in turn inspired Bizet's
opera. Having at one time been Scotland's Capital City you
will discover that Perth enjoys an air of elegant prosperity
and retains the genuine atmosphere of a true country town
with a rich history and tradition of welcoming visitors
from all over the world.
A climb or drive through the wooded slopes of Kinnoull Hill
is an ideal introduction to Perth. Enjoy the panoramic views
to the north and west over the Perthshire Highlands, south
to the rolling landscapes of Fife and east along the fruit
fields of the Carse of Gowrie.
You can easily explore the centre of Perth on foot. Perth
has been a market town for hundreds of years. Today long
established businesses, specialist retailers and larger
stores sit alongside each other on the traffic-free High
Street and in St Johns Shopping Centre. Perth City Hall
has regular Craft and Antique shows and the local Farmer's
Market set up their stalls almost every Saturday throughout
the summer months.
Aside from great shopping, history lovers will find Perth
offers unsurpassed delights. There are numerous places to
visit including Scone Palace, Elcho Castle, Huntingtower
Castle, Megginch Castle and Balhousie Castle, home of the
Black Watch Museum.
But, as an experienced Tour Guide, what I love best about
Perth is its easy access to St Andrews. Edinburgh, Stirling,
Pitlochry and a hundred points of interest in between. The
Perth area truly makes for an excellent base from which
to tour much of Scotland.
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