Perth

Scotland's ancient capital for five centuries, the 'Fair City' of Perth is now the country's newest city. Bustling, compact and beautifully situated on the banks of the River Tay, Perth is a sparkling cosmopolitan gem that keeps on giving visit after visit.

Historic riches and architectural splendour

Nestled between two sprawling public parks, the elegant Georgian townhouses, cobbled streets and medieval spires of Perth hark back to its long and prosperous past. Located just a couple of miles from Scone Palace, the former home of the Stone of Destiny, Perth boasts plenty of ancient monuments of its own, as well as an array of outstanding art galleries and museums.

Shop till you drop

Perth's shopping rivals that of many of its larger fellow cities. With bustling weekend markets and stylish shopping centres, the city and its surrounding area offers several unique shopping experiences. Peruse hip independent boutiques and pick up some bargains from all your favourite high street names.

First-class dining

Whether you're after a quick bite to eat or a three-course meal with all the trimmings, Perth's dining scene doesn't disappoint. Genteel tearooms, cosy cafés and superb restaurants serving everything from gourmet French cuisine to traditional Scottish fare - all are on the menu in Perth.

Travel in Perth

Getting here

Perth's central location makes reaching it from the rest of the UK and beyond pretty simple. Glasgow Airport is located under an hour and a half's drive from Perthshire while Edinburgh is just an hour and Dundee Airport 30 minutes away. Travel time to Perthshire from Aberdeen Airport is around two hours.

The M90 from Edinburgh and the M80, M9 and A9 from Glasgow and Stirling offer the quickest routes into the Perthshire region while Perth Railway Station offers direct links from Edinburgh and Glasgow and neighbouring towns. A sleeper service direct from London is also available.

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Getting around

Perth is small enough to explore easily on foot, but if you want to venture further afield, the city is well catered for with car rental companies. Regular bus and train services also provide connections from the city centre to neighbouring towns and villages.

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