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The ‘Fair City’ of Perth is also commonly called to as being the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Sited on the River Tay’s banks, the town of Perth was Scotland’s capital and in the medieval period the busy small town was locally known as St. John’s Town or St. Johnstone. The name of the town, or, in the Gaelic, Peairt, is a derivative of the Pictish word for a wood or copse. Nowadays this beautiful small town is a superb place as a base for a vacation in Scotland with lots bed and breakfast in Perth to choose from.
Whether you decide to stay for a single day or longer you will discover that there very many exciting things to see and do in Perth and Perthshire. Visitor attractions include; historical attractions, restaurants, sport and leisure pursuits and shopping and various other forms of entertainment. Not that long ago the town was a very successful port chiefly involved in exports of bleached products, linen, leather and whisky. These days the tourist industry creates much needed income and many jobs for the youth who are keen to take up the opportunities in the increasing number of Perth hotels and guest houses and other enterprises.
One of the most popular tourist attractions, within easy reach of Perth, is Scone Palace one of the finest historical Scottish country homes. Here you are able to explore the past history of the palace, the place where the early kings of Scotland were crowned such as, Robert The Bruce who was crowned here in 1306.
Approximately 3 miles away, from the town of Perth, one will discover the 16C Elcho Castle, which has the most breathtaking vistas over the River Tay. Elcho Castle dates back to around the year fifteen seventy when the Wemyss family commissioned it’s construction who kept it in their possession until nineteen twenty nine. It is now in the capable hands of Historic Scotland.
Only a little distance west of Perth can be found the medieval Huntingtower Castle. Constructed in amazing the castle has, over the centuries, undergone numerous redevelopments and alterations. It was originally designed as 2 distinctly separate towers however built rather close together.
Other than the attractions mentioned above the town of Perth has many many more, making it a perfect place for a family vacation. Tourist attractions and places, to see, to be found in Perthshire include the following; Perthshire Visitor Centre, Kinnoull Hill, Perth Ice Rink, the Crannog Centre at Loch Tay and Loch Earn.
If you are in the process of planning a short break in Perth you will find a large amount of online Perth hotels and guest houses and you will find a huge listing at http://www.perthhotelscotland.com/
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There are a lot to see in Perth, as it has the beautiful lochs & mountains of Scotland. There are museums like the Black Watch Regimental Museum,Perth Museum and Art Gallery and the Museum of Abernethy on one hand, and the Huntingtower Castle on the other hand.