The ‘Fair City’, once a walled town, grew up at the lowest bridging point of the River Tay. Today, good transport links, large parks, plus an excellent choice of shops and leisure facilities, make Perth one of the most attractive cities in Scotland.
Great Attractions Museums and galleries, gardens, riverside walks, theatre, modern sporting facilities, castles and stately homes nearby - plenty to see and do in and around Perth. More...
Eating Out Perth’s restaurants echo its upbeat and well-to-do ambience with some very sophisticated menus on offer in and around the town. More...
Shopping A market centre for centuries, Perth’s shopping is wide-ranging, from long-established traditional small business to the modern St John’s Shopping Centre.
Festivals & Events Country dance sessions, game fairs, craft exhibitions, a packed theatre programme, polo, alternative music and lots more - Perth’s events programme is definitely wide-ranging and eclectic.