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Pro
Central location, beautiful city, gateway to Highlands, no tourists!
Con
local Ned(non educated delinquent) population.
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Worth a visit, for a week or a day? your choice.
iaint Says: This is a castle dating from the 1500s. The tower part is intact, but the surrounding buildings are ruined.It's located about 10 miles south of the city, on top of a hill. Great views.You have to pre-book if you want to see the interior - check Historic Scotland's website....
iaint Says: Pronounced "Scoon"!This is probably the top attraction in Perth. People talk about castles lurking round every corner in Scotland (true) but its the same with palaces.This one was the coronation place for Scottish kings (before the union of the crowns with England, of...
zizkov Says: Small gardens run by the National Trust of Scotland.Quite a variety in its small space, it was originally the private gardens of a couple, who kept extending it, to around two acres, and bequeathed it to the NTS.Worth a look, though entry is, I feel, very expensive at £5 (£4...
stevezero Says: Kinross house lies on the banks of Lochleven and was built by Sir William Bruce of Balcaskie in 1690.This involved the relocation of parts of the town still on the headland, and significant development immediately outside the gates on the west side of the estate. Kinross...
iaint Says: A guided tour of the Blair Athol Distillery, followed by a taste of the real thing!The distillery is part of the Diageo multinational, so don't go thinking this is some cute cottage industry. 98% of its production goes into the Bell's brand blended whisky and the rest is...
iaint Says: Great setting, close to town; good value; friendly atmosphere.I've been several times and enjoyed it apart from the time it rained!It runs National Hunt meetings (steeplechases and hurdles) in spring, summer & autumn, whereas that is usually associated with winter...
iaint Says: Take a break from Christmas shopping on a Sunday morning (oops, its 11 December and almost nothing done yet). Head for River Tay and see how high it is. Probably flooding upstream, after a month of wind and rain. Worse predicted.Looks scary!
1 Review and 177 Opinions When we stayed here it was due to no rooms available in Perth. This was a lovely luxurious country...
Best Western Huntingtower Hotel
1 Review and 283 Opinions a nice cosy hotel, typical English
Atholl Arms Hotel, Dunkeld: best avoided
iaint Says: We stopped off here for lunch on our way from Inverness to Fife, and having left it a bit late (forgetting that many places stop serving at 2) we were a bit desperate!I had haggis, neeps and tatties, which was just as you'd expect (hard to go wrong, I suppose). But my friend...
iaint Says: Very good lunch spot. Its a hotel restaurant (usually bad news in Scotland) but service was good, food excellent, surroundings pleasant and comfortable, and the atmosphere just right.I wasn't paying, so I can't comment on the prices!Menu was good and I could have chosen just...
Atholl Arms Hotel: If you like your meals in a Bothy
scottishvisitor Says: All food is served in the Bothy Bar. Very relaxing & friendly atmosphere sitting next to a blazing fire, although my friend found out it was a gas fire not coal as she expected when she threw her tissues into it. You check your table number & order & pay for your food at the...
Bars all over town and in surrounding villages: Traditional Scottish Music - Perthshire
scotlandscotour Says: Venues in Perthshire keep being voted the best places for live music. And with the largest music festival each year, T-in-the-Park, its getting a really good area to go for real scottish music culture. Check out the Twa Tams, Bein Inn and Taybank Bar - all 3 winners, and...
Be prepared to cover a lot of miles
scottishvisitor Says: Perthshire covers a large area with many attractions & villages. The scenery is stunning but a car is always needed. While travelling the roads be prepared for dual carriageways suddenly becoming 2 lanes. There are parking places if you want to get out of the car for a photo...
scotlandscotour Says: This is the site that greets you at Perth Railway Station - the Station Hotel.To get to the coach station, into town and the Tourist Information Office, walk to the right hand side of this hotel and follow the road. (Coach station on right hand side, 200m; town 5 minutes...
scottishvisitor Says: We arrived in Blair Atholl just before mid day & spotted this band taking a salute outside Blair Castle's Gates. It was a Remembrance Service Parade held on the nearest Sunday to 11th. November. Blair Atholl is a very small place so we felt privilaged to walk with the parade...
scottishvisitor Says: Leave your credit card in the car or hotel.The items in the shops can be bought locally in all parts of Scotlland for a lot less!Enough said described in local info as Harrod's of the north.Worth a look if it's raining!
uglyscot Says: Perth railway station must be one of the worst places to be forced to spend a few hours.We missed the direct London -Inverness train by a minute - confusing Euston and KIng's Cross; stupid thing to do, I know.So, we took the train to Glasgow, then Perth where we had to wait...
stevezero Says: We stopped of briefly at Loch Earn on our way from Dunfermline to thw west coast. Enjoying a coffee in a secluded layby, we were treaed to the gentle sound of lapping water, and nice views with snow capped hills in the background. We were quite impressed and regarded it more...
Magical Grandeur at Fingask Castle
weewatty Says: In November 2005 I attended a weekend wedding celebration at the 16th Century Fingask Castle, a place that must come under the off the beaten path tip banner as even i was not aware of it's existence and it's only 10 miles from my house!!We were accomadated in self catering...
Perth & Perthshire for stunning scenery
scottishvisitor Says: Perth offers a wealth of outdoor activities. Walks through beautiful woodlands, hill walking, spectacular lochs & rivers & some great waterfalls. Perth is known as the Heart of Scotland, great for seeing the Scottish countrysides special lochs & mountains & hills & glens.
scottishvisitor Says: From bright blue skies to broodng clouds = this place is beautiful in all weathers. The mountains can be shrouded in cloud or snow capped with wpnderful blue skies. Perthshire is breathtakingly beaufitful
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