Perth in Perthshire, Scotland
Perth lies just south of the Highland boundary fault which separates the highlands from the lowlands and was once the ancient capital of Scotland near to Scone where the ancient kings of 'Alba' were crowned.  Perth was once a thriving market town as it was a major crossroad
in Scotland with roads radiating in all directions; Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness, Crieff,
Stirling and Edinburgh, all of these lie on main 'A' roads leading from Perth. In the past
Perth was a major railway junction with lines to all of these cities having two railway
stations and a marshalling yard. Perth harbour was frequented by ships from all over the
world and Perth even had its own Steam Packet Company - the 'DPL' or Dundee, Perth and
London shipping line.This excellent transport network helped Perth to flourish with some well known names providing employment for the people of the town. Pullars of Perth, Dewar's Whisky, General Accident Insurance MacDonald Frazers Mart and Bell's Whisky, to name but  a few.
Much of this employment has gone now but the prosperity of the town still shows with a pedestrianised town centre and an excellent variety of shops, hotels, eating places and entertainment. Including the famed Perth Rep. Theatre The leisure needs of the town's folk are also well catered for with the
two 'Inches' or public parks, the North Inch and the South Inch, providin Perth in Perthshire, Scotland is worth a visit. |
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Perth in Perthshire is the 'Fair City' of Sir Walter
Scott's tale. It is also, to some, the fairest city in Scotland, lying at the centre of
beautiful green countryside surrounded by rolling hills and on the north bank of the river
Tay at the end of the red sandstone bridge built by Smeaton. Over the water from Perth is
the 'village' of Bridgend which lies at the foot of the famous 'Hill of Kinnoull'.
g large grassy play and sports areas. There are 3 golf courses, probably 7 or
8 bowling clubs, a covered sports arena - the Bell's. There's an ice rink, an excellent
swimming centre for the kids, St Johnstone's football stadium, a pitch and put course -
and trout & salmon fishing on the Tay and its tributaries.