Located on the banks of the famous River Tay in central Scotland, Perth is recognized as being the geographical heart of the country. Perth has a compact city center with much to offer the discerning visitor.

There are many attractions, the main attraction is The River Tay which offers fabulous fishing and was once the best Salmon River in Britain with many salmon being caught in double weight figures and also the highest catch per season. Today a fifty pounder is a rarity and the British record Salmon on the Glendelvine Beat at Caputh Bridge outside Perth (64lb) has stood since 1922. The River Tay today now operates a catch and release system, which will hopefully generate improved catches and bring a welcome return to its former glory.

Of course there is more to Perth than the river, there’s also Scone Palace, the ancestral home of The Earl of Mansfield and once the crowning spot of Scotland’s Kings and it’s Stone of Destiny. The palace also boasts an impressive display of fine paintings, art and furniture.

Perth also has a good sporting heritage, being home to Bell’s Sports Centre, the second largest domed building in the UK and Saint Johnstone Football Club. Indoor sports of all kinds take place at the centre and especially basketball and volleyball. For lovers of indoor training, Perth’s Leisure Center and pool offers weight and fitness training as well as the city’s public swimming pool.
In addition to football at the ‘Saints’ spectator sports fans are also catered for in Perth, with the compact Perth Racecourse holding regular race meetings regularly. For lovers of ice skating, the Dewar Centre offers the finest of facilities, and also host regular curling events in the autumn till the spring, for those who follow and understand this renowned Scottish indoor sport.

Perth is a town where the locals prefer to enjoy themselves, and there are many fine restaurants, and friendly and hospitable family owned bars in the town. Perth’s main street offers all that you need in a choice of shopping, from the high street department store to the family owned crafts shops, offering mementos with a Scottish theme. Outside Perth the historical small city of Dunkeld is well worth a visit. Its nestles beside the river in such a beautiful location, and its quaint shops, cathedral, hermitage woodland and walk, and soldier’s leap at killiecrankie are important attractions.

Perth has its fair share of typical Scottish museums both traditional and modern. One of the oldest is the Pert Museum and Art Gallery, on the banks of the River Tay. Another art gallery worth a visit is Fergusson Gallery, which house the works of the renowned Scottish artist, JD Fergusson. If by accident or design you find yourself in Perth during the last two weeks in May, you will be able to attend the annual Perth Festival of the Arts, which combines art, opera and theatre with comedy and popular music. A raucous time is promised to all and every taste.

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