Situated on the banks of the River Tay in Scotland, Perth is recognized as being the geographical heart of the country. Perth has a small and tidy city center with much to do for the visitors to the town who are liable to visit, both for business as well as pleasure.

Situated no far from some of the largest whisky brewers in Scotland, the visitor to Perth will have every opportunity to “partake of a dram of the amber gold” during their stay. Bellying its sleepy appearance, Perth is a town where people like 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.

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 Pert Festival of the Arts, which combines art, opera and theatre with comedy and popular music. A raucous time is promised to all and every tastes

Perth has a sporting flair, being home to Bell’s Sports Center, the second largest domed building in the UK. Indoor sports of all kinds take place at the center 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. Spectator sports fans are also catered for in Perth, with the compact Perth Racecourse holding race course meetings regularly. For lovers of ice skating, the Dewar Center offers the finest of facilities, and also host regular curling events in the autumn till the spring, for those who follow and understand this typically Scottish indoor sport.

. For those who have the time to study the region around Perth there is plenty to do and see. The famous Scone Palace is one of them. perched high above the River Tay, the palace at one time housed the Stone of Destiny, a symbol of Scotland’s national identity.

Renting a car can be an economical way to travel around Perth and the Tayside Region. There are several pick up areas around the city with discounts are on offer for rentals of three days and over. Car Hire in Perth comes as a ‘fully inclusive’ package which includes unlimited mileage, collision damage waiver, passenger indemnity insurance and cover for third party, fire and theft - and usually insurance excess. To rent a car anywhere in the United Kingdom, you must show a full driver's licence and a credit card in the driver’s name. Cars are usually rented to customers between the ages of 21 to 70 years. Hiring a car is a great idea if you want to use Perth as your base for a three day minimum travel experience around the region.