Perth in Scotland, the ‘Fair City’, is also frequently referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Sited on the River Tay’s banks, Perth was, for centuries, Scotland’s capital and in medieval times the bustling small town was known by local folk as St. John’s Toun or Saint Johnstoun. The name, or, in the Gaelic language, Peairt, derives from the Pictish word for a wood. Nowadays this idyllic small town is an excellent place as a base for a vacation with a great deal of bed and breakfast in Perth to choose from.

Whether stay for a week or a fortnight you will very quickly see that there many things to keep you occupied in the town of Perth and the surrounding region. attractions include; shopping, restaurants, historical attractions and sport and leisure pursuits and various other entertainments. Not that long ago the town was an extremely successful port chiefly involved in exports of bleached products, leather, whisky and linen. Today tourism generates much needed income and employment for the area’s youth who gladly take jobs in the increasing number of Perth guest houses and hotels and other related businesses.

One of the most well known places of interest, close to Perth, is one of the finest country homes to be found in the Scottish nation, Scone Palace. Here one is able to study the exciting history of Scone Palace, the location where the early kings of Scotland were crowned including, Robert The Bruce who became king of Scotland in 1306.

Round about 3 miles away, from Perth, tourists will find the 16th century Elcho Castle, which has the most breathtaking vistas across the River Tay. The castle dates back to around the year fifteen seventy when it’s construction was commissioned by the Wemyss family who remained in possession until the year nineteen twenty nine. It is now in the hands of Historic Scotland.

Only a small distance west of Perth is the medieval structure of Huntingtower Castle. Located in stunningly beautiful it has, over the centuries, been redeveloped numerous times. Huntingtower Castle started out as 2 clearly separate tower houses however constructed very closely together.

As well as the attractions written about earlier Perth has numerous more, which makes it a superb town for a vacation for you and your family. Attractions and places, to see, to be found in and around Perth include the following; Kinnoull Hill, Perthshire Visitor Centre, Perth Ice Rink, the Museum of the Black Watch at Balhousie Castle and Perth Art Gallery & Museum

If you are thinking about a city break in Perth you will discover a large selection of online Perth hotels and guest houses and you will discover a comprehensive selection at http://www.perthhotelscotland.com/

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