Perth, Scotland

Perth (Peairt in Scottish Gaelic) is a town in central Scotland. Sitting on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross Council and the county town of the traditional county of Perthshire, in addition to being a historic capital of Scotland.

Art and music

The Perth Festival is an annual collection of art, theatre, opera and classical music events in the city. The 2005 event ran from May 19 to May 29.

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Art - Theatre - Opera - Classical music - 2005 - May 19 - May 29

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In September 2005, the new 1600-seat Horsecross concert hall opened atop the former Horsecross Market. The state of the art construction cost around £20 million, mostly donated as part of the UK millennium celebrations.

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September - Concert hall - £

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