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.

Tourism

Perth has a number of popular architectural and historical attractions, most notably Scone Palace and St. John's Kirk. It is also the centre of the regimental Black Watch and its museum is situated there. Branklyn Gardens is also a world-renowned garden, its centerpiece being its collection of Himalayan blue poppies.

Related Topics:
Architectural - Black Watch - Himalayan blue poppies

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The major green areas in the city are the North and South Inch parks, which together with the Riverside Park, form three quarters of a ring around the city centre. Kinnoull Hill and Craigie Hill also provide spectacular views of the city

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