Perth, Scotland, is a small town with a long history. Nearby Scone Palace was the crowning-place for Scottish kings, and the original home of the Stone of Destiny. The town lies on the river Tay, and John Knox led the Reformation forming the Protestant faith from St John’s Kirk here.
Balhousie Castle is home to the Black Watch Museum, and there are many other castles nearby including Glamis Castle, childhood home of the Queen Mother, and Blair Castle, home to the last private army in Europe.
Sir Walter Scott wrote a poem called 'The Fair Maid of Perth' which inspired an opera by Bizet, and the Caithness Glass Factory, famous for its fine crystal, is nearby.
The modern town has a pedestrianised High Street with a wide range of shops, including St Johns Shopping Centre. The woods of Kinnoull Hill offer good views of the town, and there are many parks and gardens including Cherrybank Gardens, which incorporates the Bells National Heather collections. Restaurants and cafes can be found in the area around St John's Kirk and the City Hall. The Perth Mart Visitor Centre celebrates the area's agricultural heritage, including highland animals, and the Museum and Art Gallery has a fine collection of artworks.
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http://www.perthshire.co.uk/topmenu.asp?TM=2