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| Perth is known as the ancient capital of Scotland, a status it held until James I, king of Scotland, was murdered there in 1437. In 1298 Perth was captured and fortified by Edward I, king of England. It was retaken in 1311 by Robert Bruce. The town was again held by the English from 1335 to 1339. Perth's port, an important harbour during the Middle Ages, is now of relatively minor significance. |
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Church of St John the Baptist - The most famous landmark (largely 15th century), where the Protestant reformer John Knox preached his famous sermon against idolatry in 1559. Also here are St Ninian's Episcopal Cathedral (19th century), and a museum and art gallery.
Scone Palace - Just a couple of miles north of Perth on the A93 (catch the Guide Friday tour bus, or bus #58 from South Street) is Scone Palace (pronounced "skoon"; April–Oct daily 9.30am–5.15pm; £6.20; grounds only £3.10), one of Scotland's finest historical country homes. The two-storey building on the eastern side of the Tay is a stately home filled with priceless antiques and lavish furnishings.
Whiskey Distilleries - Should you wish to visit a whiskey distillery, there is a tour that starts at Glenkinchie and passes through o Perth on the M90 and then continues on the A9 / A827 to Aberfeldy Distillery and the new exhibition, Dewar's World of Whisky.
Scottish Liquer Centre - Scotland's largest range of malt whisky liqueurs produced by a family company. All liquers are hand made with premium natural ingredients. and their innovative Columba Cream, has been passed from generation to generation. You'll find the centre off the A9 north of Perth in Bankfoot.
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| North and South Inches - Perth's city centre is compact with two large and open public parks - the North and South Inches on each flank and the mighty River Tay along side |
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| Much of the Perth's High Street is a traffic free precinct with a wide variety of shops large and small. |
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