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Scone Palace

Scone Palace

Scone Palace has an exciting and colourful history as one of Scotland's most important stately homes.Fifteen hundred years ago it was the capital of the Picts. In the intervening centuries, it has been the seat of parliaments and the crowning place of the Kings of Scots, including Macbeth and Robert The Bruce.The…

Cultybraggan Camp

Cultybraggan Camp

CampCultybraggan Camp sits below the Aberuchill hills, a mile from the village of Comrie, and has been denoted by Historic Scotland as a Unique Heritage Asset of International Value. This is the last remaining WW2 prisoner of war camp in Scotland, and was built in 1941 to house up to 4,000 prisoners. Known as the…

Tullibardine Chapel

Tullibardine Chapel

Tullibardine Chapel is a monument to the piety of the Murray family. It was built by Sir David Murray of Tullibardine, ancestor of the earls of Atholl, and his lady, Margaret Colquhoun, near their residence of Tullibardine Castle. It was originally probably a plain, rectangular church.It’s likely Sir David intended to…

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

The Black Watch Castle and Museum

The Black Watch Castle and Museum is a 5-star visitor attraction located within historic Balhousie Castle in the heart of Perth.Home to a Collection of National Significance, the museum tells the story of Scotland’s oldest Highland Regiment, The Black Watch, through 300 years of military history, from its formation in…

Loch Leven Castle

Loch Leven Castle

The island castle where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned and forced to abdicate, is now in ruins, but the remains are protected and it is a fabulous way to spend an afternoon.Previously a guest in the castle (notable guests include John Knox and Robert the Bruce) Mary Queen of Scots’ host became her jailer in 1567,…

Perth Museum

Perth Museum

At the heart of Perth Museum sits the Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone, one of Scotland and the UK’s most significant historical objects. Returning to Perthshire for the first time in over 700 years, the Stone is the centrepiece of this new Museum and is free for all to view. Alongside the Stone, the…

Old Servants' Hall Coffee Shop

Old Servants' Hall Coffee Shop

Located within the historic grounds of Scone Palace, the Old Servants' Hall Coffee Shop offers a welcoming place to relax and refuel during your visit.Visitors can enjoy delicious home baking, freshly prepared lunches and a tempting selection of cakes, traybakes and sweet treats made on site. No visit to Scone Palace…

Huntingtower Castle

Huntingtower Castle

Based just a few miles outside of the city centre, Huntingtower Castle is steeped in history. It was visited by Mary Queen of Scots during a rebellion and used as a prison for her son James VI who was held captive here, and it is reputedly haunted by the green lady!Huntingtower Castle has a unique layout with two…

Fair Maid's House and Visitor Centre RSGS

Fair Maid's House and Visitor Centre RSGS

The RSGS is a small, dynamic, educational charity, working across Scotland and beyond to promote geographical understanding and joined-up thinking. They organise inspirational public talks and events, publish an excellent magazine, share ideas through their broad network, engage in important policy discussions,…

Perth Art Gallery

Perth Art Gallery

Perth Art Gallery is one of Scotland’s most historic cultural venues and home to one of the UK’s oldest public art collections. Visitors can discover spectacular works by influential modern Scottish artists, including Joan Eardley, Sir William MacTaggart, Calum Colvin, and Alison Watt.Renowned art by JD Fergusson and…

Cateran Ecomuseum and Cateran Trail

Cateran Ecomuseum and Cateran Trail

Cateran Ecomuseum and Cateran TrailThe Cateran Ecomuseum is a museum without walls.  Situated on the ancient Highland Boundary Fault, which divides the Scottish Highlands from the Lowlands, the museum explores the area’s rich human history … without a glass-enclosed artefact in sight. Every exhibit here is outdoors,…

Greyfriars Burial Ground

Greyfriars Burial Ground

It’s so easy to walk through the city streets and not notice what’s around you, but tucked away in the centre of Perth lies Greyfriars Burial Ground, a historic graveyard and Category A listed structure containing a fascinating collection of ancient gravestones. The burial ground is located on the former site of…

Stanley Mills

Stanley Mills

Enjoy a hi-tech visitor experience at one of the Industrial Revolution’s best-preserved sites, Stanley Mills, on the banks of the River Tay.In the 1780s, local merchants set up the mill on a hairpin bend of the river – where immense water power was available – with funding and support from the English cotton baron…

The Scottish Crannog Centre

The Scottish Crannog Centre

2,500 years ago, some people across Scotland lived in Iron Age loch-dwellings known as “Crannogs”. 17 of these have been found on Loch Tay in Perthshire and since 1980, they’ve explored these ancient dwellings.The Scottish Crannog Centre is located on the beautiful shores of Loch Tay, offering stunning views and an…

Castle Menzies

Castle Menzies

A visitor attraction, museum, clan centre, wedding and conference venue and more – Castle Menzies is a beautiful 16th century castle in Highland Perthshire.Restored from ruin in the 20th century, Castle Menzies is a great Renaissance example of the transition in Scottish castles, from earlier, rugged Highland…