Perth

Once the capital of Scotland, Perth still offers some of the best views and attractions in Scotland. Situated on the River Tay, Perth has some of the best scenery and interesting sights, many of which are free to the public. The most popular attraction is the Scone Palace on the outskirts of town. It is one of the most historically important places in the country and was once home to the Stone of Destiny and where every Scottish King was crowned. Though not as large as Scone Palace, the Huntingtower Castle is well worth a visit as well. With two towers from the 15th and 16th centuries it is still a sight to behold.

There are many colourful parks in this Highland region such as Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park where you can take a trip to the top of the hill which oversees Perth before walking through the Tay Estuary and Fife to the Lomond Hills. The Fife tourist route is quite an attraction in itself where you can drive through the fishing villages along the coast while taking a walk through the beautiful Pass of Killiecrankie. Nearby you can stop at Blair Castle which is the headquarters to the only private army still standing in the UK.

Back in town you can stop at the Black Watch Museum located in Balhousie Castle before heading out for a round of golf at one of the 36 golf courses in the area. The Old Course is one of the best but if you can’t get a tee time you can head to St. Andrew’s Duke Course or Kingsbarns Links. The town of Perth is very accessible and offers many historical buildings, excellent shopping and many leisure facilities. Other must see attractions include the Branklyn Garden, the Perth Art Gallery and Museum, Kirk of St. John the Baptist, Perth Theatre, and Abernathy Village which is nearby to Perth.