The ‘Fair City’ of Perth is also often called to as being the  ‘Gateway to the Highlands’. Built on the banks of the River Tay, the town of Perth was, for centuries, Scotland’s capital and back in the medieval period the busy little town was known by local folk as St. John’s Town or St. Johnstone. The town of Perth’s name, or, in the Gaelic, Peairt, is derived from a Pictish word meaning a wood or copse. Nowadays  this beautiful small market town is a superb place as a base for a vacation with a large number of bed and breakfasts in Perth to choose from.

Whether you stay for a single day or a couple of weeks you will very quickly see that there are a large number of things to keep you busy in the town of Perth and the surrounding countryside. Visitor attractions range from; shopping, sport and leisure pursuits, historical attractions and restaurants and other forms of entertainment. Not that long ago the town was a prosperous port mainly dealing in the export of bleached products, linen, whisky and leather. In more modern times the tourism trade generates cash and much appreciated employment for the younger folk who happily take jobs in the increasing number of Perth hotels and similar companies.

One of the most visited tourist attractions, which is near to Perth, is one of the finest country homes to be found in Scotland, Scone Palace. Here one is able to learn about the interesting history of Scone Palace, the location where the kings of Scotland were once crowned including, Robert The Bruce (crowned in 1306).

About 3m away, from the town of Perth, tourists will find the 16C Elcho Castle, which has the most glorious views of the River Tay. Elcho Castle dates back to about the year 1570 when it’s construction was commissioned by the Wemyss family who owned it until nineteen twenty nine. Elcho Castle is now in the hands of Historic Scotland.

Only a short distance west of Perth you will find the fine medieval structure of Huntingtower Castle. Located in stunningly beautiful it has undergone many redevelopments and alterations over the centuries. The castle was originally designed as two separate towers but situated close together.

Besides the visitor attractions introduced above the town of Perth has countless more, meaning that it is an awesome place for a vacation for the family. Other attractions and places, worth visiting, to be found in Perth and the surrounding area include the following; Perthshire Visitor Centre, Kinnoull Hill, Perth Ice Rink (for curling etc.), the Famous Grouse Experience and the Glenturret Distillery.

If you are considering having a vacation in Perth you will find plenty of online Perth hotels and guest houses and you will discover a broad range at http://www.perthhotelscotland.com/

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