Welcome to Perth

Perth is a historic city set beside the beautiful River Tay and located just 90 minutes from 90% of Scotland’s population. It’s the perfect place to stay whether you are exploring the city itself or the huge range of attractions and activities available across Perthshire. Check out the accommodation section which provides details a wide range of options to suit every taste and budget.

Perth has a fantastic selection of independent businesses offering a wide range of unique, quirky and high-quality products you won’t find anywhere else so why not combine a visit to Scone Palace or The Black Watch Castle and Museum with a spot of shopping.

The city hosts a wide variety of events across the year so make sure you check out the What’s On section of the site to help plan your visit – we look forward to welcoming you to Perth!

Munro Bagging in Perthshire

Perthshire is known as the gateway to the highlands - and with a title like that, you know that you are in the right place for a hill walk or two. In case you don’t know, Munros are Scottish mountains over 3000 feet (915 metres). Perthshire is home to 28 of the 282...

Maggie’s Penguin Parade has made it to Perth City Centre!

For three months in summer 2018 the streets of Dundee and surrounding region (including Perth!) will be home to a trail of individually designed and beautifully decorated giant penguin sculptures. Each will showcase the wealth of artistic talent in the area, creating...

The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge | Glasgow Warriors V Harlequins

The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge | Glasgow Warriors V Harlequins Glasgow Warriors will play English Premiership giants Harlequins in Perth in August. ‘The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge’, in association with Perth & Kinross Council, will be held at...

Cycling in Perthshire

Ever since global cycling ambassador Mark Beaumont burst onto the international scene, his home county of Perthshire has seen a big upsurge in cycling. More people than ever are getting on their bike, whether for health and fitness, fun with friends and family, taking...

The Pics of Perthshire

The Pics of Perthshire It's no secret that Perthshire is a stunning part of Scotland. With towering Munros, beautiful lochs and forgotten history, there are 100's of stunning locations across the county. With so much to offer, sometimes is hard to show off all the...

Glasgow Warriors to play Harlequins in pre-season encounter in Perth

Glasgow Warriors have announced that they will play English Premiership giants Harlequins in Perth ahead of the 2018/19 season. ‘The Famous Grouse Pre-Season Challenge’, in association with Perth & Kinross Council, will be held at Perthshire RFC’s North Inch...