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!

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...

Biggest Weekend Travel Information

If you're coming along to Perth's Biggest Weekend this May, you are going to have to start thinking about your travel plans. If you need some advice on travelling into Perth, make sure you have a look at our travel tips here. To get to the Biggest Weekend from Perth...

Boating on the Tay

Boating on the Tay From May until September 2018 discover the River Tay with a range of fantastic boat trips. Take a trip from Broughty Ferry to Perth or discover Elcho Castle on a trip from Perth City Centre. Due to the tidal nature of the river, the trips will run...

The Pics of Perthshire

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

Perth Festival of the Arts : All the Arts. Ten Days. One Amazing Festival.

Perth is set to welcome some big names from the world of music, arts and culture this May for the 47th annual Perth Festival of the Arts. Taking place from the 17th – 26th May at venues across the city centre, this year’s line-up is one of the most diverse in the...

The Biggest Weekend Fringe

The Biggest Weekend Fringe is a creative and comprehensive 10-day outreach programme which will take place in the lead up to The Biggest Weekend. The Fringe will include live musical performances, industry insight, workshops and Q&A’s with BBC Radio DJ’s and...