Perth is a beautiful and historic city on the banks of the River Tay. As Scotland’s newest city, Perth offers visitors fantastic live music, exciting events, dozens of independent shops and many award-winning eateries.
Perth is ideally placed to access the outdoors, as it’s surrounded by hills and mountains that are popular with walkers, mountain-bikers and photographers.
Boating on the Tay
From May until September 2019, discover the nature and sights of the River Tay with our fantastic boat trips. Take a trip from Broughty Ferry to Perth for a great day out or set sail towards Newburgh for a 50-minute trip on the river.
Things to Do
When it comes to “things to do”, Perthshire has an enviable reputation for offering it all. You can seek adventure or relaxation in Highland Perthshire, top up on shopping and culture in our towns – and city! – or delve into the past with our huge number of historical attractions.
Itineraries
Plan your visit to Perthshire with our handy itineraries, explore Perthshire’s History and Heritage, culture, visitor attractions and much more.
Events
Perth hosts a wide variety of events across the year including Perth’s famous Winter Festival and Christmas Light Switch On.
So make sure you check out the What’s On section of the site to help plan your visit.
Latest News
Films, Photos and Funny Animals
On Saturday 15th June, the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS) will open their doors for Geography Day! An annual celebration of all things geographical, the theme this year will be Films, Photos and Funny Animals.
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A ‘Foraging’ Walk to Willowgate Activity Centre
When the good folks at Perth City Centre asked me to do a “foraging” walk along the edge of the River Tay, from Rodney Gardens to the new Willowgate Activity Centre, I was intrigued.
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Unmissable Events this Spring & Summer
No matter what time of year, you will always find something to keep entertain you in Perthshire. The Winter Festival sees thousands of locals and visitors alike come to the city centre to celebrate the Christmas Light Switch On, the Chocolate & Gin Festival and of course the Riverside Light Nights.
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4 Things to Students Should Do Before Moving to Perth for University
4 Things to Students Should Do Before Moving to Perth for University Perth is home to Scotland’s 14th largest population, but to students, it’s number one when it comes to having fun. While about 50,000 people in size may not seem like much, you don’t want to be...
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The Story of Robert Balfour and Burleigh Castle
Burleigh Castle sits just outside the village of Milnathort it is open to the public you can visit free of charge, the key can be obtained from a nearby cottage if the castle not already open.
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The Solheim Cup in Perth City Centre
mark the international golf championship, the Solheim Cup, taking place at Gleneagles in September, come along to Perth’s North Inch this Sunday (28th April).
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Lewis Capaldi Competition
Win Two Tickets To See Lewis Capaldi! This month, we have teamed up with Mi Rewards and the Perth Festival of Arts to bring you one of our best competitions yet! We are giving you the chance to win two tickets to Lewis Capaldi's SOLD OUT show at the Perth Festival on...
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Tales of inspiration and hope at Perth Festival
Tales of inspiration and hope at Perth Festival Tales of inspiration and hope at Perth FestivalWith Perth Theatre back in play again, Perth Festival of the Arts has increased its dramatic offerings to Festival audiences this year in the form of three award-winning...
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Discover the best of Perth with one handy gift card
The Perth Gift Card works in the same way as a department store / shopping centre gift card but for a huge range of independent businesses in Perth. It’s easy to use and ensures that your money is spent locally, so you’re supporting local businesses with your purchase.
Mi Rewards
Mi Rewards is the brand-new programme that rewards you through a clever, secure process where you link your debit/credit cards to your Mi Rewards online account. Every time you spend £1 on one of these cards in a participating business, you get one ‘Mi Point’. Once you have enough Mi Points, you’ll be sent a free Perth Gift Card! That’s more money going back into Perth’s businesses, keeping spend local and benefiting the whole city.
