Once the capital of Scotland, Perth retains a swathe of regal grandeur, with elegant stone buildings and the Scone Palace on the city’s fringes, where Scotland’s monarchs were crowned for centuries. Traditionally, Perth is more of a gateway to the Highlands, with the main road north to Inverness setting off from the city, and the rail line too.
But in recent years, more and more tourists have been swayed by the city’s best hotels to stay for longer in and around Perth. The city is a great place in its own right, but the real knockout appeal comes when you use it as a base for exploring the rest of the beguiling Perth and Kinross region.
