Perth and the River Tay

Perth

The 'Fair City' of Perth sits on the banks of the River Tay in the east of Scotland, just a short journey from Edinburgh or Glasgow. Perth is nestled between two sprawling public parks, and has elegant Georgian townhouses, cobbled streets and medieval spires. Explore the monuments, art galleries and museums before discovering the glorious Perthshire countryside. 

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Ideas for Things to Do in Perth

10 Must-visit Hidden Gems in Perth

Explore the secret spots & attractions of Perth, from the longest hedge in Britain, to tasty treats and picturesque views across the city.

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Things to See & Do in Perthshire - 3 Day Itinerary

Perthshire is a glorious location filled to the brim with things to do, featuring acres of forests, incredible attractions, and city gems to explore.

Explore Perth city centre

A beautiful small city, Perth’s vibrant hub of restaurants, bars, shops and cafes blends seamlessly with its ancient roots and historical past.

Check out the Explore Outdoors Map

Plan your trip around Perth and Perthshire with this handy map of key places to visit, practical info and more.

Things to Do in Perth

Discover the top 14 things to see and do in Perth! Includes the best days out, tourist attractions, outdoor activities and great places to visit.

Find more ideas on the Perth City website

Accommodation in Perth

River Edge Lodges, Bridge of Earn

© Perth and Kinross Council / Craig Stephen

Find a place to stay

From city centre hotels to self-catering flats and family-run guesthouses, there is plenty of welcoming accommodation across Perth to choose from.

See all accommodation in Perth

History and Horror Tour of Perth

Tours, Routes & Trails

Take a tour of Perth and learn about the history. Or head out of the city and explore glorious Perthshire.

Map of Perth

Explore Perth

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Travel to and Around Perth

Getting to Perth

Train

Perth Railway Station, right in the heart of the city, has frequent fast and reliable services to and from major cities.

LNER trains run from Perth along the east coast to cities such as Edinburgh, York, Newcastle and London.

Book with LNER

Scotrail provides an express rail service direct to Perth from many major cities.

Check Scotrail timetables

Perth can also be reached overnight from London on the Caledonian Sleeper.

Travel overnight on the Caledonian Sleeper

Bus and coach

Driving

Flying

Getting around Perth

Walking

Perthis easily explored on foot with most key attractions within walking distance of each other. Attractions beyond the city centre can be reached cost effectively by public transport and again explored further by foot.

Discover walking routes around Perth

Cycling

Bus and coach

Tours

Driving

What's on in Perth

The 2019 Solheim Cup

Events in Perth

Find the latest events and festivals taking place in Perth from Highland games to music concerts.

See all events in Perth

Food & Drink in Perth

Dining at Saorsa 1875

© Perth and Kinross Council / Craig Stephen

Find a place to eat

Explore a range of delectable dishes and a range of local produce at cafes, bar and restaurants across Perth.

See our listings for food & drink in Perth

A tip from your local expert

The Fair Maid's House

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Discover the whole world in Perth with a visit to the Fair Maid’s House where you can learn about our planet and Scotland’s history of leading in geology and geography.

Margaret

Assistant iCentre Manager, Perth

Find out more
For more friendly advice, visit the Perth iCentre.

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