Perthshire (Perth) Perthshire, the Ancient County of Perth Scotland, straddles the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands - glens, lochs, mountains and open spaces in the Breadalbane, Atholl & Balquhidder - rich farmland and market towns in Strathearn, Menteith & Gowrie. The City of Perth Scotland, compact by most standards, is the county town also known as St John's Town or the Fair City. The city center is compact with two large and open public parks - the North and South Inches on each flank and the mighty River Tay along side. Many streets around the centre are comprised of elegant Georgian terraced houses. Shops, galleries and theatre abound in the town centre. Scenery, castles, history, walks and attractions in the country are plentiful. Scone offers the Palace and Perth Race Course. From Perth and the towns and villages Aberfeldy, Auchterarder, Blairgowrie, Crieff, Killin & Pitlochry to the rolling hills of the southern Highlands all of Scotland can be seen in one place. |