Perth, Scotland - Wikipedia
WebPerth (Scottish English: [ˈpɛrθ] ⓘ PERTH; Scottish Gaelic: Peairt [pʰɛrˠʃtʲ]) is a centrally located Scottish city, on the banks of the River Tay. It is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and is the historic county town of Perthshire. It had a population of about 47,430 in 2018.
History of Perth, Scotland - Wikipedia
WebPerth (Scottish Gaelic: Peairt) is a city and former royal burgh in central Scotland. There has been a settlement at Perth since prehistoric times. Finds in and around Perth show that it was occupied by the Mesolithic hunter-gatherers who …
Perth - Wikipedia
WebPerth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829 as the administrative centre of the Swan River Colony. The city is situated on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people, where Aboriginal Australians have lived for at least 45,000 years. Perth was named after the city of Perth in Scotland.
Perthshire - Wikipedia
WebPerthshire (locally: [ˈpɛrθʃər] ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Pheairt), officially the County of Perth, is a historic county and registration county in central Scotland.
Perth and Kinross - Wikipedia
WebPerth and Kinross (Scots: Pairth an Kinross; Scottish Gaelic: Peairt agus Ceann Rois) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and a lieutenancy area. It is bordered by Highland and Aberdeenshire to the north, Angus, Dundee, and Fife to the east, Clackmannanshire to the south, and Stirling and Argyll and Bute to the west.
Perth, Scotland - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebPerth (Scottish Gaelic: Peairt) is a city and the main part of the Perth and Kinross council area in Scotland, with around 43,450 people living there. The town was a large burgh before 1975. Perth is named by some people as The Fair City, Its status in the United Kingdom was not a city a city until 2012.
Things to Do in Perth - Best 15 Tourist Attractions
WebDiscover the top 15 things to see and do in Perth! Including the best days out, tourist attractions, outdoor activities and great places to visit.
Perth (Scotland) – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WebPerth is a city in Perth and Kinross in North East Scotland, with a population in 2016 of 47,430. It stands at a point where the River Tay channels between hills, turns sharply and becomes tidal and navigable.
Perth | History, Attractions & Climate | Britannica
WebMar 19, 2024 · Perth, city and royal burgh, Perth and Kinross council area, historic county of Perthshire, Scotland. Perth lies on the right bank of the River Tay. Its name is probably Celtic. Perth was well established by the 12th century, a burgh (town) in 1106 and a royal burgh in 1210. Until about 1452 it
Perth, Scotland - Historic UK
WebOnce Scotland’s capital and much favoured by James I, The ‘Fair City’ of Perth, with its tall spires and River Tay flowing through it, is the town that inspired Sir Walter Scott to pen ‘The Fair Maid of Perth’ which in turn inspired Bizet’s opera. Modern Perth is situated 3km downstream (on the River Tay) of the original Roman fort ...
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