City or town
Things to see in Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom): 39 places and when to go
Perth, Scotland is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly History (21), Nature (7), Architecture (7). The best known are Scone Palace, Dunkeld Cathedral and Dunsinane Hill. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 56.4003, -3.47
- Places
- 39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (21) · Nature (7) · Architecture (7) · Mountains (4) · Food and drink (4) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 50 km as the crow flies
What to see in Perth, Scotland
The places in and around Perth, Scotland, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Scone PalaceCastle owned by the Earl of Mansfield in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK3.2 km
- Dunkeld CathedralChurch in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK20 km
- Dunsinane HillHill in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK14 km
- St Ninian's CathedralChurch in Perth, Scotland2.1 km
- Methven CastleCastle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK5.5 km
- Elcho CastleTower house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK7.7 km
- Huntingtower CastleCastle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK1.5 km
- Balhousie CastleRegimental museum in Perth, Scotland2.1 km
- Burleigh CastleTower house in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK20 km
- Lindores AbbeyAbbey in Fife, Scotland, UK16 km
- Kinfauns CastleCastle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK5.8 km
- Kinnoull HillHill in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK4.5 km
- Moncreiffe HillHill in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK5.9 km
- Perth Art GalleryMuseum in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom2.6 km
- Perth MuseumMuseums and art2.6 km
- BerthaRoman fort at the mouth of the River Almond, north of Perth, Scotland, UK2.8 km
- Falls of the BraanWaterfall in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK20 km
- Perth BridgeBridge in Perth, Scotland2.8 km
- Pitfour CastleCastle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK11 km
- Birnam OakQuercus petraea in Birnam, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK19 km
- Aberargie distilleryScotch whisky distillery in Perthshire, Scotland11 km
- Dunkeld BridgeBridge at Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross, Scotland20 km
- Dupplin CastleCountry house and former castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK5.9 km
- Fingask CastleCastle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK14 km
And the other 15, by what you come to do:
- History: Hermitage Bridge, Pitheavlis Castle, Dunkeld mercat cross, Dalreoch Bridge, Hermitage Road Railway Bridge, Hermitage Railway Viaduct
- Temples: St John's Kirk
- Nature: Innerdouny Hill, Pitlowie SSSI
- Food and drink: Abernyte Brewery, Lindores Abbey Distillery, Strathearn Distillery
- With kids: Active Kids Adventure Park
- Architecture: Cargill Viaduct
- Diving: Perth Sub Aqua Club
When to go to Perth, Scotland
The best time to visit Perth, Scotland is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:13
- FebPossible9:13
- MarPossible11:26
- AprBest time13:56
- MayBest time16:06
- JunBest time17:23
- JulBest time16:51
- AugBest time14:53
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:02
- NovBetter not7:48
- DecPossible6:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36. In June, 39 of the 39 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Perth, Scotland
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Crieff16 places22 km
- the henge32 places28 km
- Dundee84 places30 km
- Aberfeldy29 places34 km
- Dunfermline38 places37 km
- Stirling54 places41 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Perth, Scotland?
The best known: Scone Palace, Dunkeld Cathedral, Dunsinane Hill, St Ninian's Cathedral, Methven Castle. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Perth, Scotland?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 36.
How do you get to Perth, Scotland?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 50 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Perth, Scotland as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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