Vacations in Perth, Scotland And Three Interesting Visitor Attractions to Visit

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Vacations in Perth, Scotland And Three Interesting Visitor Attractions to Visit

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Perth in Scotland , a once royal burgh, can be discovered at the head of the Tay estuary. Between the 12th and 15th centuries the city competed with Dunfermline for the title to be the capital city of the country. In the following article I write about three places to visit in Perth, Scotland; Scone Palace, Elcho Castle and Huntingtower Castle:

Scone Palace

Today, Scone Palace is the home of the Earls of Mansfield, and a major attraction to travelers from around the globe. The palace of Scone is an integral part of Scotland’s history, as the Scottish kings were once crowned there. Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone Palace, in 1306, as well as Charles II when he took occupancy of the Scottish Crown in 1651. There is a beautiful and mysterious atmosphere to the palace, which is rightly so.In the past the site served as an important meeting place of the Picts and there was also an early Christian church on the site.

Elcho Castle

Located around 3 miles from Perth, with breathtaking views across the River Tay, is Elcho Castle. The castle is one of the finest examples of Sixteenth century architecture in Scotland today. The Wemyss family authorized the building of the castle in the 1570’s. The land had been in the family since 1468, when it was granted to them by King James III. In 1633, the head of the family was given the titles of Lord Elcho and Earl of Wemyss. Elcho Castle and it’s lands remained the property of the Wemyss family until 1929. It was then, the 11th Earl of Wemyss, bestowed the castle to the nation of Scotland. The castle has recently been renovated and is now in the care of Historic Scotland.

Huntingtower Castle

Found just to the west of Perth is the medieval pile of Huntingtower Castle. Although the castle is medieval in origin, it has been redeveloped significantly throughout most of it’s history. The Ruthven family were occupiers of the castle and lands from the C12th to the C17th. During this time the castle consisted of 2 separate towers, erected three meters apart. When the Murray family took possession, later on in the 17th century, they decided to amalgamate the two towers, making the house look more like a regular country abode. The bridging work between the two towers is still clearly visible today, on both the interior and exterior of the building.

If you are in the process of planning a city break in Perth you will find a large amount of online Perth hotels and guest houses and you will find a broad selection at http://www.perthhotelscotland.com/

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