Perth
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This former royal burgh has retained a country town atmosphere and is an ideal tourist centre. Perth lies on the River Tay, renowned down the ages for its salmon and freshwater mussels which produce handsome pearls. Some of the finest specimens adorn the Crown of Scotland, on display in Edinburgh Castle.
Tourist attractions Perth : Things to see and do
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King James VI Hospital
Hospital Street GB - Perth PH2 8HP
James 1 founded the only Carthusian monastery in Scotland in 1429; he and his wife, Jane Beaufort, were buried here as well as Margaret Tudor, the wife of James IV. Destroyed in 1559, the monastery was replaced by a hospital founded by James VI in 15..
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Lower City Mills
West Mill Street GB - Perth PH1 5QP
This fine old industrial complex straddles the Town Lade, a 6 km-canal which carried water from a Tay tributary. The Upper City Mills have been successfully redeveloped and are now a hotel. The Lower Mills are a museum with machinery from the Victori..
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St John's Kirk
St John's Place GB - Perth PH1 5SZ
Founded in the 12C, this 15C church with a bell tower is a fine example of a town church. It was restored in 1925-1926 to house a war memorial. Perth's old name of St. Johns probably stems from this church; the name continues to be used today - for t..
Restaurants Perth
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63@Parklands
2 St Leonard's Bank GB - Perth PH2 8EB
Located within a privately run hotel, an intimate conservatory restaurant and relaxed lounge. Gourmet-style 5 course menu offers one or two choices per course and changes weekly. Cooking is modern and features some interesting combinations.
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Deans @ Let's Eat
77-79 Kinnoull St GB - Perth PH1 5EZ
Bottle-green corner restaurant close to the theatre and concert hall. Comfy lounge and friendly, chatty team. All-encompassing menus feature seasonal deals and special events. Passionate, classically based cooking with an ambitious edge.
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63 Tay Street
63 Tay St GB - Perth PH2 8NN
Well-established riverside restaurant with fresh décor, bold modern artwork and attentive team. Good value lunches and choice of grill or gourmet dinners, the latter where the cooking really comes into its own. Wine list of over 250 bins.
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No. 1 The Bank
2 St Leonard's Bank GB - Perth PH2 8EB
Informal restaurant set within a personally run Georgian house. Small bar leads into a bright conservatory with marble tables and garden views. Seasonal à la carte uses superb local produce; grill menu offers quality Aberdeen Angus beef.
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North Port
8 North Port GB - Perth PH1 5LU
Old stone building by the Concert Hall, with 3 dark wood panelled rooms offset by smart, modern furnishings. Concise menus of unfussy, classical dishes presented in a modern style; good value lunch and pre-theatre menus. Friendly service.

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