What to do in Perth
Bells Cherrybank Centre
Pride of Perth exhibition and National
Heather collection, open April to December 10:00-17:00 Mondays to
Saturdays and 12:00-17:00 on Sundays. Telephone (01738) 472818 for
more information.
Admission charge.
Branklyn Gardens
 Small
but well stocked garden lovely collections
of rare and unusual plants. Open March-October, admission charge.
Rodney Gardens
overlooking the River Tay formal gardens. Open
all year, no admission charge.
The Black Watch Museum
Military history of the 42nd/73rd Highland Regiments,
paintings, medals, uniforms and weapons. Car park. Free admission.
www.theblackwatch.co.uk/museum
Fergusson Gallery
Art gallery devoted to Scottish colourist artist J.D. Fergusson.
Admission free. www.pkc.gov.uk/ah
Perth Museum and Art Gallery
One of the oldest museums in Britain - fascinating
exhibits lots of local history. Admission free.
Scone Palace
Historic Palace, magnificent collections, beautiful grounds,
restaurant, gift shop, adventure play area, admission charges, located
on the A93 Scone road just outside Perth. www.scone-palace.co.uk
Huntingtower Castle
15th/16th Century towers, fine painted decoration. Admission
charge. Located on the A85 Crieff road just outside Perth.
St John's Shopping Centre is in the heart of the city surrounded
by many many more shops and restaurants.
The Playhouse Cinema has seven screens and the Perth Theatre
offers a variety of plays, musicals, comedy
and of course a Pantomime at Christmas. www.horsecross.co.uk
The Perth Concert Hall opened in September 2005, situated
in the heart of the city centre. The main auditorium has a seating
capacity of 1200 and has established itself as attaractiving a diverse
range of musical talents from around the globe. www.horsecross.co.uk
"The Perth Motor Mile" offers new and used cars for
sale from a vast array of dealers from Jaguar to Smart!
www.perfectperth.com
www.houseofbruar.com
www.tartansauthority.com
www.baxters.com
www.scottish-antiques.com
Perthshire Activity Line # 01577861186 can give you information
on the following:
Abseiling, Archery, Canoeing,
Canyoning/Gorge walking, Clay pigeon shooting,
Dry slope ski-ing, Falconry, Flying Lessons,
Hand Gliding, Hydroboarding, Jet biking,
Kayaking, Microlight flight, Off-road Driving, Parachuting, River
rafting, Rock Climbing,
Water ski-ing and Windsurfing.
www.naelimits.co.uk
www.highlandadventuresafaris.co.uk
www.rafting.co.uk
www.wildperthshire.co.uk
www.perthshirepaintball.com
www.perthshireoffroad.co.uk
www.nationalkayakschool.com
www.samd.co.uk(microlight)
www.mad4x4it.com
www.landroverexperiencescotland.com
www.activityscotland.com
www.chesthill.com (clay target shooting)
www.beyondadventure.co.uk
www.cairnwellmountainsports.co.uk
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Bells Sports Centre
Venue for many national and international indoor events including
badminton, volleyball, squash and used for exhibitions and conferences.
Dewars Rink
Curling, ice-hockey, skating, bowls all on offer, often
hosting national and international competitions.
Conference facilities - just five minutes walk from
the Woodlea.
Perth Leisure Pool
Lane swimming, flumes, wild water, outdoor pool,
kiddies shallow pool, health spa and gym - just five
minutes walk from the Woodlea.
McDiarmid Park
Home of St.Johnstone F.C. www.stjohnstonefc.co.uk
Golf courses in Perth
Craigie Hill Golf Club - a challenging hillside course.
King James VI Golf Club - 18 hole course on Moncreiffe
Island in city centre.
Perth Race Course at Scone Meetings from April-September
www.perth-races.co.uk
The Perth Mart Visitors Centre
Highland farm show - admission charge. Clothing shops, food
and gift shops, restaurant. Open all year.
The Caithness Glass Visitor Centre
Watch the skills of the glassmakers from spacious viewing galleries,
factory shop, audio visual theatre, play area, restaurant. Free
admission.
Open all year. www.caithnessglass.co.uk
www.birnamaarts.com
www.verdantworks.com
www.rrsdiscovery.com
www.scottish-liqueur-centre.co.uk
www.crieff.co.uk
www.auchingarrich.co.uk
www.kathellan.co.uk
www.childrensamusementpark.co.uk
www.activekidtoys.co.uk
www.dewarsworldofwhisky.co.uk
www.tullibardine.com
www.rspb.org.uk
www.eradour.co.uk
www.carinomohr.co.uk
www.discovering-distilleries.com
www.blairathollwatermill.co.uk
www.aberfeldywatermill.com
www.st-johns-kirk.co.uk
www.whatson-scotland.co.uk
Along the banks of the River Tay is the Norrie Miller
Walk and Bellwood Park offering lovely views off the city
and sculpture trail.
North Inch is a flat park on the banks of the River Tay abound
with daffodils in the Spring.
South Inch flat tree-lined parkland.
Kinnoull Hill is for the fitter walker with panoramic views
of Perth for those who make it to the top!
Quarrymill Woodland walk fairly flat woodland walks.
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