3 Best Landmarks in Perth

“Scone Palace is a magnificent historic house with many fascinating features. The Castle is one of Scotland's favourite visitor attractions, where 42 kings of Scots were crowned on the 'Stone of Scone,' also known as the Stone of Destiny. The palace is a Grade A-listed historic house in Scone and is a prime example of Scotland's late Georgian Gothic style. Initially, the site was a church before being converted into a palace. Scone Palace is open to the public and offers group tours, including during the winter months. Scone Palace also hosts outdoor events, including the Rewind Festival.”

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“Huntingtower Castle is a 15th-century building also known as 'Ruthven Castle.' The castle and lands were granted to the Ruthven family in 1586. Huntingtower Castle remained under the crown's control until 1643 when it was given to the Tullibardine Murray family. Huntingtower Castle was initially constructed as a gatehouse and later developed into a castle. The castle towers were redesigned in the 17th century, with the size of the windows significantly increasing, particularly in the Western Tower. Huntingtower Castle features 16th-century paintings on the first floor of the eastern tower, and the building's ceilings are elaborately decorated. The castle is open to the public and available for wedding ceremonies.”

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“Abernethy Round Tower is a stone-built Irish-style round tower that is a significant historic structure. Dating back to around 1100, the Tower is believed to have served as a bell tower for a nearby church. Abernethy Round Tower, rising to a height of approximately 22 meters and spanning 5 meters in width, offers a challenging climb to the top, rewarding visitors with panoramic views extending towards the Firth of Tay. An additional feature is a Pictish symbol stone affixed to the Tower's exterior. The Tower was discovered on School Wynd in Abernethy, and this stone was mounted on the Tower in the 20th century.”

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