Jun
28
Staying In Perth And A Selection Of Grand Tourist Attractions You Must See
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The ‘Fair City’ of Perth in Scotland a former royal burgh stands at the head of the Tay estuary. Inbetween the 12th and 15th centuries Perth vied with Dunfermline to be the capital of the nation. In the article below I write about three places to visit in Perth, Scotland; Huntingtower Castle, Elcho Castle and Scone Palace:
Scone Palace
These days, Scone Palace is the home of the Earls of Mansfield, and a immensely popular attraction to visitors from across the world. Scone Palace is an integral part of the history of Scotland, as the kings of Scotland were once crowned there. Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone Palace, in 1306, as well as Charles II when he took possession of the Scottish Crown in 1651. There is a beautiful and mysterious atmosphere to the palace, which is justifiably so.Once upon a time the site acted as an important gathering place of the Picts and there was also a church on the site said to be early christian.
Elcho Castle
situated around 3 miles from Perth, with awe inspiring views across the River Tay, is Elcho Castle. Elcho Castle is one of the prime examples of Sixteenth century architecture in Scotland today. The Wemyss family authorized the construction of the castle in the 1570’s. The land had been in the family since 1468, when it was consigned to them by King James III. In 1633, the head of the family was given the titles of Earl of Wemyss and Lord Elcho. Elcho Castle and it’s lands stayed in possession of the Wemyss family until 1929. At this time, the 11th Earl of Wemyss, granted the castle to the nation. The castle has recently been renovated and is now in the charge of Historic Scotland.
Huntingtower Castle
Situated just to the west of Perth is the medieval pile of Huntingtower Castle. Even though the structure is originaly medieval, it has been significantly redeveloped throughout the majoprity of it’s history. The Ruthven family were occupiers of the lands and castle from the C12th to the C17th. During this time the castle consisted of 2 separate towers, erected 3 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 mansion. The bridging work between the two towers is still clearly visible today, both on the outside and the inside.
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