Perth Weekend Breaks And A Number Of Superb Tourist Attractions Worth Visiting
Perth in Scotland was, at one time, a royal burgh stands at the head of the Tay estuary. During the 12th and 15th centuries the city competed with Dunfermline for the title of being the capital of Scotland. In the article below I discuss three places to visit in Perth, Scotland; Huntingtower Castle, Scone Palace and Elcho Castle:
Scone Palace
At this time, Scone Palace is the home of the Earls of Mansfield, and a increasingly popular attraction to visitors from around the world. The palace of Scone is an integral part of Scotland’s history, as the Scottish kings were once crowned there. In 1306, Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone Palace, as was Charles II when he took ownership of the Scottish Crown in 1651. There is a mysterious and beautiful aura to the palace, which is justifiably so.At one time in the past the area acted as an important gathering place of the Picts and there was also an early Christian church on the site.
Elcho Castle
Located about 3 miles from Perth, with awe inspiring vistas across the River Tay, is Elcho Castle. Elcho Castle is one of the best examples of Sixteenth century workmanship in Scotland today. The Wemyss family commissioned the construction of the castle in the 1570′s. The land had belonged to the family since 1468, when it was handed over to them by King James III. In 1633, the leader of the family was given the titles of Earl of Wemyss and Lord Elcho. Elcho Castle and it’s lands remained in possession of the Wemyss family until 1929. At this time, the 11th Earl of Wemyss, gifted the castle to Scotland. The castle has recently been renovated and is now in the hands of Historic Scotland.
Huntingtower Castle
Situated just west of Perth is the medieval pile of Huntingtower Castle. Although the castle is originaly medieval, it has been redeveloped significantly throughout the majoprity of it’s history. The Ruthven family were the owners of the lands and castle from the 12th to 17th century. During this time the castle consisted of 2 separate towers, constructed three meters apart. When the Murray family took possession, later on in the 1600′s, they decided to merge the two towers, making the house look more like a ordinary country manor house. The bridging work between the two towers is still rather visible today, on both the exterior and the interior.
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