Attractions in Perth & Things to Do in Perth
(and nearby)

Branklyn Garden (1 Mile)*
Described as the finest two acres of private garden in the country, this oasis of peace and colour is a real urban haven.
Scone Palace (2 Miles)*
Scone is a place that breathes history like nowhere else in Scotland. Poised above the River Tay, the Palace overlooks the routes north to the Highlands and east through Strathmore to the coast.
Huntingtower Castle (2 Miles)*
Huntingtower Castle has two fine and complete towers, one of 15th to 16th century date, the other of 16th century origin.
Falkland Palace (13 Miles)*
The Royal Palace of Falkland, set in the heart of a unique medieval village, was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, including Mary, Queen of Scots.
Gleneagles Golf Courses (14 Miles)*
For those who are addicted to the game of golf, Gleneagles offers the chance to play on the world's finest courses.
Camperdown Country Park (16 Miles)*
Camperdown incorporates within its boundaries Camperdown Country Park, Templeton Woods, and Clatto Reservoir. There is also a wildlife centre, family fun fair, adventure playground, golf courses, cinema and ice rink
Mills Observatory (16 Miles)*
The City of Dundee is fortunate to be the site of the UK's only full-time public observatory - the Mills Observatory.
Meigle Sculptured Stone Museum (16 Miles)*
In Meigle, there is a magnificent collection of 26 sculptured monuments of the early Christian period.
Drummond Castle Gardens (17 Miles)*
The gardens you see today were probably already of some significance in 1630, since Mylne's sundial was put in position in that year.
Discovery Point (17 Miles)*
Welcome to Discovery Point, home of Captain Scott's famous Royal Research Ship Discovery.
Verdant Works (17 Miles)*
The story of jute and the story of Dundee are inseperable. The industry employed 50,000 people in the city at its peak and supplied much of the worlds demand for jute goods. Verdant Works takes you on a tour of the trade.
Sensation Science Centre (17 Miles)*
A unique four star attraction devoted to the five senses. With over 60 hands-on exhibits depicting the senses, visitors of any age can experience the magic of science.
Hill of Tarvit Mansionhouse & Garden (17 Miles)*
This fascinating mansion house, built in 1906, reflects the period 1870 - 1920 when Scotland was the industrial workshop of the world.
McManus Collections Unit (17 Miles)*
The McManus Collections Unit is the new permanent home for Dundee's History, Archaeology and Natural History Collections.
The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum (17 Miles)*
A magnificent Victorian, Gothic building where art, history and the environment combine to offer a fascinating insight into Dundee.
Castle Campbell (17 Miles)*
Traditionally known as the "Castle of Gloom", Castle Campbell is beautifully sited at the head of Dollar Glen.
Fife Folk Museum (18 Miles)*
The Fife Folk Museum invites you to discover the history of everyday rural life in this area.
Scottish Vintage Bus Museum (19 Miles)*
The Scottish Vintage Bus Museum is now the acknowledged focal point of historic bus restoration and operation in Scotland.
Glamis Castle (21 Miles)*
Glamis Castle is the family home of the Earls of Strathmore and Kinghorne and has been a royal residence since 1372.
Broughty Castle Museum (21 Miles)*
Broughty Castle sits imposingly at the mouth of the River Tay. Built in 1496 on a rocky promontory it has faced many sieges and battles.
Angus Folk Museum (21 Miles)*
Visit one of Scotland's finest folk museums and explore life in rural Scotland during the past 200 years.
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery (21 Miles)*
Kirkcaldy Museum & Art Gallery, set in the town's lovely War Memorial Gardens, houses a collection of fine and decorative arts of local and national importance.
Abbot House (22 Miles)*
The volunteer-run Abbot House Heritage Centre - dubbed 'The People's Tardis' - propels the traveller through time from the days of the Picts...a time warp peopled by a veritable Who's Who of characters from Dunfermline's past.
Dunfermline Abbey and Palace (22 Miles)*
Dunfermline Abbey is the remains of a great Benedictine abbey founded by Queen Margaret in the 11th century.
Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum (22 Miles)*
In the cottage where the millionaire benefactor was born in 1835 is told the family's story prior to their emigration to the United States.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



Above, you'll find a list of the Tourist Attractions in Perth and things to do in Perth (and nearby) listed on AboutBritain.com.

So if you're wondering what to do in Perth, simply click on some of the links on this page to see detailed information on places to go.

As you can see, there's plenty of ideas for family days out in Perth and the surrounding area - so you need never be short of places to go and things to do in Perth again.


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