Top Things to do in Perth and Kinross
Top 10 Historic Sites in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
Discover the best top things to do in Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom including David Douglas Monument, The Scottish Crannog Centre, The Michael Bruce Cottage Museum, Orwell Parish Church, Murrayshall Standing Stone (menhir), Ossian's Hall, Taymouth Castle, Kirk of St. John the Baptist, Scone Palace, Abernethy Village.
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1. David Douglas Monument
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. The Scottish Crannog Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,093 reviews
The Scottish Crannog Centre is a 5-star reconstruction of an early Iron Age loch-dwelling built by the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology. Our museum features 2,500-year-old underwater discoveries; our Iron Age Interpreters will guide you through life on the loch 500 BCE; hands-on ancient crafts and technologies. Hire a dugout canoe and paddle into prehistory (weather and experience permitting). Special events run regularly featuring artists, musicians, skilled craft workers and other specialists who, together with our own team of Iron Age interpreters, actively bring the past to life for adults and children alike. Gift shop offering an excellent selection of books, crafts and light refreshments from our snack bar. Dogs are welcome on site. Last entry for tours at 4.00pm.
Reviewed By 501DavidS501 - Leeds, United Kingdom
The crannog is the star of the show,its incredible how these people could have thought of building a place like this.You do need to go on the tour I was very lucky because I was the only one to turn up for the 1pm tour and I must say the staff there still give me the full tour the staff I found to be very passionate about there duties and knowledge of the history of the area.Well worth a visit when you are stopping in the vicinity anyone can learn something from this its for all ages I found.
3. The Michael Bruce Cottage Museum
4. Orwell Parish Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By JEClark1 - Perth, United Kingdom
Found on the path around Loch Leven. The graves and building are very old looking and with interesting writing and markings . Unfortunately I can’t find out too much information about the building or those who are buried here but very interesting none the less!
5. Murrayshall Standing Stone (menhir)
6. Ossian's Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
Built for the second Duke of Atholl in 1758 and restored in 1953, this folly sits on a rocky outcrop overlooking the turbulent Black Linn Fall, which affords fine views of the distant woodlands.
Reviewed By jjp1945 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
River Braan was high on the day of our visit making a spectacular sight from Ossian’s Hall. A must see!
7. Taymouth Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By joehM1228IK - Glasgow, United Kingdom
A great walk with lovely views. Watched the workers working on the building, this is a great landmark and it would be wonderful to see it open up to the tourists. There are no facilities other than the bushes and trees. Whoever is responsible for the works could raise some money by opening some form of cafe or takeaway in the vast grounds
8. Kirk of St. John the Baptist
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
This is a fantastic church with a 63 bell carillon. They sound absolutely fantabulous. It’s great inside too.
9. Scone Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,153 reviews
Scone Palace - a 5 star historic house visitor attraction. We are open five days a week and guided tours of the Palace can be booked from Wednesday through to Sunday via our web site. Come along and visit Moot Hill where the 'Kings of Scotland' were crowned. Have a wander around our 100 acres gardens and grounds, followed by a coffee and a Scone Palace scone from our Old Kitchen Coffee Shop.
Reviewed By CZFRichardson - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Due to COVID19 some areas of the site were not open during our visit but we still had a great time and the staff were helpful, friendly and informative, and it still felt like good value for money. Strolling around the well-maintained grounds, past the site of the crowning of Scottish kings, through the proud strutting peacocks and past the fields of grazing highland cows and sheep is well worth it! The included guide leaflet makes the grounds walking tour easy to follow. The tour of the inside of the downstairs of the house was taken by a very professional, well-informed team who were warm and happy to answer any questions. The house really is an amazing timecapsule full of treasures! Highlights: the slightly un-PC but incredibly beautiful ivory figurines in the first room, the Dido Belle portrait (a must-see highlight), the porcelain collection and the organ built for the lady of the house. The outdoor coffee bar (indoor closed due to COVID19) had a good selection and the marquee seating (so you can drink it ‘indoors’!) was comfortable and clean. Plenty of parking and toilets in the car park were clean and tidy.
