Attractions

For the best view of this scenic part of Scotland, take Bowerswell Road 1.6km (1 mile) to the east of Perth center to visit Kinnoull Hill, rising 240m (792 ft.). After an easy climb, you get a bird's-eye view of the geological Highland Line dividing the Highlands from the Lowlands. A marked nature trail beginning at the Braes Road car park leads, after a 25-minute walk, to the panoramic view from the top. Here you can see a folly, the Kinnoull Watch Tower, and its counterpart, 1.6km (1 mile) to the east, Binn Hill. Both structures are imitations of castles along the Rhine.

Calling All Artists -- In May, the 10-day Perth Festival of the Arts attracts international orchestras and chamber music societies. There are some dance recitals as well, and a recent trend is to celebrate some aspects of pop culture. Concerts are held in churches, auditoriums, and even Scone Palace.