Perth, the ‘Fair City’ in Scotland an ex royal burgh is situated at the head of the Tay estuary. Between the C12th and C15th Perth fought with Dunfermline for the title of being the capital of the country. In the article below I write about three places to visit in Perth, Scotland; Elcho Castle, Huntingtower Castle and Scone Palace:
Scone Palace
These days, home of the Earls of Mansfield is Scone Palace, and a popular attraction to visitors from all over the globe. The palace of Scone is an integral part of the history of Scotland, as the kings of Scotland were once crowned there. In 1306, Robert the Bruce was crowned at Scone Palace, as well as Charles II when he took occupancy of the Scottish Crown in 1651. There is a mysterious and beautiful feel to the palace, which is justifiably so.At one time in the past the area was an important meeting place of the Picts and there was also an early Christian church on the site.
Elcho Castle
Located around 3 miles from the city of Perth, with glorious views across the River Tay, is Elcho Castle. The castle is one of the prime examples of Sixteenth century constructions in Scotland today. The Wemyss family authorized the erection of the castle in the 1570’s. The land had been in the family since 1468, when it was handed over to them by King James III. In 1633, the head of the family was given the titles of Lord Elcho and Earl of Wemyss. Elcho Castle and it’s lands remained in possession of the Wemyss family until 1929. It was then, the 11th Earl of Wemyss, granted the castle to Scotland. The castle has recently been renovated and is now in the care of Historic Scotland.
Huntingtower Castle
Located just to the west of Perth is the medieval pile of Huntingtower Castle. Even though the structure is medieval in origin, it has been significantly redeveloped throughout the majoprity of it’s history. The Ruthven family were the owners of the castle and lands from the twelth to seventeenth century. During this time the castle consisted of 2 separate towers, constructed 3 meters apart. When the Murray family took occupancy, later on in the 1600’s, they decided to amalgamate the two towers, making the house appear more like a regular country mansion. The bridging work between the two towers is still rather visible today, on both the inside and the outside of the building.
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