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Perth is an attractive tourist centre with shops, galleries, a theatre and
a brand new auditorium.
The old centre is a maze of picturesque, narrow alleys, known as wynds. Among
the places immortalised by Sir Walter Scott, you can visit the House of the
Fair Maid of Perth, now a souvenir shop.
The River Tay that flows through the city is known for its fish and for fresh-water
pearls, which local jewellers have made into brooches, rings and other pieces
of jewellery.
The city is dominated by the thickly wooded Kannoull Hill that is a local beauty
spot with wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. For hundreds of
years, the Kings of Scotland were crowned at nearby Scone Abbey, seated on the
Stone of Scoon, or Destiny. This Stone was later taken to England and incorporated
into the Throne in Westminster Abbey used for the coronation of British monarchs.
Today you can visit the Palace of Scone built in the early 19th century.
Perth is the ideal centre for touring the Perthshire region that is renowned
for its magnificent scenery and long history. You can enjoy walking in the many
city parks and along the banks of the river. Perth is a lively town with a good
selection of hotels and restaurants.
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