Hotels in Perth and Kinross


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About Perth and Kinross

Perth and Kinross (Peairt agus Ceann Rois in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. It borders onto the Aberdeenshire, Angus, City of Dundee, Fife, Clackmannanshire, Stirling, Argyll and Bute and Highland council areas. Perth is the administrative centre. It corresponds broadly, but not exactly, with the former counties of Perthshire and Kinross-shire.

Perthshire and Kinross-shire had a joint county council from 1929 until 1975. The area was created a single district in 1975, in the Tayside region, under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, and then reconsituted as a unitary authorty (with a minor boundary adjustment) in 1996, by the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.


Perth Centre - Perth and Kinross

Perth Centre - Perth and Kinross

Perth, at one time the capital of Scotland, possesses an engaging air of elegance and prosperity. Sitting on the banks of the silvery River Tay, it is surrounded by gloriously green scenery and provides an excellent touring base for seeing the wealth of castles, historic houses, gardens and countryside that this area offers. It is also referred to as St John’s Town and the Fair City. The town centre is dominated by the 4th century, former St John’s Cathedral, now the High Kirk of the Church of Scotland. Perth has been a market town for hundreds of years and its markets remain as popular as ever. The High Street, which is mainly pedestrianised and is complemented by the St John’s Shopping Centre.

 

Kinross Centre - Perth and Kinross

Kinross Centre - Perth and Kinross

Kinross Scotland is a beautiful place bordered by Perthshire, Fife and Clackmannanshire. Set amidst gently rolling hills it is the ideal location for hillwalking, golf, cycling, fishing, bird watching or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of Scotland. The county town, Kinross, is situated at junction 6 on the M90 providing easy access from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Perth. Known as the gateway to the Highlands, Kinross-shire nestles around Loch Leven where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567 on Castle Island. For a small county Kinross-shire is rich in history and natural beauty. Queen Margaret of Scotland, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce are just a few of the well known British historic figures who have visited the area. Kinross is also the favoured destination of many feathered visitors including thousands of geese who winter here every year.

 
 

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