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Perth is a compact, pretty and interesting city. There are beautiful riverside walks and parks. There is plenty to see and do within a short walking distance and lots of bars, restaurants and shops. Cultural places of interest include the ancient Greyfriars Burial Ground and there is a museum and art gallery. There are excellent public transport links in and around Perth.

Perth is an interesting City. Lots of things to see, the Black Watch Museum and the Perth Museum and Gallery (only the gallery part is open at the moment but the collection of contemporary Scottish art is well worth seeing) Dundee is only 25 minutes away by train with the RMS Discovery and the V&A museum just across the road from the train station. The Verdant Mills Museum of Jute is very worth the visit too, about 20 minutes walk from the Station.

Perth was good for walking by the river. Once I’d done quite a bit of that, and visited the Art Gallery (which was great), I felt I’d done about all there was to do there. Perth, as a city, feels like there’s a whole demographic gap. There seemed very few people there between 30 and 50 - it seemed to be mostly retired people or young folk on their first job. There were a lot of “staff wanted” signs up too.

Great location for staying with children. Loved Auchingarich (wildlife park near Crieff), Blair Drummond safari park, The Discovery Centre and Camperdown park Dundee, Craigton Park and the beach at St Andrews, Perth swimming pool with flumes, walking across Perth Railway bridge with picnic on the island in the middle and on to Rodney Park and Norrie Miller riverside walk, great playpark on South Inch.

Black Watch Museum well worth a visit. BW cafe is excellent, try the soup and cheese scone!! Perth town centre is a bit tired but looks as if there is some work going on to improve it. Walks alone the river are a delight. Surrounding area is full of things to do and visit.

Perth has a great location. To the north and west are the Central Highlands, contrasting with the coastal resorts to the east. and south-east. It is easy of access from the central belt and further south with good motorway and rail links.. The city itself is small enough to walk out of into beautiful countryside, and there is a good service of local buses. Nearby historic locations include Scone Palace, Huntingtower and Elcho Castle. The Black Watch Museum and the Perth Art Gallery and Museum are well worth a visit. Kinnoull Hill should be ascended for the views and the small but beautiful Branklyn Garden is a must for plant lovers. Bell's Sports Centre and Dewars Sports Centre cater for the young and active. Golfers can play on the historic King James VI golf course on Moncrieffe Island. Perth has a theatre and a concert hall for evening entertainment and there are numerous high quality eateries in and around the High Street.