Perth in Scotland was, at one time, a royal burgh is situated at the head of the Tay estuary. Inbetween the twelfth and fifteenth centuries Perth competed with Dunfermline for the right of being the capital city of the nation. In the following article I introduce 3 places to visit in Perth, Scotland; Elcho Castle, Scone Palace and Huntingtower Castle:
Scone Palace
Today, home of the Earls of Mansfield is Scone Palace, and a incredibly popular attraction to travelers from around the globe. The palace is an integral part of Scotland’s history, 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 possession of the Scottish Crown in 1651. There is a mysterious and beautiful atmosphere to the palace, which is rightly so.Once upon a time the site served as an important gathering place of the Picts and there was also an early Christian church on the site.
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Elcho Castle
Located roughly three miles from Perth, with stunning views across the River Tay, is Elcho Castle. The castle is one of the finest examples of Sixteenth century architecture 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 consigned to them by King James III. In 1633, the leader of the family was given the titles of Earl of Wemyss and Lord Elcho. Elcho Castle and it’s lands remained in possession of the Wemyss family until 1929. At this time, the 11th Earl of Wemyss, gifted the castle to the nation of Scotland. The castle has recently been restored and is now in the charge of Historic Scotland.
Huntingtower Castle
Located just west of Perth is the medieval Huntingtower Castle. Even though the castle is medieval in origin, it has been redeveloped significantly throughout the majoprity of it’s history. The Ruthven family were the owners of the castle and lands from the C12th to the C17th. During this time the castle consisted of two separate towers, built three meters apart. When the Murray family took possession, later on in the C17th, they decided to amalgamate the two towers, making the house look more like a regular country manor house. The bridging work between the two towers is still rather noticeable today, on both the inside and the outside.
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