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The Tay, a famous salmon
river, is sourced in the
Highlands and flows down
into the centre of Scotland
through Perth and Dundee.
It is the longest river in
Scotland and the sixth-
longest in the UK. The Tay
drains much of the lower
region of the Highlands, its
source being high on the slopes of Ben Lui. The waters
flow through Perth and Kinross to the Firth of Tay and the
North Sea, some 100 miles (160 km) to the east. The
River Tay emerges from Loch Tay at Kenmore, and flows
from there to Perth which, in historical times, was the
lowest bridging point of the river. Below Perth the river
becomes tidal and enters the Firth of Tay. The largest city
on the river, Dundee, lies on the north bank of the Firth.
The city of Perth
Scotland is the county
town of Perthshire and
also known as St
Johns Town or even as
the Fair City.
Perth city centre is
compact with two large
and open public parks,
the North and South
Inches, on each flank and the mighty River Tay along side. Much of the
Perth High Street is a traffic free precinct with a wide variety of shops
large, and small. Many of the streets around the centre have elegant
Georgian terraced houses.
Perth has probably always been a centre for farming and less
dependent on the traditional Scottish industries of fishing, textiles and
engineering. Not only did this give rise to its relatively small size but
also to its air of prosperity.
Blairgowrie is a
bustling market
town with much to
offer the tourist.
Shops, galleries
and theatre in the
The red stone
towns of
Blairgowrie and its
sister Rattray lie
on either side of the River Ericht where it emerges
from spectacular gorges in Strathmore.
The town became a burgh in 1634. The military road
north to Braemar was opened in 1724.
By the end of the 18th century the Blairgowrie area
was a huge centre for the growing of flax. Initially the
linen weaving industry was home based but the first
industrial mill was erected in 1798. Others followed
throughout the 19th century. In 1855 the railway
arrived as a branch line from Coupar Angus. Recently
the area has become the focus of Perthshires soft
fruit growing, especially raspberries.
Nearby Rosemount golf course was designed by
some of the great early names of Scottish golf and is
considered one of the best inland courses in
Scotland.
Between Blairgowrie and Dunkeld lies the Loch of
Lowes, a Scottish Wildlife Trust reserve where you
can watch otters or the rare osprey.
To the north lies the Spittal of Glenshee with
Scotland's largest skiing area.
The Tay, a famous salmon
river, is sourced in the
Highlands and flows down
into the centre of Scotland
through Perth and Dundee.
It is the longest river in
Scotland and the sixth-
longest in the UK. The Tay
drains much of the lower
region of the Highlands, its
source being high on the slopes of Ben Lui. The waters
flow through Perth and Kinross to the Firth of Tay and the
North Sea, some 100 miles (160 km) to the east. The
River Tay emerges from Loch Tay at Kenmore, and flows
from there to Perth which, in historical times, was the
lowest bridging point of the river. Below Perth the river
becomes tidal and enters the Firth of Tay. The largest city
on the river, Dundee, lies on the north bank of the Firth.
The city of Perth
Scotland is the county
town of Perthshire and
also known as St
Johns Town or even as
the Fair City.
Perth city centre is
compact with two large
and open public parks,
the North and South
Inches, on each flank and the mighty River Tay along side. Much of the
Perth High Street is a traffic free precinct with a wide variety of shops
large, and small. Many of the streets around the centre have elegant
Georgian terraced houses.
Perth has probably always been a centre for farming and less
dependent on the traditional Scottish industries of fishing, textiles and
engineering. Not only did this give rise to its relatively small size but
also to its air of prosperity.