Perth, Scotland is the administrative centre of Perth Kinross council area and historic county town Perthire. Perth is known to many as the Gateway to the Highlands, being located on the banks of the Tay River. In 1210 King William (The Lion of Scotland), granted a royal charter to officially found the Burg of Perth.
British food and Scottish food have had an undeserved reputation of being bland and unimaginative. What the cuisines may lack in spice make up for in heartiness and creative use of local delicacies. The influx of foreign populations has influenced many dishes, with curry now as common as Cornish pasties. However, modernization brings with it less time for traditional fare and more fast food and take-away.
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When travelling to Scotland, you can never be too prepared. Because you have a limited time to visit the country, you want to make the most out of every waking second you have. That means you’ll need a plan. You’ll want to note which cities you want to visit, what places you want to go, and what types of experiences you want to have while in Scotland.
You can’t travel Scotland sitting in your hotel room. You have to get out and move. There’s a lot to visit in Scotland; eight major cities, 790 islands, attractions such as the Highlands, the Hebrides, the Isle of Skye, Perthshire, Orney, Shetland and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom. Transporting Scotland means moving from place to place. There are four major means of travel.
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Did you know that the first international football match was played in Scotland? Below you’ll find 12 interesting facts about Scotland. Check the infographic!
