Perth
Place in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.398, -3.449 |
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| OS grid ref: | NO 10 23 |
| Population: | 47,350 |
| Dialling code: | 01738 |
Perth sits on the banks of the River Tay in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. Historically a medieval capital and royal burgh with coronations at nearby Scone, the city - often nicknamed the "Fair City" - blends Georgian streets with riverside parks and tree‑lined promenades.
Today Perth is a regional centre for retail, public services and tourism and acts as a gateway to the Highlands and scenic spots such as Loch Leven and Dunkeld; its cultural life includes a busy theatre and concert venue, regular markets and seasonal festivals that draw visitors from across central Scotland.
Postcode districts covering Perth
Most populated places nearby
- Dundee 19.7 miles
- Dunfermline 22.9 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 22.6 miles
- Glenrothes 17.4 miles
- Alloa 23.4 miles
- Cowdenbeath and Lumphinnans 20.5 miles
- Methil 21.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Perth City Centre Ward 0.7 miles
- Perth City South Ward 0.9 miles
- Perth City North Ward 1 mile
- Friarton or Moncreiffe Island Island 1.2 miles
- Scone Place 2.3 miles
- Almondbank Place 3 miles
- Forgandenny Place 3.6 miles
- Luncarty Place 3.8 miles
- Almond and Earn Ward 3.9 miles
- Bridge of Earn Place 4 miles
- Methven Place 5.2 miles
- Stanley Place 5.7 miles
Example postcodes in Perth
PH1 2NH, PH1 1RJ, PH1 2ND, PH2 7EU, PH2 8HR, PH1 5JJ, PH2 0PQ, PH1 2QS, PH1 1LJ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 31.1 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 52.5 miles
- Perth Railway Station, Scotland 0.6 miles
- Dunkeld and Birnam Railway Station 12 miles
Hotels in Perth Ad
- Sunbank House Metro Hotel 4
- Scone Arms Hotel 3
- Holiday Inn Express Perth 3
- Parklands Hotel 4
- The Royal George Hotel 3
- Salutation Hotel 3
- Mercure Perth Hotel 3
- Lovat Hotel 3
Schools in Perth
- Bertha Park High School Secondary
- Craigclowan Preparatory School Independent - primary
- Craigie Primary School Primary
- Fairview School Special
- Goodlyburn Primary School Primary
- Inch View Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Kinnoull Primary School Primary
- Letham Primary School Primary
- Moncreiffe Primary School Primary
- Oakbank Primary School Primary
- Our Lady's RC Primary School Primary
- Perth Academy Secondary
- Perth Grammar School Secondary
- Perth High School Secondary
- Riverside Primary School Primary
- Ruthvenfield Primary School Primary
- St John's RC Academy All ages
- St Ninian's Episcopal Primary School Primary
- Tulloch Primary School Primary
- … See all
Local points of interest
- Scone Palace Estate 0.6 miles
- McDiarmid Park Stadium 1.3 miles
- Perth Racecourse Recreation 1.9 miles
- Elcho Priory Historic site 2.5 miles
- Dupplin Castle Estate 4.2 miles
- Methven Castle Estate 4.3 miles
- Balthayock House Estate 4.4 miles
- Pitfour Castle Estate 5.8 miles
- Gask House Estate 7.2 miles
- Murthly Castle Estate 9.5 miles
- Inchtuthil Archaeological site 9.9 miles
- Abercairney Estate 11.7 miles