Perth comes from the Pictish word meaning “wood”. Perth has been known as The Fair City since the publication of Sir Walter Scott's novel, the Fair Maid of Perth in 1828.

The 'Fair City' of Perth sits on the banks of the River Tay in the east of Scotland, just a short journey from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Perth is nestled between two sprawling public parks - the North and South Inches, and has elegant Georgian townhouses, cobbled streets and medieval spires.

The city is often seen to mark the beginning of the Highlands, and has been an important place for Scots for centuries. From the 9th to the 15th Century, Perth was effectively the capital of Scotland. It was a primary residence for monarchs, and it was where the Royal Court was held.

It was tradition for the monarchs of Scotland to be crowned in Perth for hundreds of years. Even to this day, it is tradition for monarchs to be coronated on the Stone of Scone, with that last happening during Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953.

Perth has two independent bike shops - J.M.Richards and The Bike Station which is a community project that recycles bikes, plus Halfords and Tiso. The NCN Route 77 passes through the town from Dundee to Logierait, whilst Route 775 heads south before connecting to Route 1 at Kinross.

Perth is served by railway and bus - including the Ember Bus, which travels between Dundee, Perth, Edinburgh and Glasgow, that allows two, two wheel cycles on.