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Perthshire has seen some of Scotland's most historic events, and many of them are still preserved in our landscape, our place names and our culture. And our history truly comes to life in our castles and stately homes which have been at the centre of Scotland's history on countless occasions.

Famous Castles nearby

Scone Palace - the original home of the Stone of Destiny and the site of the coronations of the Kings of Scots.

Glamis Castle - the childhood home of The Queen Mother and the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Blair Castle - one of the most famous Scottish castles. The history of the castle is inextricably linked with Scotland's national history.

Castle Menzies - a spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society

Stirling Castle - Stirling is the most strategically important of all the castles in Scotland, and a must visit.