Castles · Central Scotland
Perth Castle
Perth Castle — castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Perth Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3983°, -3.4294°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Perth Castle was a 9th-century castle in Perth, Scotland. It was located near the northern end of today's Skinnergate. In the 19th century, there was a memorial to the castle in Castle Gable, which ran north-west from the castle's former location, today occupied by Perth Concert Hall.
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Background
History
The Danes attacked the castle in the 9th century. A motte-and-bailey castle was built in the 12th century. The castle was once a royal residence. King Malcolm IV of Scotland was besieged at the castle in 1160 by Ferchar, Earl of Strathearn, and five other earls. A flood in 1209 damaged the castle and it became the residence of the Scottish Kings after the destruction of the Royal Palace in 1210. A further flood in 1290 damaged the motte mound and required the castle to be rebuilt. The castle was surrendered to the English in 1296. After it reverted to Scottish control, King Edward I of England captured the castle in 1298, 1300 and 1303. Besieged in 1306 and 1309 by Scottish forces, it…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3983, -3.4294
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 5LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7170830 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Perth Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Perth Castle?
- Perth Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 5LU).
- Does Perth Castle charge admission?
- Perth Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Perth Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 5LU.