In 1651 troops under the command of Oliver Cromwell removed a Mercat Cross from the High Street in Perth using the stone to build his citadel (Oliver’s Mount) on the South Inch. The cross is said to have been a large structure. In 1669 a new Mercat cross of elaborate […]
This nine-arched 270 metre bridge was designed by John Smeaton in 1772. A key communication link to the town, Perth Bridge was widened in 1869. Of note are the flood level inscriptions under the bridge on the North Inch side. The 1993 floods were only surpassed by that of 1818 […]
In early times the North Shore, the harbour with its merchant quays was situated at the foot of the High Street. Here too was established the administration centre of the Burgh, a meeting place for the Provost and his council and a storeroom for the Burgh records and charters and […]
Bill Wilkie MBE is one of the great pillars of Scottish accordion music, a master and tireless champion of the instrument and an impresario and businessman who has promoted and encouraged many of the leading players on the Scottish music scene. Born in Perth on January 6, 1922, Bill began […]
The well-known comedian and singer Andy Stewart was born in Glasgow in 1933. However, he was educated in Perth. Beginning as an impressionist in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Andy Stewart made a reputation for himself with Ye Canna Shove yer Granny Off a Bus. Appearance on the White Heather Show […]
Lieutenant-General Robert Stuart of Annat and Rait Born at Powblack Farm (Doune) 13 May 1744 the son of a farmer, Robert Stuart joined the Bengal Army of the East India Company as a cadet in 1764. By the time he retired from that force in 1803 he reached the rank […]
A founder of the Scottish Liberal Church Party (1878), John Tulloch was born at Bridge of Earn in 1823. A theologian, he wrote widely on the church, religion and philosophy, most notably Beginning Life (1862) – an address to young men. Initially he was a Minister in Dundee (1844) and […]
“Sir Arthur was a Physical Anthropologist and an Anatomist. He was an excellent teacher and inspired many of his students. He is best known for his work on fossilised humanoid forms and as being a protégé of Charles Darwin. He was born on February 5, 1866 to John Keith and Jessie MacPherson. […]
Alan Gorrie native of Perth formed the Average White Band with friends in 1972. The Average White Band are a Scottish funk and rhythm and blues group with a number of hits between 1974 and 1980. They were one of the first performers at Perth Concert Hall – 30 September […]
Born in Perth in 1948 Donald Maxwell is an operatic baritone who has sung with all the major British opera companies as well as Milan, Vancouver, Buenos Aires, Nancy, Paris, Vienna, and Japan. Some of his roles are listed below: Gunther – Covent Garden 1991 Wozzeck – English National Opera […]