‘Archaeological excavations in Perth city centre uncovered a number of medieval human remains which were subsequently reburied in Wellshill cemetery in 1991’: ‘In Memorium of Remains in Perth City Centre June 1991’ Two Roman coins found at Wellshill Cemetery. One is a bronze coin of the emperor Licinias I (AD […]
Aberdalgie Church yard and war memorial – Freestone Celtic cross. Unveiled by Duke of Atholl, Lord Lieutenant of Perthshire – handsome cross at Aberdalgie – the monument erected by the parishioners in memory of the 12 men of the parish who fell in the war – c. 29 November 1920. […]
There are around 170,000 Commonwealth war graves in the UK, 20,000 north of the border. Burials from First World War are to be found across the cemetery. ‘The practice of non-repatriation, established during the First World War, meant that commonwealth personnel were buried or cremated where they fell. Those who […]
St John’s Church – Monasteries – Chapel 1559 – John Knox – Church of Scotland – Presbyterianism 17th Century – Conventicles – Secret meetings held. The Covenanters adhered to the National Covenant. The Stuarts ruled by “Divine Right”. They believed that they were the Head of the Church. James VI […]
In 1936 the North Inch was the scene of a confrontation between members of the British Union of Fascists (BUF – Oswald Mosley’s Black-shirts) and thousands of people opposed to them. This event took place against the backdrop of the ascendancy of Nazism in Germany. The rally took place on […]
1100 onwards saw an increase in manufacturing and trade and the development of the burghs. Charters making grants to religious establishments show that burghs existed at Berwick and Roxburgh before 1124 and probably at Perth soon after that. David I created many burghs. Perth became a royal burgh and was […]
1555 – Act of Parliament under Queen Mary recognises the importance of Scottish roads. 1592 – Act of Parliament under James VI similar to that of 1555. 1617 – Act of Parliament requiring “all highways between market towns and seaports to be at least 20 feet wide”. The roads were given […]
Schools of Perth 1790 to the Disruption 1843 1794 – Charity School funded by Society for Propagation of Christian Knowledge. Held in James VI Hospital by Mr Duff. The Grammar School of Perth. The Academy of Perth (1760). From 1807 these became the Seminaries in Rose Terrace. Stewart’s Free School, […]
Battle of Tippermuir 1644 The Royalist Side James Lord Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, 5th Earl of Kincardine, Baron of Montdieu (1612-1650): James Graham was born into a prominent Lowland family and became Earl in 1626 at only fourteen years of age. His early life was defined by his time at […]
William the Lion speaks of the “gild merchant”. In early times the merchant guild administered the town. They saw that the King’s taxes were paid and organised the markets and fairs. The guild was formed of merchants (businessmen) and in early times craftsmen who were burgesses of the town. Workers in […]