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Perth Farmers' Markets |  King Edward Street
5 Dec 2009 (monthly)
King Edward Street is filled with stalls and shoppers for the regular Perth Farmers' Market on the first Saturday of the month (apart from January). There is also a special pre-Christmas market here in readiness for the festive season. |
Scottish National Scale Model Show |  Dewar's Centre
Apr 2010 (annual)
The largest modelling event in Scotland is held at Dewar's Centre in Perth. If you're expecting the next Kate Moss you're in for a shock. There are, however, plenty of displays, competitions, demonstrations and a prize draw. |
Perth Festival of the Arts |  Perth
20 - 30 May 2010 (annual)
Perth's annual celebration of the arts presents its usual rich international mix. In recent years top classical singers to have graced the festival have included divas Lesley Garrett and ever-popular New Zealand soprano Dame Kiri te Kanawa. Expect equally starry names at this year's event. |
Scottish Game Fair |  Scone Palace
Jul 2010 (annual)
The annual Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Scottish Fair is held at historic Scone Palace. It offers an opportunity for people with an interest in the Scottish countryside, game and wildlife and its conservation to learn more about it. |
Perth Show |  South Inch
Jul - Aug 2010 (annual)
The Perth Show at South Inch is one of the highlights of the local agricultural year. |
Festival of Orchids |  Scone Palace
Aug 2010 (annual)
With the current Earl of Mansfield a keen orchid collector, Scone Palace hosts its annual Orchid Festival every August. Including displays by top nurseries and suppliers from around the country, the festival complements the Earl's own collection, begun in 1971. |
Perth Highland Games |  South Inch
Aug 2010 (annual)
Perth - the seat of the ancient kings of Scotland - hosts an annual Highland Games in early August. Visitors can sample a slice of traditional local life, marvel at the "heavy" sporting events and enjoy the frenetic Scottish dances. |
Scone Palace |  Scone Palace
1 Apr - 31 Oct 2010 (annual)
Although its castellated mansion is only 200 years old, the present-day Scone Palace is built on the site of a medieval abbey and palace which is of pivotal importance in the history of Scotland. |
Branklyn Garden |  Branklyn Garden
Apr - Oct 2010 (annual)
Branklyn Garden's spectacular collection of plants (best viewed in spring and autumn) includes a large number of rhododendrons, alpines, herbaceous and peat-garden plants. The main draw for most visitors, though, is the rare blue Himalayan poppy, Meconopsis. |
Scares at Scone: Hallowe'en Weekend |  Scone Palace
Oct 2010 (annual)
As the nights draw in, and ever-longer shadows spread across the grounds, prepare to be scared witless over Scone Palace's Hallowe'en Weekend. Visitors can join a special tour of the palace grounds, where they are bound to encounter all manner of spooky goings-on... |
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