SECRET PERTH (PB)

Historically the lowest crossing point on the River Tay, and a gateway to the Highlands, the seemingly douce town of Perth has been fiercely fought over through the centuries. It has seen royal coronations and assassinations, been a birthplace of the Scottish Reformation, and occupied by the forces of Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie. With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or vanished historical buildings and locations, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of this Royal Burgh at the heart of Scotland. Historically the lowest crossing point on the River Tay, and a gateway to the Highlands, the seemingly douce town of Perth has been fiercely fought over through the centuries. It has seen royal coronations and assassinations, been a birthplace of the Scottish Reformation, and occupied by the forces of Cromwell and Bonnie Prince Charlie. With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or vanished historical buildings and locations, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of this Royal Burgh at the heart of Scotland.