By Isabel Prontes
Perth is a town in central Scotland. The city of Perth in Western Australia is named after the Scottish Perth. Perth is a relatively popular tourist destination in Scotland because of its various historical and architectural attractions. There are plenty of things to do and see if you are traveling to the Perth area with children.
Paintball
Perthshire Paintball is a paintball facility geared toward children. Located in Aberfeldy, this center not only has paintball but also a bevy of other exciting activities for children, including kayaking, duckying, panning for gold, walking through gorges, whitewater rafting and much more. This is a great place for kids to work off their excess energy and enjoy the outdoors.
Perthshire Paintball
33 Tayside Crescent
Aberfeldy, Scotland
United Kingdom PH15 2AR
011 (+44) 01887 829 407
Balhousie Castle Museum
Balhousie Castle Museum is in Perth by the North Inch and is a fascinating and educational place for kids to visit. The museum details the history of the British military in great depth. The museum focuses particularly on the accomplishments and achievements of the Black Watch, which is the oldest highland regiment in Scotland.
Balhousie Castle Museum
RHQ Black Watch
Hay Street
Perth, Scotland
United Kingdom PH1 5HS
011 (+44) 0131 310 8530
Perth Art Gallery and Museum
The Perth Art Gallery and Museum is one of the premier historic structures in the city. There is a medieval Round Tower that is part of the museum, which showcases artworks by J.D. Ferguson, an artist from Scotland. The gallery displays temporary art exhibitions and also depicts local history in great detail. This is a wonderful museum for children to learn about the region's history and also Scottish art.
Perth Art Gallery and Museum
78 George St.
Perth, Scotland
United Kingdom PH1 5LB
011 (+44) 0173 863 2488
Fowlis Wester
Fowlis Wester is a small, serene and picturesque village that is just west of Perth. Walking around the village is like stepping back in time. Some of the notable structures in the village include the St. Bean Church, constructed in the 13th century, and a market cross from the eighth century. There is a Pictish stone on display in front of St. Bean Church. This is a fascinating historical area that is also pretty and pleasant. Walking around it is like walking through ancient Scotland.
Fowlis Wester
Off the A85 on Minor Road at Fowlis Wester
6 m NE Crieff, Perthshire
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
Auchingarrish Wildlife Centre is a family fun center near Perth. It is a wildlife park that has a vast array of animals. Children can have hands-on, direct contact with many of the creatures living at the park. Kids can walk around visiting deer, pigs, highland cows and meerkat. There is also a playground for when the kids start feeling restless.
Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre
Comrie, Perth and Kinross
Scotland
United Kingdom PH6 2JS
011 (+44) 01764 679469
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
