| Perthshire is right in the heart of Scotland, just touching the edge of the Highlands. |
| And as such it has an important place in the nation's history. |
| You'll find plenty of museums, castles and places where the stories of heroes and villains are brought to life again. |
| King James of Scotland was assassinated in Perth during the 14th century and John Knox preached there. And in the 18th century Jacobites occupied the city during their rebellions. |
| Not far from Perth is Scone Palace, best known as the place where Scotland's King's were crowned on the Stone of Destiny. |
| The Stone itself has had a dramatic history and after being in Westminster Abbey for centuries after being stolen by the English, it was returned to Scotland in 1996. |
| But, oddly, it's actually Edinburgh Castle where you will see it. Some Scots don't believe it's the real stone and reckon someone is hiding the genuine one until Scots regain independence. |
| Visually Perthshire is an area of real beauty, with sweeping woodlands and hints of the more spectacular sights of the Highlands. |
| Perth itself is a picturesque place, nestling by the River Tay, and is well known for its excellent shopping and entertainment, particularly theatre and the arts. |
| For golf fans, Perthshire is home to one of the country's most famouse courses and hotels - Gleneagles. |
| Situated in nearby Auchterarder, it's the ultimate golfing and dining experience. |
| But if you can't stretch to that, take your pick from a range of outdoor sports which feature heavily in this area - from cycling to walking and fishing. |
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