Perth City Centre Walk【4K】| Let's Walk 2021

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Join me for a walk around the former capital of Scotland from the medieval era - Perth! A city bathed in history over the last 2,000 years, Perth is a magnificent place to explore the birth of both modern Scotland and the United Kingdom, along with a variety of impressive monuments and landmarks that tell its own story in spectacular style!
On our walk around Perth, we pass a number of interesting landmarks, including the River Tay, St. Matthew's Church, Queens Bridge, Perth Sheriff Court House (formerly Gowrie House), Greyfriars Burial Ground, South Street, The Salutation Hotel, St. John's Kirk, Perth City Hall, Perth Mercat Cross, High Street, Sculpture of a Pensive Man, Perth Theatre, St. Paul's Church, King James VI Hospital, Scott Street, Mill Street, Pullar House (formerly North British Dye Works), Perth Concert Hall, The Fair Maid's House, The North Inch and Perth Bridge over the River Tay.
Thank you so much to the following sites which really helped me in my research of Perth:
www.historic-uk.com/HistoryMa...
• The Forgotten Event th...
canmore.org.uk/site/28411/per...
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.u...
commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
www.strathmorehotels-thesalut...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/lo...
madeinperth.org/the-mercat-cr...
artuk.org/discover/artworks/n...
artuk.org/discover/artworks/t...
www.scottishchurches.org.uk/si...
scotlandsgreateststory.wordpr...
www.perthshirediary.com/html/d...
www.scottish-places.info/feat...
canmore.org.uk/site/28392/per...
0:00 View towards St. Matthew's Church from Queens Bridge over the River Tay
0:43 Queens Bridge
0:58 Tay Street
1:30 Perth Sheriff Court House (formerly the site of Gowrie House)
1:59 River Tay
2:14 Tay Street
3:09 Canal Street
3:51 Greyfriars Burial Ground
4:33 Canal Street
4:53 Speygate
5:45 South Street
6:06 The Salutation Hotel
6:22 St John Street
6:48 St. John's Kirk
7:10 Perth War Memorial
7:20 St. John's Kirk
7:30 St John Street
7:50 St. John's Kirk
8:40 St. John's Place
9:34 King Edward Street
9:45 Perth Mercat Cross
10:03 Perth City Hall
10:20 King Edward Street
11:11 Sculpture of a Pensive Man
11:32 High Street
12:39 Perth Theatre
13:06 High Street
14:46 St. Paul's Church
15:13 St. Paul's Church Square
15:52 South Methven Street
17:04 County Place
17:15 Hospital Street
17:31 King James VI Hospital
18:05 Hospital Street
18:21 King Street
18:37 South Street
19:48 Scott Street
21:26 Kinnoull Street
21:53 The Sandeman Pub (formerly Perth General Library)
22:25 Mill Street
22:36 Pullar House (formerly North British Dye Works)
23:09 Perth Theatre
23:25 Mill Street
24:52 Perth Concert Hall
25:16 Blackfriars Wynd
25:50 The Fair Maid's House
26:21 North Port
27:09 Charlotte Street
27:41 Statue of Prince Albert
27:59 The North Inch
28:42 Charlotte Street
29:30 Perth Museum & Art Gallery
29:52 West Bridge Street
30:03 Tay Street
30:47 Perth Bridge and the River Tay
31:30 Thank you for watching!
Stats for nerds:
Distance walked: 1.5 miles/2.4km
Step count: 3000 steps (approx.)
Time taken: 30 mins 34 secs
Average speed: 2.9mph/4.7kmh
Please do not use any footage from this video without my permission.

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@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening! And Happy Halloween 🎃 Thank you so much to everybody for helping us reach the milestone of 9,000 subscribers, we're now just 1,000 away from an amazing milestone, and there will be many more new walks to come over the coming months :) This evening, we're going for a walk around the historic capital of Scotland before Edinburgh: Perth! There's so much history to be found in this amazing city, and we barely scratch the surface on this tour of some of central Perth's main sights. I really hope you enjoy the walk!

@richardwalker7878 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the confused postie at 16 mins

@sherstewart9043 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Perth, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the video did your hometown justice! It's a great place to visit - and a truly fascinating city :) Thank you so much for watching!

@Rybo-Senpai 2 жыл бұрын

Since I was born in and live in Perth, it's nice to visit and that's about it, there's more to see and do just a few hours drive along the A85 to head to the Highlands and Skye, and the A9 to access the Highlands and Cairngorms.

@iainb1577 2 жыл бұрын

The place you stood to end the video is only about 10 metres from an otters holt (in the old town lade). I walked over that bridge to work through most of the 1990s and would sometimes seee one hunting there. Not only otters but I would often see a pair of seals just upriver of the bridge. They helped to set me up for the day. BTW Bells Sports Centre on the North Inch was in the Guinness Book of Records for being the largest dome in the UK. Also thanks for the nice tour.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! The otters' holt certainly didn't appear in my research before visiting Perth and making this video - it's amazing the many surprises you can find in this magnificent city, so thank you very much for pointing that and the Sports Centre fact out :) Thank you for watching!

@PARIS-FRANCE 2 жыл бұрын

OH PASSIONNANT LE PASSÉ HISTORIQUE DE CETTE SYMPATHIQUE CITÉ !.. SUPERBE ET ORIGINALE LA SCULPTURE DE L'HOMME PENSIF !.. TRÈS ÉMOUVANT LA STRUCTURE DE ST PAUL' S CHURCH ET SYMPA L'ANECDOTE CINÉPHILE !.. SUPER MERCI LET'S WALK !.. HAPPY HALLOWEEN !..

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup! Je suis vraiment heureux que vous avez aimé le vidéo - Perth est une cité incroyable, et pleine d'histoire importante aussi :) Et Happy Halloween à vous!

@PARIS-FRANCE 2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsWalkUK AH LET'S WALK JE VOUS ADORE !.. ÇA DOIT FAIRE PLUS D'UNE HEURE QUE VOUS REPPONDEZ !.. VOUS ÊTES TOO MUCH COMME ON DIT À PARIS !.. BELLE SOIRÉE !..

@parallelfinn 2 жыл бұрын

Loved in oerth for the last 4 years and this has been really interesting to watch

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear it! There's always so much history to be found on the streets you walk along everyday, particularly in a city as important as Perth :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

@catherinesinclair7727 8 ай бұрын

Thank you...I really enjoyed the captions which let the sound of the walk be heard esp the flowing river

@Scottishcanary Жыл бұрын

As a resident of Perth, i truly enjoyed this video.

@roberta9833 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful city. Great history! 🙏😊🌿🌸

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly is! And the history of Perth and its role in the development of Scotland as a whole really is fascinating to explore :) Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video!

@medhat4B 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I was impressed with this walkabout as I am familiar with Perth and some of the history. I lived here as a child in the 1960s and have not been back for 12 years. It is amazing that the old St. Paul's Church still stands, albeit gutted. During this time of limited travel, it was so nice to wander familiar streets once again.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Perth is a magnificent city and I do hope this walk brought back some nice memories for you :) It's incredible to see just how much history lies around every corner in Perth, it's a truly fascinating place to visit!

@opagodaswirling9383 2 жыл бұрын

Oh ! The banks o' the silvery Tay . Wonderful presentation .Could you smell the coffee roasting as you were by the museum on the way to Perth bridge ? A city of contrasts to be sure . The Fergusson Gallery is also very impressive when next you visit .Many thanks for reviving happy memories.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video - Perth is a magnificent city, and I did notice the aroma of morning coffee coming from somewhere in the vicinity of the bridge - lots of people were enjoying a café there :) Thank you very much for watching - I'm delighted that the walk brought back some nice memories of the city for you!

@keithattwood59 10 ай бұрын

Stayed in The Royal George, had a suite overlooking the Tay back in the summer 2017. Happy days😊

@searlek 2 жыл бұрын

Well done on 9000 subs, and don't thank us. We should be thanking you. These are wonderfully therapeutic 'slow TV', and I love watching these after a long day.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

That's so kind of you to say! I'm really really glad that you enjoy watching the videos, I absolutely love making them and without support and such kind words from people like you I wouldn't be able to keep making them :) Thank you so much for watching - and do stay tuned for many more videos in future from all over the country!

@michellebruce5092 2 жыл бұрын

Nice walk today in the city of Perth. I enjoyed it can't wait to see more soon. Very historical and beautiful. Your history lessons are always great and your walks are always enjoyable. How is your weekend going? Mine is going great. Have a great day greetings from Canada 😀

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Perth is a great city indeed, and a Happy Halloween to you as well :)

@northernskys 2 жыл бұрын

Well done on achieving 9000 subscribers, and well done on another beautiful walk. Loving these walks of yours. Amazing how much History is just sitting around the next corner in every city, town or village you visit. Thanks for another great walk! Cheers!

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoyed the videos - places like Perth certainly make for fascinating examples of how much incredible history can be found in every part of the UK as you mention :) Do stay tuned for many more walks in the future!

@devilscrow40 2 жыл бұрын

It’s good to see people taking interest in my city, a lot of people don’t even know of it’s existence

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

It's a great city! Before visiting, I myself certainly didn't know that Perth was once the effective capital of Scotland for so long - but it's a magnificent city with an enthralling history to match :) Thank you so much for watching - I really hope you enjoyed the video and that it did your city proud!

@ckzf1842 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this lovely and very informative video ! ❤️

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)

@Walkoholic 2 жыл бұрын

Great quality and a very beautiful place to be at. Thank you for the trip!

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! And thank you so much for watching - Perth really is a magnificent city, and a great place to walk around and uncover Scottish history :)

@beautifulscotland4u 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 👏

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

@davidmersh7221 2 жыл бұрын

Perth has one of the best riverfronts of any major town or city in Britain, its largely free of the modern ugly buildings that blight so many views elsewhere. Beavers and otters can sometimes be seen in the river right where these views were shot.

@irenejohnston6802 2 жыл бұрын

True, we have two such monstrosities at the Pier Head. They block the view of the three historic buildings when seen side on from The Pump House, Albert Dock. Thank you for the many interesting observations.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Very much so! The view along the Tay in Perth really is magnificent - it's a beautiful city :) Thank you so much for watching - I really hope you enjoyed the video!

@KTFCGgaming100 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening and nice weather good blees all barothers and sisters 👪👪👪👪👪👪

@lesterbangs3417 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful city. Accompanied, as ever, by Let's Walk's excellent information.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Perth is a magnificent city and a tour of the city centre certainly isn't complete with a dive into its incredible history :)

@WilliamHunter Жыл бұрын

My uncle Harry worked at the Salutation Hotel in the 70's and I remember visiting as a child. He was a senior staff member of the Lord of Blair Athol before he divorced his then wife.

@GremlinTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tour! I haven't spent much time in Scotland but this is giving me inspiration 😁

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Perth is a grand city full of captivating history, and a great example of the proud heritage on display in Scotland :)

@ZiggySheppardUK 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks for all the information. My partner and I are heading for the city tomorrow for a mini-break and to see St Johnstone v Inverness in the play-off match.

@lauraalleguen6685 2 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍✅ and Congratulations 👏 on 9:000 Subscribers & Rising all the time....We adore walking with you... Fabulous walks- Historically V interesting and a joy too watch.... Can't wait to see More.......

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos - and I'm really enjoying making them, which is only possible thanks to your support :) Do stay tuned for many more in the future, and thank you once again for your very kind words!

@asticou04 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive research and great video.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - Perth is a magnificent city and there's so much history to it - I really enjoyed visiting and researching the place :)

@asticou04 2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsWalkUK If you like tripping the light fantastic, I advise you to not do a video on my birthplace of Blackpool. ;) My grandfolk we’re from Perth, so I got to see the shiny side of the coin quite quickly.

@maryreichle7623 2 жыл бұрын

Once again such a thorough walk. Had no idea of the extent of the CBD. I mention in passing that apart from the traffic in the last few minutes, Perth looked pretty grim.

@FD-vj6hd 2 жыл бұрын

I spend quite a lot of time in perth and while it’s not the busiest city in the world I’ve never really seen it this quiet, maybe it was a funny time of day?

@182ParaFighters 2 жыл бұрын

Perth definitely gets a lot busier from mid afternoon and especially on weekends, so this has to be shot early morning. Bearing in mind however it is a tiny City with only 47k or so population.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching - I'm really glad you enjoyed this video :)

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

You're right - the city certainly does get busy throughout the day, this video was filmed between 9 and 10 in the morning on a weekday, so as another commenter rightly mentioned that's why it was a little quieter on this occasion :)

@isabellagumbys7525 11 ай бұрын

I live in Adelaide AUSTRALIA Come here with my family 1963.from Dunfermline Fife..my Dad was Polish and Mum Scottish..I was born 1944 in Mekeliour Perthshire in A LAIRS MANSION which was turned into a Maternity Hospital during the War

@paulwilson8825 2 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your historical insights. Great research. I have to say though Perth seems devoid of life and people. Where is everyone?

@FD-vj6hd 2 жыл бұрын

I spend quite a lot of time in perth and while it’s not the busiest city in the world I’ve never seen it this quiet, maybe it was a funny time of day?

@paulwilson8825 2 жыл бұрын

@@FD-vj6hd The Day of the Triffids?

@Rybo-Senpai 2 жыл бұрын

Perth is only busy in terms of foot traffic during the tourist season. The Highstreet is practically dead unless its a Friday night and folk are out on the drink... Oh aye and the seasonal events like Bonfires night... Cancelled for a second year cause of Covid.

@paulwilson8825 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rybo-Senpai Yes, you are right that Covid may be to blame for this barren scene. I believe a town or city depends on its people bringing life to it, not ancient buildings etc. Towns should look to the future, not just the past. I lived in Dunfermline around the millennium and it was probably the same. People out on a Friday and Saturday evening and absolutely dead the rest of the week!

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video - as you mention it was rather quiet on this occasion, I filmed this walk between around 9 and 10 on a weekday morning back in June, so that's why it might have seemed a bit more tranquil than usual :)

@dailylifefromjapan498 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful City

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly is! And full of captivating history - thank you so much for watching :)

@beckygair2272 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :)

@jimmydickson8854 Жыл бұрын

Being Scottish from out side Perth ,I find the town ok quiet most of the time summer is very busy at times ,a bit conservative I find but that’s ok ,get some fierce winters though blood cold but all in all Perth is ok nice clean town I don’t think it has much crime some really nice places outside the town beautifull country side in summer time ,if we want it busy we go to Edinburgh the place is heaving in summer time,ye Scotland is a very old place lots of history to research jimmy D

@tomfisher7751 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on all your subscribers. Been waiting for this ;) watching before bed!

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Perth is a magnificent city with a riveting history - I hope you found it an interesting watch :) And many thanks for the support on the channel, do let me know any more places you'd like to see in the future!

@tomfisher7751 2 жыл бұрын

@@LetsWalkUK crosby and formby if you haven't already done them, and I've never been down south much so some places down south like Cornwall would be cool. One day I think you will be going international with your let's walk videos 😂 Lets walk Barcelona

@jacksimanjuntak9235 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Indonesia. Thank you for the amazing videos on this channel. What camera do you use? Is it DJI Osmo Pocket? Or Gopro Hero?

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos - I certainly enjoy making them :) In answer to your question - I use a GoPro Hero 8 Black for filming - it's a brilliant bit of kit that makes for some wonderful videos!

@mo.BDV-49 2 жыл бұрын

disappointed you did not show the others side of the South street where once stood a hospital, it later became Worbey’s Home Bakery.The finest bakery in Perth.

@LetsWalkUK 2 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I'm sorry for missing that out - but thank you very much for pointing it out, it's always great to learn of the countless local landmarks of a great city like Perth :)

@johnmoncrieff3034 2 жыл бұрын

Showing the history of the CITY is all very well, but for the residents and visitors you might point out the state of the roads and the horrendous traffic system where most traffic light phasing is designed to frustrate the users and increase traffic pollution in the City! These were all changed from a system that allowed the traffic to flow more freely, giving priority to through traffic! This combined with over pedestrianization and one-way systems makes driving in the City a complete nightmare! Then to cap it all the council has taken to reducing the on-street parking by sticking "Pallet box pot planters" all over the place! It is no wonder that a growing number of small shops (and large ones) have closed and continuing to close! WELCOME TO PERTH THE GHOST TOWN OF SCOTLAND!!!!

@Rybo-Senpai 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget the slowing of traffic and junction redesigns (police station specifically) to make it safer for the cyclists whom I'll point out 80% of those I've personally encountered are the kind to run red or mount pavement....this is why I avoid the Town, nice to look at... A bitch to drive in... More money spent on city of culture bids than actually making the roads drivable. And when it comes to the roads needing it no two ways about it the council and before you say it both SNP and Conservative are to fault on this one.. Have already spent the money and have to ask for more from the Scottish Government.

@jackdubz4247 2 жыл бұрын

I've worked in Perth for going on 20 years. It's always been a dive.