Perth
A community guide to Perth in Scotland, the United Kingdom.
- Population
- 47,350 residents
- Region
- Scotland
- Country
- the United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 56.3952, -3.4314
Visiting
Perth welcomes visitors year-round. Points of interest in and around the community reflect the local character of this part of Scotland, and the surrounding region offers further opportunities for exploration. Accommodation, dining, and visitor services in Perth are available at the scale appropriate for a community of its size, with additional options in nearby places across Scotland. For travellers passing through the United Kingdom, Perth provides a snapshot of regional life worth a closer look.
Community and amenities
Perth offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Scotland: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Perth's residents. Visitors passing through Perth encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Economy and services
The economy of Perth reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Scotland. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Scotland and the United Kingdom. Businesses based in Perth draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.