The city of Perth in central Scotland can trace its history back to the Romans. As the lowest crossing point for the River Tay, the settlement has been much fought over through the centuries, earning the city the title Gateway to the Highlands. Established as a royal burgh, Perth is often stated to have been the capital of Scotland. It has been frequently besieged over the years, including during the Wars of Independence with England and in clan wars. King James I was assassinated in the city in 1437 and it was later one of the birthplaces for the Scottish Reformation during the sixteenth century. The seventeenth century was turbulent for Perth, with witch trials, plague and an assassination attempt on King James VI when he was kidnapped in the Gowrie Conspiracy. Oliver Cromwell built the Citadel in the South Inch area and, during the eighteenth century, Perth was occupied by the Jacobite forces in the 1715 and 1745 uprisings. At the same time Perth was growing as an industrial town, with agriculture also important, as are the tourist and financial sectors today. With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Perth will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this city in the heart of Scotland.
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Weight: 304g
Dimensions: 165 x 234mm
Publication Date: 15 Nov 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781398108387
About Gregor Stewart
Gregor was born and raised in St Andrews Fife where he first became interested in history. He initially started out writing books about the paranormal however for Gregor saying a place was haunted was not enough; he wanted to delve into the history behind the haunting. The levels of research carried out inevitably uncovered many other stories and facts which were not related to the supernatural that lead Gregor to start to write local history books. Having worked in Dundee for around two decades Gregor welcomed the opportunity to research the industrial past of the city and explore how this has helped shape the city.