Perth Medieval Trail
Perth was one of Scotland’s most important medieval royal burghs. Many trade routes met here and ships arrived on high tides from England and the continent. Perth’s craftsmen were rich, skilled and influential and the markets flourished. While little of medieval Perth survives above ground, there is still evidence of this important past throughout the city centre.
Discover medieval Perth in the year 1440 through our series of 11 interpretation boards around the city centre. Explore 360° virtual reality reconstructions and reveal fascinating facts about the royal burgh’s amazing story. Historical characters will come alive in their digital surroundings and tell you more about what their lives and the city was like in their time.
You can download the Medieval Perth Trail leaflets by clicking here. You can also start exploring the trail virtually from this page or download the App directly to your device – just search ‘Perth 1440’ in the Google Play Store.
Explore Medieval Perth in Virtual Reality
Click the play button to get started. Bring up the map by clicking the icon in the bottom left corner.