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The name Perth derives from a Pictish word for 'wood' or 'copse', related to the Welsh perth, meaning 'hedge' or 'thicket'. [10] During much of the later medieval period, it was known colloquially by its Scots-speaking inhabitants as St John's Toun or Saint Johnstoun because the church at the centre of the parish was dedicated to St John the Baptist. [11]
Perth was often the unofficial capital of Scotland, due to the frequent residence of the royal court there. It was at Scone Abbey that the Stone of Destiny was kept, and on it the Kings of Scots were crowned, until the coronation of Alexander III (1249–1286). [5]
When James I of Scotland was killed in 1437, James II of Scotland moved the royal court from Perth to Edinburgh. [6] James III of Scotland (1451–88) later referred to it as "the principal burgh of our kingdom". [7] In 1633 Charles I referred to Edinburgh in a charter as the "principal burgh of our kingdom of Scotland" and "the chief city". [8]
Paisley is the fifth most populous locality in Scotland, and the largest town by population. Stirling has the smallest population of Scotland's cities. Kilmarnock is the 14th most populous locality in Scotland, and the largest in East Ayrshire. Edinburgh, the capital city, is the second largest locality and settlement by population.
The grant document was discovered in the Lyon Office in 1890, and forwarded to the newly formed Perth County Council. The shield is very similar to the Scottish royal arms, reflecting that Perthshire was the home county of the House of Dunkeld and contains the former royal capital, Scone.
Scone (/ ˈ s k uː n / ⓘ; Scottish Gaelic: Sgàin; Scots: Scone) is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.The medieval town of Scone, which grew up around the monastery and royal residence, was abandoned in the early 19th century when the residents were removed and a new palace was built on the site by the Earl of Mansfield.
26 Tay Street is an historic building in Perth, Scotland.Designed by local architect Andrew Heiton, the building is Category B listed, dating to around 1873. [1] Standing on Tay Street, between St Matthew's Church to the south and the Perth and Kinross Council offices at 2 High Street to the north, the building is currently the home of The Capital Asset, a Wetherspoons establishment.
The Merchant Guild of Perth was chartered in 1210, and the post of provost may have originated at this point. [1] The first holder whose name is known is John Mercer, who served in 1368. [2] Until 1975, the post was Lord Provost of Perth, and ranked second in precedence after the Lord Provost of Edinburgh.
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