Perth: A Comprehensive Guide for Locals and Visitors - Softcover

John Hulbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1910021431 ISBN 13: 9781910021439

Publisher: Luath Press Ltd., 2014

Synopsis

This is the first comprehensive guide to the ancient city of Perth. Closely examining each area of the city, John Hulbert explores the institutions, trades, traditions and people that have contributed to Perth s development from the earliest settlement on the site through to the present day. Complete with full colour photographs and maps, the guide provides a detailed overview of Perth s history and its role in wider Scottish and international contexts. It is also an excellent celebration of the city s architecture and public art.

John Hulbert shares his knowledge and experience from nearly twenty years service on Perth & Kinross Council, including five years as the Provost. Having successfully campaigned to re-instate Perth s city status in 2012, his passion for Scotland s fair city shines through in this compelling and practical guide which will prove invaluable to locals and visitors alike.
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How over five centuries ago could the game of tennis play a significant part in Perth s history? Read this book and you will discover how that happened and on the way you will also discover many other facets of the city s fascinating history as well as a wealth of information about life in Perth today.
From the Foreword by MARK WEBSTER
FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE GANNOCHY TRUST

About this title

About the Author

JOHN HULBERT was brought up in St. Andrews, and studied medicine at Edinburgh University. After working in medical research he changed direction and worked for over 30 years as a general practitioner. In 1979 he and his wife and three children moved to the Perthshire village of Longforgan, in the Carse of Gowrie. In 1995 he was elected to Perth & Kinross Council, and served as Provost from 2007 - 2012. In 2010 Provost Hulbert led Perth's high profile 800th anniversary celebrations and then the successful campaign to recover the ancient dignity of City Status, which had been unceremoniously removed when Local government was reorganised in 1975. As Provost he studied Perth's history and development, and gained a unique insight into its societies and institutions. He has visited and photographed all of its important buildings. This information has been crystallised into the first comprehensive guide book for modern Perth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Luath Press Ltd.
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1910021431
• ISBN 13: 9781910021439
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192