Place details
Place namePerth
Other namesSt. John's Town, St. Johnstown
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude56.4
Longitude-3.433
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located on River Tay; made a royal burgh by David I in 1210; held by English 1335-1339; James I of Scotland was assassinated here in 1437; scene of Gowrie Conspiracy to kidnap James I of England in 1600; manufacturing center for twine, whisky & glass.
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