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Perth

Perth was founded in 1210 and served as Scotland's capital until the mid 1500's when King James I was murdered...
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Golfing & Golf Courses

For those who think that golf takes ages to play, there are some excellent and exiting 9-hole courses throughout Perthshire...
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Crieff Highland Games Crieff

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Crieff Highland Games
24 Florence Place
Crieff
Perthshire
c: Andrew Rettie
w: Website

About Crieff Highland Games: There can be little doubt that traditional Games of agility and strength have been practised in the Highlands from very early times. Formalisation and annual gatherings began around 1820 as part of the revival of Tartan and Highland Culture encouraged by Sir Walter Scott. In 1848 the Braemar Highland Games was attended by Queen Victoria. By this time the competitions were much as they are today with traditional stone and hammer throwing, tossing the caber, piping and dancing along with running and jumping events.

The first Crieff Highland Gathering was in 1870 and has occured every year since with the two exceptions of 1914-18 and 1939-49 when no gatherings took place.

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