l It was the Scottish capital from the ninth century. Kings were crowned at Scone Abbey.
l In medieval times the town was known as St John's Toun – a name used by the football team, St Johnstone, today.
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Perth facts
l Perth is known as The Fair City, after Sir Walter Scott's The Fair Maid of Perth.
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