Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Perth mercat cross
In or near Perth.
Perth mercat cross in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Perth · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Perth mercat cross is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Perth Museum is a cultural and heritage attraction that showcases significant historical objects and stories from Perth and Kinross. Notably, it features the Stone of Destiny, an important symbol of Scottish monarchy, along with various exhibitions and collections of national significance.
From the Wikipedia article
Perth mercat cross is located on King Edward Street in the Scottish city of Perth, Perth and Kinross. Erected in 1913, in memory of Edward VII, it stands immediately to the west of Perth City Hall, which was completed a year later, between it and St John's Centre. King Edward Street was created between 1901 and 1902. It is the fifth incarnation of the city's mercat crosses.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.3959, -3.4303
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH1 5TZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Perth and Kinross-shire
- Phone
- 01738 632488
- Established
- 1913
- Nearest railway station
- Perth — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm; Thursday 10am – 7pm; Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 11am – 4pm
- Official site
- perthmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q110244184 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Perth mercat cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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King Edward Street
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Perth mercat cross?
- Perth mercat cross is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH1 5TZ).
- What is Perth mercat cross?
- Perth mercat cross in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Perth mercat cross?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH1 5TZ.
- When was Perth mercat cross built?
- Built or established in 1913.
- Who owns Perth mercat cross?
- Perth mercat cross is owned by | owner =.
- Is Perth mercat cross free to visit?
- Yes, Perth mercat cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Perth mercat cross?
- The nearest railway station is Perth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH1 5TZ.