Secret Perth by Gregor Stewart

Secret Perth by Gregor Stewart

The city of Perth in central Scotland can trace its history back to Roman origins. As the lowest crossing point for the River Tay, the settlement has been much fought over through the centuries, earning the city the title 'Gateway to the Highlands'. Established as a Royal Burgh, Perth is often stated to have been the Capital of Scotland. It has been frequently besieged over the years including during the Wars of Independence with England, and in clan wars. King James I was assassinated in the city in 1437 and it was later one of the birth places for the Scottish Reformation during the 16th century, which brought great destruction to the city. At the start of the 17th century a further assassination attempt on a monarch was made, when King James VI was kidnapped in the Gowrie Conspiracy. The 17th century was plague in Perth, and witch trials. Oliver Cromwell built a citadel in the South Inch area and during the 18th century, Perth was occupied by the Jacobite forces in the 1715 and 1745 uprisings. At the same time Perth was growing as an industrial town, with agriculture also important, as are the tourist and financial sectors today. With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Perth will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this city in the heart of Scotland.

'From its Roman origins, through royal assassinations, plague and witch trials, it’s an eye-opening reminder that there’s history round every corner in Perth' -- The Courier, January 2025
'This is a book we'd highly recommend to anyone who lives or works in Perth or who has origins in the city, or is simply intending to visit.' -- Undiscovered Scotland, February 2025

Gregor was born and raised in St Andrews, Fife, where he first became interested in history. He initially started out writing books about the paranormal, however, for Gregor, saying a place was haunted was not enough; he wanted to delve into the history behind the haunting. The levels of research carried out inevitably uncovered many other stories and facts, which were not related to the supernatural, that lead Gregor to start to write local history books on Scotland. Having worked in Dundee for around two decades, Gregor welcomed the opportunity to research the industrial past of the city and explore how this has helped shape the city.

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ISBN 13	9781398108387
ISBN 10	1398108383
Title	Secret Perth
Author	Gregor Stewart
Series	Secret
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Amberley Publishing
Year published	2024-11-15
Number of pages	96
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