THE FAIR CITY

We've now left Dundee behind and are arriving at Perth, known as the "Fair City". Our first stop is on the outskirts, at Walnut Grove, where Stagecoach had their original depot.

On the way into Perth, we happen across the excellent Cherrybank Inn.

Arrivng in the city centre, we call in at the Greyfriars. Another good boozer, it's since changed its name to Malky's Bar.

Our final stop of the evening is at a pub called Dickens Bar, though it has since been renamed as the Silvery Tay.

 In daylight, the next morning, I can reveal that the Dickens Bar was originally called John Moirs.

The nearby Old Ship is said to be the oldest pub in Perth.

In contrast, one of the newest is the Capital Asset, the city's Wetherspoons, close to the banks of the Tay.

Here is the River Tay, as it flows through Perth.

Close to the river was the Caledonian Railway station called Princes Street.

The main railway station in Perth is a grand affair, once served by the Caledonian, North Britiish and Highand Railways. Here's a NBR 2-4-0.

LNER 9417 and 246 double head a train out of Perth station.

LMS 14382 gives off plenty of steam as it sits in Perth station.

The north end of Perth station in post-grouping days.

The south end in 1986. 47715 Holyrood arrives.

158703 forms a service bound for the south in 1999.

Perth loco shed was nearby. Highland Railway No. 7 Ben Attow was once found there.

In a later view, 55215 and D5338 were photographed on shed.

W Alexannder & Son was once the main bus operator in Perth.

Strathtay later took over. 

Strathtay operated Routemasters for a short while.

Fife Scottish could also be found in Perth. Here's an unusual coach at the bus station.

Stagecoach now has a major presence in the city.

Messrs Smith, of Coupar Angus, also can be found here.

That's it for now. The next post will see us perambulating aound the smaller towns of Tayside.