Perth

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About the Book: 

This is the first comprehensive guide to the ancient city of Perth. Closely examining each area of the city, John Hulbert explores the institutions, trades, traditions and people that have contributed to Perth’s development from the earliest settlement on the site through to the present day. Complete with full colour photographs and maps, the guide provides a detailed overview of Perth’s history and its role in wider Scottish and international contexts. It is also an excellent celebration of the city’s architecture and public art.

John Hulbert shares his knowledge and experience from nearly twenty years’ service on Perth & Kinross Council, including five years as the Provost. Having successfully campaigned to re-instate Perth’s city status in 2012, his passion for Scotland’s ‘fair city’ shines through in this compelling and practical guide which will prove invaluable to locals and visitors alike.

How over five centuries ago could the game of tennis play a significant part in Perth’s history? Read this book and you will discover how that happened and on the way you will also discover many other facets of the city’s fascinating history as well as a wealth of information about life in Perth today. From the Foreword by MARK WEBSTER FORMER CHAIRMAN OF THE GANNOCHY TRUST

Reviews:

Each area of the city is closely examined, and his deep passion for the city shines through this practical guide. SCOTTISH FIELD

Suitable for lifelong Perth dwellers and first time visitors, Dr Hulbert’s book
leads the reader through Perth, acting as an invisible tour guide and expanding
on the historic detail on the city’s streets. THE COURIER

About the Author:

JOHN HULBERT was brought up in St. Andrews, and studied medicine in Edinburgh. He worked first in medical research, and then was a general practitioner for over 30 years. He lives with his wife in the Perthshire village of Longforgan.

Elected to Perth & Kinross Council in 1995, he served as Provost from 2007 to 2012. As Provost he coordinated Perth’s 800th anniversary celebrations, and led the successful campaign to restore City Status, which had been unceremoniously removed in 1975.

He is active in several Perth organisations, being chairman of the Friends of St John’s Kirk of Perth, an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, an Honorary Friend of the Black Watch Castle and Museum, and an Officer of the Order of St John. In 2013 the President of Poland awarded him the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, for developing good relations between Perth and Poland. 

Drawing on the knowledge he gained as Provost, he published Perth: A Comprehensive Guide for Locals and Visitors in 2014. It was the first illustrated guide book for Perth.