Savills Perth

Sitting on the banks of the River Tay, the 'Fair City' of Perth has a population of around 45,000. While it offers a range of banking, insurance and energy job opportunities, its commutability is a real selling point as it is located only an hour or so from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Stirling.

Perthshire comprises some of the best prime agricultural land in Scotland and as such there is a well established and busy rural sector. With 40 golf courses, first-class shooting, stalking, riding and one of the world's finest salmon rivers, the region offers an enviable quality life. Endless walking, climbing and water sports opportunities, numerous shops and restaurants and a lively arts scene combine to ensure that every taste is catered for.

Families compete to buy properties located close to Perthshire's many internationally renowned private schools. Gleneagles has become the sought after address in rural Scotland and even in a slower market its reputation as a world class golf destination means it continues to attract premium prices.

Crieff, Killin, Aberfeldy and Kenmore are all areas of rural natural beauty within Perthshire and as such, they have long attracted a great deal of interest from within the second home market.