An in-depth look at the history and story of Perth’s oldest house can be found here
How many times have you walked passed this granite engraving on Perth’s Tay Street? Have you ever noticed and read the text?
“Charles I was crowned in Scotland in 1633. He visited Perth and near this spot was entertained by a dance of the members of The Glovers Incorporation of Perth who performed a sword dance on a wooden stage moored at the river.”
To read more about the Sword Dance Dress see our story here
Find out all about the sword dance dress of 1633 by Helen Bennett here