Centenary of Rotary International Clock

There's a rather modest clock tower in Perth that marks a century of Rotary International - not the kind of thing that usually stops you in your tracks, but it's got a quiet dignity about it. The clock itself isn't particularly ornate, but the inscription tells you something about the organisation's global reach and its roots in this part of Perthshire.

Histor buffs and those with a soft spot for civic landmarks will find it worth a quick look, though it's genuinely a five-minute stop rather than a half-day activity. You're not going to spend an hour here, and that's fine - it works best as part of a wander around Perth's town centre rather than a destination in itself.

The nearest caravan sites are Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site, just 2.3 miles away, which is reliably excellent and gives you a proper base. Perth Caravan Park sits barely further out at 2.4 miles if you prefer that option. If you're staying at either, this clock makes a straightforward stop on a morning constitutional through town.

Timing-wise, there's no admission to pay and no opening hours to worry about - it's out in the open, so you can view it whenever you pass. Combined with Perth's decent high street and riverside walks, it slots neatly into a broader day out rather than standing alone as the main attraction. Worth knowing it's there, but don't reorganise your holiday around it.