A major facelift of the faade of Scotland’s oldest hotel has been completed.
The substantial project has resulted in the front of the Salutation Hotel undergoing a complete transformation, including the restoration of its two famous piper statues.
The work at the hotel, which has played host to everyone from Bonnie Prince Charlie to The Beatles, was formally unveiled by Provost Liz Grant.
“The Salutation Hotel holds a historic position in the city centre, and the works to enhance its faade have refreshed its appearance as we head into the spring and summer and the peak tourism season for Perth,” said the provost.
“I am delighted to unveil the new look for the building’s frontage.”
Hotel manager Gordon Paterson added: “We are extremely delighted to announce that the hotel faade has now been completed and thank our many customers for being so patient while the project was under way.
“A lot of detail has been put into the project to make sure the hotel really stands out with great splendour.”
Established in 1699, the hotel has enjoyed a complete frontal facelift, which included repointing, painting, replacing windows, improving signs, strengthening the chimneys and adding much-improved lighting.
The project, which was managed by GDN Contracts with the help of architect Jim Struthers of Clyde Valley Design, also saw the landmark pipers spruced up.
Owners, Strathmore Hotels, said the work respected the wishes of the people of Perth to have the hotel remain traditional while adding in some modern touches, such as the lighting.
Over the last decade the company has refurbished the public areas, ballroom, the Adam Restaurant and many of the hotel bedrooms.
A brass plaque on the exterior records what is considered to be the oldest established hotel in Scotland and that the room occupied by Bonnie Prince Charlie is still in use.