Perth is served by a very good road network linking it to the A1 and the M74 which are the principal routes from the South (please be aware some Satnavs will not find us using the address and/or postcode, it is better to use the the GPS co-ordinates for St. Mary’s, 56.3947° N, 3.4098° W) (for road and map directions click here).
There is an excellent coach service linking it with all the main cities and towns, with a daily direct service to London.
It is also a mainline station on the railway network with almost hourly services via Edinburgh and Glasgow and a daily direct service to London Kings Cross.
Both Edinburgh and Glasgow International Airports are accessible. At Edinburgh Airport take a tram, two stops (10 minutes) to Edinburgh Gateway railway station from where there are frequent trains to Perth.
Here at St Mary’s we like to strike a balance between simplicity of lifestyle and quality of service with comfortable surroundings. There are 28 single rooms with en suite bathrooms, 2 twin rooms with special needs facilities and 4 rooms with shared bathrooms. All rooms are accessible by lift or stairs and have coffee/teamaking facilities and complimentary toiletries on arrival, with free Wi-Fi available.
We do not have an on-site exercise area but there are plenty of country walks around Kinnoull Hill and beyond. There is also the local Leisure Centre in the city with a swimming pool and gym facilities
We are very close to the city centre and have good relations with the local medical centres. Emergency treatment is also available at the Perth Royal Infirmary. Non-UK and European Union citizens should ensure that they have adequate medical insurance cover for the duration of their stay.
We are now able to accept payment through PayPal and credit/debit cards. The preferred method of payment is by bank transfer but we do accept cheques, which should be made payable to: St Mary’s Kinnoull.
St Mary’s is about one mile from City centre. Going down to the centre is about a 15-minute walk. During the day, there is an hourly bus service and a taxi ride costs about £5.00.
Apart from your other personal belongings and needs, bedding and towels are supplied. In line with our sustainability commitment, please bring all your own toiletries with you, as we no longer supply single-use plastic shampoos etc. Ironing facilities are available, along with hair dryers. Kinnoull has miles of beautiful and spectacular hill and woodland walks so a good pair of walking boots or shoes would be an advantage. Weather can be inclement so expect rain at some point. If you are coming from outside UK or Ireland it would be important to remember an adapter for your electronic equipment.
All courses and retreats start with the evening meal, at 7pm, on the date given so aim to arrive late afternoon. We are only able to receive participants in Kinnoull on the day the course or retreat begins and participants are expected to depart after breakfast on the day the course ends unless otherwise stated.
Yes, apart from the afternoons, the weekends are also free and some participants take the opportunity to see other parts of the country over the weekends.
No, it is possible to book for particular week(s) but please be aware that weekly participation is from Monday morning to Thursday lunchtime only.
As a Centre which is ecumenical both in orientation and commitment, all are welcome.