So, you’re heading to UHI Perth for the return of the Blackheart Market? You’re in for a treat.
While the UHI campus is a hub of modern creativity, the city of Perth itself is steeped in a shadowed history of witch trials, ancient burials, and haunting architecture. We’ve put together the perfect itinerary to turn your trip into a full day of macabre exploration, alternative culture, and the best Horror Scotland has to offer.
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🕸️ The Main Event: The Blackheart Gothic Market
Where: UHI Perth, Crieff Road
The Plan: Start your day at the source. We are taking over the UHI campus with Scotland’s premier Gothic Market, featuring the finest independent alternative traders. From ethically sourced taxidermy and bone art to handmade Victorian-style jewelry and horror collectibles, this is the ultimate shopping sanctuary for the darkly inclined.
The Vibe: High-energy, inclusive, and the heart of the Horror Scotland community for the weekend.
☕ The Aesthetic Fuel: Hinterland Coffee
Where: St. John’s Place (City Centre)
Vibe: Dark wood, industrial vibes, and perfectly moody.
The Plan: After you’ve secured your finds at the Gothic Market, head into the city centre. Hinterland is situated right next to the medieval St. John’s Kirk. It’s the best spot for a high-quality caffeine fix in an environment that matches the dark aesthetic.
💀 The Walk of the Dead: Greyfriars Burial Ground
Where: Canal Street
Vibe: Eerie, ancient, and silent.
The Plan: You can’t have a “Goth Day Out” without a graveyard. Greyfriars dates back to the 16th century and is a must-visit for fans of Horror Scotland history. It is famous for its “Memento Mori” headstones—look for the ornate carvings of skulls and crossbones.
🏰 The Gothic Masterpiece: Perth Museum & St. Ninian’s
Where: High Street / North Methven Street
Vibe: Victorian Grandeur.
The Plan: Visit the newly transformed Perth Museum to see the Stone of Destiny. Afterwards, swing by St. Ninian’s Cathedral. Designed by William Butterfield, its sharp spires and vaulted ceilings are pure Gothic Revival eye-candy—essential viewing for anyone attending a Gothic Market.
🎵 Vinyl & Alternative Gems: Concorde Music
Where: Scott Street
The Plan: No trip to Perth is complete without visiting Concorde Music, one of the oldest independent record shops in the country. Whether you’re hunting for obscure metal, post-punk, or classic horror soundtracks, this is the place to dig through the crates.
🚂 Getting to UHI Perth & Parking
- The Shuttle: From the city centre, the Stagecoach 1, 2, or 70 buses run frequently from Mill Street directly to the UHI Crieff Road campus.
- By Train: Perth Station is about a 5-minute taxi or bus ride from the UHI campus.
- Parking: UHI Perth has ample on-site parking, making it much easier to load up your car with heavy art and oddities!
