Perth Scotland Umrah Packages
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Introduction
We provide premium Umrah services designed to support you from the moment you begin your journey until you safely return home. Unlike standard service providers, we stay with you 24/7 throughout your entire Umrah experience, ensuring complete guidance, comfort, and peace of mind at every step.
No matter your package or budget, we treat every client with the same level of care and premium service. Our goal is to make your spiritual journey to Makkah and Madinah smooth, stress-free, and truly memorable with dedicated support before, during, and after your sacred trip.
What's Included
Enjoy a hassle-free Umrah journey with visa processing, flights, accommodation, transfers, and complete travel support included.
Visa
Complete Umrah visa processing with expert assistance for a smooth and stress-free journey.
Return Flights
Comfortable return flights with trusted airlines, ensuring a convenient travel experience.
Ground Transfers
Reliable airport and local transportation services throughout your Umrah trip.
Ticket
Confirmed flight tickets with flexible travel arrangements tailored to your needs.
3–4 People Sharing
Comfortable shared accommodation options designed for convenience and affordability.
Peace
Perform your Umrah with complete peace of mind while we manage all travel arrangements.
Hotels in Makkah
Stay in premium hotels in Makkah offering comfortable accommodation, modern amenities, and easy access to Masjid al-Haram. Whether you are visiting for Umrah or Hajj, enjoy exceptional hospitality, spacious rooms, and a peaceful stay near the Holy Kaaba.
Free Wi-Fi
Comfort
Shuttle Service
4km Walk
Break Fast
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Hotels in Madina
Discover the best hotels in Madinah offering comfortable stays, modern facilities, and close proximity to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. Whether you are visiting for Umrah, Hajj, or a spiritual journey, enjoy exceptional hospitality and a peaceful atmosphere near the Prophet’s Mosque.
Free Wi-Fi
Comfort
Shuttle Service
4km Walk
Break Fast
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More Than Just Umrah Packages
QUICK ANSWER: Packages Umrah arranges all-inclusive Umrah packages for Perth Scotland pilgrims from £645/pp for 7 nights (3-star, off-peak months). Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is approximately 44–47 miles south via M90/A90 — approximately 44–55 minutes by car; 40–48 minutes pre-dawn at 2–3am. EDI is Perth’s primary Umrah airport — Saudi Airlines operates from Edinburgh, and Perth benefits from the M90 motorway’s direct connection. Glasgow Airport (GLA, ~60 miles southwest via A9/M80/M8) is the secondary option. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
PERTH SCOTLAND — THE FAIR CITY, STONE OF DESTINY, AND THE M90 TO EDINBURGH: Perth is Scotland’s historic Fair City — a royal burgh on the River Tay where the Stone of Destiny (the Stone of Scone) was kept for centuries and where Scottish kings were crowned at Scone Palace. The Stone of Destiny now rests in Perth Museum after its return from Edinburgh Castle in 2024. Perth Masjid at 37 St Catherine’s Road (PH1 5YA, Charity SC026814) is ‘the only mosque in the city’ — serving the Muslim community since 1997. Edinburgh Airport is 44 miles south via M90. No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Perth Scotland. This is the first.
Perth is a city in central Scotland — the administrative centre of the Perth and Kinross local authority area, situated on the banks of the River Tay at the point where the river broadens from its mountain origins in the Perthshire highlands into the tidal firth below the city. Perth received city status in 2012 as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee City Status awards — one of three new cities created that year, along with Chelmsford in England and St Asaph in Wales. With a population of approximately 50,000–55,000, Perth is a compact, attractive city with a disproportionate historical significance: it was, for much of the medieval period, effectively Scotland’s de facto capital — the seat of the Scottish royal court, the location of Scone Abbey and Scone Palace where Scottish kings were crowned, and a major commercial centre for trade with continental Europe via the River Tay.
Perth’s most extraordinary heritage claim in 2027 is the possession of the Stone of Destiny — the Stone of Scone — in the newly refurbished Perth Museum. The Stone of Destiny is the ancient coronation stone of Scottish kings. It was kept at Scone, just north of Perth, from the 9th century until 1296, when Edward I of England removed it to Westminster Abbey as a symbol of English dominance over Scotland. After 700 years at Westminster — used in the coronation throne of every English and British monarch — the Stone was returned to Scotland in 1996, initially to Edinburgh Castle. In 2024, the Stone was moved to Perth Museum — returning it closest to its original home at Scone. The Stone of Destiny is one of the most significant historical objects in British history, and it now rests in Perth.
Perth Masjid — Perth Islamic Society at 37 St Catherine’s Road, Perth PH1 5YA (Charity SC026814, phone 01738 440442) — is ‘the only mosque in the city’ according to its own description, having served the Muslim community in and around Perth since its establishment in 1997. Located in the city centre, within walking distance of Perth’s bus and train stations, the mosque holds Friday Jumu’ah with the Khutbah starting at 1:15 PM, daily prayers, and provides Islamic education and community services. A separate section is provided for women. The mosque is a registered Scottish charity.
No Umrah operator has dedicated a page to Perth Scotland. Scotland’s Fair City — the Stone of Destiny, Scone Palace, the River Tay, and the M90 motorway’s direct Edinburgh Airport connection — has been invisible to the Umrah market. This is the first dedicated Perth Scotland Umrah page.
Packages Umrah is operated by Uraan Travel Ltd (7 Huxley Avenue, Manchester M8 0SJ). We arrange all-inclusive Umrah packages for Perth Scotland and Perthshire. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335 or visit packagesumrah.co.uk.
The Stone of Destiny (also known as the Stone of Scone, Clach Sgàin in Scottish Gaelic) is a rectangular block of Lower Old Red Sandstone, measuring approximately 66cm × 42.5cm × 28cm and weighing approximately 152 kilograms. It is believed to have been used in the coronation of Scottish kings from Kenneth MacAlpin in the 9th century. The Stone was kept at Scone — the ancient inauguration site of the Kings of Scots, approximately 2 miles north of Perth — from approximately 838 AD. At Scone, Scottish kings were crowned upon or beside the Stone in a tradition that lasted until 1296.
In 1296, Edward I of England — ‘Hammer of the Scots’ — invaded Scotland, defeated King John Balliol, and removed the Stone of Destiny to Westminster Abbey in London as a trophy of conquest and a symbol of the subjugation of Scottish kingship to English power. At Westminster, the Stone was incorporated into the Coronation Chair — a wooden throne built specifically to enclose the Stone beneath its seat — and every English and British monarch was crowned sitting above the Stone from Edward I’s own coronation in 1301 until the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023, which was the first to use the Stone after it was returned to Scotland. (The Stone was temporarily returned to Westminster for the 2023 coronation, then returned to Scotland.)
The Stone of Destiny was returned to Scotland by the British Government in 1996 — 700 years after Edward I took it — and was displayed in Edinburgh Castle until 2024, when the newly refurbished Perth Museum opened and received the Stone. Perth Museum — in the heart of Perth city centre, on George Street — is now the permanent home of the Stone of Destiny, returning it as close as possible to its original location at Scone, just 2 miles north. For Perth’s Muslim community, living in the city that now holds Scotland’s most significant historical object, this is part of the civic heritage of their home.
The Stone of Destiny and the Umrah journey: the Stone spent 700 years away from its home — taken, kept in a foreign place, returned only after seven centuries. The Umrah pilgrim from Perth makes a different kind of journey: not away from home, but toward the sacred place that has always been the destination of Muslim aspiration. Both journeys involve crossing impossible distances — the Stone’s physical return after 700 years, and the Perth Muslim’s journey to Makkah. Perth understands what it means for something precious to come home.
Scone Palace, approximately 2 miles north of Perth city centre on the A93, is the ancestral home of the Earls of Mansfield and the site of the ancient inauguration place of the Kings of Scots. It was at Scone — on the Moot Hill (an artificial mound possibly created from earth brought by Scottish nobles swearing fealty to the king) — that Scottish kings were inaugurated from the 9th century until the early 14th century. The palace visible today dates primarily from the early 19th century (rebuilt in Gothic Revival style around 1802–1812), but the site’s significance is ancient. Scone’s visitor attraction includes the site of the original abbey and the inauguration mound, the state rooms and extensive grounds, and the historical interpretation of Scotland’s royal history.
The River Tay is Scotland’s longest river — 117 miles (188 km) from its source on the slopes of Ben Lui in the Southern Highlands to its mouth in the Firth of Tay below Dundee. Perth sits at the tidal limit of the Tay — the point below which the river becomes an estuary — and the city’s characteristic Tay bridges carry road and pedestrian traffic across the wide river. The Tay flowing through Perth is not the mountain river of Perthshire’s upper reaches but a broad, tidal, navigable waterway that historically gave Perth its commercial importance as a port. The river’s salmon fishing — the Tay is one of Scotland’s premier salmon rivers — has been a significant part of Perth’s economic and leisure character for centuries.
The M90 motorway — which begins at Perth’s southern outskirts and runs south through Kinross and across the Forth Road Bridge to Edinburgh — provides Perth with a direct, fast motorway connection to Edinburgh Airport. The journey from Perth to Edinburgh Airport via the M90 is approximately 44–47 miles and completely motorway from the Perth M90 junction to the airport approach roads. At pre-dawn, the M90 is clear and fast — one of Scotland’s most uncongested motorway routes at 2–3am.
Detail | Edinburgh Airport (EDI) for Perth Scotland Pilgrims |
Distance from Perth city centre | ~44–47 miles south via M90/A90 |
From Perth Masjid (St Catherine’s Road, PH1) | ~44 miles south — M90 south from Perth → M90 continues south through Kinross → Forth Road Bridge → A90 west/southwest → Edinburgh Airport |
Drive time (off-peak, normal traffic) | 44–58 minutes. M90 and Forth Road Bridge area can be busy at rush hour. |
Drive time at 2–3am (pre-dawn) | 40–48 minutes — M90 completely clear at pre-dawn. One of Scotland’s clearest motorway routes at pre-dawn. |
Saudi Airlines from EDI to Jeddah | Saudi Airlines (Saudia) operates Jeddah from Edinburgh Airport. Approximately 6 hours 30 minutes direct. Check scheduling for 2027 — Edinburgh Saudi routes have grown significantly in recent years. |
Other Umrah routes from EDI | Turkish Airlines (Istanbul → Jeddah), Flydubai, Qatar Airways (Doha → Jeddah). EDI has growing Umrah provision. |
Taxi from Perth to EDI | Approximately £52–72 — M90 motorway route, straightforward |
Train option | Perth station → Edinburgh Waverley: approximately 1h 20m–1h 40m. Edinburgh Waverley → Edinburgh Airport by tram (Edinburgh Airport tram line): approximately 35–40 minutes. Total approximately 2h – 2h 20m. Practical for daytime departures. Car faster for pre-dawn. |
Perth’s M90 connection: the M90 from Perth to Edinburgh Airport is one of Scotland’s most direct motorway connections — Perth to the airport in 40–48 minutes pre-dawn. For a Scottish city, this is an excellent Umrah airport access time. Only Glasgow’s communities with direct M8 access to GLA can match Perth’s M90 efficiency.
Detail | Glasgow Airport (GLA) for Perth Scotland Pilgrims |
Distance from Perth | ~60–65 miles southwest via A9/M80/M8 |
Route | A9 south from Perth → Perth to Dunblane/Stirling → M80 south → M8 west → Glasgow Airport |
Drive time (off-peak) | 62–80 minutes |
Drive time at 2–3am | 56–70 minutes — A9, M80, M8 clear at pre-dawn |
Umrah provision | Good. Saudi Airlines from GLA to Jeddah. Pakistan International Airlines from GLA. Strong Umrah charter provision. |
When GLA recommended | When GLA Saudi Airlines scheduling offers better options for specific dates, or when GLA charter prices significantly better than EDI for 3★ packages. |
Taxi from Perth to GLA | Approximately £72–92 |
Factor | Edinburgh EDI | Glasgow GLA | For Perth |
Distance | ~44 miles S | ~60 miles SW | EDI 16 miles closer |
Pre-dawn drive | ~40–48 min | ~56–70 min | EDI saves ~18 min |
Route | M90 all motorway | A9/M80/M8 | M90 simplest route |
Saudi Jeddah direct | Yes — EDI | Yes — GLA | Both have Saudi service |
Umrah provision | Good + growing | Strong | Both viable; EDI closer |
Taxi cost | ~£52–72 | ~£72–92 | EDI saves ~£20 |
Recommendation | Primary — all bookings | When GLA schedule better | EDI standard for Perth |
Our Perth Scotland recommendation: Edinburgh Airport (EDI, 44 miles south via M90, 40–48 minutes pre-dawn) for all standard Perth Umrah bookings. M90 all-motorway route — one of Scotland’s cleanest airport journeys. Glasgow Airport (GLA, 60 miles southwest) checked when GLA Saudi scheduling or charter pricing offers a meaningful advantage for specific dates.
All prices include return flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI, ~44 miles south via M90, primary) or Glasgow Airport (GLA, ~60 miles southwest, when better value), Umrah visa, named Makkah hotel with Haram distance in metres before deposit, named Madinah hotel, Rawdah slot pre-booked, and all Saudi Arabia transport. Prices are £20 per person below UK market rates.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
3★ Off-Peak (Nov, Jan, Sep, Oct) | From £645/pp | From £695/pp | From £735/pp | From £775/pp |
3★ Easter (April 2027) | From £659/pp | From £709/pp | From £749/pp | From £789/pp |
3★ Summer (Jul/Aug 2027) | From £729/pp | From £779/pp | From £819/pp | From £859/pp |
3★ Christmas (Dec 2027) | From £699/pp | From £749/pp | From £789/pp | From £829/pp |
3★ Ramadan (Mar 2027) | From £879/pp | From £949/pp | From £1,049/pp | From £1,149/pp |
Per person. Quad-share rooms. EDI primary (44 miles, M90). GLA when better scheduling. Off-peak = lowest.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
4★ Off-Peak | From £765/pp | From £845/pp | From £925/pp | From £1,005/pp |
4★ Easter | From £779/pp | From £859/pp | From £939/pp | From £1,019/pp |
4★ Summer | From £849/pp | From £929/pp | From £1,009/pp | From £1,089/pp |
4★ Christmas | From £819/pp | From £899/pp | From £979/pp | From £1,059/pp |
4★ Ramadan | From £999/pp | From £1,069/pp | From £1,169/pp | From £1,269/pp |
100–400m from Haram. Breakfast included. EDI Saudi Jeddah recommended for 4★.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
5★ Off-Peak | From £965/pp | From £1,065/pp | From £1,185/pp | From £1,335/pp |
5★ Ramadan | From £1,299/pp | From £1,399/pp | From £1,499/pp | From £1,649/pp |
50–200m from Haram. Breakfast included. Saudi Airlines direct from EDI.
Package | 7 Nights | 10 Nights | 12 Nights | 14 Nights |
Group 3★ (10+) | From £625/pp | From £675/pp | From £715/pp | From £755/pp |
Group 4★ (10+) | From £745/pp | From £825/pp | From £905/pp | From £985/pp |
Perth Masjid + Perth Central Mosque groups. EDI 44 miles M90. Group minibus from St Catherine’s Road practical.
£99 DEPOSIT — SECURE YOUR PERTH SCOTLAND UMRAH: Book with just £99 per person. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. Payment plans for bookings 4+ months ahead. Same-day quotes for Perth, Kinross, Crieff, Pitlochry, Blairgowrie, Dundee, and all Perth and Kinross. WhatsApp +44 7737 144335.
Component | What Perth Scotland Pilgrims Receive | Key Detail |
Return flights from EDI/GLA | Saudi Airlines Jeddah from EDI (primary, 44 miles M90). GLA when better scheduling. Confirmed before deposit. | M90 south to EDI: ~40–48 min pre-dawn. A9/M80/M8 to GLA: ~56–70 min. |
Umrah e-visa | Saudi Nusuk portal — all Perth group members processed simultaneously. | No individual navigation required. |
Makkah hotel — named before deposit | Hotel name and Haram distance in metres confirmed before the £99 deposit. | 3★: 300–800m. 4★: 100–400m. 5★: 50–200m. |
Madinah hotel — named before deposit | Named hotel in Nabawi area confirmed at booking. | Walking distance or short taxi to Masjid al-Nabawi. |
Rawdah visiting slot | Pre-booked on Nusuk before EDI departure. | Confirmed times for men and women before leaving Perth. |
All Saudi Arabia transport | EDI/GLA → Jeddah → Makkah hotel; Makkah–Madinah (Haramain train); Madinah → EDI/GLA. | Haramain High Speed Rail: 2h 20m Makkah to Madinah. |
ATOL Certificate | Issued at booking. Verifiable on UK Civil Aviation Authority register. | Every pound of your Perth Scotland package financially protected. |
24/7 WhatsApp support | Named agent. English and Urdu throughout your Saudi Arabia stay. | From St Catherine’s Road to the Haram — one message away. |
£99 deposit | Secures entire package. Balance due 8 weeks before departure. | Payment plans for advance bookings. |
Perth Masjid — Perth Islamic Society, 37 St Catherine’s Road, Perth PH1 5YA (Charity SC026814, established 10 July 1997, phone 01738 440442) — is, by its own description, ‘the only mosque in the city.’ Located right in the centre of Perth City, within walking distance of Perth bus and train stations, the mosque has been ‘serving the Community in and around Perth’ since 1997. The mosque’s charitable objects specify ‘the conduct of public worship according to the tenets of the religion of Islam in accordance with the sunni sect,’ ‘the provision of facilities for public worship,’ ‘the study of the religion and education,’ and ‘the relief of poverty of those in need among the Muslim community in the area.’ Friday Jumu’ah Khutbah starts at 1:15 PM. A separate section is provided for women.
Perth Central Mosque (perthcentralmosque.com) provides five daily prayers, education, youth events, and community outreach — describing itself as ‘more than a prayer space.’ Together, Perth’s two mosque institutions serve a small but established Pakistani and South Asian Muslim community that has made its home in one of Scotland’s most historically significant cities.
The Islamic Centre at 65 Glasgow Road, Perth PH2 provides additional prayer facilities for the western parts of the city. Together, Perth’s mosque institutions reflect a Muslim community that, despite its relatively small size, has established a full set of Islamic institutional services in Scotland’s Fair City — serving Friday prayers, Eid prayers, Islamic education, and community needs for the Perth and Kinross Muslim population.
The Pakistani community in Perth — like Pakistani communities in other Scottish cities and towns — came to Scotland primarily in the post-war period, many through the restaurant trade and retail businesses that gave Pakistani families their economic foothold in Scottish society. In Perth — a smaller city than Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Dundee — the Pakistani community is compact but well-established, with the mosque on St Catherine’s Road as its primary institutional anchor. Perth’s Pakistani Muslim families live in a city of extraordinary historical significance, walking the same streets where Robert the Bruce held parliaments, where Mary Queen of Scots visited, and where Scotland’s coronation stone rested for centuries.
Location | EDI Distance/Time | GLA Distance | Muslim Community | Notes |
Perth (PH1–PH2) | ~44 miles, ~40–48 min | ~60 miles | Pakistani. Perth Masjid + Perth Central. | Primary. M90 south to EDI. |
Kinross (KY13) | ~34 miles, ~32–40 min | ~52 miles | Very small Muslim community. | M90 south — even closer to EDI than Perth. |
Crieff (PH7) | ~52 miles, ~50–62 min | ~52 miles | Very small Muslim community. | A85/A9/M9 south to EDI or A85/M80 to GLA. |
Blairgowrie (PH10) | ~52 miles, ~50–60 min | ~70 miles | Very small Muslim community. | A93/M90 south to EDI. |
Pitlochry (PH16) | ~60 miles, ~58–70 min | ~72 miles | Very small Muslim community. | A9/M90 south to EDI. |
Dundee (DD1–DD5) | ~62 miles, ~60–72 min | ~80 miles | Pakistani + Bangladeshi community. | M90/A90 south to EDI. Has own mosque. |
Kinross note: Kinross (KY13), approximately 10 miles south of Perth on the M90, is approximately 34 miles from Edinburgh Airport — even closer than Perth. Very small Muslim population. Our Perth packages serve Kinross.
Dundee note: Dundee (DD1–DD5), approximately 22 miles north of Perth, has a Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslim community and its own mosque institutions. Edinburgh Airport approximately 62 miles from Dundee via M90/A90. Our Perth packages extend to Dundee — same-day Dundee Umrah quotes.
School holidays for Perth: Perth and Kinross Council schools follow the Scottish school holiday calendar, which differs significantly from English dates — Scottish school terms start in August, and half-terms differ from English ones. Always confirm with your child’s Perth school.
Month | Islamic Period | Perth Scotland Notes | Haram Crowds | Price (3★, 7N) |
November 2027 | Jumada al-Thani | No school holidays. Cheapest month. Quietest Haram. Perth November — St Catherine’s Road quiet, the River Tay dark below Kinnoull Hill, M90 south completely clear. EDI at 3am: 40–44 minutes. Saudi Jeddah. Top recommendation. | Very Low | £645/pp |
January 2027 | Rajab 1448 | Joint-cheapest. Scottish schools back. Pre-dawn EDI via M90: 40–44 minutes from Perth. | Low | £645/pp |
October 2027 | Jumada al-Awwal | Scottish October school break (usually 2 weeks) — confirm Perth and Kinross dates. Best Tawaf conditions. | Low–Moderate | £669/pp |
September 2027 | Rabi al-Thani | Scottish schools back (August start). Good value month. | Low | £669/pp |
April 2027 (Easter) | Shawwal | Scottish Easter break — confirm Perth and Kinross school dates. 10 nights fits. | Moderate | £659/pp |
December 2027 | Rajab 1449 | Christmas school break. Coolest Makkah weather. Multi-generational family window. | Moderate | £699/pp |
Jul/Aug 2027 | Safar 1449 | Scottish summer break. EDI summer busy — book early. Very hot Makkah. | High | £729–749/pp |
March 2027 (Ramadan) | Ramadan 1448 | Scottish schools in term. Perth Masjid most active. EDI Saudi Jeddah essential. Book September 2026. | Very High | £879/pp |
Seven nights suits Perth working families on standard annual leave. Leave St Catherine’s Road at 3:50–4:00am for a 6am EDI departure — M90 south from Perth, past Kinross, Forth Road Bridge, A90 west to Edinburgh Airport: approximately 40–44 minutes pre-dawn. Four Makkah nights, 3 Madinah nights. From £645/pp off-peak. £99 deposit.
Ten nights — 6 Makkah nights, 4 Madinah nights — is our most recommended Perth format. The M90’s direct Edinburgh Airport connection makes the airport journey among the smoothest in Scotland. By Makkah night 4, the Stone of Destiny in Perth Museum and the Tay bridges are entirely forgotten — the Haram is everything. Scottish Easter and Christmas breaks both suit 10 nights. From £695/pp off-peak.
Twelve nights suits Perth families using the full Scottish Easter or Christmas school break, elderly St Catherine’s Road pilgrims needing a relaxed pace, and Perth Masjid groups wanting the complete Ziyarat programme. Seven Makkah nights, 5 Madinah nights. From £735/pp off-peak.
Two full weeks — 8 Makkah nights, 6 Madinah nights. For the landmark Perth Scotland family Umrah — from Scotland’s Fair City on the River Tay to the House of Allah in Makkah — 14 nights honours the significance of the journey from one of Britain’s most historically rich cities to Islam’s most sacred. From £775/pp off-peak.
Group Umrah from Perth’s mosque institutions draws from PH1 (central Perth), PH2 (eastern Perth), and the wider Perth and Kinross Muslim geography. For Perth Scotland mosque groups of 10+:
Perth and Kinross schools follow the Scottish school holiday calendar — which differs significantly from English school dates. Scottish schools typically start in mid-August; Scottish October school holidays are usually two weeks; Scottish winter breaks differ:
For the founding generation of Perth’s Pakistani Muslim community:
For Perth Muslim women performing Umrah without a Mahram — women aged 18+ may travel independently under current Saudi regulations:
Ramadan 2027 begins approximately 8 February 2027. Perth Masjid on St Catherine’s Road is at its most spiritually active during Ramadan — the Khutbah at 1:15 PM Jumu’ah, evening Tarawih, and community iftar. For Ramadan Umrah: Saudi Airlines from Edinburgh Airport (EDI, 44 miles south via M90, 40–48 minutes pre-dawn). Leave St Catherine’s Road at 3:50am for a 6am EDI departure. The M90 at 3:50am is completely clear. Book by September 2026 for Last Ashra.
Ramadan Period | Approx. Dates | Price (3★, 7N) | Booking Deadline | Perth Scotland Notes |
First Ashra (days 1–10) | ~8–17 Feb 2027 | From £879/pp | November 2026 | Scottish schools in term. Perth Masjid most active. M90 south to EDI — 40–44 min pre-dawn. |
Second Ashra (days 11–20) | ~18–27 Feb 2027 | From £899/pp | August 2026 | EDI Ramadan capacity checked. Book early. |
Last Ashra (days 21–29) | ~28 Feb–8 Mar 2027 | From £979/pp | July 2026 | Laylatul Qadr. Most sought window. Book immediately. |
Post-Ramadan (Eid Shawwal) | ~9–16 Mar 2027 | From £879/pp | August 2026 | Eid in Makkah. Scottish schools Easter approaching. |
Monthly departures for Perth, Kinross, Crieff, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry, Dundee, and all Perth and Kinross (EDI ~44 miles south via M90; GLA ~60 miles southwest when better scheduling):
By pilgrim type:
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Which airport do Perth Scotland pilgrims use for Umrah?
Edinburgh Airport (EDI), approximately 44–47 miles south via M90 — approximately 44–58 minutes off-peak; 40–48 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn. Saudi Airlines Jeddah from EDI. Glasgow Airport (GLA, ~60 miles southwest via A9/M80/M8) checked when GLA scheduling better.
How far is Edinburgh Airport from Perth Scotland?
Approximately 44–47 miles south via M90/A90 — approximately 44–58 minutes off-peak; 40–48 minutes at 2–3am pre-dawn on the clear M90.
What route does Perth take to Edinburgh Airport?
M90 south from Perth → M90 continues south through Kinross → Forth Road Bridge → A90 west/southwest → Edinburgh Airport approach. All-motorway route — one of Scotland’s simplest and clearest airport journeys.
Is there a train from Perth to Edinburgh Airport?
Yes — Perth station → Edinburgh Waverley (approximately 1h 30m on ScotRail) → Edinburgh Airport tram from Waverley (~35 minutes). Total approximately 2h 5m. Practical for daytime departures; car significantly faster for pre-dawn.
What time should I leave Perth for a 6am EDI flight?
Leave St Catherine’s Road at approximately 3:50–4:00am. M90 south — 40–44 minutes to Edinburgh Airport at pre-dawn.
How much is a taxi from Perth to Edinburgh Airport?
Approximately £52–72 for a standard private hire car from Perth to EDI — M90 motorway route.
What is the Stone of Destiny and where is it now?
The Stone of Destiny (Stone of Scone) is Scotland’s ancient coronation stone, used to crown Scottish kings from the 9th century. Edward I of England removed it to Westminster in 1296. It was returned to Scotland in 1996 and initially kept in Edinburgh Castle. In 2024, it was moved to Perth Museum — returning it close to its original location at Scone, 2 miles north of Perth.
What is Scone Palace?
Scone Palace, approximately 2 miles north of Perth city centre on the A93, is the historic inauguration site of the Kings of Scots and the ancestral home of the Earls of Mansfield. Scottish kings were crowned at Scone from the 9th century until the early 14th century. The current palace dates from Gothic Revival rebuilding around 1802–1812.
Why is Perth called ‘the Fair City’?
Perth has been known as ‘the Fair City’ for centuries — a reference to its attractive setting on the River Tay, its prosperous mercantile character, and its well-planned Georgian streets. The nickname is celebrated in literature (Sir Walter Scott used it) and civic identity.
What is Perth Masjid?
Perth Masjid — Perth Islamic Society at 37 St Catherine’s Road, Perth PH1 5YA (Charity SC026814, phone 01738 440442). ‘The only mosque in the city.’ In use by the Muslim community since 1997. Walking distance from Perth bus and train stations. Friday Jumu’ah Khutbah at 1:15 PM. Separate section for women.
What are Scottish school holiday dates for Perth?
Perth and Kinross Council schools follow the Scottish school holiday calendar, which differs significantly from English dates. Scottish schools start in mid-August; October holidays are typically two weeks; Scottish Easter and Christmas breaks may have different dates from English schools. Always confirm with your child’s school.
Do you serve Dundee, Kinross, Crieff, and Pitlochry?
Yes. Dundee (DD1–5, EDI ~62 miles, Pakistani/Bangladeshi community), Kinross (KY13, EDI ~34 miles — closer than Perth), Crieff (PH7, EDI ~52 miles), Blairgowrie (PH10, EDI ~52 miles), Pitlochry (PH16, EDI ~60 miles).
Can Perth Scotland women perform Umrah without a Mahram?
Yes — under current Saudi regulations, women aged 18+ may travel for Umrah without a Mahram. Women-only packages. Group taxi to EDI approximately £52–72 (40–48 min). Train Perth → Edinburgh Airport approximately 2h 5m.
What is the cheapest Umrah package from Perth Scotland?
From £645/pp for a 7-night, 3-star, all-inclusive off-peak package from Edinburgh Airport (November or January 2027). Group rate (10+ Perth pilgrims): from £625/pp.
How much is a 7 nights Umrah package from Perth Scotland?
From £645/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Return flights, Umrah visa, hotels in both cities, Rawdah pre-booking, all Saudi Arabia transport.
How much is a 10 nights Umrah package from Perth Scotland?
From £695/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 6 Makkah nights + 4 Madinah nights — most recommended Perth format.
How much is a 12 nights Umrah package from Perth Scotland?
From £735/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). 7 Makkah nights + 5 Madinah nights.
How much is a 14 nights Umrah package from Perth Scotland?
From £775/pp (3-star, off-peak, all-inclusive). Two full weeks from EDI.
How much deposit is required?
£99 per person. A family of four secures all places with just £396 total deposit. Balance due 8 weeks before departure.
How do I book?
WhatsApp +44 7737 144335. Tell us preferred month, number of travellers, star rating, duration. Same-day Perth Scotland quote with EDI vs GLA comparison.
Is the Umrah visa included?
Yes — processed through the official Saudi Nusuk portal. All Perth group members processed simultaneously.
Is the Rawdah visit pre-booked?
Yes — Rawdah visiting slot pre-booked before EDI departure. Confirmed times for men and women.
Are meals included?
Standard packages do not include meals (approximately £15–25/day in Makkah). Many 4-star hotels include breakfast — confirmed at booking.
Are Perth Scotland Umrah packages ATOL protected?
Yes — every flight-inclusive Perth package is ATOL protected through Uraan Travel Ltd. ATOL Certificate issued at booking. Verifiable on the UK Civil Aviation Authority register.
The Stone of Destiny spent 700 years in Westminster — held in a foreign place, used for foreign coronations, absent from the Moot Hill at Scone where it had witnessed the inauguration of Scottish kings. Then it came home. To Perth. To the city on the River Tay where the coronation tradition of Scottish kingship began. To Perth Museum, 2 miles from Scone. The return of something precious after an impossible absence — that is Perth’s most recent story.
The Muslim community of St Catherine’s Road aspires to Makkah — the return to the sacred centre, the arrival at the House of Allah that every Muslim prayer faces, the completion of a spiritual journey that no other action in a believer’s life can replicate. Perth understands journeys and homecomings. The Stone returned after 700 years. The Perth pilgrim makes the journey to the Haram and returns changed.
Leave St Catherine’s Road at 3:50am: M90 south, past Kinross in the darkness, across the Forth Road Bridge, the Edinburgh Airport signs emerging, 44 miles from the mosque to the terminal. Saudi Airlines direct. Six hours thirty minutes. Jeddah. Makkah. From £645/pp all-inclusive. £99 deposit. Named hotel before deposit. ATOL Certificate at booking. Same-day quotes for Perth, Kinross, Crieff, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry, Dundee, and all Perth and Kinross.
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Packages Umrah — Perth Scotland and Perthshire Umrah specialists. From £645/pp all-inclusive. £99 deposit. ATOL protected. The first dedicated Perth Scotland Umrah page — Fair City, Stone of Destiny, Scone Palace, 44 miles from Edinburgh Airport.
Umrah is a voluntary Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be performed at any time of the year. It is open to all Muslims worldwide, regardless of age or gender, provided women under 45 are accompanied by a Mahram.
Hajj is the compulsory annual pilgrimage performed during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Umrah is a voluntary pilgrimage that can be performed throughout the year and is often referred to as the “lesser pilgrimage.”
The actual rituals of Umrah — Ihram, Tawaf, Sa’i, and Halq or Taqsir — can be completed in a few hours. However, most pilgrims spend 7 to 14 days in Saudi Arabia to maximise their time in worship at the Haram.
Umrah can be performed throughout the year. However, Ramadan is considered the most spiritually rewarding time, as performing Umrah during this month holds the reward equivalent to Hajj. January to March also offer cooler temperatures and a peaceful atmosphere.
Our Umrah packages typically include return flights from the UK, hotel accommodation in both Makkah and Madinah, airport transfers, Umrah visa processing, and 24/7 customer support. Full details are listed on each individual package page.