Goodbye Christies Bar – Long Live The King James.
A popular Perth pub has given a nod to its medieval past as part of a recently-completed makeover.
The former Christies Bar on Kinnoull Street in the heart of the city centre officially re-opens tonight under a brand new name – The King James.
The bar is built on top of what was the Blackfriars monastery, a Dominican priory dating back to medieval times, and is said to be the place where King James I of Scotland (1406-1437) was murdered by political opponents.
Now, in an effort to highlight the bar’s legacy and place in Scottish history, it has had a complete renovation, including a see-through section of the floor to allow punters to see into the depths of the cellars, where foundation stonework dating back to 1231 can be seen.