culture perth and kinross

Culture Perth & Kinross are the charitable trust who look after and manage Perth Museum, Perth Art Gallery, Perth and Kinross Archives, and Culture Perth and Kinross Library Service. On this page you will find information on events, exhibitions and ticketing options for The Stone of Destiny (available 22nd March at 10am). You can support the work Culture Perth and Kinross does by donation.

THE STONE of destiny EXPERIENCE

At the heart of the new Perth Museum lies the Stone of Destiny, also known as the Stone of Scone. The Stone of Destiny is an ancient symbol of Scottish monarchy and kingdom, and an object of utmost importance to both Scotland and the UK.  Still used to crown kings and queens of the United Kingdom today – most recently King Charles III in May 2023 – the Stone has returned to its home in Perthshire for the first time in 700 years, and is now available to view for free. Visitors will be taken on a 10-minute immersive, journey through the Stone’s long and mysterious history, before getting up close to the object itself.

Tickets will be released every Monday at 10am.They will be released in weekly batches, up to 14 days in advance of your visit.

Tickets are timed at 10-minute intervals. We recommend booking in advance to guarantee your spot. A limited number of tickets are also available to book in-person at the Museum on the day of your visit, on a first come, first served basis.

 The Stone of Destiny © Culture Perth and Kinross Rob McDougall

UPCOMING events

AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Kids

People Who Help Us: Storytelling Led by a Fire Officer

Wed 9 Oct: 14:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Kids

People Who Help Us: Storytelling Led by a Community Warden

Thu 17 Oct: 14:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Film

Spooky Cinema At The Fleapit Theatre

Thu 17 Oct: 20:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Friends of Perth & Kinross Archive: How Henry Dundas became Baron Dunira

Thu 17 Oct: 14:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

October Life Drawing Day at Perth Art Gallery

Sat 19 Oct 2024: 10:15 - 15:15
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Autumn Authors: Born in Kyle with Billy Kay

Tue 22 Oct: 19:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Autumn Authors: Scotland from the Air' Shahbaz Majeed

Thu 24 Oct: 19:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Spooky Neon Sip and Paint

Thu 31 Oct: 19:15
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Autumn Authors: The Water All Around Us with Lynn Michell

Tue 12 Nov: 18:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Painting Picti? Colour And Early Medieval Sculpture In Britain

Thu 14 Nov: 19:30
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Natural Flood Control: The Beaver and Us

Thu 14 Nov: 11:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Sustainable Christmas Crafts

Sat 16 Nov: 11:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Water and Rocks Art Workshop

Sat 16 Nov: 10:15
Strathearn Community Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Autumn Authors: Whispers of the Dead with Lin Anderson

Tue 19 Nov: 19:30
Blairgowrie Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Autumn Authors: Mark Baillie

Wed 20 Nov: 19:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Autumn Authors: Calum McSorley

Thu 21 Nov: 19:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Friends Of Perth & Kinross Archive: Pictish And Medieval Sculpture In Highland Perthshire

Thu 21 Nov: 14:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Autumn Authors: Letting the Objects Dance with S. G. MacLean

Fri 22 Nov: 18:00
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Autumn Authors: Dragon Storm With Alastair Chisholm

Sat 23 Nov: 11:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

St Andrew's Night

Sat 30 Nov: 19:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Festive Cyanotype Card Making

Sun 8 Dec: 11:00
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Cultural Returns and Collaborations: Colonial Legacies and Future Connections

Thu 12 Dec: 19:30
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Classical Music

Carol Concert At Perth Museum

Thu 19 Dec: 19:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Tour

Behind the Scenes Tour: Collection Highlights

Tue 24 Jan: Times vary
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Rising Waters in Art and Science

Sat 01 Feb: 18:30
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

February Life Drawing Day At Perth Art Gallery

Sat 8 Feb: 10:15
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

Meteorites, Mushrooms and a Magnificent Salmon: Tales from the Natural History Collection

Thu 13 Feb: 18:30
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Friends of Perth & Kinross Archive: John Dewar’s Perthshire and Loch Lomond

Thu 20 Feb: 14:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Life, Times and Work of William Gillies

Sat 22 Feb: 13:00
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Tour

Exhibition Tour of William Gillies: Modernism and Nation

Thu 27 Feb: 13:45
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth & Kinross
Workshop

Sea, Land and Mountains Acrylic Landscapes Workshop

Sat 08 Mar: 10:15
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Exhibition

Waters Rising

Fri 8 Nov 2024 - Sun 16 Mar 2025
Perth Museum
Culture Perth & Kinross
Exhibition

The Stone of Destiny

Mon – Sun: Times Vary
AK Bell Library
Culture Perth & Kinross
Talks + Events

The Friends of Perth & Kinross Archive: Marl Mania – Strathmore’s Forgotten Industry

Thu 20 Mar: 14:00

Venues

Perth Art Gallery

Perth Art Gallery, one of the UK's oldest collections, features works by influential modern Scottish artists, including Joan Eardley, Sir William MacTaggart, Calum Colvin, and Alison Watt. The gallery offers family activities, a shop, a coffee bar, and toilets.

Perth Museum

Perth Museum will open its doors on 30 March 2024 after a £27 million redevelopment project. This world-class cultural and heritage attraction will highlight the fascinating objects and stories that put Perth and Kinross at the centre of Scotland’s story.

AK bell library

The AK Bell Library is the main public library for Perth & Kinross. This bright building is a great place to relax and learn about the history and culture of Perthshire.

PERTH MUSEUM

Perth Museum will open its doors on 30 March 2024 after a £27 million redevelopment project. This world-class cultural and heritage attraction will highlight the fascinating objects and stories that put Perth and Kinross at the centre of Scotland’s story.

The Museum is housed in a heritage Edwardian building that once served as a gathering place hosting everything from markets and concerts, to political conferences and wrestling matches. This historic venue has been transformed into a major visitor attraction by award-winning architects Mecanoo.