Council leader hails "huge moment" in development of the new Perth Museum

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A significant milestone in the development of Perth Museum has taken place with the keys to the building being handed over to the operator.Culture Perth and Kinross, an independent charity, will run the Museum with Perth and Kinross Council the core funder.The new facility will house the Stone of Destiny, or the Stone of Scone.Its keys were handed to Culture Perth and Kinross by Perth and Kinross Council.Council leader Grant Laing said: “Construction on the new museum began in 2021 and, like everyone, I have been watching its transformation keenly.“This is a huge moment.

Perth Museum is at the heart of our regeneration vision for our area and will be a world-class cultural attraction that will attract tourists from across the globe.“We’ve seen how busy Perth has been over the past week and Perth Museum and the Stone of Destiny will bring tens of thousands of visitors to Perth and Kinross every year.”The museum is set to open in 2024.

It has been funded with £27 million investment in the regeneration of Perth city centre, with £17 million from the Council and £10 million from the UK government through the Tay Cities Region Deal.Used for centuries to crown Scottish Kings, the Stone of Destiny is used for coronations, most recently for the Coronation of King Charles III.As well as being the new home of the stone, Perth Museum will explore the part the city and wider area has played in shaping Scotland’s ancient roots and the creation of modern Scotland.Director of builders BAM Construction, Paul Carle, said: “We are proud to have redeveloped Perth City Hall for Perth and Kinross Council and Hub East Central, which has rejuvenated a historic landmark and will provide space for the city’s collection of national artefacts,