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Mary Queen of Scots’ final letter written hours before her execution to go on display

The fragile document rarely leaves its vaults due to conservation

The Independent UK

Mary Queen of Scots’ last letter to go on show for first time in nearly a decade

The last time the 1587 letter went on display people queued along George IV Bridge in Edinburgh for the chance to see it.

Evening Standard

Mystery of missing Stone of Destiny fragments solved

The 152kg block was spirited away from Westminster Abbey by a group of Scottish nationalist students

The Independent UK

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Man charged with malicious mischief after ‘Stone of Destiny case smashed’

It follows an incident at Perth Museum on Saturday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Man to appear in court after Stone of Destiny incident at Perth Museum

A MAN is set to appear at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday after allegedly smashing the protective glass casing of the Stone of Destiny...

The National (Scotland)

Man arrested after Stone of Destiny glass broken at Scottish museum

The glass display protecting the rare artefact was broken and the stone was not damaged in the incident. What is the Stone of Destiny and why is it so important in British history?

Euronews

The Guardian view on the museum of the year: a history of the north-east in 3m objects

Editorial: From teapots to trams, Beamish tells the everyday stories of generations in a way that is unique to the region

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Five UK attractions shortlisted for Museum Of The Year Award and £120,000 prize

The four losing finalists will each receive £15,000 from Art Fund.

Evening Standard

Five UK museums ‘alive with ideas and energy’ shortlisted for Art Fund prize

Museums in Belfast, Cardiff, Perth, Warwickshire and County Durham compete for £120,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year award

The Guardian - UK

Art Fund reveals 2025 Museum of the Year finalists

The world’s largest museum prize will award £120,000 to the winner, with finalists spanning living history, contemporary art and major redevelopments across the UK

The Independent UK

Costumes from Hollywood adaptation to feature in Macbeth exhibition

Artefacts and painting will also form the display at Perth Museum.

Evening Standard

Scottish museum marks first year with exhibition on origins of Macbeth

One year after opening, Perth Museum is to host an exhibition exploring the origins, myths and legacy of Shakespeare’s King Macbeth.

The National (Scotland)

Museum marks first year with exhibition on origins and legacy of Macbeth

Macbeth: An Exhibition runs at Perth Museum from April 25 to August 31.

Evening Standard

Revealed: face of a Sudanese princess entombed in Egypt 2,500 years ago

New exhibition shows how Perth museum traced Ta-Kr-Hb mummy’s origin to Kingdom of Kush – modern day Sudan

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SNP's Stone of Destiny fragment is the real deal, expert scientific analysis says

SCIENTIFIC analysis has said it is almost certain the part of the Stone of Destiny held at SNP headquarters is the real deal, the Scottish…

The Guardian - UK

Perth Museum review – a new-look leveller for the ancient seat of kings

The mythic Stone of Destiny, used in Scottish and British coronations for centuries, is the star attraction of the £27m redeveloped Perth Museum – now brighter, easier to access and as eclectic as ever

The Guardian - UK

Artistic unicorns, protest ceramics and queer art from Morocco – the week in art

Greenham Common inspires a new generation, designer Enzo Mari gets playful and Perth Museum dedicates its first exhibition to a mythical beast prized since antiquity

The Guardian - UK

Perth Museum review – a magical display of rampant unicorns and naked Picts

This is how to reinvent a local museum, with inspiring, fun exhibits from the Stone of Scone to a salmon boat celebrating a proud and unique history

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The Guardian - UK

‘Beautiful and resilient’: exhibition explores cultural history of unicorns

Display will be centrepiece of opening celebrations at the new Perth Museum

The Guardian - UK

Ancient faces brought back to life at Scottish museum

Dramatic reconstructions of local people who lived up to 4,000 years ago will go on display thanks to advanced DNA techniques

The National (Scotland)

Call for ‘missing’ Stone of Destiny fragment to be moved to museum

A FRAGMENT of the Stone of Destiny should be displayed along with the ancient symbol of Scotland’s monarchy when it is moved to Perth Museum later…

The National (Scotland)

Ticket warning issued to Stone of Destiny visitors

VISITORS to Perth Museum wanting to see the Stone of Destiny will require a timed entry ticket due to space restrictions.

The National (Scotland)

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword to return to Scotland and go on display

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword and a rare Jacobite wine glass will go on display when the new Perth Museum opens next year.

The Independent UK

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword to go on display at Perth Museum

It will be the first time the sword has returned to Scotland since it was made in Perth in 1739.

Daily Record

Council leader believes £27 million museum has to be the driver to change things for Perth

Council leader Grant Laing wants the revamped Perth City Hall to be the driver that will attract visitors to the Fair City

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