Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust provide opportunities for the conservation, enhancement and promotion of the historic environment of Perth and Kinross.

PKHT is a registered Scottish Charity which, since 1988, has had the aims of conserving and promoting archaeology and architectural heritage, for the benefit of residents, visitors and future generations. We achieve these objectives through the development and execution of projects, the administration of grants, the provision of information and advice, and a programme of outreach events and publications.

Hello and welcome back to another Monument Monday, today we'll be looking our most recently added monument, MPK21548. MP...
08/06/2026

Hello and welcome back to another Monument Monday, today we'll be looking our most recently added monument, MPK21548.

MPK21548 was spotted in a wall by Findlay, our Historic Environment Record officer, whilst on a site visit. Do you recognise where? Answers on a postcard!

The stone appears to be a truncated example of a marriage lintel, taken from a earlier building. Marriage lintels were a popular custom across Scotland in early modern era, commemorating a marriage by listing the year and the initials of the newlyweds. Sadly, MPK21548 appears to be missing the second set of initials, leaving us only with I B ("I" in early modern inscriptions usually standing for a "J"), and the year 1700.

There are several examples of these marriage lintels across Perth and Kinross, keep an eye out and you might just see one in your own town.

08/06/2026

This image from the c.1880s shows the former militia barracks that once stood on Victoria Street and James Street in Perth, with the old gas works visible in the background.

📷 Perth Art Gallery Ref: MJ968

Do you want to contribute to the conservation of Perth's historic environment?Our vacant Project Officer role could be t...
03/06/2026

Do you want to contribute to the conservation of Perth's historic environment?

Our vacant Project Officer role could be the one for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in conserving and enhancing Perth’s historic built environment, while also contributing to innovative work in traditional building skills training, community engagement, and climate resilience.

For more information on the role including a full job description and how to apply, please visit the posting here on GoodMoves.

https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001iPTZIA2/project-officer?distance=16.09344&lat=56.39547137009062&lng=-3.438901928995192&location=Perth%2C+Perth+%26+Kinross&page=2&fbclid=IwY2xjawSNBvRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFldnNkRlVRMjZiOGZYZUpKc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqFrefI-cYyq4zlVqqFk5tC9erh2xkknjAMi2tacIqrJ6kB5OQLh8-XiE36W_aem_0BSU20tY3VlLG9IMPeJgUg

03/06/2026

Post update: We're sorry to see the nature of some of the comments on this post and for any upset this may have caused. We have now turned off comments to prevent further harm.

Each year, we mark Gypsy, Roma and Traveller month by lighting our landmarks. This has been a positive moment for reflection and inclusion, and in previous years, we've largely received supportive feedback.

On this occasion, we did not anticipate the level or tone of some of the responses, and we apologise that comments were not turned off sooner.

We want our social media channels to be safe, welcoming spaces for everyone. To preserve this, we would like to remind people of our social media house rules. You can read these at https://www.pkc.gov.uk/socialmediarules.

Comments that do not follow these rules, including those that are discriminatory, abusive or offensive, will be removed. Thank you.

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It’s Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month ✨

This evening, Perth Bridge and St Paul’s Church will be illuminated in gold to mark the occasion.

Since 2008, this month has been an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage, culture and contributions of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities and to recognise their history.

Last Friday our Historic Environment Record officer, Findlay Young, met with Dr. Rhona Ramsay and Fiona, a member of the...
03/06/2026

Last Friday our Historic Environment Record officer, Findlay Young, met with Dr. Rhona Ramsay and Fiona, a member of the local GRT community, who both volunteer at the City Archives, to discuss historical Gypsy Traveller sites and how these can be better recorded in the Perth and Kinross Historic Environment Record.

Gypsy Traveller sites are under documented and often overlooked despite these places, and the people who lived there, playing major roles in the history of our places.

We'd like to thank Fiona and Dr. Ramsay for taking the time to meet with us, and we look forward to future working collaborations together.

Perth & Kinross Archive

Hello and welcome back to another Monument Monday, today we'll be looking at MPK14824, aka HMP Perth. Built 1810-1812 a...
01/06/2026

Hello and welcome back to another Monument Monday, today we'll be looking at MPK14824, aka HMP Perth.

Built 1810-1812 as a prison for French PoWs, captured as part of the Napoleonic Wars, the original prison was designed by Robert Reid (1774-1856), the architect responsible for Perth Old Academy on Rose Terrace and much of Edinburgh New Town. At this time, prisoners were allowed to make various arts and crafts for sale to the people of Perth, some examples of which can still be seen at Perth Museum. Officers were billeted in town with local families, after giving their written word they would not attempt to escape back to France.

Following the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the French soldiers were sent home, and the prison became an army depot. In 1839 it was reactivated as a civilian prison, and has remained so since then.

Considerable refurbishments have been made over the years to enable HMP Perth to remain a modern prison, which has required archaeological surveys of the grounds to be made. A report on one such programme of works made by AOC Archaeology is publicly available, and can be read here:
https://archaeologydataservice.ac.uk/library/browse/issue.xhtml?recordId=1104524&recordType=GreyLitSeries

Image credit: The Scottish Sun

28/05/2026

🐾 Join Dr Lucy Wadeson, an archaeologist from the University of St Andrews, for a fun and hands-on archaeology session for children. During the event, you will learn what archaeology is and why it matters, take part in a mock excavation, and handle safe replica artefacts to help them explore the past.

🚸 Suitable for children aged 7 to 10. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
👛 £3 per child, with accompanying adult free.
🎟️ Tickets are available from the library.

Bridgend, Perth. Early 20th century.Remarkable photograph.Bridgend Gannochy & Kinnoull Community CouncilPerth & Kinross ...
27/05/2026

Bridgend, Perth. Early 20th century.

Remarkable photograph.

Bridgend Gannochy & Kinnoull Community Council
Perth & Kinross Archive
Perth Art Gallery
Culture Perth and Kinross
Perth City & Towns

Hello and welcome back to another Monument Monday, our monument today is MPK15259, aka the the Deadlands or Diddledans. ...
25/05/2026

Hello and welcome back to another Monument Monday, our monument today is MPK15259, aka the the Deadlands or Diddledans.

Recorded on Rutherford's 1774 plan of Perth (marked "W" below), the Dead Lands were a burial ground, and may have been the graveyard for the medieval chapel and hospital of St. Mary's, demolished in 1651 to provide building materials for Cromwell's Citadel on the South Inch.

By the 1800s this area had become a bowling green, bounded by the river to the east, the outflow of the town lade to the north and the Lady's Walk (taken from St. Mary's, i.e. Our Lady's Chapel), a popular promenade linking the foot of the High Street to the North Inch. However, the fate of the Deadlands were sealed with the construction of Tay Street (shown as "proposed" in Wood's map of 1823). After much consternation amongst city officials, the area was eventually paved, and Tay Street as we know it today was completed.

🚨Job Alert🚨We're hiring! Could you be our new Project Officer?Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking a motivated an...
22/05/2026

🚨Job Alert🚨

We're hiring! Could you be our new Project Officer?

Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust is seeking a motivated and organised Project Officer to support the effective delivery of the Perth City Heritage Fund and associated programmes.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in conserving and enhancing Perth’s historic built environment, while also contributing to innovative work in traditional building skills training, community engagement, and climate resilience.

Here are the important details 👇

0.8 FTE | Full-Time Considered
£31,000-£34,000 pro rata
Fixed Term until March 2031

The deadline to apply for this position is 21 June 2026.

For more information on the role including a full job description and how to apply, please visit the posting here on GoodMoves.

https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001iPTZIA2/project-officer?distance=16.09344&lat=56.39547137009062&lng=-3.438901928995192&location=Perth%2C%20Perth%20%26%20Kinross&page=2

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