2010 sees "Perth 800" a year of celebrations

Perth 800 is a year long programme of events which will celebrate the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Burgh Charter to Perth by King William the Lion of Scotland in 1210. A programme on the themes of heritage, sport, arts and culture and the local economy will see more than one event a week being held throughout Perth and Kinross during 2010, with something for everyone. Visit our What’s On page and Places to Visit for regular updates.

Perth 800 Opening Weekend started off the celebration with a weekend of activities. The Market of Optimism was in town offering free money and a market of optimism to spend it in.

Throughout the year visitors can see more about the lives of ordinary people through extraordinary objects at the Skin & Bone: Life & Death in Medieval Perth Exhibition. This special exhibition includes loans from other collections and features the Hammermen Book and the Perth Psalter from the National Library of Scotland and the Hammermen’s stok box from St John’s Kirk. Also on display from Perth and Kinross Council Archive will be one of the few surviving copies of the charter from King William the Lion confirming Perth’s royal burgh status, making this the must-see exhibition for 2010.