Culture Perth and Kinross

Join author Felicity Martin to explore Scotland's best walks from her book, "Outstanding Walks Scotland." Discover hidden gems, learn about planning your own hikes, and hear her memorable walking stories. A Q&A session will follow the talk. 📍 Strathearn Community Library 🗓 Thursday, March 8 | 7.30pm 👛 £5 🎟 https://lnkd.in/eeDVPDA4 This event supports the Drovers' Tryst Walking Festival, which runs from 9th – 12th May 2025.

Using artefacts in the Perth Museum and Perth Art Gallery collections as inspiration and drawing on research carried out as part of the UHI ‘Precious Persistence’ project, this talk will tell tales of wild and rare plants from Perthshire to Shetland and from the Firth of Forth to the island of Rum. It will consider the importance of botanical writing and recording in seeking to mitigate shifting baseline syndrome, where knowledge is lost between generations leading to an incomplete understanding of how nature is changing. The ‘Precious Persistence’ project is funded by the Scottish Graduate School for the Arts and Humanities in collaboration between the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, Centre for Mountain Studies, UHI Perth, and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. 📍 Perth Museum 🗓 10 April | 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM 👛 £7.50 (£5) 🎟 Book online with Perthshire Box Office - https://lnkd.in/eFja7NcX Rebecca Cornwell is a PhD student at UHI Orkney and based at UHI Perth. Her PhD project Precious Persistence seeks to understand how historical writings about Shetland wild plants are shaping our modern understanding of rare plant ecology and how we experience rare plants today.

Join Dr Mark Hall as he discusses the evolution of Perth Museum, tracing its roots to the Literary and Antiquarian Society. He'll delve into the challenges and triumphs of the recent redevelopment, including the display of the Stone of Destiny and the museum's efforts to acknowledge its colonial past. The talk will provide a unique perspective on the complexities of revitalising a museum, from conserving large artefacts to forging community partnerships. 📍 Perth Museum 🗓 27 March 2025 ⌚ 6.30pm – 7.30pm 👛 £7.50/£5.00 🎟 Visit https://buff.ly/40uyUXa

✍️ Join artist Liz Kemp for a fun evening of guided drawing as she explores climate change through art. Liz will read a text twice, and then you'll draw your response. It's a simple, enjoyable way to create images; no art experience is needed! Suitable for 16+. 🎟️ Book a place by contacting Loch Leven Community Library in person, phoning 01577 867205, or emailing lochlevenlibrary@culturepk.org.uk.

We’re delighted to share that Perth Museum has been nominated for three prestigious Museums + Heritage Awards. We’ve been nominated for: 🏛️ BEST USE OF DIGITAL – UK for the Stone of Destiny Experience at Perth Museum 📰 MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGN OF THE YEAR for the Perth Museum Opening Campaign 🌊 SUSTAINABLE PROJECT OF THE YEAR for Waters Rising at Perth Museum. The Awards Ceremony will take place in London on 15 May 2025. The Museums + Heritage Awards represent the very best of the sector and celebrate museums, galleries, and cultural and heritage visitor attractions. https://lnkd.in/d2npW3a

Join us at Perth Museum for an afternoon exploring climate change, flooding, and water safety. Inspired by the "Waters Rising" exhibition, you'll connect with experts from Perth Fire and Rescue, Scottish Wild Beaver Group, and more. Learn how to prepare for floods, understand climate change impacts, and discover solutions for a more resilient future. Explore the "Waters Rising" exhibition with its curator, Niamh Finlay. Create your own badge and step inside the Scottish Flood Forum's flood vehicle, Flo. This drop-in event is perfect for everyone passionate about protecting our environment. 📍 Perth Museum 🗓 March 15 ⌚ 12pm to 4pm 👛 Free

With 80% of the world using herbal remedies, climate's impact on these plants is critical, yet often ignored. This talk highlights the challenges facing medicinal herbs, featuring insights from expert herbalists. Discover how herbs aid post-disaster recovery and learn how to help preserve them. 🎟️ Tickets available from Perthshire Box Office 👉 https://buff.ly/3WIFqY7 Supported by the Eric King Chiu Lo Legacy.

Dive into the climate crisis with the AK Bell Library's Environmental Film Club. Join Leonardo DiCaprio on a global journey as he uncovers the devastating effects of climate change in Before the Flood. This powerful documentary, a joint effort by Hollywood and National Geographic, aligns with Perth Museum's Waters Rising exhibition. 📍 AK Bell Library 🗓 March 18, 2025 ⌚ 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM 👛 £5 🎟 Book here: https://buff.ly/4ixoQDY

🌊 There's just ONE week left to visit Perth Museum's exhibition, Waters Rising. The exhibition explores how flooding and climate breakdown have impacted Perth and Kinross, Scotland, and the world. Tickets are now on sale for Waters Rising at https://lnkd.in/eeQ8eus9 or from the museum reception.

Explore the vital connection between herbal medicine and climate change. With 80% of the world using herbal remedies, climate's impact on these plants is critical yet often ignored. This talk from Perthshire Seed Library highlights the challenges facing medicinal herbs, featuring insights from expert herbalists. Discover how herbs aid post-disaster recovery and learn how to help preserve them. 🎟️ Tickets available from Perthshire Box Office 👉 https://buff.ly/3WIFqY7 Supported by the Eric King Chiu Lo Legacy.