Perth Museum Perth
Following a redevelopment of the former Perth City Hall, Perth Museum opened in March 2024. Housing collections of national significance as well as loans and exhibitions from around the UK and abroad, the centre piece is the Stone of Destiny. Entrance to the museum is free but you will have to pre-book a timeslot to visit the Stone of Destiny, availability is shown on their website. There’s also a café and museum shop.
National Museum of Scotland Edinburgh
Well worth a visit, you could easily spend a full day here, there’s so much to see. In addition to Scottish historical items there are exhibits on natural history, science, geology, transportation, to name but a few. This Museum is really child-friendly with lots of interactive areas to keep them interested and engaged. Entry is free and there are 2 cafés available.
V&A Dundee
Scotland’s first design museum, you’ll find the V&A on Dundee’s Waterfront. The building is pretty impressive both outside and in, however it does get mixed reviews on it’s limited exhibit content.
RRS Discovery Museum Dundee
Adjacent to the V&A is the RRS Discovery Museum, telling the story of the iconic ship from her beginnings in Dundee, her amazing Antarctic expedition with Captain Scott and her voyages and uses thereafter.
Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum Glasgow
The building itself is worthy of a visit. Inside you can enjoy modern and fine art collections, alongside natural, human and prehistory galleries.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Edinburgh
The Gallery was designed as a shrine for Scotland’s heroes and heroines. It opened to the public in 1889 as the world’s first purpose-built portrait gallery. The building outside & in is impressive. For lovers of the Sky Arts TV Competition, Portrait Artist of the Year, the 2021 winner Calum Stevenson has his painting of acclaimed Scottish violinist Nicola Benedetti hanging in the main hall.
