Perth Museum places the Roman occupation within 10,000 years of history around the Tay. Its archaeological displays provide useful context for major sites including Carpow, Inchtuthil and Bertha, as well as the roads, camps and forts of Strathmore.
The museum contains objects and interpretation from Perth and Kinross, although the Roman story forms only one part of much broader galleries. Displays may include material connected with the great legionary fortress at Inchtuthil, the Severan fort at Carpow and other sites around the Tay.
Plan your visit
Location: St John’s Place, Perth, PH1 5SZ
Roman focus: Roman Perthshire, the Tay and the approaches to the Highlands
Admission and opening: Check current arrangements before travelling
Official website: Visit the museum’s official website
Map: Open in Google Maps
What can you see?
Highlights include:
- archaeological finds from Perth and Kinross
- context for Carpow, Inchtuthil, Bertha and the Gask–Strathmore landscape
- the Carpow logboat, showing the long importance of movement along the Tay
- wider Iron Age and early historic collections
Why does it matter?
Perthshire contains evidence for several distinct phases of Roman activity, from Agricola’s campaigns to the invasion of Septimius Severus. The museum helps visitors see these episodes as part of a landscape used for thousands of years.
Combine your visit with
Before travelling: Displays, opening arrangements and admission charges can change. Check the museum’s official website for current information.
