Dunfermline, Perth & Crannog Centre for Guides 

The Forth Bridge, a famous cantilever railway bridge in Scotland, was built from 1883-1889 as a response to the Tay Bridge disaster, using pioneering steel construction to create the world's first major steel structure and longest single cantilever span at its 1890 opening, becoming a landmark of Victorian engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed by Fowler and Baker, it carries the Edinburgh-Aberdeen rail line and remains a vital, iconic crossing over the Firth of Forth.  

Perth is a historic city in central Scotland, built on the banks of the River Tay, which is the longest river in Scotland It is one of the oldest towns in Scotland, with a history of over 800 years. It was an important royal city in the past, with many Scottish kings were crowned in Perth, which made it an important place for the country.

Today, Perth is a small but lively city with many shops, cafés, and restaurants. It has green parks, museums, and a theatre, so there are many things to see and do. The city is also known for its beautiful natural surroundings and is often called the “Gateway to the Highlands,” because it is close to mountains and countryside.

Inside Perth museum, perhaps the most famous artifact we will see is The Stone of Destiny. It is an ancient, sacred block of red sandstone, a powerful symbol of Scottish monarchy, used for centuries in ceremonies where a new King is crowned, before being taken to England by Edward I in 1296. It remained in Westminster Abbey for coronations until its return to Scotland in 1996, and is now housed inside the museum, but travels to Westminster for UK coronations, most recently for King Charles III in 2023.