Sometimes it’s best to stick with what works even when there are more options out there. A new museum at Perth City Hall will be called Perth Museum after 60 percent of votes picked “the obvious choice.”
A spokesperson for the museum said that the name had easily become a clear favourite and “encapsulates the stories and history of the building.” Perth Museum beat other suggestions like The Sparkling Museum of Perth and the Victoria Drummond Museum.
The spokesperson said: “It may seem like the obvious choice, but we wanted to hear from the people of Perth and Kinross, from people old and young, from all corners. They spoke out loud, with more than 450 submitting ideas, so we listened.”
Perth & Kinross Council leader Grant Laing said: “There was great enthusiasm from the public in naming the new museum, which will be home to the Stone of Destiny, and Perth Museum was clearly the favourite choice.”
The existing Perth Museum and Art Gallery will be changed to Perth Art Gallery to ensure there isn’t any confusion. Perth Art Gallery will focus on the development of art and design in the region up to the present day.
On the other hand, Perth Museum will tell the story of Perth & Kinross’ ancient roots with the historic Stone of Destiny at its heart and is set to open to the public in 2024.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-63518681